10 Mistakes I Made When Learning a New Language 🇮🇹

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    In today's video I'm breaking down all the mistakes I made when learning a new language. While there's no "right" way to learn a new language, there are definitely some ways you can make language learning more challenging and less efficient. I'll share 10 mistakes I made concerning my grammar and vocabulary learning techniques, finding a tutor, and much more. Hopefully these tips help you figure out how to avoid making the same mistakes! Happy language learning!
    0:00 - 1:10 Intro
    1:11 - 3:01 Mistake #1
    3:02 - 4:45 Mistake #2
    4:46 - 5:54 Mistake #3
    5:55 - 7:32 Mistake #4
    7:33 - 9:10 Mistake #5
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    11:47 - 13:49 Mistake #6
    13:50 - 15:04 Mistake #7
    15:05 - 16:25 Mistake #8
    16:26 - 17:31 Mistake #9
    17:32 - 19:03 Mistake #10
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 219

  • @indrajancauskaite7480
    @indrajancauskaite7480 3 роки тому +82

    Another great tip for memorising a language is whenever you go on a walk or even if you do nothing, look at your surroundings and try to name each object in the language you're learning. It really helps a lot because you use your language everyday and that keeps your from forgetting it. ;)

  • @camilagurgel8453
    @camilagurgel8453 3 роки тому +52

    I love studying grammar so much! it makes me feel much more confident when I can do it right, and it helps me memorise vocab by remembering sentences. Everybody learns differently, though.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +10

      Wow that's so awesome that you enjoy it!

  • @emarcostar
    @emarcostar 3 роки тому +31

    I relate to the mistake number 4, I have been learning Chinese for one year now and I thought I shouldn't talk with native speakers until I spoke it fluently. But I realized that there was no way to speak fluently if I never dared to speak. Now I'm grad I did because my skills have improved a lot ☺

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Yes! So glad to hear that you finally decided to make that jump and start speaking!

  • @JaeAlexanderLinsey
    @JaeAlexanderLinsey 3 роки тому +42

    Some great tips. Thanks. My mistake was trying to run before I could walk. And I ended up utilising Google Translate too much also.

    • @kohenbyron3895
      @kohenbyron3895 3 роки тому

      I realize it's kinda off topic but do anyone know a good place to stream newly released tv shows online ?

    • @rohansamuel7341
      @rohansamuel7341 3 роки тому

      @Kohen Byron i would suggest Flixzone. You can find it by googling :)

  • @BalintFarago
    @BalintFarago 3 роки тому +16

    For #5: When I was studying for my language exam I also had a todo list that included repeating words, doing some reading, translating articles etc. This really helped because at the end of day I saw that I did a lot of things to improve my knowledge. Of course, I use todo lists for other aspects of my life as well.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +3

      Yes! I LOVE to-do lists as well. They always keep me organized!

  • @sleepsmartsmashstress740
    @sleepsmartsmashstress740 3 роки тому +8

    Approach with the acquistion mindset instead of cramming up content. Brain is designed to retain content based on purpose or functionality. Know the reason why you are doing this or anything else. Keeping the reason in front of you at all times is the most powerful motivator Even woks for weight control or get dates

  • @justalearner7375
    @justalearner7375 3 роки тому +38

    While I was watching this video, I was playing with me new 130 Spanish flashcards LOL.
    I have like 1500 flashcards with English, Russian,German, and Spanish all together.
    I know it is really exhausting and hard at a point, but I would not say that making flashcards is a mistake. It's really did help me to be better at those languages, The hard part of this is to use all of those words. If you have any helpful idea to memorize words, please let me know. I would like to know what method you use.
    STAY MOTIVATED AND I BELIEVE IN YOU. YOU CAN DO IT. SORRY IF I MADE MISTAKES IN MY WRITING BUT ENGLISH IS NOT MY MOTHER LANGUAGE. THAMKS FOR READING THIS. GOD BLESS YOU!

    • @user-fp5if8lk1g
      @user-fp5if8lk1g 3 роки тому +1

      I can talk to you in Russian for practice)))

    • @julianxxbstar6820
      @julianxxbstar6820 3 роки тому

      I can't imagine having that many, I can't even handle 100 cards of only Italian...you're doing awesome!!

  • @sonerozkan1794
    @sonerozkan1794 3 роки тому +2

    Appreciate your efforts.Thank You Shea

  • @ElMoscas114
    @ElMoscas114 3 роки тому +29

    I strongly believe that we are on the same page and that's exactly what I feel when I am learning new vocabulary in English. So I can't express enough how grateful I am to you for sharing your feelings. I have to say that I love your glamorous eyes. Greetings from Colombia.

    • @monceperez4949
      @monceperez4949 3 роки тому +1

      Totally agree with you!!!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +3

      Thanks so much for always watching and supporting my videos! ☺️

  • @helinika
    @helinika 3 роки тому +2

    Great tips! I have repeatedly made mistakes #2 and #4 in every language I've learned throughout the years.

  • @TheWangjin
    @TheWangjin 3 роки тому +1

    Grazie per il video, sei molto brava☺️.

  • @JonathanOlelo
    @JonathanOlelo 3 роки тому +9

    Mistake 8:
    Yeah it can be very frustrating trying to translate every word you don't understand ("pain reading")
    On the other hand, reading, unlike speaking, is less natural activity, and therefore reading without understanding anything is not useful as well (compared to watching video content without understanding which can still be useful to get used to the sound of the language and catch words based on what you see).
    So.. it can be useful to translate some words that appear all the time, and maybe try to read a less complicated book, but definitely not translating every word

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +3

      Yes, this is very true! I started off reading easier short stories that I could mostly understand. But when I do read more complicated books I have to look up words.

  • @sleeplessinstockwell
    @sleeplessinstockwell 3 роки тому +2

    Very helpful, as always. Grazie nini

  • @SarahNoelle17
    @SarahNoelle17 3 роки тому +13

    Ahh thank you for this video!! I’m always so grateful to learn from others. Ps I wanted to say I love your channel, and you inspired me to share more about language learning on my own channel! I’m learning Italian too (have been for a year now ☺️) thanks so much and hope you’re having a great day! ❤️

  • @ralfj.1740
    @ralfj.1740 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Shea, great video!
    My personal mistake was also studying like they tought us at school.. lot of grammar exercises, vocabulary lists.. until I noticed that this is no fun and not effective. Then I learned languages more and more the way I enjoy it, by watching movies, reading books, finding a penpal to write with, talking to people who speak the language as much as possible.. and I skipped grammar exercises completely and learn words from context only, no lists. And I progress so much quicker!

  • @rubimcmullen
    @rubimcmullen 3 роки тому +1

    Love the weekly breakdown tip!

  • @ayagozmaksut6974
    @ayagozmaksut6974 Рік тому +1

    Very helpful advices, thanks so much ❤

  • @llamathedrama1454
    @llamathedrama1454 Рік тому +1

    You have such a calm vibe and im loving it!

  • @foreverlearningfrench
    @foreverlearningfrench 3 роки тому +3

    I made so many of these same mistakes! Great video Shea.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you! Yes, I've heard from a few people that they've made similar mistakes. We're not alone in this language learning adventure!

  • @bonecrusher9745
    @bonecrusher9745 3 роки тому

    You are so amazing. What stores do you usually do your grocery shopping at? Do you ever stock up on water? Can you possibly do some in store grocery shopping videos? It would be awesome if you could show how you do your full shopping trip

  • @learningfrench101
    @learningfrench101 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing these! I can totally relate to these, especially not speaking enough or writing. I’m currently trying to learn French and I will definitely be thinking back to this video ☺️ Keep going with your language learning! 😄

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      You're so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @AfroLinguo
    @AfroLinguo 3 роки тому +1

    You really gave great advice in this video. It is amazing, how much insight you gained on language learning by learning Italian. I had to learn two languages to get so much insight like you.

  • @feliciarose8369
    @feliciarose8369 3 роки тому +1

    thank you for making these videos there really motivating

  • @HebahsRollercoaster
    @HebahsRollercoaster 3 роки тому +1

    It’s so refreshing to see a fellow language UA-camr talk so openly about their language learning mistakes. I could definitely relate to many of the things you mentioned. Thank you so much for sharing ☺️✨

  • @yamoulabdelmoula1390
    @yamoulabdelmoula1390 3 роки тому +3

    I've just began my journey of learning thr Italian language and i feel like your experience with the language will help me a great deal and i like your humor btw 😊

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Hah thank you! Good luck! 👍

  • @PipoCa6336
    @PipoCa6336 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Shea! Your videos really inspire me to continue studying! Can you make a video about Hello talk and Tandem, explaining how you use them, what you like about them, etc.?

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Great suggestion! I can make a video about that soon!

  • @elizavetak9980
    @elizavetak9980 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, very useful video!

  • @Armenian3394
    @Armenian3394 3 роки тому +2

    I have had the same practise and understanding with you when I was learning German that studying grammar is paramount and indispensable so I paid my attention entirely in grammar, but I learned quickly when I focused primarily in speaking. Your videos are inspiring and really informative. ☺️ I have to say that you really look lovely today and I admire your beautiful eyes Shea. ❤️❤️❤️

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Thank you! Yes, grammar is a lot easier to learn naturally through speaking. Thanks for watching!

  • @9gracie97
    @9gracie97 3 роки тому +2

    I really appreciate this video and all the advice you gave. I really struggle with comparing myself to others or being compared to others. I’ll have people tell me I should’ve been able to learn Spanish in 6 months and they know lots of people who did that but it’s taking me a lot longer and that’s okay 👍🏻

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Yes, it's definitely ok! Just focus on your own progress, you'll get there!

  • @uplate6674
    @uplate6674 2 роки тому +2

    I ordered your $7 workbook for how to create a weekly study plan, and now I have everything clearly and realistically planned out. Thank you for this resource!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  2 роки тому

      Oh yay! I’m so happy to hear that. Happy studying!

  • @akiko3337
    @akiko3337 3 роки тому +4

    About getting a tutor: as the person on the other side, I agree so much! I'm a French language assistant in England, and even after a few weeks, I could see so much progress amongst my pupils. Definitely helpful!!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Yay! I love to hear that!

  • @gavinboddy2170
    @gavinboddy2170 3 роки тому +2

    I completely agree with the comprehension level vs production level issue. In my own personal experience, the comprehension level improves at a much faster rate than production at first. I too am trying to even out the balance of these two things with an iTalki tutor. Thanks for the great advice!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      Yeah the more I've talked with other language learners, the more I realized it's pretty common. But I'm also focusing a lot more on speaking now and I'm really seeing improvement!

  • @TheworldofFREEMUSIC
    @TheworldofFREEMUSIC 3 роки тому +1

    Great tips! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @omarlopez2988
    @omarlopez2988 3 роки тому +13

    Hi Shea!! I would like to share that one of the mistakes I made during the process of learning a language was, translated in my mind when I wanted to say something and that is wrong... as you say, reading, writing, watching (movies, videos) these things help a lot, then grammar and speaking come up naturally. Thank you for sharing your feelings about language learning.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for sharing that! It’s good to acknowledge your mistakes. Good luck with your studying and thanks for always watching my videos ☺️

  • @curthayashida7985
    @curthayashida7985 3 роки тому +2

    This is a good video. I like the idea of practicing one's writing. Writing your target language by hand will help you to remember how words are spelled and where the diacritical marks go if your target language has diacritical marks.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @GoldLeafPress
    @GoldLeafPress 8 місяців тому

    I would find words I use everyday and out them into my day to day talk with my coworkers. “I’m hungry” “is it time to go home yet” “I want my salad now!”. I asked a coworker how they were last week and low and behold~ they said “eh it’s this and that” I went straight to translating their statement “questa e quella” I don’t know why but it made me happy I knew it. It was small but clearly it was more than I knew before learning so….gold star for me.

  • @ishaniafrin2
    @ishaniafrin2 3 роки тому +10

    Those were really honest mistakes that was shared and mistakes makes a person to grow and improve more. Thank you for the video 😊

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Thank you so much 😊

    • @ishaniafrin2
      @ishaniafrin2 3 роки тому

      @@SheaJordan I also liked the colour of your nailpolish 😅🤭

  • @pedromanriquez9695
    @pedromanriquez9695 2 роки тому +1

    Gracias Shea your tips is helfull a mille grazie.

  • @litolito1893
    @litolito1893 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing. I’ve been learning Italian by myself for the past 3 years but finding time to stay consistent is very difficult. I comprehension is better but I still have a long way to go. I always speak Spanish and while some of the words mean the same thing, they are pronounced differently and there are other words pronounced exactly the same way but the meaning in completely different. Either way, I am determined to stay on course at my pace. I will get the book 👍🏻

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      consistency and motivation are very difficult, but it's ok to lose motivation sometimes. Good luck with studying!

  • @TheMonis25
    @TheMonis25 3 роки тому +1

    You're honestly one of the nicest people I follow on UA-cam. :-)
    I have been learning Italian for more or less ten months and I felt sooo bad when I booked a lesson with a tutor. But I did it and it helped me sooo much. Another absolutely amazing app is Babbel. I cannot even say how much I love both Italki and Babbel. I use italki for speaking practise and Babbel for grammar which is taught in a very nice and understandable way. Works perfectly.
    I'm definitely quilty of the mistake number 10 and I definitely should focus more on my own progress and mainly on enjoying the process of language learning. Thank you for another amazing video and buona fortuna con il tuo italiano. :-)

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      Aww that makes me so happy to hear! I love that you took that step and booked a tutor. I've heard of Babbel but never tried it, maybe I should? Happy studying to you too!

    • @TheMonis25
      @TheMonis25 3 роки тому +1

      @@SheaJordan Definitely try it. They offer 7 days trial for free. And it's not only for beginners, you can choose a level based on what you already know. From total beginner (or newcomer) to an advanced student.
      It really helped me with prepositions, tenses, vocabulary,...
      There are "real life" conversations about topics you talk about and it's really funny sometimes.
      Definitely worth the money.

  • @andersschmich8600
    @andersschmich8600 3 роки тому +3

    I am currently trying to learn Italian now, doing Rosetta stone, flash cards, and talking once a week with a friend who speaks it. Very interesting video!

  • @winnumber101
    @winnumber101 3 роки тому +3

    Your voice is extremely valid wow

  • @cristianofidencio
    @cristianofidencio 3 роки тому +1

    valuable advice.

  • @jazlou
    @jazlou 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for the advice!! I tried to learn Italian for a year but gradually gave up... thanks for the inspo :)

    • @monceperez4949
      @monceperez4949 3 роки тому +2

      Don’t give up!!!!! You can still do it, keep doing

  • @ayoubyzem1084
    @ayoubyzem1084 3 роки тому +1

    THANK YOU

  • @esmaelalmeida117
    @esmaelalmeida117 3 роки тому +2

    Seus vídeos são excelentes!

  • @emelyalvarez6265
    @emelyalvarez6265 3 роки тому +1

    I love this!!

  • @shabnasherink5724
    @shabnasherink5724 3 роки тому +1

    I can relate to all these things+ I tend to use inputs(listening ) as much I can. But that didn't help me in any way. So I changed the method to repetitive listening. It gets boring but it works like how we learn the lyrics of a song. I learned passively at the beginning which I can relate to mistake #1.But active learning is more fun and enjoyable. Learning a language my own is something that really excites and fascinates me.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Yes active learning is super important!

  • @lucca6478
    @lucca6478 3 роки тому +1

    Very good video, greetings from Brazil!

  • @KishanthJavegar
    @KishanthJavegar 3 роки тому +4

    I'm currently learning Portuguese after living in Portugal for 6 months and your tips are great and will definitely be quite useful on my learning journey. Thanks!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Yay! So happy to hear that and good luck with your studies!

    • @KishanthJavegar
      @KishanthJavegar 3 роки тому

      @@SheaJordan Thanks a lot..

  • @moliidkutey3088
    @moliidkutey3088 2 роки тому

    All Your Mistakes Your Road To Succes You and the other People ...
    Thanks For You sharing this Beautiful Vedeo

  • @hibasaad6061
    @hibasaad6061 2 роки тому +1

    Hello!! I have been learning Spanish on my own for almost a year now and I agree with what you said about focusing too much on grammar. The thing is I don´t have any native person I could speak Spanish with so the best way for me to practice and do workbooks and read books. I watched a video where you said journaling in the language is good practice. I would really like to know if you have other tips on how I could put my Spanish into work! Thank you!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  2 роки тому +2

      Have you tried using Tandem or HelloTalk? Those are both free apps you can use to talk with native speakers! Journaling is great, watching UA-camrs in Spanish, reading children's stories, etc. I have lots of other videos with helpful tips for learning any language!

  • @anganan7349
    @anganan7349 2 роки тому

    I have those mistakes I agree that learning languages through flashcards is hard to memorise new words and even time-consuming. That strategy doesn't work out. Thanks for sharing with us. I'm grateful

  • @SzAnett-ph4ht
    @SzAnett-ph4ht 2 роки тому +1

    Its a really helpful video☺️ do you have some tips how to keep the languange knowledg? If you start to learn a new languange what should we do not to forget the others? :D Its really challenging for me.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  2 роки тому

      Unfortunately I don't. :/ I don't study multiple languages at once. But Lindie Botes is a great polyglot UA-camr and she has some great tips in her videos!

  • @AfroLinguo
    @AfroLinguo 3 роки тому +1

    Congrats on your skillshare sponsorship. I remember you had the goal of doing a particular number of collabs in each quarter of the year.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      Yes! Thank you! I was super excited when Skillshare reached out :)

    • @AfroLinguo
      @AfroLinguo 3 роки тому +1

      @@SheaJordan I am happy for you. Congrats Shea!! 🙏🙏 You deserve it

  • @user-eg1yw9nt3h
    @user-eg1yw9nt3h 2 роки тому +1

    Shea,I like your voice and your speed

  • @libriniserenagobbo9717
    @libriniserenagobbo9717 3 роки тому +1

    Il tuo smalto è bellissimo!

  • @tufailkhan293
    @tufailkhan293 3 роки тому +2

    Superb ! Looking nice and beautiful .

  • @imakelonelinessworkforme9120
    @imakelonelinessworkforme9120 3 роки тому +2

    I’m surprised I haven’t seen this yet in the comments but duolingo is a life saver. I know 4 languages and Italian is one of them. But Italian is the only one I’ve learnt through duolingo and it’s my favourite way so far; I’m so glad I found it. I don’t have enough money to buy workbooks etc so especially great since it’s free. I find the interactiveness super useful and that it incorporates all 4 skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and instantly corrects you so you can improve mistakes. I also haven’t done much practice solely on grammar or vocab, I’ve instead just learnt through context and sentences and it’s stuck to memory so much easier. I also know spanish which is helpful since they’re similar. But I do jot all new vocab down in notebooks once I’ve learnt it so I can review later.
    I also find duolingo doesn’t feel like a chore or schoolwork like going through flash cards or workbooks does, so therefore is more enjoyable. I’m honestly loving it so much and hope to learn French & Polish soon too!

    • @imakelonelinessworkforme9120
      @imakelonelinessworkforme9120 3 роки тому +1

      Oh I forgot to add but I don’t solely use duolingo. It’s more a foundation to learn vocab rather than buy workbooks etc. Once I know a decent amount that’s when I started to do extra practice with writing my own sentences, spelling tests, etc. I also find reading Italian literature and seeing what I can translate fun. But my fave activity is by far listening to Italian music and seeing what words or phrases I can pick up, and then searching for the full lyrics and trying to translate them into English, and comparing my answers to the official translation :)

  • @amberabrahams6344
    @amberabrahams6344 3 роки тому +8

    My mistake was trying to conquer the grammar all at once...and spending all my time mastering grammar 😂 But since watching your video's you got me in the habit of practicing my writing from English into Italian 😄 I am still terrified to do the italki.... your thoughts was my thoughts of talking to a tutor !

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Haha yes talking to a tutor seemed soooo intimidating! It still is sometimes but overall it’s so beneficial 🙌

    • @AfroLinguo
      @AfroLinguo 3 роки тому

      If you are terrified of doing italki, but wanna try, you could book a class for 30mins or less rather than one hour, in order to get comfortable.

    • @amberabrahams6344
      @amberabrahams6344 3 роки тому +1

      @@AfroLinguo thank you , great suggestion. I will try it

    • @AfroLinguo
      @AfroLinguo 3 роки тому

      @@amberabrahams6344 you are welcome

  • @mdsharifulislam1226
    @mdsharifulislam1226 3 роки тому +1

    I love you Shea.

  • @teresita.lozada
    @teresita.lozada 3 роки тому +5

    Mistake #1: That's so me.

  • @marianosabatini7579
    @marianosabatini7579 3 роки тому +1

    Hi Shea! Can you share with us some of the books you used to learn italian? (Preferentially books written originally in italian) Thank you and greetings from argentina!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      Hi, yes! I actually have a video that talks about my resources, including books, which you can watch here: ua-cam.com/video/QlmJGmfQg_0/v-deo.html
      And here's a list of some other resources:
      Italian Books I'm Reading:
      Il Sogno Che Ho Di Te - Ema Avril
      Bianca Come il Latte, Rossa Come il Sangue - Alessandro D'Avenia
      Buy international books at Book Depository: www.bookdepository.com/
      10 Italian Fiction Books to Read (BLOG): icebergproject.co/italian/2016/06/10-books-i-love-in-italian/

  • @suem.1392
    @suem.1392 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Shea! Like you, I am at a B1 level in Spanish. You are farther along in your Italian, maybe you're done with B1 and I just started! I pushed myself to join a Spanish conversation class. My speaking is awful! I can understand a lot more than I can speak. Maybe that's just how it is?

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Yeah I think that’s usually just what happens. I think it’s pretty common to be able to understand but really struggle with speaking. But good job joining a class!

  • @ighlearning
    @ighlearning 3 роки тому +2

    The LA Lady is back, I am still waiting for you to practice my italian with you or to do a video on youtube. I still have to send my request on email ahah :)

  • @candelas6945
    @candelas6945 3 роки тому +3

    Hey! I’m a spanish native speaker, i can help you with your spanish, and I want to practice my english, french, german or italian, we can do videocalls and I can give you spanish lessons ☺️

  • @He-zo6hu
    @He-zo6hu 3 роки тому +3

    i have kinda of the same method learning english 👍🏻🙂

  • @yamoulabdelmoula1390
    @yamoulabdelmoula1390 3 роки тому +2

    Could you please share with us your Spotify playlist that you use in your Italian learning experience?

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Here you go: open.spotify.com/playlist/7bBsHVQL4NdZrCRlses34R?si=93a9cec4a9594a3b

  • @SarahNoelle17
    @SarahNoelle17 3 роки тому +9

    Do you watch Italian with Lucrezia’s videos? She’s an Italian living in Rome and I LOVE watching her vlogs!!🇮🇹❤️

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      Yes! She’s amazing ☕️☺️

    • @SarahNoelle17
      @SarahNoelle17 3 роки тому

      @@SheaJordan aw awesome! ❤️

  • @mybad4101
    @mybad4101 3 роки тому +2

    Grammar... Yes, when I tried to learn Arabic, there was an online class that started exactly with that (sarf). It did not help me at all. I didn't learn one sentence after a long time period. That was so frustrating.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +2

      That’s so frustrating! I’m sorry!

  • @boualemimedjdouben2171
    @boualemimedjdouben2171 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video, my mistake is not continue my learn of any language like Italian for example and I don't why

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      It’s hard to stay motivated 😭

  • @aurixiaispreppy7454
    @aurixiaispreppy7454 2 роки тому +1

    - make a weekly schedule
    (reading,writing,listening,speaking)

  • @hillsheart2heart335
    @hillsheart2heart335 3 роки тому

    Very nice 👍❤️

  • @jbcrunchy
    @jbcrunchy 3 роки тому +1

    Somewhere in the world is someone named Dan and he journals in a blue pencil. haha. When you said mimic sounds, it made me think of the Mimic Method with Idahosa Ness. Any experience with that program or thoughts about it? I find your videos very helpful. I am also learning Italian. You may have answered this in a previous video but did your initial interest in learning Italian come from watching BABY? And lastly, are you part Italian. I am half Italian American so just wondering. Cheers from Idaho.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      hhahahahah poor Dan! I actually have never heard of the mimic method and I'm really curious to research it now. I'll have to try it! My initial interest came from when I studied abroad in Italy for 5 months and yes, my mothers side of the family is Italian. Unfortunately my grandfather passed away when I was super young and he was like the last one who actually spoke Italian, so I'm trying to revive it!

  • @listener-md
    @listener-md 3 роки тому

    Honest to admit but most learning retention is based on making mistakes. In other words don't be put off by not knowing. I write down as many sentences of
    conversation I had during the day and then interpret it, it's like rehearsing what has been said; this works for me.

  • @ishika6838
    @ishika6838 2 роки тому +1

    Ahh!! Such nice tips... Thanks for everything. Just wanna know that, What is your mother tongue?

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  2 роки тому

      Thanks, I'm a native English speaker.

  • @luvesilvia7263
    @luvesilvia7263 3 роки тому +2

    I feel you!
    I'm still learning English till now, and I'm still struggling with grammar and tenses
    Believe me
    When I typed this comment, I had so much thoughts in my mind
    Grammar, tenses, vocabulary, conjunction, phrasal verbs, and bla bla bla bla
    Gosh!!!
    It's definitely overwhelming
    I'm still trying to find a way to solve my struggles
    Can someone give me some tips???
    😭😭😭😭

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      You did a great job! I know it's really hard. I think for me learning Italian, reading has helped me so much! Read a lot a lot a lot so you can recognize sentence structures and grammar!

  • @monceperez4949
    @monceperez4949 3 роки тому +1

    Ahahahahahah, clicked right when I saw you posted!!!!!!

  • @iulia3137
    @iulia3137 3 роки тому

    any tips for learning spanish in like... 3 months?

  • @ivanbeneyto381
    @ivanbeneyto381 Рік тому

    I'm trying to learn english and I think that my grammar it's some bad.
    I will try to read and lisen interest things for me. Could it be enough for reinforce this?

  • @maddie23876
    @maddie23876 2 роки тому +2

    What do you mean when you say you are at level B1? What are the differences between the different levels?

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  2 роки тому +2

      So it goes from levels A1 - C2 and the simplest way to describe it is A1 (Beginner) A2 (Elementary) B1 (Pre-Intermediate) B2 (Intermediate) C1 (Upper-Intermediate) and C2 is Fluency

  • @tamvv
    @tamvv 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing your mistake. I hope my English skill will be improved.

  • @arwamoh6654
    @arwamoh6654 2 роки тому

    I’ve been leaning English my whole life and still learning grammar is hards one I’m tried so bad I couldn’t know what I do right now ldk what’s right or wrong 😅😭🤦‍♀️

  • @clisaa6974
    @clisaa6974 3 роки тому +1

    random q-Just wondering when you started you blog and YT did you open up a LLC? I'm a bit nervous too. But, i don't like the idea of giving my own ssn to business in the future or if i do like affiliate programs

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      I didn't open an LLC, no. I'm not sure all affiliate programs require a SSN? Honestly I make most of my income through UA-cam, brand sponsorships and selling my own products which all don't require giving my SSN to anyone.

    • @clisaa6974
      @clisaa6974 3 роки тому

      @@SheaJordan ahhh interesting! I noticed sometimes things require tax forms and such- which either u need to give like google Adsense for example use your ssn or your llc's tax id. I guess i just need to look into it more of course. :-). But, it's good in your case u don't give ur ssn online because i think that is not good at all! Although from what i read online people do it when doing different kinds of affiliate programs( like amazon associates for example) that are links and such.

  • @eliasloaisiga6487
    @eliasloaisiga6487 3 роки тому +1

    I think I'm in love 😍

  • @elisaalbaro6122
    @elisaalbaro6122 3 роки тому +1

    Hello I am Elisa i am italian and I am trying to study english now I am reading every dai 4or 5 page of a book novel pdf n english and I understand whan I read but I have big problem when speake like you now I have book lesson whit italki but I would know if you know of app application where is possibile speake with same one without pay every time....thanks you for your halp!

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      Yes HelloTalk and Tandem are free apps where you can talk to people :)

  • @tokyoskytree153
    @tokyoskytree153 3 роки тому +1

    💛

  • @eugene6411
    @eugene6411 5 місяців тому

    I think your 6th mistake is the most important! Because when it comes to learning new languages it's crucial to pick up the approach which suits you more. There are a lot of them and there aren't any "right" way indeed

  • @2727Reds
    @2727Reds 3 роки тому +1

    Question for bilingual ppl... Is it easier for you to learn third language through English or your native language? I was learning Italian through my native language and the learning went really slow, then (unconsciusly) I switched to learning Italian through English and it was so much faster and easier, shock...

    • @roby1577
      @roby1577 3 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I think it works better with English because of two reasons.
      One is that it's a commonly used language so you might be able to find a lot more stuff in Eng than in your native language.
      Two is that Eng and ITA have quite a similar base in terms of grammar or pronunciation.
      Just sharing what I think

    • @snowflake4099
      @snowflake4099 3 роки тому +1

      yes. I do learn Finnish in my 4th language, which is Swedish, and find it easier than learning it in my natives. actually I never thought about English bc I've found it too easy but I'd say it's easier to pick another than ur native

    • @djabalinabilarania3521
      @djabalinabilarania3521 3 роки тому +1

      My native language is Arabic and I'm learned English and French, but for Italian I like learning it on a French base ( like in apps and all, I choose French as a native language cause I think italian and French are closer than English and italian )

  • @mapalothomas169
    @mapalothomas169 3 роки тому +1

    I always use the way we learned in school to learn a new language and does somehow seem boring, is there an alternative way to learn?

    • @monceperez4949
      @monceperez4949 3 роки тому +1

      Yesss!!! I agree that the way they teach in school is boring, but I am also learning French and mandarin and I have learned sooooooo much by listening and watching UA-cam videos!!! Also, by duolingo, I just think it’s super fun!!!!

    • @mapalothomas169
      @mapalothomas169 3 роки тому

      @@monceperez4949 I'm also learning French, actually I study in french. Duolingo does seem a funny way though it got to repetitive after a certain point. Right now I'm just into movies, series and UA-cam videos

  • @giannatorino4873
    @giannatorino4873 3 роки тому +3

    Omg hi so early!!

  • @akshayadinudi9942
    @akshayadinudi9942 3 роки тому +1

    Hi shea could nt catch u last few months.♥♥♥

  • @vahidsky803
    @vahidsky803 3 роки тому +1

    Hello. You can leave English subtitles for videos. This is better.
    Thanks.

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому

      I will try! It takes a long time to add subtitles though!

  • @majeedkutti3528
    @majeedkutti3528 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you ( ◜‿◝ )♡

  • @libriniserenagobbo9717
    @libriniserenagobbo9717 3 роки тому +1

    Why have you chosen Italian? We are such an unimportant country 🥺

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      First of all, I definitely don't think Italy is an unimportant country AT ALL! 😮 I absolutely LOVE Italy, I lived there for 5 months, my family heritage is Italian but unfortunately, my Italian relatives have passed away and no one kept the Italian language in the family, so I'm definitely trying to bring it back! I feel very connected to Italy and I want to do my best to reconnect with the culture and language. 💕

  • @D81v9e7
    @D81v9e7 3 роки тому +1

    Is it okay if i can't get a tutor?

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  3 роки тому +1

      Yes that's ok! A tutor really helps your progress, but it's not completely necessary. Maybe try to use free apps like Tandem and HelloTalk to speak with native speakers.

    • @D81v9e7
      @D81v9e7 3 роки тому

      @@SheaJordan Alright! Thank you!!

  • @goodphone156
    @goodphone156 2 місяці тому

    Look first I tell you has been a good choice to learn Italian language!!
    Second also if you have done some mistakes with your beauty you are forgiven everything!!

  • @trump1678
    @trump1678 3 роки тому

    Hi dear!

  • @based9930
    @based9930 2 роки тому

    "I'm not fluent, but here is what you should do"
    lol

    • @SheaJordan
      @SheaJordan  2 роки тому

      Even though I’m not fluent yet doesn’t mean I can’t share my advice on how I’ve made progress so far 👍🏼

  • @Nehemer1
    @Nehemer1 3 роки тому +1

    La más hermosa a nivel mundial.

    • @hispanico9037
      @hispanico9037 3 роки тому

      Dices a la chica o al idioma?

    • @Nehemer1
      @Nehemer1 3 роки тому +1

      Disculpa, lo digo por la chica, gracias