80/20 Rule: How to Learn Languages with the Pareto Principle

If there was a shortcut to language learning, using Pareto’s 80/20 rule would be it. What if I were to tell you that 80% of your success in learning is the result of about 20% of your effort? Or that most of the conversations you’ll have in your target language will only use about 20% of the vocabulary you learn?
This may sound like another overly sensational clickbait phrase, but bear with me for a moment! This concept is called ‘the Pareto Principle’ and it influences lots of things in life - including language learning! In this video, we’ll look at what the Pareto Principle is and how to use it to make your language learning more efficient so you can progress faster. For more, visit bit.ly/8020languagelearning
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[@theintrepidguide]

Got a question? Let me know! Don't forget to download my free guide: 9 Reasons You’re Not Fluent…YET! (& How to fix it) Just visit: bit.ly/The-Intrepid-Guide

[@dado4452]

but where to find words you talking about

[@AfroLinguo]

What you said about using about 20 percent of known vocabulary for conversation in a foreign language is so true. I have noticed that now, I can have quite long conversations with native chinese speakers even though I know just about 600 words of the 2500 which are needed for a high level of fluency. It is so amazing.

[@tokkigifs]

omg that’s so cool how was your process like

[@AfroLinguo]

@@tokkigifs I take online chinese classes on italki in which my teacher focuses on reading and grammar and I have another teacher who focuses on speaking. Then I revise the PowerPoints my teacher uses regularly. That’s all haha 😅. Are you learning chinese too?

[@theintrepidguide]

That’s so amazing to hear. I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Best of luck with your studies 😀

[@AfroLinguo]

@@theintrepidguide thanks.

[@suninlaw]

Chinese is a special case, though. A modern Chinese dictionary is nearly 20,000 words. Compare that with a modern English dictionary, nearly 200,000 words. The number of Chinese words is 10% of the number of English words. Learning 600 Chinese words to have a conversation in Chinese is kind of like learning 6,000 words to have a conversation in English.

[@teresakilleen7087]

Finding my true dead time and finding ways to fill that with 'quality' passive learning, saving the active learning for time I have access to translators, dictionaries, language apps and communities. It was a great tip to sort out what I could be doing now to further my learning.

[@rebeccagutierrez1960]

I made it a small effort to learn basic European Portuguese before my vacation to Portugal recently. I was shocked of how much I was able to communicate in Portuguese where the natives were able to understand me. Thanks CZcams!

[@theintrepidguide]

Amazing 🤩 Well done 👏

[@frankvet1]

Thank you... so appreciative in your practical, real-life approach to learning italian.

[@LearnAllover]

Thank you for your advice. Well explained! When aiming for the ideal 80/20 ratio, it noticed it helps to write down all the factors that support and inhibit your learning. By having those listed on a sheet of paper at your workspace, you will stay aware of them and at the same time stay on track. I subscribed 🤓👍

[@anjalikukreti1589]

Hey, thankyou for these invaluable tips. I was so stucked in this "acing vocabulary quest" that I was not being able to frame sentences in my mind.
I will definitely try this.
Thankyou again :P

[@kasperreyhem8174]

Such an underrated channel with valuable information. Looking to spice up my study routine!

[@theintrepidguide]

That’s very kind of you, thank you 🙏 😀

[@mohamedkhider3275]

Amazing video amazing demonstration and simple speech and well done written example that allow us to follow what you are saying
Wonderful videos and topic waiting for more videos with important practical steps ❤

[@lisar2135]

Thank you, great video,super informative 👍🏾

[@theintrepidguide]

My pleasure. So glad you enjoyed it 😀

[@rehanraza4560]

Much effective video

[@Miramar392]

Thank you so mutch

[@theintrepidguide]

My pleasure 😇

[@aleynamutlu4206]

Watch 4 minutes of video you will get the idea.