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Very helpful, thank you. I particularly like the concept of studying just one or two grammar points at a time and then putting them into practice so that they become familiar as the study of grammar can be overwhelming.
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I think it is more important to build vocabulary than to focus solely on grammar. I also try to create phrases with the limited vocabulary I have. In all the languages I know, grammar usually comes naturally over time. Sometimes, with my teacher on Italki, we even study some grammar structures for the B2 level, even though I’m still at A1. However, he believes we should focus on how people in Turkey actually speak in their daily lives because some grammar structures, while important to learn when studying a language, aren’t natural for local speakers.
Great video! I’m impressed at your language talent. I only have four small suggestions that will help you move a tiny bit further toward sounding like a native in English: When saying “Arabic,” put the emphasis on the first syllable: Árabic. For “vocabulary,” put the emphasis on the second syllable: vocábulary. “Honest” - never pronounce the H. Now for the tricky one: When the word “progress” is a noun, the emphasis falls on the first syllable. When it’s a verb, it falls on the second syllable. Examples: “You are making great prógress in German.” “I cannot seem to progréss in my Japanese studies.” 😊
Hi, thank you for your support and your valuable suggestions. I haven't been using English in my daily life for over 8 years, and while making my UA-cam videos, I've noticed that my English has worsened over time. It is also strongly influenced by German, which I speak 60% of the time every day. This happened, for example, with ArAbic because it is ArAbisch in German. 😄 Starting today, I’m beginning conversational and pronunciation lessons on Italki because I want to work on this aspect and improve my skills. I need to refresh it in my memory. It takes a little bit when you are 35 :D I'm joking, just lack of time. :/ I hope that, despite working 7 days a week, I can still manage! 😄 But languages continue to fulfill me, even though they require a lot of effort.
@ You’re welcome! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Best wishes with your studies. You’re still practically a baby at 35!! You are doing awesome!
Uzun zamandır İngilizce çalışıyorum fakat geliştiremiyordum. Sorunumun sürekli dil bilgisi çalışmam olduğunu fark ettim. Aktif olarak dili kullanmak çok önemliymiş. Şu sıralar bazı sitelerden konuşma ve yazma alıştırması yapıyorum. Umarım başarabilirim. And I think your pronunciation is great. Why are these people judging you? You said that your native language is not English. I am sure you will reach a good level in Turkish as well. Kolay gelsin 🌸
Merhaba! Ben Türkçeyi çok çok seviyorum. Sen Türkçe yazıyorsun ve benim kalbim hızlı atıyor. Benim öğretmenim de aynı konuşuyor. Dil bilgisi çok önemli ama konuşmak daha önemli. Ben Türkçede A1 yaptım. Şu an çok pratik yapıyoruz, ben çok okuyorum ve sonra öğretmenimle bu konuyu konuşuyoruz. Konuşmak çok çok önemli. Şu an her hafta sadece 1-2 dil bilgisi kuralları çalışıyorum. Bugün ben sesli günlük tutmaya başlıyorum. Aynı pratiği yapabilirim. I think most people who criticize only speak one language, and they don’t understand that having an accent is normal-especially if you don’t live in an English-speaking country and if English isn’t the only foreign language you’re learning. Mistakes are normal, they help us grow. And if we listen to people who judge us, we’ll never achieve anything. That’s why-who cares? The best thing we can do is keep improving! :) İyi günler!
I've been studying English for 2 years since I was 16, although I'm not fluent yet I can consume a wide range of media in English(despite there are things I can't understand yet), I think due I'm shy I prefer focus on practice my listening and reading, to be able to watch videos, read what people are discussing on internet. I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷, nice to meet you.
Hi! Brazil is one of my dream destinations-such a wonderful country! ❤ Unfortunately, we’ve never been there. I understand you completely. I also started this UA-cam channel to practice my English because I don’t have many other opportunities to produce so much output in English. I recently started using HelloTalk as well. You don’t know the people you talk to, but it can still be a great way to practice. You could also try speaking with ChatGPT! ;)
Wow! Learning many languages at once is amazing! 😊 I like how you explain the difference between learning Turkish and Arabic. Do you think watching movies helps more than studying books? 🤔
Thank you again for your support and for your comment! 😉 I'm still at the beginning-let's see what differences I’ll notice later. For me personally, it's better to have a mix of methods if you want to learn quickly, especially if you don't live in a country where the language you're learning is spoken. However, there are different approaches, such as comprehensible input. But I don’t have the patience for it, even though it's said that you can learn a language like a native speaker, without any accent. :) And what would be your favorite? :)
@@DariaZve Thanks for the insights Daria! Mixing different ways to learn sounds really smart. Watching movies is fun, but books help a lot too. :) What do you enjoy the most?
@@ShyamalChandra-49 Thank you for your question! :) In my case, it depends on the language and its culture. For example, in Turkish, I enjoy everything, whereas in Arabic, it’s quite different because there are so many cultures. It’s the same with Spanish-even when I read grammar, I just enjoy it because every Spanish word makes me feel happier. :) But I love speaking more. That’s the moment when you truly feel a language on a deeper level.
Thank you for your comment and of course for your support :) Which languages are you planning to study? First, I would suggest evaluating your personal situation. How much time do you have? How do you handle stress when you have a lot of tasks to do? These factors will directly influence your language-learning progress. For example, I initially wanted to study both Turkish and Arabic at the same time, but I quickly realized that I couldn’t manage it. I work too much during the week, so I decided to focus on completing A1 in Turkish first before moving on to Arabic. I like to say that each of us has different “motors” inside-we need to understand our own energy levels and plan accordingly. And it’s completely normal if you’re not as fast as others. Focus on quality first. 😉 If you have a lot of time, learning two languages at once is fine. But if your time is limited, I recommend prioritizing one language first and then gradually adding the second one. For example, my goal this year is to reach a solid B2 in Turkish (starting from zero) and B1 in Arabic, because my time is restricted and because even if I would need Arabic in my daily life, my heart is just with Turkish ❤
Help me sister! I want to study in abroad and I have to learn English and prepare for iELTS, I have 4 months, what should I do to get more than 7.5 in my ielts.. (my current level is intermediate)
Hi, your plans sound very interesting! I also moved to Italy first and then to Austria, and I had to take language certificates for university, so I’m sure everything is possible. Do you have a B1 or B2 level? A 7.5 score should correspond to C1.
@ I also have the same problem-my listening, reading, and writing skills are better than my speaking. The issue is a lack of output. You should practice speaking more. Maybe try HelloTalk, Busuu, or even ChatGPT. I’d also recommend books like English Grammar in Use, English Phrasal Verbs in Use, and similar resources.
your accent is really thick and hard to understand in English but your vocab is good. Maybe lots of reading not enough speaking? I’m learning Spanish, I need to focus on speaking more and correctly, I can’t even roll my Rs 😅
Hi, thank you for your comment! ❤ Yes, you are right-I have almost no practice in English, and when I do, it’s mostly not with native speakers. Since English is the main language of communication around the world, you naturally absorb many different accents. This year, I want to at least increase my passive exposure through songs and movies. And of course, since I speak German, Italian, and Russian daily, it’s not easy to lose an accent in other languages. In fact, I already have a slight accent in Russian, which feels strange 😂. Are you a native English speaker? If so, I can understand why you might find Rrrrr difficult-it’s really hard if your native language doesn’t have similar sounds. In any case, from my own experience, you start speaking faster and feeling the language more naturally when you’re constantly surrounded by it. For example, my German improved dramatically after six months of Erasmus in Austria, and then I lived there for another four years. Of course, at that point, I even started thinking in German! Maybe you have the opportunity to go to a Spanish-speaking country for a couple of weeks, it might change the whole game :) P.S. By the way, if you have any advice on which aspects of my accent I should improve first, I’d really appreciate your tips! 😊
P.P.S. Since I started forgetting English, I decided to start this channel in English. For now, it’s almost the only way for me to practice it regularly. :)
‘’your accent is really thick and hard to understand…” Why do you feel the need to say that to someone learning multiple languages? How many languages do you speak? You lack wisdom. If you do not have anything nice and encouraging to say, keep quiet.
@@DariaZve Speaking is the key! No one is perfect, and the more you practice, the more natural it becomes. You're actually doing really well, especially for someone who doesn’t live in an English-speaking country! Keep going, and it'll only get easier.
@ Thank you. I think the same way. The biggest problem is when you don’t do anything-then you don’t make mistakes at all. But if you make mistakes, it means you are doing something and moving forward. Mistakes bring you closer to the point you want to reach.
I think you misunderstand what C1 means. It doesn't mean that somebody doesn't have an accent or that they always place the stress correctly. It refers to the complexity of the language they can use and understand. Many _native_ speakers barely get beyond B2. Further, you can't judge someone simply by listening to them speak: judging if someone is beyond B2 requires conversation, so your statement that her English isn't C1 has little basis.
@talideon phonological competency is, of course, absolutely a requirement for fluency in any language. The statistical likelihood that she has a C1 ability in English with that heavy of an accent is very low. The assertion that many native speakers barely surpass B2 is random and absurd. Also, most facilities that base their testing on the European framework have a phonological component added, and a final score of C1, or B2, etc, is what is tested for and stated.
I got a C1 in the TOEFL certification (105), which is why I can say that I have this level. My scores were C1 in writing, listening, and reading, and B2 in speaking. That’s why my overall score was C1. I’m not the kind of person who lies. ;) Of course, I don’t use English in my daily life, which is why this channel is in English I want to practice my English skills. I speak four languages daily, so it’s natural that I can’t always pay full attention to the phonetic aspects of each one, especially English. Since English is the primary global language for communication, almost no one speaks it without an accent. I also have a slight accent in Russian, even though it’s my mother tongue. In any case, thanks for your advice! I’m going to take pronunciation lessons on Italki to improve in this area. That’s life, we can’t be perfect or consistent in every aspect. Sometimes we do better, sometimes worse, but we can always improve and become better. ;)
it’s easy to answer! :) I live in a German-speaking region of Italy, even though I’m originally from Belarus. Spanish and Hindi just happened naturally, without studying. Now, I’m studying Turkish because I love Turkey, its culture, and Turkish songs and movies. I’m also learning Arabic because my business partner is from Morocco, and I’d like to understand his culture as well as his mentality better. Every new language opens up a new world for you-especially when you learn it along with its history, culture, and traditions. :)
@@DariaZve My experience with arabic tells me there's no use of classic arabic, you need to learn specific region dialect of arabic. Even in Morocco there are several regional dialects and they are like spanish and french, that's why they still use french as an international language simply to understand each other living in one country. The same holds true for english in Nigeria, India, Indonesia, PNG. As for easiniess of learning a language, i'd like to say for some it is really is a natural talent, but without practice it becomes a burden. And the last thing i'd like to mention, foreign language speaking is a skill and with time without practice it becomes useless. So in order to be 'fit' you really need constant practice in all languages you have learnt.
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Very helpful, thank you. I particularly like the concept of studying just one or two grammar points at a time and then putting them into practice so that they become familiar as the study of grammar can be overwhelming.
Thank you for your feedback. Yes, I think it is more important to build vocabulary than to focus solely on grammar. I also try to create phrases with the limited vocabulary I have. In all the languages I know, grammar usually comes naturally over time. Sometimes, with my teacher on Italki, we even study some grammar structures for the B2 level, even though I’m still at A1. However, he believes we should focus on how people in Turkey actually speak in their daily lives because some grammar structures, while important to learn when studying a language, aren’t natural for local speakers.
Great video! I’m impressed at your language talent. I only have four small suggestions that will help you move a tiny bit further toward sounding like a native in English: When saying “Arabic,” put the emphasis on the first syllable: Árabic.
For “vocabulary,” put the emphasis on the second syllable: vocábulary.
“Honest” - never pronounce the H.
Now for the tricky one: When the word “progress” is a noun, the emphasis falls on the first syllable. When it’s a verb, it falls on the second syllable. Examples: “You are making great prógress in German.” “I cannot seem to progréss in my Japanese studies.” 😊
Hi, thank you for your support and your valuable suggestions. I haven't been using English in my daily life for over 8 years, and while making my UA-cam videos, I've noticed that my English has worsened over time. It is also strongly influenced by German, which I speak 60% of the time every day.
This happened, for example, with ArAbic because it is ArAbisch in German. 😄
Starting today, I’m beginning conversational and pronunciation lessons on Italki because I want to work on this aspect and improve my skills. I need to refresh it in my memory. It takes a little bit when you are 35 :D I'm joking, just lack of time. :/
I hope that, despite working 7 days a week, I can still manage! 😄 But languages continue to fulfill me, even though they require a lot of effort.
@ You’re welcome! Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Best wishes with your studies. You’re still practically a baby at 35!! You are doing awesome!
Uzun zamandır İngilizce çalışıyorum fakat geliştiremiyordum. Sorunumun sürekli dil bilgisi çalışmam olduğunu fark ettim. Aktif olarak dili kullanmak çok önemliymiş. Şu sıralar bazı sitelerden konuşma ve yazma alıştırması yapıyorum. Umarım başarabilirim. And I think your pronunciation is great. Why are these people judging you? You said that your native language is not English. I am sure you will reach a good level in Turkish as well. Kolay gelsin 🌸
Merhaba! Ben Türkçeyi çok çok seviyorum. Sen Türkçe yazıyorsun ve benim kalbim hızlı atıyor. Benim öğretmenim de aynı konuşuyor. Dil bilgisi çok önemli ama konuşmak daha önemli. Ben Türkçede A1 yaptım. Şu an çok pratik yapıyoruz, ben çok okuyorum ve sonra öğretmenimle bu konuyu konuşuyoruz. Konuşmak çok çok önemli. Şu an her hafta sadece 1-2 dil bilgisi kuralları çalışıyorum. Bugün ben sesli günlük tutmaya başlıyorum. Aynı pratiği yapabilirim.
I think most people who criticize only speak one language, and they don’t understand that having an accent is normal-especially if you don’t live in an English-speaking country and if English isn’t the only foreign language you’re learning. Mistakes are normal, they help us grow. And if we listen to people who judge us, we’ll never achieve anything. That’s why-who cares? The best thing we can do is keep improving! :)
İyi günler!
Share in the comments your language-learning methods ;) In 1 month I'll share with you my first 3 months with Turkish
I've been studying English for 2 years since I was 16, although I'm not fluent yet I can consume a wide range of media in English(despite there are things I can't understand yet), I think due I'm shy I prefer focus on practice my listening and reading, to be able to watch videos, read what people are discussing on internet. I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷, nice to meet you.
Hi! Brazil is one of my dream destinations-such a wonderful country! ❤ Unfortunately, we’ve never been there. I understand you completely. I also started this UA-cam channel to practice my English because I don’t have many other opportunities to produce so much output in English. I recently started using HelloTalk as well. You don’t know the people you talk to, but it can still be a great way to practice. You could also try speaking with ChatGPT! ;)
Good luck Daria with your channel! I'm sure you will hit 1 mln soon! ;)
Thank you for your Support 🥰
Good luck with your channel Daria! You are inspiring for many people! ;)
Thank you ☺️
I think I hraered you saying E1.
I know A, B, C.
Is there new scale.
Thank you for your comment. I said A in english, it is pronounced as /ˈeɪ/ AY ;)
@@DariaZve
Thank you, but I get surprised.!
I thought that there is a new scale of language fluency I did not know.
@ maybe I pronounced it very fast, that's why you might have heard E. But there are A1, A2, B1, B2 and C1, C2.
Wow! Learning many languages at once is amazing! 😊 I like how you explain the difference between learning Turkish and Arabic. Do you think watching movies helps more than studying books? 🤔
Thank you again for your support and for your comment! 😉 I'm still at the beginning-let's see what differences I’ll notice later.
For me personally, it's better to have a mix of methods if you want to learn quickly, especially if you don't live in a country where the language you're learning is spoken. However, there are different approaches, such as comprehensible input. But I don’t have the patience for it, even though it's said that you can learn a language like a native speaker, without any accent. :) And what would be your favorite? :)
@@DariaZve Thanks for the insights Daria! Mixing different ways to learn sounds really smart. Watching movies is fun, but books help a lot too. :)
What do you enjoy the most?
@@ShyamalChandra-49 Thank you for your question! :) In my case, it depends on the language and its culture. For example, in Turkish, I enjoy everything, whereas in Arabic, it’s quite different because there are so many cultures.
It’s the same with Spanish-even when I read grammar, I just enjoy it because every Spanish word makes me feel happier. :) But I love speaking more. That’s the moment when you truly feel a language on a deeper level.
@@DariaZve Good idea💡
Great tips. Loved it.
thank you :) I'm glad that you liked it :)
Love your videos! Daria, i am feeling so overwhelm and discouraged with language learning. Should i try to focus one or 2 languages at a time?
Thank you for your comment and of course for your support :)
Which languages are you planning to study?
First, I would suggest evaluating your personal situation. How much time do you have? How do you handle stress when you have a lot of tasks to do? These factors will directly influence your language-learning progress.
For example, I initially wanted to study both Turkish and Arabic at the same time, but I quickly realized that I couldn’t manage it. I work too much during the week, so I decided to focus on completing A1 in Turkish first before moving on to Arabic.
I like to say that each of us has different “motors” inside-we need to understand our own energy levels and plan accordingly. And it’s completely normal if you’re not as fast as others. Focus on quality first. 😉
If you have a lot of time, learning two languages at once is fine. But if your time is limited, I recommend prioritizing one language first and then gradually adding the second one.
For example, my goal this year is to reach a solid B2 in Turkish (starting from zero) and B1 in Arabic, because my time is restricted and because even if I would need Arabic in my daily life, my heart is just with Turkish ❤
you are the best talented person
Thank you Mohammed or can I say shukran? ;)
Good work
Thank you ;)
Buenísimo.
Gracias por tu complido ☺️
Help me sister!
I want to study in abroad and I have to learn English and prepare for iELTS, I have 4 months, what should I do to get more than 7.5 in my ielts..
(my current level is intermediate)
Hi, your plans sound very interesting! I also moved to Italy first and then to Austria, and I had to take language certificates for university, so I’m sure everything is possible. Do you have a B1 or B2 level? A 7.5 score should correspond to C1.
@DariaZve Yes, I have a B1 level.
I understand English, My listening is good
but cannot speak,🥲
@ I also have the same problem-my listening, reading, and writing skills are better than my speaking. The issue is a lack of output. You should practice speaking more. Maybe try HelloTalk, Busuu, or even ChatGPT. I’d also recommend books like English Grammar in Use, English Phrasal Verbs in Use, and similar resources.
@@DariaZve love you sister 💜
Hai teacher......greeting from bali island
Hiii how are you? Bali is very beautiful but I’ve never been there. Hopefully one day ☺️
@DariaZve im good,c'mon coming teacher....let me serve you when u here😉👌
I’ll let you know. Thank you ;)
Hi
Hi ;) how are you?
@@DariaZve I am fine. Great video.
Thank you 🤩 are you learning any language right now ?
@@DariaZveYes, I learning English, French and Italian. Thanks, Mercy,, Grace.
Veramente? E come sta andando? A me manca ancora il francese ma forse un giorno per curiosità lo studio un po’ 🙈
your accent is really thick and hard to understand in English but your vocab is good. Maybe lots of reading not enough speaking? I’m learning Spanish, I need to focus on speaking more and correctly, I can’t even roll my Rs 😅
Hi, thank you for your comment! ❤
Yes, you are right-I have almost no practice in English, and when I do, it’s mostly not with native speakers. Since English is the main language of communication around the world, you naturally absorb many different accents.
This year, I want to at least increase my passive exposure through songs and movies. And of course, since I speak German, Italian, and Russian daily, it’s not easy to lose an accent in other languages. In fact, I already have a slight accent in Russian, which feels strange 😂.
Are you a native English speaker? If so, I can understand why you might find Rrrrr difficult-it’s really hard if your native language doesn’t have similar sounds.
In any case, from my own experience, you start speaking faster and feeling the language more naturally when you’re constantly surrounded by it. For example, my German improved dramatically after six months of Erasmus in Austria, and then I lived there for another four years. Of course, at that point, I even started thinking in German! Maybe you have the opportunity to go to a Spanish-speaking country for a couple of weeks, it might change the whole game :)
P.S. By the way, if you have any advice on which aspects of my accent I should improve first, I’d really appreciate your tips! 😊
P.P.S. Since I started forgetting English, I decided to start this channel in English. For now, it’s almost the only way for me to practice it regularly. :)
‘’your accent is really thick and hard to understand…” Why do you feel the need to say that to someone learning multiple languages? How many languages do you speak? You lack wisdom. If you do not have anything nice and encouraging to say, keep quiet.
@@DariaZve Speaking is the key! No one is perfect, and the more you practice, the more natural it becomes. You're actually doing really well, especially for someone who doesn’t live in an English-speaking country! Keep going, and it'll only get easier.
@ Thank you. I think the same way. The biggest problem is when you don’t do anything-then you don’t make mistakes at all. But if you make mistakes, it means you are doing something and moving forward. Mistakes bring you closer to the point you want to reach.
Your English isn't C1.
What level would you say I’m?
I think you misunderstand what C1 means. It doesn't mean that somebody doesn't have an accent or that they always place the stress correctly. It refers to the complexity of the language they can use and understand. Many _native_ speakers barely get beyond B2. Further, you can't judge someone simply by listening to them speak: judging if someone is beyond B2 requires conversation, so your statement that her English isn't C1 has little basis.
@talideon phonological competency is, of course, absolutely a requirement for fluency in any language. The statistical likelihood that she has a C1 ability in English with that heavy of an accent is very low. The assertion that many native speakers barely surpass B2 is random and absurd. Also, most facilities that base their testing on the European framework have a phonological component added, and a final score of C1, or B2, etc, is what is tested for and stated.
@DariaZve it's hard to tell given that this is scripted, but probably B1 or B2 in most categories.
I got a C1 in the TOEFL certification (105), which is why I can say that I have this level. My scores were C1 in writing, listening, and reading, and B2 in speaking. That’s why my overall score was C1. I’m not the kind of person who lies. ;) Of course, I don’t use English in my daily life, which is why this channel is in English I want to practice my English skills. I speak four languages daily, so it’s natural that I can’t always pay full attention to the phonetic aspects of each one, especially English. Since English is the primary global language for communication, almost no one speaks it without an accent. I also have a slight accent in Russian, even though it’s my mother tongue. In any case, thanks for your advice! I’m going to take pronunciation lessons on Italki to improve in this area.
That’s life, we can’t be perfect or consistent in every aspect. Sometimes we do better, sometimes worse, but we can always improve and become better. ;)
Answer one simple question, please. Why do you need all these languages?
To be a spy
@@twodyport8080 To be spy you need only government resources. The whole world speaks one language - money :-)
it’s easy to answer! :) I live in a German-speaking region of Italy, even though I’m originally from Belarus.
Spanish and Hindi just happened naturally, without studying. Now, I’m studying Turkish because I love Turkey, its culture, and Turkish songs and movies. I’m also learning Arabic because my business partner is from Morocco, and I’d like to understand his culture as well as his mentality better.
Every new language opens up a new world for you-especially when you learn it along with its history, culture, and traditions. :)
@ don't tell it so openly :D
@@DariaZve My experience with arabic tells me there's no use of classic arabic, you need to learn specific region dialect of arabic. Even in Morocco there are several regional dialects and they are like spanish and french, that's why they still use french as an international language simply to understand each other living in one country. The same holds true for english in Nigeria, India, Indonesia, PNG. As for easiniess of learning a language, i'd like to say for some it is really is a natural talent, but without practice it becomes a burden. And the last thing i'd like to mention, foreign language speaking is a skill and with time without practice it becomes useless. So in order to be 'fit' you really need constant practice in all languages you have learnt.