Don't Try To Memorize Vocabulary

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  • @rubengreenberg2253
    @rubengreenberg2253 Рік тому +241

    Great! The best way to make progress is not to worry about about making progress.

    • @DANGJOS
      @DANGJOS Рік тому +20

      I tried that, at least I think. Didn't work too well. I need to make more conscious effort to study

    • @LearnEnglishWithJess
      @LearnEnglishWithJess Рік тому +1

      Yes:)

    • @manan-543
      @manan-543 10 місяців тому +2

      there should be balance. If it's been months since you've made measurable progress while there are people out there already speaking the language then it's time to reevaluate your methods and techniques and give it some consious thought

    • @nionwg8sv
      @nionwg8sv 12 днів тому

      Yeah right.

  • @kiankyars
    @kiankyars Рік тому +194

    What a wise man, I aspire to be like you Mr. Kauffman!

  • @jaysargeant3416
    @jaysargeant3416 5 місяців тому +20

    For five years, I am with you everyday. You get better all the time. Thanks for your humor, kindness and wisdom.

  • @totesmagotes3688
    @totesmagotes3688 Рік тому +43

    Steve your method is working for me! I’m exposing myself to new words, and when I hear them, I recognize them! Not always the meaning, but recognize them so that counts for something 🥳

    • @richardochayadi2997
      @richardochayadi2997 11 місяців тому +3

      can u tell us how its work for u? what languages that u learn?

  • @aleksanrnaskela
    @aleksanrnaskela Рік тому +40

    I just learned a new word: kettlebell. Thanks, Steve!

  • @TheEnglishCup
    @TheEnglishCup Рік тому +20

    You’re totally right .

  • @Shammer1
    @Shammer1 Рік тому +32

    I would love a go through of a daily routine vlog

  • @marknofsinger91
    @marknofsinger91 Рік тому +8

    Sir, if you were a chair I would say you are the one that rocks. Thank you for the support and insight you’ve given me on my language acquisition journey.

  • @budekins542
    @budekins542 Рік тому +13

    The most encouraging polyglot on UA-cam!

  • @theatomic430
    @theatomic430 Місяць тому +2

    This is refreshing to hear and a huge relief. 😅

  • @MrRodoviario
    @MrRodoviario Місяць тому +2

    Hello Sir, I 've followed you for three years; and I think you are one of the best youtubers in order to learn english; you are a great polyglot and your tips are the best, thanks for your great work.

  • @LearnEnglishWithJess
    @LearnEnglishWithJess Рік тому +24

    You are so inspirational! I'm learning my 4th language right now 😊

    • @jeganparami5781
      @jeganparami5781 9 місяців тому +1

      Really what are the languages

    • @hello_ree
      @hello_ree 7 місяців тому +1

      Woah :O impressive!

  • @cloudlv
    @cloudlv Рік тому +4

    That was the realest metaphor I've ever heard. That really helps put it into perspective

  • @johnalmberg7512
    @johnalmberg7512 4 місяці тому +1

    The exercise analogy is a good one, Steve. Thanks!

  • @daiken4768
    @daiken4768 Рік тому +2

    Hearing this is really nice, I've always spent days trying to memorize words from small texts for no reason and it never helped me, just made me sad when I couldn't remember all of them. Thanks for the advice, Mr. Kauffman!

  • @numberoneappgames
    @numberoneappgames Рік тому +8

    persistence is key.

  • @namae270
    @namae270 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much for your advices!! It really reassures me knowing that learning a language is a process, and I just need to put a little effort everyday. Because from time to times I get overwhelmed by the amount of words, grammatical estructures, etc that i still need to learn.

  • @Helen-xo7cd
    @Helen-xo7cd 10 місяців тому +2

    Steve you are the best 🌹

  • @clemthompson5336
    @clemthompson5336 26 днів тому +1

    Thank you 🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @Kayeinel
    @Kayeinel День тому

    Using the workout example, I guess it depends on your personality and goals; because when o train, I track many objective variables to ensure I’m getting better at a certain rate (weekly, monthly, and yearly).
    So what this tells me is that you can try memorizing vocabulary, or you don’t have to; either way, do what’s enjoyable for you. And of course, do it enough times, because the way I look at it: no matter which method you use, you need enough repetition for it to be effective - just like working out.

  • @Verymusician193
    @Verymusician193 Рік тому +4

    I learned English by learning like a baby. I completely transcending from my native language content to English content. I tried to enjoy the content not translate everything. After years when I didn't understand some words I would sometimes search up synonyms, the meaning or images on google. Translating and studying is bad for you *WHEN LEARNING A LANGUAGE* as you will have to translate in your brain, recall words every single time and you will also waste and spend hours of your life just studying. It's important to *learn like a baby*

  • @jurijnowicki8769
    @jurijnowicki8769 Рік тому +3

    Funny guy with funny diction! 😀😂😅🤣😁😆😅🥳

  • @iroshiu6008
    @iroshiu6008 9 місяців тому +1

    Love your bits of wisdom. Thank you Steve!

  • @DINSDAY77
    @DINSDAY77 Рік тому +2

    I ultimately agree, but I do like to memorize at least 2000 words in a target language and then I stop memorizing and practice through reading and speaking.

  • @user-wz6em8lr9n
    @user-wz6em8lr9n Місяць тому +1

    I enjoy memorizing vocabulary

    • @kudus9235
      @kudus9235 Місяць тому

      Me too. I don't know why people demonize this. I think a problem is not in the fact that you try to memorize words, but what way you choose to do it.

    • @SM-ef7yp
      @SM-ef7yp 25 днів тому

      @@kudus9235the problem is that most people since the school are forced to memorised words from f.e. English language if it’s their second one. The same happens in schools with other languages. Majority of learners hate memorizing but think it’s a must.

  • @Mvjesty23
    @Mvjesty23 Рік тому +1

    I think starting from scratch, vocabulary exercises are good, just to get traction, but past a certain level put the anki deck down and watch and listen to some shows and music. Go read a book. Reading I promise you will elevate your language learning ten fold.

  • @TheDisorderliness
    @TheDisorderliness Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for your advice. You are the man and person whom I am learning from!

  • @23DanielVincent
    @23DanielVincent 21 день тому

    I needed to hear this.

  • @matthiasgrun9634
    @matthiasgrun9634 10 місяців тому +1

    Thanks,Steve!You inspire me on learning English:)

  • @souliko0
    @souliko0 Рік тому +1

    That's true, but now language is not only something that gives me fun and I don't consider it as a hobby anymore coz now I need to learn English to get my future magister degree. I started to learn it through watching and analyzing videos and following the Oxford vocabulary list and list of phrases and idioms with my new English buddy) Don't really know if it is going to work out. Maybe it is better to find a teacher even though I have not much money 🤔 Don't even know why I'm sharing this information

  • @1308astra
    @1308astra Місяць тому

    Two days ago I started to use your application, Mr. Kauffman ❣️ Thanks a lot🙏

  • @JamesBermingham
    @JamesBermingham 3 місяці тому

    Legend. Thanks Steve

  • @yan001166
    @yan001166 Рік тому +1

    謝謝你分享🎉

  • @zibaa1234
    @zibaa1234 2 місяці тому +1

    Yes Sir, 🙏 thank you❤❤

  • @britp480
    @britp480 Рік тому +1

    Great advice, as a language student myself and an English teacher, appreciate it alot! 😊

  • @edictamachado
    @edictamachado Рік тому +1

    I'm learning my third language now, thanks for your advices 😊

  • @LearnEnglishWithJess
    @LearnEnglishWithJess Рік тому +3

    Eventually, the words will stick :)

  • @sabarasouli9156
    @sabarasouli9156 Місяць тому

    Ohhh you are so reaaaaall
    Your words your advices everything , you are yourself ,there is nothing about gaining followers , getting more LIKEs....thanks stevee

  • @iezioaudi22
    @iezioaudi22 5 місяців тому

    great insights!

  • @ru_english
    @ru_english 9 місяців тому

    Great

  • @ceciliaromia
    @ceciliaromia 9 місяців тому

    Amazing, Steve!!! 💪🏼♥️ You are the best! Lots of love from Argentina!

  • @welsonmotacardoso7287
    @welsonmotacardoso7287 7 місяців тому

    Lovely man

  • @Chougi_Taleb
    @Chougi_Taleb Рік тому

    That's really. Thanks.

  • @rocstarnol
    @rocstarnol 9 місяців тому +1

    J'apprends le français. Merci beaucoup pour vos encouragements

  • @theblacksun2355
    @theblacksun2355 8 місяців тому

    The greatest inspirer I have ever seen! Thank you sir, you’re really helping me in my language learning journey ❤

  • @HiKasandra
    @HiKasandra Рік тому +1

    Very useful. Thank you! X

  • @Alonoda
    @Alonoda Рік тому

    Language learning should be fun, interesting aaand free 🌟

  • @dumplingconnoisseur
    @dumplingconnoisseur 9 місяців тому

    Sending this to my professor as this is why I searched this subject. Kidding!

  • @MuhammadAwais-ul7cf
    @MuhammadAwais-ul7cf Рік тому

    Excellent sir. You have changed my opinion. Thanks a lot sir.

  • @julitamatuszak4020
    @julitamatuszak4020 Рік тому

    That's right :))

  • @zozikfreeman9403
    @zozikfreeman9403 Рік тому

    Great advice, thank you so much, Steve.

  • @venomjsandoval9696
    @venomjsandoval9696 Рік тому

    Thanks for your videos Steve

  • @EMusyk
    @EMusyk Рік тому

    Actually needed to hear this today, super stuck at the moment when trying to learn a bunch of vocab that sounds similar, however been loving the grammar point development of the language. Thanks Steve!

  • @joaojuliao8623
    @joaojuliao8623 Рік тому

    Great !

  • @rolandspiess610
    @rolandspiess610 Рік тому

    Wise words. Thank you so much.

  • @ricardomd4229
    @ricardomd4229 Рік тому

    Great advice Steve !

  • @flormori19
    @flormori19 Рік тому

    What a good advise!!

  • @captainbamis7257
    @captainbamis7257 Рік тому

    All right, Steve! Sing it baby!

  • @yeisonca
    @yeisonca Рік тому

    Excellent Steve, I use your app and it really help me to understand better English, I'm happy because I could find this app.

  • @countcodeus
    @countcodeus 6 місяців тому

    thanks a lot!!

  • @JockelBacke
    @JockelBacke 11 місяців тому

    really cool and reasonable attitude

  • @satchycollins3985
    @satchycollins3985 10 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @MsArchibaldini
    @MsArchibaldini 7 місяців тому

    Alleluja, thank you, thank you.

  • @pedromalbernaz
    @pedromalbernaz Рік тому

    You inspire me. Thanks!

  • @Ifaii9l
    @Ifaii9l 8 днів тому

    أعرف معنى الكلمة , أراجعها , أستخدمها بأكثر من سياق ولا أقلق بعدم تذكرها , بعد ذلك ستكون مألوفة لدي ومع الوقت أستخدمها بالوقت المناسب

  • @michelgolabaigne595
    @michelgolabaigne595 Рік тому +2

    Attention aux kettlebells, il y a beaucoup d'accidents !

  • @rafaelarrieche
    @rafaelarrieche Рік тому

    thak you for the information doc

  • @tadanoshumi
    @tadanoshumi Рік тому

    Thanks for the tips

  • @sakuraikeizo
    @sakuraikeizo 10 місяців тому

    The brain is engaged in data-driven learning. It speaks using the information stored in its memory. So memorizing a wide range of expressions, you can speakes and understand effectively.
    To achieve this, it's crucial to mimic netive pseakers, recerve own feedback correction, and learn so you don't forget.

  • @yuukita2968
    @yuukita2968 Рік тому +1

    Learning something new is not about trying to remember it, it is about practicing, yes a hundred yes

  • @FabioHenrique-eo7fz
    @FabioHenrique-eo7fz Рік тому

    Legendary man... keep it up

  • @isabellastoppani2897
    @isabellastoppani2897 19 днів тому

    .tnx

  • @topgatta
    @topgatta Рік тому

    Thank you!

  • @elizabethruizosio4767
    @elizabethruizosio4767 Рік тому

    Thank you so much!

  • @thiagononato8147
    @thiagononato8147 Рік тому

    Great advices as always. I'm enjoying to learn English even when I don't remember some words.

    • @Cochita322
      @Cochita322 Рік тому

      Advice is uncountable, English is my second language, and I am still learning

  • @margaritamagg
    @margaritamagg Місяць тому

    ❤!!

  • @user-ch8hv9lj6e
    @user-ch8hv9lj6e Рік тому

    Good advice!

  • @susanaaparecidaferreira6403

    Thanks a lot!

  • @thecfclad
    @thecfclad Рік тому

    thanks steve, needed that

  • @mariamarie4593
    @mariamarie4593 Рік тому

    You make me happy sir,what a World IS that, with people telling craps to us,making learning,a birden.....

  • @StillAliveAndKicking_
    @StillAliveAndKicking_ Рік тому +3

    Words don’t stick in my memory that’s why I use Anki (not the same name rip off app, the original). You look very lean and in good shape, well done.

    • @kokolexx
      @kokolexx Рік тому +1

      there's a rip off anki??

    • @StillAliveAndKicking_
      @StillAliveAndKicking_ Рік тому

      @@kokolexx Yes, Anki Pro. Some people bought it thinking it is the original.

    • @johanfanelli9836
      @johanfanelli9836 Рік тому +1

      I've been trying memorizing with Anki and It doesn't work for me😅

    • @henrymccue2922
      @henrymccue2922 Рік тому +1

      @@johanfanelli9836 I personally use Anki a lot, but I also think that it's an easily sold idea that the same strategies work for everyone and that those that do the best have the best strategies. I would recommend trying a variety of options, but also stay confident and know that it is possible, and that there exists a method out there for you! Stay persistent!

    • @atps22
      @atps22 10 місяців тому

      If you listen to the same content 10 times, words will stick to your mind. Not all of them naturally, but some for sure! I’m learning my 6th language at the moment 😅😊

  • @isabeltamayo6787
    @isabeltamayo6787 Рік тому

    Agree

  • @tekootianderson
    @tekootianderson Рік тому

    Osmosis indeed!

  • @andreymihin8720
    @andreymihin8720 9 місяців тому

    It's really true I guess. But then you need more time for studying, isn't? My advice is just to use the new word you have heard first time to let it stick.

  • @boxinggloves1699
    @boxinggloves1699 9 місяців тому

    You still need to learn 1000-3000 words. Flash cards is the best for that. Plus enjoy practicing it

    • @Alec72HD
      @Alec72HD 25 днів тому

      Who NEEDS to learn?
      Native English speakers don't need any of that.
      Those who are learning English need A LOT MORE.

  • @tuckt6180
    @tuckt6180 Рік тому

    ❤❤

  • @Hacktheplanet_
    @Hacktheplanet_ Рік тому

    Great short! I have my hsk 1 mandarin test in month and have found your channel very interesting

  • @Maria-nx6sr
    @Maria-nx6sr Рік тому

  • @atps22
    @atps22 10 місяців тому

    In Brazil where I teach at a private English school, teachers must make students aware of their learning. I never do it! 😂😂😂😂😂 Learning will happen the more interested you are, not the more aware!

  • @HolaEspanyol
    @HolaEspanyol Рік тому

    I agree just point at what your trying to say and you don't need to learn nouns that's a pro tip

  • @lilianacm
    @lilianacm Рік тому

    👍👍👍😊👏👏👏

  • @BenAhmed0077
    @BenAhmed0077 Рік тому

    👍

  • @TA9Si
    @TA9Si 6 місяців тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @ahmedmaher3552
    @ahmedmaher3552 Рік тому

    Good morning from Japan

  • @sergeibatiuk3468
    @sergeibatiuk3468 6 днів тому

    How do I enjoy the language if I don't possess a vocabulary?

  • @agnesskaoma9599
    @agnesskaoma9599 4 місяці тому

    I should not panic

  • @mohamedlabrini6415
    @mohamedlabrini6415 7 місяців тому +1

    May Allah guide you and all people to Islam
    Ameen

  • @DCVocabulary
    @DCVocabulary Рік тому

    Would you say it’s good to have a bit of both? Let’s say 70% of learning as you say and 30% using specific methods to memorize phrases?

  • @vrmartin202
    @vrmartin202 Рік тому

    “That’s my advice” and I can say that’s my personal experience which corroborates your advice

    • @raneemadel4049
      @raneemadel4049 11 місяців тому

      How does it take if I want to learn English because it's my major at University.. I feel disappointed

    • @vrmartin202
      @vrmartin202 11 місяців тому

      @@raneemadel4049 I’m learning Russian at a University. Not sure what disappointment you feel. I also learned German at a University. There are no forbidden methods for learning. But not everyone chooses a university - and not every university program uses the best methods for language learning. Naturally university classes are not enough by themselves.

  • @Helvetorment
    @Helvetorment Рік тому

    Spot on.