anyone else almost immediately after learning a word, even that day hear or see it somewhere? i know its like a bias thing but its so cool, like his dome example
Fantastic insights! I love the idea of using reading to naturally pick up new vocabulary without the pressure of memorization. The link feature sounds incredibly useful for tailoring content to my level. Can't wait to try these strategies and see my vocabulary expand!
Always during breakfast, Matt! 😅 My wife is expecting an explanation. Couldn’t agree more about reading. My comprehension exploded. Felt guilty about not following Dreaming Spanish as closely, but I’m glad I started reading. Exponential growth!
Me last night: attempting to read my first book in my target language, wondering what the best approach is Matt: Posts video with 100% relevance AND a bonus Warhammer cameo Love it!
Great video, Matt. Completely agree, you can't overstate the power of reading, not only for learning vocab but for all the other benefits you talk about. I haven't read anything in Spanish for a while, you might have inspired me...(congrats on the sponsorship btw👍)
A key point about reading is that there is no better way to get quantity of language into your brain. remembering words is all about repetition, and if you read lots, you will encounter thousands of words per hour. While SRS is useful, it can’t match reading for this - its unfortunate that so many learners become so fixated on SRS that they lose out on the easier and much more fun alternative.
learning via conversations and stories is wayyy better than trying to memorise words or even worse, extremely boring grammar lessons. good video here. my students are all finding the same thing - allow the French to come to you via naturally learning phrases, instead of "forcing" the French to be memorised.
I started with Slow German which is a podcast about a different theme each episode but spoken slowly with a transcript. I then went onto news every day with subtitles in German. I ve had tandem partners and teachers from Italki and I read a lot of novels and newspaper articles and listen to podcasts. When I first started I went to evening class courses with a teacher and followed a course book. I did that right from beginner to C1 level. Now I just listen to and read contents and switch everything to German. I would say I am round C2 now, but not done the exam to prove it. It also helps that my partner is German, though his English is so fluent he could almost be from England.
@@papplaszlo9954 I had 7 year of lessons but there was a gap during that time as well so overall 10 years I guess. I still consider myself as learning the language though.
Great advice! I'm learning Tibetan so I can read ancient texts. You can tell who hates reading in general bc they have a 6th grade vocab and basic bro/b*&(%% responses fr sitcoms, "Just livin the dream," and other egregious phrases.
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I didn't expect to se a Ter reference here. Very good and funny architecture channel in spanish.
I think podcasts are more useful content for advanced learners because they combine complex narratives and convenience for listening. Unlike books, podcasts give you the ability to listen on the go. Additionally, if you use applications like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, you can simultaneously read subtitles. One downside is that you can't translate, which is less useful compared to books. For advanced learners, podcasts are a better option for language learning through immersion. Moreover, there are usually not many unknown words in podcasts because the format is conversational, containing words and phrases that are more specific to everyday speech. Furthermore, podcasts can help listeners notice subtle differences in sound and various aspects of the language, such as intonation, accent, and rhythm, which are essential for mastering pronunciation and comprehension
Depends on your personality and habits. For me, I do so much reading I feel like I’ll naturally pick it up over repeated exposure eventually anyway. If it’s your thing you can chuck it on a flash card
Are you by chance on the Dreaming Spanish subreddit? There is a file pinned at the top of the discussion where people post what they're reading at what levels (I think).
What's wrong with you. Don't bother with Spanish, Learn English. CUPOLA Definitions from Oxford Languages noun noun: cupola; plural noun: cupolas a small dome, especially a small dome on a drum on top of a larger dome, adorning a roof or ceiling. a gun turret; a small domed hatch above a gun turret on some tanks. a cylindrical furnace for refining metals, with openings at the bottom for blowing in air and originally with a dome leading to a chimney above.
There is a much better APP for reading and make it COMFORT, very CHEAP, very SOPHISTICATED, and this is LINGA, which is from russian developer. I used to try LING, but this is a bullshit, very lagging, very uncomfortable, i dont know who use it beside Steve.
This comment seemed like some marketing, but holy shit, Linga takes a giant dump on LingQ in terms of interface and price. Just downloaded it out of curiosity LingQ on iPad at least, is slow and terrible to use
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anyone else almost immediately after learning a word, even that day hear or see it somewhere? i know its like a bias thing but its so cool, like his dome example
Fantastic insights! I love the idea of using reading to naturally pick up new vocabulary without the pressure of memorization. The link feature sounds incredibly useful for tailoring content to my level. Can't wait to try these strategies and see my vocabulary expand!
Always during breakfast, Matt! 😅 My wife is expecting an explanation.
Couldn’t agree more about reading. My comprehension exploded. Felt guilty about not following Dreaming Spanish as closely, but I’m glad I started reading. Exponential growth!
Hahaha! Yep, it’s really powerful but regardless of that, it’s a great way to spend some time enjoying a story!
Thanks so much for introducing the "view transcript" option for podcasts. Exactly what I've been looking for!!
I was so surprised when I found it. So useful!
Me last night: attempting to read my first book in my target language, wondering what the best approach is
Matt: Posts video with 100% relevance AND a bonus Warhammer cameo
Love it!
I’m a psyker 🤣. Also, I only 40K in Spanish now - two birds, one stone!
Great video, Matt. Completely agree, you can't overstate the power of reading, not only for learning vocab but for all the other benefits you talk about. I haven't read anything in Spanish for a while, you might have inspired me...(congrats on the sponsorship btw👍)
Cheers mate!
A key point about reading is that there is no better way to get quantity of language into your brain. remembering words is all about repetition, and if you read lots, you will encounter thousands of words per hour. While SRS is useful, it can’t match reading for this - its unfortunate that so many learners become so fixated on SRS that they lose out on the easier and much more fun alternative.
Exactly. I think there is some use in flashcards and they really work for a lot of people but reading definitely shouldn’t be overlooked!
I love using both at the same time lol I've been using LingQ and Migaku every day and it's been amazing.
Get a kindle with the translate built in feature just press down on a word you don’t understand
Ah, nice. That’s so useful
learning via conversations and stories is wayyy better than trying to memorise words or even worse, extremely boring grammar lessons. good video here. my students are all finding the same thing - allow the French to come to you via naturally learning phrases, instead of "forcing" the French to be memorised.
I started with Slow German which is a podcast about a different theme each episode but spoken slowly with a transcript. I then went onto news every day with subtitles in German. I ve had tandem partners and teachers from Italki and I read a lot of novels and newspaper articles and listen to podcasts. When I first started I went to evening class courses with a teacher and followed a course book. I did that right from beginner to C1 level. Now I just listen to and read contents and switch everything to German. I would say I am round C2 now, but not done the exam to prove it. It also helps that my partner is German, though his English is so fluent he could almost be from England.
How long did it take you to reach that level?
@@papplaszlo9954 I had 7 year of lessons but there was a gap during that time as well so overall 10 years I guess. I still consider myself as learning the language though.
Great advice! I'm learning Tibetan so I can read ancient texts. You can tell who hates reading in general bc they have a 6th grade vocab and basic bro/b*&(%% responses fr sitcoms, "Just livin the dream," and other egregious phrases.
I didn't expect to se a Ter reference here. Very good and funny architecture channel in spanish.
Amigos, cuáles tus libros favoritos en españoles (una serie)?
Greetings from Venezuela. 🇻🇪🖐️
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10-minutes save: read an interessant book.
YT comments in original language
evt. podcasts with transcripts
Why "save" 10 minutes if u can spend it on listening practice?😊
I think podcasts are more useful content for advanced learners because they combine complex narratives and convenience for listening. Unlike books, podcasts give you the ability to listen on the go. Additionally, if you use applications like Apple Podcasts or Spotify, you can simultaneously read subtitles. One downside is that you can't translate, which is less useful compared to books. For advanced learners, podcasts are a better option for language learning through immersion. Moreover, there are usually not many unknown words in podcasts because the format is conversational, containing words and phrases that are more specific to everyday speech. Furthermore, podcasts can help listeners notice subtle differences in sound and various aspects of the language, such as intonation, accent, and rhythm, which are essential for mastering pronunciation and comprehension
I think films and tv series are better than books since you also get the visuals and can hear how words are pronounced.
How do you deal with the words you feel like you'll never use them or you don't have to learn them 😄
Depends on your personality and habits. For me, I do so much reading I feel like I’ll naturally pick it up over repeated exposure eventually anyway. If it’s your thing you can chuck it on a flash card
El País is great fiction.
Which books recommend for us the level at B1/B2?
That’s a tough one. What language are you learning and what do you like?
@@matt_brooks-green I have been learning English, by the way I'm living in the UK?
I like all of books except fantastic novels.
I have been using the dreaming Spanish platform alone to learn spanish. I am at 800 hours. What level/kind of books should I start reading?
Have a look around for what appeals but Juan Fernandez has books at different levels that are good. Maybe A2/ B1
I read some of Juan Fernandez's books. They're really good because they repeat and recap throughout the story.
Are you by chance on the Dreaming Spanish subreddit? There is a file pinned at the top of the discussion where people post what they're reading at what levels (I think).
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What's wrong with you.
Don't bother with Spanish,
Learn English.
CUPOLA
Definitions from Oxford Languages
noun
noun: cupola; plural noun: cupolas
a small dome, especially a small dome on a drum on top of a larger dome, adorning a roof or ceiling.
a gun turret; a small domed hatch above a gun turret on some tanks.
a cylindrical furnace for refining metals, with openings at the bottom for blowing in air and originally with a dome leading to a chimney above.
There is a much better APP for reading and make it COMFORT, very CHEAP, very SOPHISTICATED, and this is LINGA, which is from russian developer. I used to try LING, but this is a bullshit, very lagging, very uncomfortable, i dont know who use it beside Steve.
This comment seemed like some marketing, but holy shit, Linga takes a giant dump on LingQ in terms of interface and price. Just downloaded it out of curiosity
LingQ on iPad at least, is slow and terrible to use