How to Become Fluent in a Language: Everything You Need To Know
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- čas přidán 16. 11. 2020
- Need to learn a new language and become conversationally fluent? This video will teach you how to learn a language fast and fluently.
Chapter Breakdown:
The Definition of Fluency: 1:19
The Five Stages of Fluency: 2:55
How to Create a Learning Plan: 5:33
Your Learning Materials: 6:36
Have a Mnemonic Strategy: 7:29
Working with a Teacher: 8:10
How to use stories: 9:35
The Translation Technique: 10:11
Evaluation and Reevaluation: 11:07
The "Zen" Secret: 12:26
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Wow - another masterclass!
I'm a polyglot
Everything I do in language learning IS fun.
Maybe that's just me though.
3 months is a realistic goal for A2 in any language IF you do it right.
C2 can take years. Depends on the language and level you want.
You speak well. Idk if I will get lots out of your works but I bet others will. Liked commented and subscribed.
I'm currently studying Japanese and French :).
Fantastic - they are both very interesting! :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Indeed!!!
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@@fitnessabdul6811 What are techniques you are using? Please share us. So students like me to become more confidence increase.
I've actually never applied any memory techniques to language learning and have always just taken it in a classroom setting.
Will certainly do so when I get back into French. It's a language I want to learn and I've been doing it casually for the past 10-15 years but need to get more serious about it.
I think you'll find it fun and rewarding. I can't imagine doing any language learning without memory techniques, myself. I know many people do, but I just don't think I would have been interested enough without using them. :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM To be honest, I had never even really thought about it or even considered it.
Guess you could say the blinders were on!
Good thing the future is a relatively big place. :)
I know this is gonna be an awesome video!
Enjoy! :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM :).
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Super helpful, thank you!!
🙏
Thanks Anthony.
My pleasure! :-)
Im learning vietnamese and became fluent in spanish. :)
Congrats on both projects!
I liked the idea of
Evaluation and Reevaluation specific objectives that gave you a mini-boosts on language learning. pushing it to more specific objectives hmmmm.... Lets Dive in:)
here are some of my objectives on learning Japanese :
to have better and more meaningful conversations with my family and friends. true they all speak Arabic or English as far as I know, but being inspired to learn new phrases or words from our communication and implement in other language as Japanese might add something. like the other day I memorized "Tanjobo omedato" on my sister`s birthday and It was fun to till it to her. and was hilarious to till it to my friend the next day.
Studying Japanese Art history and modern Japanese Art in Japanese.
my current level is on the first stage where I have zero knowledge on the language thankful for the video to have more clear Stations in learning a Language.
Q.
does taking an external test reflects on where someone is on the stages of fluency? like might someone started to speak, but he lacks other aspects like reading or writing and might lean towards one aspect. is the test is kind of a map on where is someone fluent in a language?
Tests can be important, but in my experience, they don't reflect your true abilities in the language.
Completing goals in real life situations is the best indicator, along with your own enjoyment of using the language.
Does this way of looking at it make sense?
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Yes it make more sense, thx.
I'm learning korean right now. Thanks for your video:)
That's great! Korean sounds so incredible and fun.
How long have you been learning it so far? :-)
Amazing series, I would love to see other parts!
I strongly disagree with the tip "one textbook/one course". I'm very organized person so I have no problems and enjoy jumping from source to source. Recently I learned about polyglot who does the same even with programming languages!
Thanks and more in the series coming soon.
I'm not sure why you are so hyperbolic in your disagreement. A glance around the world shows that many people don't have such discipline, so there's really nothing to disagree with, let alone "strongly." You and one polyglot jumping around is not much evidence of a trend either - and chances are you are naturally doing something called "interleaving."
Are programming languages really analogous here? If so, why so?
Do you know any languages?
Yes! And I love language learning. I practice using memory techniques with new words and phrases almost every day. At the moment, it's mostly Chinese and Sanskrit. :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM oh wow, approximately how long would it take u to learn a 100 words in Sanskrit?
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Sanskrit is a beautiful language btw. It's a great language to learn!
Yes, it's amazing. Have you learned any?
I picked up my first 100 Sanskrit words in about 3 days in one Memory Palace. You have to add Recall Rehearsal, however, so let's call it a week. :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Wow, amazing! I use anki so I learn around 12 words a day. Have you ever used assimil? If you're an upper beginner it's great!
Doc what training would you recommend to speed up finding images/words for memorizing sound based words?
For speeding up associations, there’s a powerful course and set of steps to follow on the Exercises page of the MMM Masterclass.
Complete that and you should be very fast. I revisit the Exercises myself a few times a year.
Interesting video, thanks. I was considering learning some French and Spanish, but since the pandemic has curtailed any of my likely visits to either country, I decided to hold off! Maybe that's a good activity for winter, so here's a question: do you think that learning two languages at once is an appropriate thing to do? Specifically, I suppose, can you use MP techniques to "double up" on similar languages, using the same location in a memory palace for the same word/phrase in two separate languages for example? Or is that a bad use case? I wondered if it would be good to play off, or index, the two languages against one another. Perhaps I'm just being greedy, and/or lazy. Perhaps the best answer is always just to do the work!
Also, in terms of learning in areas that interest you, youtube would be a good place to start. For example, I like woodworking. There are many Chinese language videos out there that have no English translation. They also have subtitles in Chinese too. If I were to watch those, it would give me a great start I expect (I hadn't considered learning Chinese at this stage of course!). I'm guessing there are plenty available in French and Spanish too. Perhaps anyone looking to involve themselves further could attempt to annotate English youtube videos in their preferred hobby into the language their learning and leave a comment on the video to say that you've done it and that it might not be 100% accurate but a good starting point for others to edit.
Great question.
I'm going to address it in part two of this series.
For now, I would ask: Is it really possible to be greedy and lazy at the same time? I'm not sure how those two things go together (greed takes so much energy, after all).
Annotating CZcams videos is a good idea. Thanks for mentioning that. It's a great way for people to learn their language better and contribute to the betterment of others. Wonderful idea! :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM I look forward to part two then!
Imagine a food system that could produce enough for three generations, and only required a tractor, chemicals and a slaughterhouse. At the end of that third generation, there would be no workable soil, a carbon dioxide and methane balance that caused planetary overheating when repeated globally, an obese population, several zoonotic diseases, 35% wastage and a large dose of plastic. Then imagine one with minimal - focused - machinery, no chemical run-off, more carbon absorbed than released, locally situated to reduce waste and packaging and increased nutrition that re-generated soil for milennia - but - requiring twice the human labour.
It can be lazy to take shortcuts, lazy thinking that ignores future costs due to short term greed that has led us to where we are in nearly every key system. So, yes, I think the two fit quite neatly!!!!
I'm being slightly facetious of course, it's not applicable here. Although I'll find out for certain in part 2!
Thanks for this.
Analogies are interesting. I'm not sure how this one relates to the greed/laziness paradox of language learning, but I haven't worked on a farm for decades. How does this relate?
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM it doesn't! I was referring to your question of whether it is possible to be both lazy and greedy at the same time. How could it be both lazy and greedy in language learning? Well, if in part two, you tell me that I could learn two languages in three months, that I'd have less retention in the long term, wouldn't be able to transfer the techniques to a future language or learning experience using a technique that would work doing the complete minimum. You then tell me that I could learn one language in three months, but would build a robust recall methodology and set of techniques that I could reuse over and over and not just in language learning. I decide to go for two languages because it's less work and I get to tell everyone I know two languages within three months.
Thanks for clarifying.
I think we're actually asking the wrong questions here.
As in the "how to become fluent," video, it's not really up to me to tell you anything. It's up to you to create the vision, the plan and the systems that get you showing up to engage in the required activities.
Given this context, I would stand by the notion that greed is burning energy that could be put towards learning the language. For anyone interested in using language coherently (which I assume language learners are), I cannot see how laziness can be present in a person who is spending energy (on a mental state like greed).
If they were lazy, they would not even be greedy, and we could dig deeper into various shades of what laziness can mean, many of which are themselves destructive to the meaning. Often, allowing for laziness requires a lot of energy, and thus really isn't. For example, I have loads of free time, but am never lazy when enjoying it because I worked really hard to learn it.
So in the context of language learning, I would say that there can be no laziness. But one can develop personal systems of productivity that massively boost their fluency quickly. There are also decision parameters about when to start adding on the next language to assist in this process, which again will be covered in the next video.
Thanks for noodling on the nature of these terms. What some will call semantics, I think can be tremendously productive for focusing attention on what actually matters and I appreciate the conversation very much. :-)
Hey cool video. Would it be possible to see covered how to best read, undertand and memorize scientific papers?
Cheers
Possibly. How are you reading them now and why are you reading them that way?
The more you elaborate, the more likely I am to create a video on it. 🚀😊🚀
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM thx Anthony. In the last year I've learnt smth on the lines of: start with checking titles, introduction and conclusion. Then for each section read first the first and last sentences. Then go for keywords. Generally speaking, to go from general to specific. I like your insights into multisensory and KAVE COGS and I would like to see it combined with Memory Palaces (maybe), aimed at Science papers.
Take care.
Thanks for this elaboration.
I can definitely cover some strategies that are a lot better than this in the reading program I am thinking of developing.
Anything else you would like to see covered in it? :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM yeah how to later think creatively about the content we've just read. I know this comes with reading lots of other resources plus some mind gymnastics but... I mean having a creative mindset (disposition) from the very beginning you start to read that paper. Cheers Anthony
Mindset is indeed important.
What do you mean by "creative"?
I use memory palaces in addition to other ways of studying a foreign language.
👍
Are you familiar with the Fluent Forever method? If so, what are your thoughts?
I am. Gabe has been on my podcast and I've talked with him a lot over the years. I started drawing my own index cards based on his suggestion in that book. It's fun! :-)
I need to work on a vision statement. This time locked inside due to covid I am hoping to learn Chinese to communicate more with my family but I am failing miserably. Any advice on how to keep hope in learning to be fluent?
I feel that the trick is to not need such vague and ethereal things as "hope."
If you don't build a daily (or near-daily) system that brings you the joy of learning practically on auto-pilot, then what is the use of hope?
Focus on the "engineering" aspect and create a plan that is reliable and doesn't let the fickle ways of a human stand between you and progress.
This is the "open secret" that humans have been telling each other since language was invented. Some people get it and then they get busy. Others don't and I don't know why.
But a common denominator seems to be the completion of the exercises. So don't make it just about the vision statement. Get a schedule going and then practice the practice of showing up. Use memory techniques in combination with all the other requirements.
Accept nothing less of yourself than these very small basics. This is not rocket science and hope is not necessary.
Does this help you out?
Hi Anthony
Did you learn Deutch with memory palaces and MMM?
I am currently learning German and honesty I dont know how to put every word in my memory palaces.It is kind of difficult and take too much time.
What did you do with this situation?
Thank you Anthony
Thanks for this, Maat.
Yes, and I do not believe I would have learned German or Chinese or Sanskrit or any Biblical Hebrew without Memory Palaces.
I don't know why you're needing to spend this amount of time with creating and using Memory Palaces. What specifically are you doing, how many Memory Palaces do you have and how diligent are you about completing the Exercises in the MMM Masterclass?
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Actually I read the free course in MMM website. And I created about 26 memory palaces.But i’m confused how to use them.I don’t know why,but its difficult to put every single word in my memory palace.
I’m learning above 100 words with their Artikel per a day.
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Another question Anthony...Does your videos have subtitles in masterclass?Because I’m not fluent in Eng and sometimes I don’t understand you perfectly...
And the masterclass is just videos,right?Or there is podcasts too?
Thank you for your time Anthony
As a student and a user of the mind palace techniques i need to have some huge palaces (more than 300-350 for every subject i study and i need 5 of those . till now i could of just make around 150-200 for each subject. can any one help me to creat more mind palaces ?
Have you completed the free course on my site? It should get you a few dozen well-formed MPs. 🚀
Wich one is better for learning when watching something. (Native audio with foreign subtitles) or vice verasa?
Does it have to be a better/worse binary? I would suggest experimenting and seeing which you enjoy and learn from the most and then still try the other option from time to time.
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM Im used to Native subtitles and foreign speech so i'll keep sticking to that
Well, so long as you're aware of the "trap" of staying in your comfort zone, power to you. If it's not working, please reconsider the alternative I suggested in the previous comment and vary your approach.
I have an McQ exam next month and I have to complete about 10000 McQ in order to get prepared, time is little but still I would like to know if there are any tips or suggestions for me? Thankyou
The only tip that matters:
Learn and practice memory techniques robust enough to get the job done. Take no shortcuts and accept no substitutes.
Sir I want to know, how to memorize Oxford dictionary and can I completed it within one month, is it possible?
It’s a good question.
If you look up Dr. Yip, he might have said how long it took him to memorize the dictionary.
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM I have not heard Dr.Yip before, could you share link or information so that i can get his/her experiences to boost my memory which i am committed to reveal power of it!
4 years of French In school and I learn more in one video. 🤨
Thanks, Aiden.
Hopefully people will share this one around with the teachers they know so these systems and learning structures get around.
Are you still speaking French? :-)
Most of my Chinese is ancient Daoist, medical, and martial based. No way I could read a newspaper!
😅🤣
Maybe I was too specific??
As the great Canadian band The Smalls put it, “to each a zone.” 😁
Sanskrit is a god's language. This is the belief of Indians. I'll srart Sanskrit. Thank you Anthony.
This is the belief of some people, but I feel from having read oodles of texts in Sanskrit now that is a misguided belief.
Have you read the Avadhuta Gita? It says very clearly that there can be no gods and these implications play out throughout the earliest uses of this language to express the nature of true consciousness. (True according to its precepts.)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM
great information about Gita.
Something is there in Sanskrit language.
During Adolf Hitler period, he bring more Sanskrit pandit to Germany and analyze manuscript in order to understand various type of bow arrow weapons.
Another example is, When the first nuclear bomb was blast in Japan, the US Scientifist says , the atomic effects similar to Hindu Bhavat Gita explained during the Pandava-Gourav war. Brahmastra effects.
Something is there in Sanskrit. Because it's one of the oldest language in the world.
Basically Tamil is also one of the incredible language in south india. I know Tamil because my mother tongue. I'm planning to have Sanskrit in my brain.
There are 4 vedas : Rig, Yajoor, Sama and Atharva vedas written in Sanskrit language.
I'm love to learn those vedas. All vedas talks about nature like Sun, Varuna(rain), vaayu(Wind power) , Agni( Fire) etc.
Sanskrit pandit like you can also do research on hindu Vadas.
Thanks Antony for your support and guidance. The way you educate me how to learn and visualize that are changing my life. My humble thanks and gratitude always sir🙏
Tamil is also very interesting, and I think if we pay close attention, all languages are incredibly exciting and packed with power.
I'm glad the videos on this channel are helping you. What would you like to see covered in future videos? :-)
@@AnthonyMetivierMMM
Thanks for the reply. Yes all languages are incredible when our brain is fully tuned those words. I.e. I means more comfortable, more easy, So we are automatically fall in love those language 😄.
As per course, I already started memory palace, linking method etc. Basically I'm a computer science student, learning complex algorithm and applying memory concepts.
In future videos, if you could cover computer science students "algorithm and Data Structures" , syntax etc
That would be really helpful to young students.
That's a great suggestion.
What are some specific examples of these information types? I can't do much with a general reference, but if you explain exactly what needs to be memorized with examples and an explanation of why it would be useful, I can probably put something together for you. :-)
Tony: you are good! Tony, you say you are German but you have a French name like mine!
Thanks, but no Tony here. And when have I ever said I was German? 🧐