actually i have the final exam after 6 days and i don't have german as a subject or anything else.. so instead of preparing for my future.. idiot me : oh german it's a beautiful language to learn.. 😐🤞
“ I’m not there to entertain you, I’m there to educate u” .. I appreciate your directness. Such an attitude breeds real learning. Thanks for your guidance !
I hate when people say that Duolingo will teach you nothing, I mean, I get your point and totally agree that it will not teach the language nor make you fluent, but I don't think it's just useful to revise and practice. I learned a lot of vocabulary using just duolingo for a few months, and now that I started take german more seriously it made my life a lot easier.
Wow ! I have to admit I didn't expect so profound and gritty guide learning a language from a such an up-beat person like you. Thanks for the honest look on language learning process, which some people may mistakenly see only as a ' fun ride'. I agree on each point you made, hands down.
I'm an avid EasyGerman follower and it has improved my listening comprehension quite a bit. But I never thought about taking notes! That's a super idea. Thanks!
Sometimes it is just a few steps that can really make a big difference in your learning. Their Patreon page also provided exercises for you to practice with every video and they are really helpful.
I like this channel, it's direct to the point, especially that "everything is not going to be fun and games" because some people that I know are super motivated to learn a language and then they find something boring and they decide they don't like that language just for that one thing that is boring. People should understand that learning a language is not going to be fun all the time, if that were the case, everybody would know 6+ languages. I got really motivated to study with your video, I think that we need more people who says these kind of things instead of "HOW I LEARNED GERMAN IN 3 WEEKS!!!!! (YOU CAN TOO!!!!)"
Well, german is my mother tongue, but I'm trying to learn french and although this video is for german learning his tips help with learning any kind of language!
By far, the best video on this topic on TH-cam. Watch it! My very personal #0 advice: FIND A GOOD TEACHER. Learning a new language is hard. It can cost you a huge amount of time, money and fatigue. Do yourself a favor and find a teacher who can lead you along this path.
Hello, you are great ! This is what I have always been telling my students and friends who think they can learn a foreign language by only listening to videos. They overlook writing, reading and grammar study. They also think they can learn a language within 3 months by moving into a country where it is spoken. Anyway, thanks for the great video and for the advise. I will show them your video. I hope they will be convinced this time. Cheers.
Yeah, I’ve lived in Japan for 30 years and only speak ‘survival Japanese’. Why? Because I thought I would just ‘pick it up’. Nope. Didn’t happen, still isn’t happening.
I've had success learning getting board(ADHD) and dropping it coming back starting from the begining and each time it got more ingrained. It's not fast but it worked for me for Swedish. I now have better habits so my German is going much faster. Thanks for the tips!
I myself have ADHD symptoms, the most prominent symptom is that I easily get distracted. Reading your comment made me realize how similar we are, I thought I should share my thoughts aswell, I wanted to start with swedish aswell but I switched to German because I have some friends who can speak it.
@@μήλο-τ7υ that's awesome none of my friends spoke any languages. I've been using how to sell drugs online fast for immersion it's a fun show about real guy from Germany it's on netflix. Id also say don't be afraid to pick up learning more than one language. If you get bored on German sometimes another language can be inspiring. Swedish is my strongest and I'm getting to a great point in German and British sign language but I'm also studying Korean, Swahili, ānal pena, Cherokee sumerian and Kabyle.eachwere inspired by ADHD fuled distractions lol
@@jokerzyo thanks for the response, it's quite inspiring assuming from the first comment 11 months ago you were starting out and you are still going strong and moving on to new languages. Thanks for preferring a tv show I'll definitely watch it!
@@μήλο-τ7υ it took much longer than that. I had been studying german for probably a year at that point. I've been studying swedish for close to 10 years at this point. Swedish after about 5 years was when i could more easily follow swedish content so i didn't have to always study because i would be watching or reading it on social media or TH-cam. I actually lost interest for awhile since I left this comment and only recently got back to learning languages in January. BSL i started in January that is still English based so was not as difficult as an actual foreign language but had ended up being really fun. Having fun with BSL got me studying german again and getting to a level im proud of and getting farther.
Question. Currently Im only two weeks into learning German, and Im setting around heaps of time towards it, as initially there is so much I learn and I love seeing that progress. What Im worried about is study/learning burnout, since Im self teaching myself. Ive got books on the way and Im eaager, but would you say with self learning there is a good time frame to set each day? Like An hour, two hours? Cause atm I sink in possibly up to three each day, drilling things to try retain that info, it works, but, for how long :P Great video btw, answers all my questions in one pack video, and I now have a goal, things to try and milestones to reach it
In my experience (I've learned English and German, neither are my mother tongue) you shouldn't choose a time frame. What's better is telling yourself eg. I will study Modalverben today, sit down and learn it, repeat it for a few days until it's stuck in your head. Look for videos, read, write etc. as said in the video. Or tell yourself Today I'm going to study farm animals or whatever. Imo it's much more efficient. If you don't know which words to learn, write a short 100~ word essay or something like that in your native language, then try to translate it, make a list of all the words you need for it. That's the only way you'll learn words that you yourself actually use and need (you still should learn other words) Hope this helps!
I've been learning French since I was in grade 6. I took a few summer courses but none of them was useful. They gave me more hope than my school 🤣🤣🤣, but I didn't feel any significant improvement from them. I guess- actually, I'm sure the reason why this happened is that in my country anyone who can speak a foreign language- which is a common occurrence here in Egypt because we have a lot of international schools or schools that teach sciences and other subjects in foreign languages instead of Arabic, it's a long story to why this happened- is allowed to teach. WHICH IS FREAKING WRONG. Being fluent doesn't mean you know the rules of a language or phonetics, and put a lot of bold lines under this. Most of these people know these rules by heart, whether it be grammar or phonetics. Of course, we get grammar taught at school but because we acquire a second language at a very young age the grammar is rarely explained *deeply* to us, not like it should be explained for an adult learning the same language. Anyway, I started a journey of self-learning. I learnt grammar and phonetics on my own. It wasn't a smooth journey, though! I did a lot of mistakes that prolonged that journey that I was contemplating making a TH-cam video about them. But you nailed them all! Every word is true: buy books to tell you *what* to learn and *when* to learn it, don't ignore a language branch and leave the other and Duolingo is a waste of time unless it's used as a supplementary tool,..etc. The only things I would add is: • Do not start by reading children books! They're usually written in advanced grammar and relatively hard vocabulary for a learner. • Look for books *for your level* . If you're A2, look for a book that has A2 written on it. This will help vocabulary and grammar stick. Especially vocabulary cause they'll use the same range of words over and over and that's what makes words stick fast and efficiently: repetition of words in different scenarios or in the same scenarios with some rhythm added to them, like songs. • Only read books beyond your level if you know the author, cause hilariously, you'll be able to expect the vocabulary. Or a series you've read some of it. Or a book you've already read in your native language. Other than that, don't waste your time. Even if you learn some words, you won't hear them again at your level, they won't be repeated, they'll be forgotten. • The internet is amazing only when you know the specific topic or lesson you're looking for. It's an immense sea of knowledge and you don't know what you don't know to search about it. So again, get a book. Just take care it's designed for self studying not for teaching. • Lastly, it's easier and more effective to learn vocabulary from books and novels than from listening or watching films. In films, you can still continue watching even if you don't understand the dialogue because of images. In books, there's no shortcuts. Regarding listening, don't try to practice unless your vocabulary allow you so. The only case this paragraph isn't true is when you listen and practice both at the same time, like when you live in a foreign country for example. Anyway back to the journey, during my high school, I took IGCSE French. It was a game-changer! It allowed me to practice my writing and skyrocketed my vocabulary. My self-learning years didn't go to waste, though. My pronunciation was more than proper and I didn't have difficulties forming sentences, two problems that were faced by most of my classmates and that hindered their progress. The syllabus and the teacher really improved my gaps in French to the point that I ended up taking a placement test and getting a result of B2.1 (the placement was lacking tbh I'd prefer to say that at the time I was near but not quite there).
#4 - Excellent point. In the words of Bertrand Russell… “Many things which must be thought about are uninteresting, and even those things which are interesting at first are likely to become very wearisome before they have been considered as long as is necessary. The power of giving prolonged attention is very important and is not likely to be widely acquired except as a habit induced originally by outside pressure.”
Herr Antrim, you are my Herro. These are wonderful recommendations. On amazon I found a long list of vendors for used copies of "German in Review". I bought a copy for $10, including shipping. I look forward to getting this. Thank you so much for the learning tips and the list of resource. To paraphrase Buzz Lichtjahr: To Fluency and Beyond!
So glad I discovered this video. Extremely concise and helpful. Vielen dank! A good German/English dictionary in paperback is usually inexpensive and great to have.
Well said German is the fourth language I'm taking on I've been at it for about a year now and I feel like I've made a lot of progress but it's a lot of work as well nothing worth doing comes easy we need to be reminded of that
@Learn German with Herr Antrim, 03:14 min. mark: A useful response to a student who complains that "Your class is boring!" comes from a simple psychological truth: "Boring people are usually bored!"
Thanks for your videos, I just started learning german and your channel is so good but it has less view than it deserves, I hope that you continue doing this videos. Thank you!!! 🇨🇴
This is so GOOD. So honest, thorough and helpful! The tips on how to study using the TH-cam videos was especially helpful. My only disagreement is that grammar is NOT boring. I was that kid (several decades ago), who got so excited when we had to diagram sentences on the board in High School!! Yep, that long ago and yep, that kid....so I can't agree with anyone with anyone who says grammar is boring (PS I know you love grammar too...that's why I wanted to respond)
I am finding it hard to construct a german sentence without me thinking it in english first before translating it to deutsch, what tips can you possibly give me to probably makes it easier or is it alright the way that I'm learning it right now?
It is not only alright, but sometimes necessary to translate especially in the early stages of language learning. Over time this will transition to the point that you can simply think of what you want to say in German without having to translate from English, but in the meantime, this process is perfect.
I just want to say thank you for this and I wished I would have found this before I started learning German through Duo. "ooooh duo is great!" they said."learning there is fun!" they said... I wished I would have watched this before hand. 3 years and stuck at level 6 because, CASES. But I do send this video when I find someone whom within the first week or so of learning German, and I find them. ~.o thank you and you're welcome. ALSO, Thank you for teaching me my new favourite German word. I have only used it once. AUFNIMMERWIEDERSEHN! I love the German language.
You can only improve your speaking skills, if you have someone to speak the language with that you're learning. Secondly, you can connect the education with entertainment by for example watching your favourite movies in German.
Great point! Sometimes learning a language is not fun. It's just work. Some youtubers push the fun aspect to much. And sometimes, language learning is boring, but it takes the boring the good and the difficult to become well rounded in your language learning. Thanks for telling the truth about language learning,
Additionally, I'm looking for novels/short stories to read. I'm a reader and I've been looking for some interesting, not-so-difficult books. You could say german equivalent of Harry Potter or Stephen King's books. (And yes, I know that I can get the translations of Harry Potter in german but I'm looking for authentic/original german books not translations). Do you have any recommendations? My level in german is B1.
There is no replacement for Harry Potter. It is a one-of-kind. :) That being said, there is a trilogy by André Klein, which was written for German learners. I haven't read them, but I have read plenty of his other books and can recommend him as a good author. You can get them via his website here: books.learnoutlive.com/category/aschkalon/ You might also enjoy "Das kleine Gespenst", which is a classic German children's book, obviously about a ghost. amzn.to/2AFRPBZ Otherwise, I would recommend the translations of Harry Potter or Stephen King, as you said. Reading books you have already read in English does have its advantages. You know what is going to happen, so you have a better chance of understanding new words when reading. It is worth considering. That being said, you could always go to amazon.de and look through their options. See what some of their best sellers are and find something that might interest you. If you are worried about the level, you could search for "youth books" or something to that effect, but even if a book is above your level, it will simply serve as a challenge to spur your learning along.
@@ZaidTariq1 Be aware that written German is different to spoken German to a much higher degree than English. You will find easy literature to read and understand in the children section. Common literature and real literature uses tenses differently compared to spoken German. Old literature is German of a whole different kind.
Great video and tips! Among the recommended TH-cam channels, I find "Easy German", "German with Jenny", and "Deutsch mit Marija" particularly helpful in the long run. For anyone up to intermediate level, a resource I would highly recommend is the Audio Trainer from DW: www.dw.com/en/learn-german/audiotrainer-lessons/s-9678 For listening and reading in general, the "Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten" von DW: www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/nachrichten/s-8030
The resources from Deutsch Welle are fantastic. They have a ton of great materials for German learners. Their TH-cam channel is also pretty good. th-cam.com/users/dwlearngerman
When I'm listening to a German speaker speaking English they use the word "well" a lot more than native English speakers do. Can someone tell me what German word they would use in place of it if they were speaking German.
My favourites are Rocking German Grammar, Deutsch mit Rieke, Your German Teacher, Learn German with Jenny, Learn German with Anja and Easy German. I haven't listened to some others that you've recommended, but honestly I've found that the tutors are all of a very high standard. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to German tutors on TH-cam !! ❤
Hi Thank u for your tips! I am new asyl seeker in germen and want to learn germen fast so what do you rekommend to me to do from your experience? Or what should i do at the beginging?
also, since people will probably be scrolling through the comments, could we get a thread of good german cartoons/shows/music that'd be good for listening comprehension?
Dude. Just watch some youtube videos you think are enyayable. Soon youre brain will automatically piece together what which stuff means. If you need to know some funny stuff. Just ask me i can recommend alot of funny stuff. Our brains are a wonder. To get startet you could also use minecraft. Since you already know all the item names in english just set the game lanauge to german. And then you can slowly piece together what other people are saying in the chat. Literally just play on some german minecraft servers. After knowing basics. Watch some movies and youtube videos in german. Important is that you never use subtitles. They make shit less enyoyable and youre brain lazy. Its really that easy lol. If i had time to play minecraft i would learn spanish. That would be cool!
Wonderful compilation of all the relevant steps for gaining mastery over a foreign language. Is dreaming in German easier than speaking in German? When everything else recedes to the background in deep slumber, the new language appears to be more dominating in my thoughts and dreams! Do I dream of speaking in German while awake and dream in German while asleep? Education will become entertainment once we gain mastery in what we learn - be it an art or a language or any other skill. Thank you for making this very useful video. God bless!
Dreaming in German happens in a few stages. If you spend a while before bed studying German, you are more likely to dream in German. This stage is basically your brain trying to organize what you learned while you were awake. It is one of the reasons that the myth of learning German in your sleep exists. The second stage is when you actually know enough of the language to speak mostly fluently. When you spend a while speaking only German, for example if you are in Germany, your brain will naturally switch to the language you use all day long. Of course you can also train your brain to think in German and thereby change your dreams into German, too. I have a video about thinking in German here: th-cam.com/video/TetVOGhgpLQ/w-d-xo.html
I found that video by chance, while I'm trying to find a video about learning German. It was a perfect guide. I noted everything, and I think I will be using it all the way up. Awesome video
1:35 there no such thing like skipping your language lesson will make you a failure.... Maybe you will fail your language test but not necessarily become a failure....you just make a gap between passive and active form of your language...the more gap you have, the more you have difficulty to digest and use the language as a whole
I would consider having such a gap in knowledge to be a failure. It will definitely make you fail your language test, but it is just as much a failure if you can't communicate properly in a language. Skipping one of the four aspects of language learning will impact your ability to use the language and by that definition, you will fail. That was the point I was trying to make. Sorry I wasn't clearer.
@@MrLAntrim I can accept your explanation but still I don't think learn some foreign language in wrong way make you failure....like singaporean adopt their english....that doesn't make they are failure as nation because they not aquired english in proper way instead they become internationally known over other southeast asian country because simply they can speak english eventhough it is the broken one Because learning the foreign language itself already make you go to the next level than the others who don't learn it Like me, obviously I am not a native english speaker, because I did many grammatical error and in the real life I can't handle complex conversation in spoken language, but in daily basis my english is quite good to watch your german lesson video, now I can learn german....for me is not something like "failure"... And you quite understand what I am saying soooo.....it is some form of communication isn't it? NB: but don't mind my opinion....I am not hate anything about you ( because I learn german from your channel) but the concept of failure that you mentioned if "not doing 4 kind of discipline of language simultaneously make you failure as language learner" itself
I like the way you think. "learning the foreign language itself already make you go to the next level than the others who don't learn it" That is a fantastic way to look at it. Thank you for your perspective on this.
Learn German is also a very great video. Very well structured and the revision at the end is prefect. One of the best channels for learning german. Do have a look!
Most things on Netflix are available with German audio. Some have German subtitles. The German people are big fans of dubbed films, so sites like Netflix cater to that.
Danke. While being entertaining isn't a prerequisite for education, I do appreciate your ability to entertain--through your humor--which keeps me engaged. I'm wondering what you think of taking in films/TV shows to learn German? Do you have techniques for how to fully use them as learning tools? Das ist alles. Zum wohl!
Thanks. I think watching German videos/movies is a great way to advance your language skills. I have a few tips on how to get the most out of this experience here: th-cam.com/video/IZAe5Ysogds/w-d-xo.html
@@MrLAntrim Vielen Dank! Also, really liked your recommendations re other sources. Considering some of them are in essence your competition, I thought it was a pretty classy thing to do.
A little 2-year-old kid can learn German simply by LISTENING - he learns to speak before he learns to read. Millions of little German kids have learned German (and Russian, and Chinese, and Spanish, and French) simply by hearing the parents speak. Of course, he can do this because he is hearing the language 24/7. Why can't an adult do the same thing? Forget the books and listen and VISUALIZE - marry a German. :-)
Immersion works for children because they have not yet learned a language and don't have to compete with previous knowledge. When adults learn a language, they make comparisons and logical leaps based on their understanding of their own native language. While this can be done through immersion, it is often necessary to leave the target language momentarily to examine things in more detail through the native language lens. That being said, marrying a German is always a good recommendation. :)
Additionally, people need to change their general attitude about education. The general idea is that learning is boring. Nope. Working in McD’s with your major job description being to say ‘Would you like fries with that?’ is boring.
I missed the chance to take german in school, now i'm learning it on my own. Im using the combination of duolingo, textbooks and youtube, with alot of motivation and a few german friends to help me
Good luck. I hope my videos can help along the way. If you have questions, you can always just ask them in the comments. I'm usually pretty good about getting back to people.
I am somewhere between B1-B2 and I am currently both reading and listening by audio to The Diary of Anne Frank. I have a talent of recognising words that I hear at least 2 times, 3 times in the worst case. I notice the more frequent ones and google them (there are many dozens after circa 45 pages, googling every single unknown word takes me too long). And I have already learned words like großartig, launisch, zäh usw.
Is it really necessary to make statements such as “Most apps are useless”, a pretty strong statement that really gets attention. Then throw in the ‘unless’. A positive statement such as ‘Apps MUST be supplemented with other materials.’ leaves the reader with a different, more positive attitude.
A few days ago I've downloaded Duolingo and yes, I agree with the author. If you do only Duolingo you wiil never be fluent in any language, but it is helpful for vocabulary.
Herr, what are your thought on taking German Intensive in summer school at a Public University ie from May-Aug? Or should I save my money and use the resources you suggest or continue with both your resources and the class. Or am I wasting my money?
My tips were for those who are learning on their own. Learning at a university is great, if you can afford to do it. My question would be whether you believe the university will advance your skills more than you could on your own. Some people need that extra structure that goes with a course. Others have the self-discipline and drive to learn on their own. I don't know you well enough to make that call for you.
@@MrLAntrim Wow that was a quick response, did not expect a reply until probably 1 month from now, to be honest. But I hear you, university-style does provide the structure and mostly I see it as an opportunity, amongst the COVID-19 to learn a language that I might have the time to do. But as a follow-up, German in Germany vs. Austrian-Germany i.e in Vienna is there a difference. And if so - if I am interested in Austria than German how could one focus and tailor their dialect or is it better to focus on the fundamentals of german first?
Definitely focus on the fundamentals first. The dialects are different and if you plan on spending an extended period of time in a particular area that has a different dialect, it might be worth your time to learn the dialect, but most people in most major cities and any interaction you have as a visitor will use standard German. You will only really encounter the dialects when you are in villages and smaller places.
Never heard of that channel, but I just looked it up. Looks like German isn't on their list of languages they are learning and I'm not sure they are including it in their app. If they do include German, I could do a review of it.
@@MrLAntrim he recently started learning it and I do hope that that German is included in it. But it would be cool to know what another language learner thinks of it. Edit: I looked in his community tabs to see when he was talking about learning German and he stated he was using his beta version of the app to learn. So German will be in the app.
i mean you can't get bored if your actually serious about learning something, if you're looking for fun when learning, chances are you really aren't that serious. edit: so far i've been self learning German for about 4 or 5 months, but i didn't have a pan written out, i was just learning vocabulary and nothing else, this video has helped me create a plan, i already had a set goal but no plan to follow, so i basically was learning slowly, this is the first step towards major progress, thank you :)
Well guys, wish me luck cause I'm getting all into it, hopefully, in around 7 to 14 years from now I'll be fluent or at least anything close to it lol, not to mention that I'm still working on my English, but you know the say, the earlier you begin the better it is
this intro called me out, slapped me in the face, and screamed at me for 76 minutes edit; actually after watching it, this whole video did.also triggered some nice ~public school trauma~ but that comes with the language learning territory ig
1. There is no "all-in-one" option. You have to try many different tactics. Learn to speak by speaking, writing, and listening. You need to be able to read, write, listen, and speak German. 2. Consistency is key. Learning German is not a dance. Two steps forward and 1 step back isn't gonna get you anywhere. You need to refresh your mind of old learnings and make sure the new ones stay. Especially German. It is a consistent language. If you take even a 2 week break, you can forget hours of practice. Try to aim for every-day (or every-other-day) study. Anything longer than that will take ages to reach fluency. 3. Most apps are useless. Duolingo isn't gonna help you to the fullest. Sure, you can understand beginning phrases, but overtime, it won't help you achieve fluency. You can still use language-learning apps like Duolingo as long as you support it with further study like grammar books. 4. You will not always be entertained. Learning German takes countless hours of study and while it is okay to have entertainment like movies and music, you need to get through the boring and difficult lessons. You should have the same amount of boredom as you do entertainment. 50/50. 5. Know where you're going with German and what your goals are. What is your end goal? Without knowing these goals, you won't know what to learn. 6. Start with these TH-cam channels: Katja from Deutsch fuer Euch, Learn German with Jenny, Learn German with Anja, Easy German, VLogDave, and Deutsch Mit Marija. 7. Supplement your learning properly. TH-cam videos won't be enough. You should study from books, language-learning apps, real-life lessons, and videos. Use the videos you have watched to their fullest potential. Pause frequently, take notes while watching, and organize your vocabulary after watching it. I suggest writing it down rather than typing it. Write sentences with old and new knowledge, make conversation, and practice speaking with it. Re-read your notes. 8. Buy some books like the German dictionary, tutor, lessons, tests, flash cards, vocabulary, and grammar. Whatever works for you. Herr Antrim recommends one German learning book and one Grammar book, at least. (German Demystified, German in Review, 1001 Pitfalls in German, Mastering German Vocabulary, and Linguee, a German dictionary online)
I mostly am kidding, but there is a group of users out there who are using an AI tool to make timestamps for videos and summarize the video without actually watching it. I watched a video about it just before responding to this comment. It happened to be on my mind when I read it.
me, a german native and who should be studying right now: yeah a video about learning german sounds great.
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actually i have the final exam after 6 days and i don't have german as a subject or anything else.. so instead of preparing for my future..
idiot me : oh german it's a beautiful language to learn.. 😐🤞
@@tryingtopickacoolname rip. you should have played on german minecraft servers
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Ahahaha, me too I watch videos how to learn italian and I am like ‘what am I doing’ 🤣🤣🤣
"It is not to entertain you it is to educate you" Perfekt.
“ I’m not there to entertain you, I’m there to educate u” ..
I appreciate your directness. Such an attitude breeds real learning. Thanks for your guidance !
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Your suggestions are more precious and motivating than any other thing , Respect ✋
Thanks.
"apps are useless" then posts an ad for his own program at the exact same time lol...well played
I hate when people say that Duolingo will teach you nothing, I mean, I get your point and totally agree that it will not teach the language nor make you fluent, but I don't think it's just useful to revise and practice. I learned a lot of vocabulary using just duolingo for a few months, and now that I started take german more seriously it made my life a lot easier.
Well Said!
Absolutely. It's important to learn some words before getting started seriously.
I think listening to music is probably most important. Memorizing songs gives you the illusion of how it feels to be fluent
@@willsee8391 I wish I had more German music that I enjoyed so I could listen to it more often, but I have a hard time finding some...
Wow ! I have to admit I didn't expect so profound and gritty guide learning a language from a such an up-beat person like you. Thanks for the honest look on language learning process, which some people may mistakenly see only as a ' fun ride'. I agree on each point you made, hands down.
I'm an avid EasyGerman follower and it has improved my listening comprehension quite a bit. But I never thought about taking notes! That's a super idea. Thanks!
Sometimes it is just a few steps that can really make a big difference in your learning. Their Patreon page also provided exercises for you to practice with every video and they are really helpful.
About the app thing-
The only thing that apps do is keep reminding u of the words u have learned.
Genau!
I like this channel, it's direct to the point, especially that "everything is not going to be fun and games" because some people that I know are super motivated to learn a language and then they find something boring and they decide they don't like that language just for that one thing that is boring. People should understand that learning a language is not going to be fun all the time, if that were the case, everybody would know 6+ languages. I got really motivated to study with your video, I think that we need more people who says these kind of things instead of "HOW I LEARNED GERMAN IN 3 WEEKS!!!!! (YOU CAN TOO!!!!)"
Well, german is my mother tongue, but I'm trying to learn french and although this video is for german learning his tips help with learning any kind of language!
By far, the best video on this topic on TH-cam. Watch it!
My very personal #0 advice: FIND A GOOD TEACHER.
Learning a new language is hard. It can cost you a huge amount of time, money and fatigue. Do yourself a favor and find a teacher who can lead you along this path.
Hello, you are great ! This is what I have always been telling my students and friends who think they can learn a foreign language by only listening to videos. They overlook writing, reading and grammar study. They also think they can learn a language within 3 months by moving into a country where it is spoken. Anyway, thanks for the great video and for the advise. I will show them your video. I hope they will be convinced this time. Cheers.
Yeah, I’ve lived in Japan for 30 years and only speak ‘survival Japanese’. Why? Because I thought I would just ‘pick it up’. Nope. Didn’t happen, still isn’t happening.
I've had success learning getting board(ADHD) and dropping it coming back starting from the begining and each time it got more ingrained. It's not fast but it worked for me for Swedish. I now have better habits so my German is going much faster. Thanks for the tips!
I myself have ADHD symptoms, the most prominent symptom is that I easily get distracted. Reading your comment made me realize how similar we are, I thought I should share my thoughts aswell, I wanted to start with swedish aswell but I switched to German because I have some friends who can speak it.
@@μήλο-τ7υ that's awesome none of my friends spoke any languages. I've been using how to sell drugs online fast for immersion it's a fun show about real guy from Germany it's on netflix. Id also say don't be afraid to pick up learning more than one language. If you get bored on German sometimes another language can be inspiring. Swedish is my strongest and I'm getting to a great point in German and British sign language but I'm also studying Korean, Swahili, ānal pena, Cherokee sumerian and Kabyle.eachwere inspired by ADHD fuled distractions lol
@@jokerzyo thanks for the response, it's quite inspiring assuming from the first comment 11 months ago you were starting out and you are still going strong and moving on to new languages. Thanks for preferring a tv show I'll definitely watch it!
@@μήλο-τ7υ it took much longer than that. I had been studying german for probably a year at that point. I've been studying swedish for close to 10 years at this point. Swedish after about 5 years was when i could more easily follow swedish content so i didn't have to always study because i would be watching or reading it on social media or TH-cam. I actually lost interest for awhile since I left this comment and only recently got back to learning languages in January. BSL i started in January that is still English based so was not as difficult as an actual foreign language but had ended up being really fun. Having fun with BSL got me studying german again and getting to a level im proud of and getting farther.
I like Duolingo because it teaches you to think and analyse but the repetitions gets to me. It slows you down
Question. Currently Im only two weeks into learning German, and Im setting around heaps of time towards it, as initially there is so much I learn and I love seeing that progress. What Im worried about is study/learning burnout, since Im self teaching myself. Ive got books on the way and Im eaager, but would you say with self learning there is a good time frame to set each day? Like An hour, two hours? Cause atm I sink in possibly up to three each day, drilling things to try retain that info, it works, but, for how long :P
Great video btw, answers all my questions in one pack video, and I now have a goal, things to try and milestones to reach it
In my experience (I've learned English and German, neither are my mother tongue) you shouldn't choose a time frame. What's better is telling yourself eg. I will study Modalverben today, sit down and learn it, repeat it for a few days until it's stuck in your head. Look for videos, read, write etc. as said in the video. Or tell yourself Today I'm going to study farm animals or whatever. Imo it's much more efficient. If you don't know which words to learn, write a short 100~ word essay or something like that in your native language, then try to translate it, make a list of all the words you need for it. That's the only way you'll learn words that you yourself actually use and need (you still should learn other words)
Hope this helps!
I've been learning French since I was in grade 6. I took a few summer courses but none of them was useful. They gave me more hope than my school 🤣🤣🤣, but I didn't feel any significant improvement from them. I guess- actually, I'm sure the reason why this happened is that in my country anyone who can speak a foreign language- which is a common occurrence here in Egypt because we have a lot of international schools or schools that teach sciences and other subjects in foreign languages instead of Arabic, it's a long story to why this happened- is allowed to teach. WHICH IS FREAKING WRONG. Being fluent doesn't mean you know the rules of a language or phonetics, and put a lot of bold lines under this. Most of these people know these rules by heart, whether it be grammar or phonetics. Of course, we get grammar taught at school but because we acquire a second language at a very young age the grammar is rarely explained *deeply* to us, not like it should be explained for an adult learning the same language.
Anyway, I started a journey of self-learning. I learnt grammar and phonetics on my own. It wasn't a smooth journey, though! I did a lot of mistakes that prolonged that journey that I was contemplating making a TH-cam video about them. But you nailed them all! Every word is true: buy books to tell you *what* to learn and *when* to learn it, don't ignore a language branch and leave the other and Duolingo is a waste of time unless it's used as a supplementary tool,..etc. The only things I would add is:
• Do not start by reading children books! They're usually written in advanced grammar and relatively hard vocabulary for a learner.
• Look for books *for your level* . If you're A2, look for a book that has A2 written on it. This will help vocabulary and grammar stick. Especially vocabulary cause they'll use the same range of words over and over and that's what makes words stick fast and efficiently: repetition of words in different scenarios or in the same scenarios with some rhythm added to them, like songs.
• Only read books beyond your level if you know the author, cause hilariously, you'll be able to expect the vocabulary. Or a series you've read some of it. Or a book you've already read in your native language. Other than that, don't waste your time. Even if you learn some words, you won't hear them again at your level, they won't be repeated, they'll be forgotten.
• The internet is amazing only when you know the specific topic or lesson you're looking for. It's an immense sea of knowledge and you don't know what you don't know to search about it. So again, get a book. Just take care it's designed for self studying not for teaching.
• Lastly, it's easier and more effective to learn vocabulary from books and novels than from listening or watching films. In films, you can still continue watching even if you don't understand the dialogue because of images. In books, there's no shortcuts. Regarding listening, don't try to practice unless your vocabulary allow you so. The only case this paragraph isn't true is when you listen and practice both at the same time, like when you live in a foreign country for example.
Anyway back to the journey, during my high school, I took IGCSE French. It was a game-changer! It allowed me to practice my writing and skyrocketed my vocabulary. My self-learning years didn't go to waste, though. My pronunciation was more than proper and I didn't have difficulties forming sentences, two problems that were faced by most of my classmates and that hindered their progress. The syllabus and the teacher really improved my gaps in French to the point that I ended up taking a placement test and getting a result of B2.1 (the placement was lacking tbh I'd prefer to say that at the time I was near but not quite there).
Learning German with Jenny and Ajna is good
#4 - Excellent point. In the words of Bertrand Russell…
“Many things which must be thought about are uninteresting, and even those things which are interesting at first are likely to become very wearisome before they have been considered as long as is necessary. The power of giving prolonged attention is very important and is not likely to be widely acquired except as a habit induced originally by outside pressure.”
Herr Antrim, you are my Herro. These are wonderful recommendations. On amazon I found a long list of vendors for used copies of "German in Review". I bought a copy for $10, including shipping. I look forward to getting this. Thank you so much for the learning tips and the list of resource. To paraphrase Buzz Lichtjahr: To Fluency and Beyond!
Thanks for sharing! That is a great deal on that book. I have never seen it for $10.
So glad I discovered this video. Extremely concise and helpful. Vielen dank! A good German/English dictionary in paperback is usually inexpensive and great to have.
This video is just perfect. Thank you for clearing my doubts! 👍
You are very welcome.
I'm not agree you about Duolingo, this app is very useful and intelligent. If any one does spend time can receive result.
duolingo has definitely stepped up their game
Now it maked sense why I'm almost a year in and still A1
Well said German is the fourth language I'm taking on I've been at it for about a year now and I feel like I've made a lot of progress but it's a lot of work as well nothing worth doing comes easy we need to be reminded of that
@Learn German with Herr Antrim, 03:14 min. mark: A useful response to a student who complains that "Your class is boring!" comes from a simple psychological truth: "Boring people are usually bored!"
Gonna use that to replace my usual response to "I'm bored." - "Hello, Bored. I'm Herr Antrim."
That was the most comprehensive guidance on German learning.
Danke vielmals. 👍🙏
Thanks for your videos, I just started learning german and your channel is so good but it has less view than it deserves, I hope that you continue doing this videos.
Thank you!!!
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Bro i love german bcoz of their music such as rammstein. After long time use duolingo i think its waste of time until i found this video...thx
Glad to help you out and get you on the right track.
This is so GOOD. So honest, thorough and helpful! The tips on how to study using the TH-cam videos was especially helpful. My only disagreement is that grammar is NOT boring. I was that kid (several decades ago), who got so excited when we had to diagram sentences on the board in High School!! Yep, that long ago and yep, that kid....so I can't agree with anyone with anyone who says grammar is boring (PS I know you love grammar too...that's why I wanted to respond)
The secret of the german language by Michael and Sabine is great as well
I am finding it hard to construct a german sentence without me thinking it in english first before translating it to deutsch, what tips can you possibly give me to probably makes it easier or is it alright the way that I'm learning it right now?
It is not only alright, but sometimes necessary to translate especially in the early stages of language learning. Over time this will transition to the point that you can simply think of what you want to say in German without having to translate from English, but in the meantime, this process is perfect.
You are most genuine and helping teacher here... Thanks for all your suggestions. Abhishek (India)
My pleasure 😊
I already speak English,French,Arabic and I want to learn German language so bad ❤️🙏🏻
I just want to say thank you for this and I wished I would have found this before I started learning German through Duo. "ooooh duo is great!" they said."learning there is fun!" they said... I wished I would have watched this before hand. 3 years and stuck at level 6 because, CASES. But I do send this video when I find someone whom within the first week or so of learning German, and I find them. ~.o thank you and you're welcome. ALSO, Thank you for teaching me my new favourite German word. I have only used it once. AUFNIMMERWIEDERSEHN! I love the German language.
consistency is key, yes!
You can only improve your speaking skills, if you have someone to speak the language with that you're learning.
Secondly, you can connect the education with entertainment by for example watching your favourite movies in German.
All i have to say is love the leg day reference love your bow tie and keep on keeping on my dude
Great point! Sometimes learning a language is not fun. It's just work. Some youtubers push the fun aspect to much. And sometimes, language learning is boring, but it takes the boring the good and the difficult to become well rounded in your language learning. Thanks for telling the truth about language learning,
Additionally, I'm looking for novels/short stories to read. I'm a reader and I've been looking for some interesting, not-so-difficult books. You could say german equivalent of Harry Potter or Stephen King's books. (And yes, I know that I can get the translations of Harry Potter in german but I'm looking for authentic/original german books not translations). Do you have any recommendations? My level in german is B1.
There is no replacement for Harry Potter. It is a one-of-kind. :) That being said, there is a trilogy by André Klein, which was written for German learners. I haven't read them, but I have read plenty of his other books and can recommend him as a good author. You can get them via his website here: books.learnoutlive.com/category/aschkalon/
You might also enjoy "Das kleine Gespenst", which is a classic German children's book, obviously about a ghost. amzn.to/2AFRPBZ
Otherwise, I would recommend the translations of Harry Potter or Stephen King, as you said. Reading books you have already read in English does have its advantages. You know what is going to happen, so you have a better chance of understanding new words when reading. It is worth considering.
That being said, you could always go to amazon.de and look through their options. See what some of their best sellers are and find something that might interest you. If you are worried about the level, you could search for "youth books" or something to that effect, but even if a book is above your level, it will simply serve as a challenge to spur your learning along.
@@MrLAntrim Thank you so much for the detailed reply! It was really helpful :)
@@ZaidTariq1 Be aware that written German is different to spoken German to a much higher degree than English. You will find easy literature to read and understand in the children section. Common literature and real literature uses tenses differently compared to spoken German. Old literature is German of a whole different kind.
Great video and tips! Among the recommended TH-cam channels, I find "Easy German", "German with Jenny", and "Deutsch mit Marija" particularly helpful in the long run.
For anyone up to intermediate level, a resource I would highly recommend is the Audio Trainer from DW:
www.dw.com/en/learn-german/audiotrainer-lessons/s-9678
For listening and reading in general, the "Langsam gesprochene Nachrichten" von DW:
www.dw.com/de/deutsch-lernen/nachrichten/s-8030
The resources from Deutsch Welle are fantastic. They have a ton of great materials for German learners. Their TH-cam channel is also pretty good. th-cam.com/users/dwlearngerman
That was the most comprehensive guidance on German learning.
Danke vielmals. 👍🙏
This is brilliant. Thank you for clearly stating a lot of important aspects and also giving good recommendations!
Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for the tip!
1:58 I think you wanted to say "Importance of consistency cannot be OVERSTATED."
Languages are hard... Even if it is your native language. 😂
When I'm listening to a German speaker speaking English they use the word "well" a lot more than native English speakers do. Can someone tell me what German word they would use in place of it if they were speaking German.
My favourites are Rocking German Grammar, Deutsch mit Rieke, Your German Teacher, Learn German with Jenny, Learn German with Anja and Easy German. I haven't listened to some others that you've recommended, but honestly I've found that the tutors are all of a very high standard. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to German tutors on TH-cam !! ❤
There is definitely a great selection of awesome channels available now.
I like assimil
Seems fair, a lot of videos say you can learn languages without studying and that's just a lie. Thanks for your honesty :3
Hi Thank u for your tips! I am new asyl seeker in germen and want to learn germen fast so what do you rekommend to me to do from your experience? Or what should i do at the beginging?
also, since people will probably be scrolling through the comments, could we get a thread of good german cartoons/shows/music that'd be good for listening comprehension?
I like Jenny. The way she sets out the grammar and sentences
Lingoni German is great too. That is where Jenny is now. It is well worth my paid subscription.
I know why I need to know it. My wife is German and we want to move to Germany. Feels impossible 😢
Dude described my situation to A TEA at the beginning
I want to learn German because I want to read books in German. Is that valid?
Dude. Just watch some youtube videos you think are enyayable. Soon youre brain will automatically piece together what which stuff means. If you need to know some funny stuff. Just ask me i can recommend alot of funny stuff. Our brains are a wonder. To get startet you could also use minecraft. Since you already know all the item names in english just set the game lanauge to german. And then you can slowly piece together what other people are saying in the chat. Literally just play on some german minecraft servers. After knowing basics. Watch some movies and youtube videos in german. Important is that you never use subtitles. They make shit less enyoyable and youre brain lazy. Its really that easy lol. If i had time to play minecraft i would learn spanish. That would be cool!
Your video is certainly not boring. it is actually very truthful and 'down to earth' as it tells you how it is to learn a language. . .
Thank you.
pretty much nailed it. thank you a lot Herr Antrim
Glad to help. :)
Wonderful compilation of all the relevant steps for gaining mastery over a foreign language.
Is dreaming in German easier than speaking in German? When everything else recedes to the background in deep slumber, the new language appears to be more dominating in my thoughts and dreams! Do I dream of speaking in German while awake and dream in German while asleep?
Education will become entertainment once we gain mastery in what we learn - be it an art or a language or any other skill. Thank you for making this very useful video. God bless!
Dreaming in German happens in a few stages. If you spend a while before bed studying German, you are more likely to dream in German. This stage is basically your brain trying to organize what you learned while you were awake. It is one of the reasons that the myth of learning German in your sleep exists.
The second stage is when you actually know enough of the language to speak mostly fluently. When you spend a while speaking only German, for example if you are in Germany, your brain will naturally switch to the language you use all day long.
Of course you can also train your brain to think in German and thereby change your dreams into German, too. I have a video about thinking in German here: th-cam.com/video/TetVOGhgpLQ/w-d-xo.html
Lol my very first day of learning German I spent like 3 hours studying it right before sleeping and that night all my dreams were about German
@@sparkle0859 Very true Indeed!
Now I am learning Español and believe it or not I speak Spanish so fluently in my dreams.
( Bla bla habla!)😉
Okay, dad.
This is so true cause i have experienced all of these, kind of having someone point out all mistakes that i made in my language learning process
Totally agree. To learn a new language you need to practice and study. It shouldn't be always an entertainment.
German copy of Luigi's Mansion 😔
"Im not here to entertain you " ..Harsh but fair
I found that video by chance, while I'm trying to find a video about learning German. It was a perfect guide. I noted everything, and I think I will be using it all the way up. Awesome video
Glad to hear. Viel Erfolg beim Deutsch lernen.
I'm already finding that, as I begin to actually USE what I've learned from Herr Antrim, it's HIS voice I hear in my head.
Yes... Give in to the darkness. Let the Antrim flow through you.
Danke!
This video is a gold mine for Deutsch learning.
Looks like it took a lot of effort to butcher that grammar
1:35 there no such thing like skipping your language lesson will make you a failure....
Maybe you will fail your language test but not necessarily become a failure....you just make a gap between passive and active form of your language...the more gap you have, the more you have difficulty to digest and use the language as a whole
I would consider having such a gap in knowledge to be a failure. It will definitely make you fail your language test, but it is just as much a failure if you can't communicate properly in a language. Skipping one of the four aspects of language learning will impact your ability to use the language and by that definition, you will fail. That was the point I was trying to make. Sorry I wasn't clearer.
@@MrLAntrim I can accept your explanation but still I don't think learn some foreign language in wrong way make you failure....like singaporean adopt their english....that doesn't make they are failure as nation because they not aquired english in proper way instead they become internationally known over other southeast asian country because simply they can speak english eventhough it is the broken one
Because learning the foreign language itself already make you go to the next level than the others who don't learn it
Like me, obviously I am not a native english speaker, because I did many grammatical error and in the real life I can't handle complex conversation in spoken language, but in daily basis my english is quite good to watch your german lesson video, now I can learn german....for me is not something like "failure"...
And you quite understand what I am saying soooo.....it is some form of communication isn't it?
NB: but don't mind my opinion....I am not hate anything about you ( because I learn german from your channel) but the concept of failure that you mentioned if "not doing 4 kind of discipline of language simultaneously make you failure as language learner" itself
I like the way you think. "learning the foreign language itself already make you go to the next level than the others who don't learn it" That is a fantastic way to look at it. Thank you for your perspective on this.
This video is gold! #7 is a key, often-overlooked point.
I want to learn but my problem is I'm so sleepy right now
Very usefull😍
When i started learning german it gave me strong headaches.
Now they are just mild ones 😂😂😂✌🏻🇧🇷
hahaha
I did excellent in high school. But I didn't have any one to talk to in German then, so I forgot it. I could learn, but not motivated to learn.
There are tons of opportunities to speak German with people online nowadays. Give it another shot.
I’ll be coming back to this video every Wednesday with updates on my German progress
you didn't came!
@@biohacker7968 I’ve bought German grammar books and am taking it seriously this time
I concentrate because of your bow tie
Learn German is also a very great video. Very well structured and the revision at the end is prefect. One of the best channels for learning german. Do have a look!
I'll check it out.
Learn german my way is also good ..though at a very starting stage. But for beginners it is great!!
Waiting for your next vlog
A big entertaining factor is obviously Netflix if it has some favourites in German I think
Most things on Netflix are available with German audio. Some have German subtitles. The German people are big fans of dubbed films, so sites like Netflix cater to that.
Danke. While being entertaining isn't a prerequisite for education, I do appreciate your ability to entertain--through your humor--which keeps me engaged. I'm wondering what you think of taking in films/TV shows to learn German? Do you have techniques for how to fully use them as learning tools? Das ist alles. Zum wohl!
Thanks. I think watching German videos/movies is a great way to advance your language skills. I have a few tips on how to get the most out of this experience here: th-cam.com/video/IZAe5Ysogds/w-d-xo.html
@@MrLAntrim Vielen Dank! Also, really liked your recommendations re other sources. Considering some of them are in essence your competition, I thought it was a pretty classy thing to do.
A little 2-year-old kid can learn German simply by LISTENING - he learns to speak before he learns to read. Millions of little German kids have learned German (and Russian, and Chinese, and Spanish, and French) simply by hearing the parents speak. Of course, he can do this because he is hearing the language 24/7. Why can't an adult do the same thing? Forget the books and listen and VISUALIZE - marry a German. :-)
Immersion works for children because they have not yet learned a language and don't have to compete with previous knowledge. When adults learn a language, they make comparisons and logical leaps based on their understanding of their own native language. While this can be done through immersion, it is often necessary to leave the target language momentarily to examine things in more detail through the native language lens. That being said, marrying a German is always a good recommendation. :)
@@MrLAntrim :-)
Additionally, people need to change their general attitude about education. The general idea is that learning is boring. Nope. Working in McD’s with your major job description being to say ‘Would you like fries with that?’ is boring.
What are you looking at?
I missed the chance to take german in school, now i'm learning it on my own. Im using the combination of duolingo, textbooks and youtube, with alot of motivation and a few german friends to help me
Good luck. I hope my videos can help along the way. If you have questions, you can always just ask them in the comments. I'm usually pretty good about getting back to people.
Thank you Much Herr Antrim...for the tips
My pleasure!
I am somewhere between B1-B2 and I am currently both reading and listening by audio to The Diary of Anne Frank. I have a talent of recognising words that I hear at least 2 times, 3 times in the worst case. I notice the more frequent ones and google them (there are many dozens after circa 45 pages, googling every single unknown word takes me too long). And I have already learned words like großartig, launisch, zäh usw.
Cool. Sounds like a great plan.
Thank you very much.
Do you recommend assimil?
I'm just learning German for the grammar, god I love grammar.
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This video stopped being boring when he shook my world with the Duolingo thing! That's how I learned Spanish! And how I intend to learn German!!
I'm Honduran, firstly this year I learned English, after I learned french, now I'm going for german
Omg I did all of those things
Is it really necessary to make statements such as “Most apps are useless”, a pretty strong statement that really gets attention. Then throw in the ‘unless’. A positive statement such as ‘Apps MUST be supplemented with other materials.’ leaves the reader with a different, more positive attitude.
A few days ago I've downloaded Duolingo and yes, I agree with the author. If you do only Duolingo you wiil never be fluent in any language, but it is helpful for vocabulary.
Herr, what are your thought on taking German Intensive in summer school at a Public University ie from May-Aug? Or should I save my money and use the resources you suggest or continue with both your resources and the class. Or am I wasting my money?
My tips were for those who are learning on their own. Learning at a university is great, if you can afford to do it. My question would be whether you believe the university will advance your skills more than you could on your own. Some people need that extra structure that goes with a course. Others have the self-discipline and drive to learn on their own. I don't know you well enough to make that call for you.
@@MrLAntrim Wow that was a quick response, did not expect a reply until probably 1 month from now, to be honest. But I hear you, university-style does provide the structure and mostly I see it as an opportunity, amongst the COVID-19 to learn a language that I might have the time to do. But as a follow-up, German in Germany vs. Austrian-Germany i.e in Vienna is there a difference. And if so - if I am interested in Austria than German how could one focus and tailor their dialect or is it better to focus on the fundamentals of german first?
Definitely focus on the fundamentals first. The dialects are different and if you plan on spending an extended period of time in a particular area that has a different dialect, it might be worth your time to learn the dialect, but most people in most major cities and any interaction you have as a visitor will use standard German. You will only really encounter the dialects when you are in villages and smaller places.
What do you think of the TH-camr Ikenna who is making is own Language learning app? I Unser stand it’s not out yet but maybe you could review it.
Never heard of that channel, but I just looked it up. Looks like German isn't on their list of languages they are learning and I'm not sure they are including it in their app. If they do include German, I could do a review of it.
@@MrLAntrim he recently started learning it and I do hope that that German is included in it. But it would be cool to know what another language learner thinks of it.
Edit: I looked in his community tabs to see when he was talking about learning German and he stated he was using his beta version of the app to learn. So German will be in the app.
you speak toooooo faaaaaassst
Education must be fun always. In that way brain works. I say that as a ex professor who worked in a University in my country.
i mean you can't get bored if your actually serious about learning something, if you're looking for fun when learning, chances are you really aren't that serious.
edit: so far i've been self learning German for about 4 or 5 months, but i didn't have a pan written out, i was just learning vocabulary and nothing else, this video has helped me create a plan, i already had a set goal but no plan to follow, so i basically was learning slowly, this is the first step towards major progress, thank you :)
That is a great point about boredom. Also, I'm glad I could help you get your German learning onto the right track.
Well guys, wish me luck cause I'm getting all into it, hopefully, in around 7 to 14 years from now I'll be fluent or at least anything close to it lol, not to mention that I'm still working on my English, but you know the say, the earlier you begin the better it is
this intro called me out, slapped me in the face, and screamed at me for 76 minutes
edit; actually after watching it, this whole video did.also triggered some nice ~public school trauma~ but that comes with the language learning territory ig
1. There is no "all-in-one" option. You have to try many different tactics.
Learn to speak by speaking, writing, and listening. You need to be able to read, write, listen, and speak German.
2. Consistency is key. Learning German is not a dance. Two steps forward and 1 step back isn't gonna get you anywhere. You need to refresh your mind of old learnings and make sure the new ones stay. Especially German. It is a consistent language. If you take even a 2 week break, you can forget hours of practice. Try to aim for every-day (or every-other-day) study. Anything longer than that will take ages to reach fluency.
3. Most apps are useless. Duolingo isn't gonna help you to the fullest. Sure, you can understand beginning phrases, but overtime, it won't help you achieve fluency. You can still use language-learning apps like Duolingo as long as you support it with further study like grammar books.
4. You will not always be entertained. Learning German takes countless hours of study and while it is okay to have entertainment like movies and music, you need to get through the boring and difficult lessons. You should have the same amount of boredom as you do entertainment. 50/50.
5. Know where you're going with German and what your goals are. What is your end goal? Without knowing these goals, you won't know what to learn.
6. Start with these TH-cam channels: Katja from Deutsch fuer Euch, Learn German with Jenny, Learn German with Anja, Easy German, VLogDave, and Deutsch Mit Marija.
7. Supplement your learning properly. TH-cam videos won't be enough. You should study from books, language-learning apps, real-life lessons, and videos. Use the videos you have watched to their fullest potential. Pause frequently, take notes while watching, and organize your vocabulary after watching it. I suggest writing it down rather than typing it. Write sentences with old and new knowledge, make conversation, and practice speaking with it. Re-read your notes.
8. Buy some books like the German dictionary, tutor, lessons, tests, flash cards, vocabulary, and grammar. Whatever works for you. Herr Antrim recommends one German learning book and one Grammar book, at least. (German Demystified, German in Review, 1001 Pitfalls in German, Mastering German Vocabulary, and Linguee, a German dictionary online)
Great summary. Thanks, ChatGPT.
Actually, I typed this all myself using the tips in this video lol, but thanks for still responding after 5 years!@@MrLAntrim
I mostly am kidding, but there is a group of users out there who are using an AI tool to make timestamps for videos and summarize the video without actually watching it. I watched a video about it just before responding to this comment. It happened to be on my mind when I read it.
Im 17 and German is gonna be my second language after English, thanks for all the tips! I will make progress