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You are great, Christian, your videos are always good but in this one you exposed bad practices among teachers; a teacher has the power to help you to build up your confidence but also they could make you feel ashamed of your performance. Thanks for all your work!!!
Hi Christian, I am highly overwhelmed by your commitment and passion for teaching student the right way. Putting so much of efforts aren’t easy. I salute your dedication and never giving up spirit. I am also one of those students who really don’t want to cram things up rather want to enjoy language learning. This has to be a fun way of learning not the other way round. I always keep a watch over your videos post and learn lot from them. I am very excited and eager to see your hard work in January time; when you would take us thru the journey of language learning in the most appropriate and fun loving way.
i am native turkish speaker. I almost gave up to learning english until I saw your videos. Thanks very very very much that you motiveded me. Regards from turkey..
If you want to read well, you should read a lot. If you want to write without mistakes, you should write every day. If you want to "know" language, you should communicate. The Idea is very simple, isn't it? Simplest is the best.
@@MisterKoK22 действительно, заплатив за уроки и походив на них, многие думают, что их научат :) это ложь и только отъем денег за твои мечты. Только самому можно всё выучить нормально
"Language is not an academic subject, language is a tool for communication" That quote inspires me to continue when I feel like giving up on learning English. Thanks a lot, Christian.
I agree with you. Absolutely. What you are saying is about practical common sense and meaningful experience when learning a foreign language. The guy asking the first question was unnecessarily exposed to some metalanguage. Terms, definitions, concepts etc to talk about the language; not to talk or use the language itself. This is quite a common problem which you can observe in "advanced" level classes where some considerable number of teachers think that talking about language means using the language. Nope. As an experienced non-native teacher of English, I can confidently say that's not the case Knowing all the rules, explanations, grammar charts, even the long lists of vocabulary will not make your English much better. Unless you use the language by listening, speaking, reading and writing; it will soon fade away. Unless you interact with other (native/non-native) speakers/users of English, the rules you have learned, the exercises you have done will not make sense. And learning necessary grammar rules, and some basic vocabulary is only some small part of acquiring a language. The biggest part of language learning is to practice it in a meaningful context. This could be a work environment, or an educational environment where you actually need to use the language in any form, written or spoken in order to interact with others. The question in the second post is also about learning independently and gaining confidence. The problem here is that becoming aware of the fact that native speakers sometimes, unfortunately, tend to intimidate the non-native speakers by just speaking fast and/or using unfamiliar idioms or phrases. I had this horrible experience quite a few times, but they didn't my destroy my confidence at all; on the contrary, I started to believe that I had to practice more and more to gain native-like proficiency. But at the same time, I sadly learned that there might be some native-speakers out there who are ready to intimidate you by their naturally acquired mother language. I know this is unfair, but it is a fact. Sad but true.
I learned English by myself. Well, almost myself. I went to a modest language school quite briefly but then I had to get a full time job for a living. Then, I started to study independently whenever I found time. I really believed that I could learn some English just enough to survive by studying on my own. And I still believe so. I read books, first simplified versions of English classics. Then I got less simplified ones. I listened to them as well. There were audio cassettes accompanying the books. (I am talking about the late 1980s) Whenever I saw one in a bookstore, I bought them. I had a collection of audio books with texts and I can't remember how many times I listened to them, and read them. I also did some grammar exercises. The only grammar book I had was "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy. I also had a dictionary, "Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary" which I am still using :) One day, while I was enjoying a new book that I'd bought from a second-hand book store, a friend of mine came to me and said, if I could read that book, I should go to college and study English literature. First I thought he was kidding. But he wasn't. He said the book I was reading wasn't simplified, it was just a collection of short stories of which language was relatively simpler compared to the other works in English literature. (The book was "Modern Short Stories", which I still recommend to my students) Then I realized that I was at a higher level of English proficiency than I thought. Later, I decided to go to college, passed all the exams, and studied English language and literature. Now I've been teaching English to students at a university in Istanbul for many years. When I enter the classroom for the first time with a new group of learners, I always emphasize that learning is a personal experience and only thing they need is guidance on their way to proficiency. They need to have the necessary skills to gain their confidence and independency for learning and using English. It is also true that language learning is not like learning an academic subject like geography or history. It is a set of skills that can only be gained by practice. However, as with many things in todays marketing world, unfortunately, language learning has also been extremely commercialized as a business sector to make profit. That's why, learner autonomy is not promoted or supported so that the business can make money off of *dependent* learners. What a shame!
People like you makes the difference in the world. At least in mine. ☺️ Thanks ever so much. You’ve got the power of motivating us to move forward to improve our English. Gratitude from Brazil 🇧🇷
I've been using this lovely channel to learn English as my second language. I know that I won't be totally perfect when I'll try to express myself in a foreign language. That's normal. Everyday I'll learn something different and the most important thing is, don't give up of learning other language.
You are right, but I have one small notice. I mean, you shouldn't give up at all, not only with languages. Be strong, attentive and confident. Wish you and Cristian good luck!
Hi Chistian. I'm a teacher too, and I do my best to help my students. I've learned a lot of things in books, internet etc... about education. I'm French, and you know that French education is not very good! Mostly in languages. So I try to be a good teacher😄
@@tarekaidi981 BonjourTarek, en tant que Français natif ( né à Tours et y vivant encore ) passionné par ma langue maternelle, depuis l'adolescence, grâce à des génies comme Sacha Guitry, Pierre Dac ou Raymond Devos, je conçois la pédagogie et l'apprentissage de la même manière que notre excellent Christian- à savoir : penser "en dehors des cases"- aussi, répondrais-je ceci : c'est "complètement arbitraire". Il a été décidé que tel ou tel objet devait être considéré comme féminin ou masculin sans réelle cohérence avec une réalité "tangible": En allemand - j'ai appris aujourd'hui, sur le site formidable, Quora- qu'il faut dire" LA" soleil, alors qu'en français, c'est " LE" soleil. Qui détient la vérité, l'Allemagne ou la France ? Le soleil est un homme ou une femme ? Évidemment personne n'a tort ou raison, c'est un choix "purement subjectif" parce qu'il faut bien se décider sur une règle à appliquer pour simplifier le langage "commun, et éviter que l'on sombre dans l'anarchie syntaxique comme sur la planète "texto" : SA/ CA, ça fait peut-être seulement deux lettres à taper, mais on n'y exprime plus la même notion de sens :) Bien entendu, nous sommes une langue dérivée du latin, principalement, ce qui explique également la racine féminine ou masculine de nos termes, mais ça ne justifie pas plus "une légitimité irréfutable et scientifique" que le soleil soit " sexué" : ça reste profondément une décision " subjective" inhérente au parcours culturel et à l'histoire d'une langue. Oralement, la méthode la plus efficace est d'habituer ton sens de l'écoute, ça viendra avec l'usage, tout comme la pratique auditive régulière de l'anglais, me permet de retenir que study se prononce STEU DIII et non STEU D'AIL ( comme le Y invite pourtant à le penser pour un esprit français ^^) , ou que "received" se dit RE SIIIVE D et non RE SAILLE V D, ce qui ne manque jamais de me déconcerter ^^ C'est principalement l'accoutumance auditive qui permet "d'apprivoiser" naturellement et tranquillement notre cerveau à ces " étrangetés sonores venues d'ailleurs" ^^. Toutefois, lorsque les Français(e)s aiment leur langue, on peut facilement distinguer ce féminin selon la " bonne" tournure de leurs phrases : On dira: Je t'ai offert des fleurs, MAIS : Les fleurs que je t'ai offerTES ( féminin audible ! ) et non "offert", ou : J'ai appris cette poésie, MAIS la poésie QUE j'ai appriSE ( féminin audible, accord du COD, QUE, qui est "antéposé" au verbe : "antéposé" est un terme affreux, retiens que ça veut dire "placé avant" ). En revanche, à l'écrit, c'est plus évident " visuellement": des indices te permettent de repérer le masculin et la français: les fameux accords du participe passé ainsi que l'accord en genre et en nombre. :) Si tu lis , "elle s'est couchée tôt / il s'est couché tôt", le gros indice du "E final de couché" dans l'exemple un, te permet facilement de savoir que l'on parle d'une femme, même si tu hésites encore à distinguer le "genre" entre il ou elle, il te suffit de retenir que le E de l'accord du participe passé signale le féminin. Hélas, la langue française adorant compliquer la vie avec ses participes passés et la vie de ses concitoyens au niveau de sa grammaire pénible ( l'accord du participe passé avec les pronoms et verbes réfléchis est une "forme de perversion ultime" ^^, la chose n'est pas toujours aussi évidente : Elle s'est lavé les mains : on n'accorde pas lavé, car : elle s'est lavé quoi ? les mains = COD, il est "postposé" ( nom barbare, retiens que ça veut dire "placé après" ^^) donc pas d'accord. Mais : elle s'est lavée: elle a lavé qui ? "elle-même"représenté par " S' ". À la longue on finit par s'habituer à ces " perversions" ;)
I had given up learning English because I was only in the intermediate level, although I studied hard. When I first hooked up your channel last year, I changed my mind! Since then, my motivation and language learning have improved every day! I was afraid to speak ... But I do not have any more! Thank you, Christian!
Hi Christian, I can tell the difference when I look at your lessons, that are not common lessons! You always try to encourage us and this is what makes me feel your student! There are so many things I would like to learn about language, but sometimes I feel downhearted, watching your videos makes me think I can make it!
Christian, You're a living ispiration for us... I... I just wish every teacher would have this fire in their eyes... I've got no words... Thank you for everything you've done, you do, and what you will do. I'm trying to change this world too in my own way, and to see someone else with this spark inside is so amazing.
Hi teacher! I agree 100% with you. Most of the English language I learnt was by my own and when I housed a girl from Sweden in my home (Uruguay), who was fluent in English because she was studying in the USA before she arrived here and as a result I improved my English skills. When she left I started to learn English in an Institute (B2 level) in which I was doing it great at first, but gradually I started to decline my ability not only to speak but also with other stuff related to the learning process. I wish she had stayed a bit longer…
Hi Teacher! In my opinion in this cases, it happens because the people simply don’t care about your story to be there trying to speak another language. I arrived at Sydney almost 3 months ago and last week I had my worst experience until now. I was transferred from Brazil to Sydney by my company and since I received a notice I started working harder in my English skills and I was already studying before it. But last week one colleague laughed at my face when I was trying to explain one thing about the job. He’s a native speaker and in his country. I’m from another country trying to communicate. Obviously I need to improve and fast and probably I need to be more prepared, but sometimes people simply will put you down but we need to overcome this situation!
I'm Brazilian too. Your English is very good for me. A lot of people would like to have your level English skills. Good lucky for you. Don't give up just remember what did you start.
You are the man!! It's a relief to hear your videos. Imagine that there are always people, especially teachers, who instead of stimulating, motivating, cultivating enthusiasm are always focused on mistakes, limitations, destroy the student's confidence. I am a philosophy teacher in a public high school here in Brazil and I studied English for 3 or more years. I realize how harmful and even dangerous to students' self-esteem are certain types of teacher's behaviors. Thanks a lot for your words.
Motivation is the best thing a student can bring to class, motivation is the key to move forward, doesn't matter how hard the work is when motivation is on, so, when you hear that someone can destroy your motivation in just a few seconds, well, you cannot say that that person is a teacher, teachers create great things, teachers encourage students to keep pushing, teachers help students move forward, teachers care about his/hers students, someone who understands what students need to move from something to something else, is a great teacher, but someone who, apart from that, knows how to do it, well, I call them excellent teachers.
I am a student. and I have been learning English for three years just with the destination to pass the exam and get high scores. actually I hate English with learning the extremely boring grammar stuff. however, after I finished my high school, when I transformed my opinion to paly with this language I found that I am really grateful for the period I was getting this boring fundamentals. because it gave me the basic to go around with English. so, you should realize that it's just a beginning for a language after you finished your grammar. and just play with, establish the connect of your life to this language you like.
Hello. My name is uğur (which means luck). I want to say something about language learning. Actually my English is not good. Because of the education system of my country. After about nine years of education, my English is really bad. It was even worse. The school gave me almost nothing. With watching movies, chatting with people on the internet, playing games (especially role playing games), I improved my English. Still I can't speak. I can only understand if someone speaks slowly. So I realized that the only way to learn a language is speaking and listening, communicating. Not memorizing grammar rules. Because when we communicate, the brain does itself. It memorizes the all of we need. That's what it made for.
Hello, I'm a Lebanese guy and three years ago, I started to learn English on my own...your channel is very helpful and you are a great person...thanks a lot
I feel exactly the same!!! I’ve been studying English for 3 years, I know a lot of vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, but I simply can’t speak..... it’s absolutely frustrating....
Hi! I’m from Brazil and I’m a math and physics teacher. I’ve been working as a teacher since 2005 and I really love my job, which is not giving my students all done, instead, I help them through the learning process. Most of the time I ask them not to open their books, but close them! Books sometimes are jails, so we don’t think, we just repeat what someone has already thought. (Sorry, my English is just a work in progress!)
Man!! Damn!! Thank you for this video! I'm from Brazil and here is really fuc*** hard to learn English or any language. We don't have the right motivation and speak another language is a "social problem", I mean, I from the "ghetto", we're black people, we are poor, and grew up learning that study language is for "rich people". I discovered your channel because I decided by myself to change this and your words touched me!! thanks and thanks again!!!
Hi teacher, I've been studied English by myself for maybe six month, I don't want to lost my confidence and enthusiasm. Thank you a lot teacher. Keep it up.
Hi teacher. I feel very encouraged by your attitude. Especially when you talked about learning English to communicate. And you're absolutely right. It's about the learner's self esteem. I don't feel comfortable speaking with my native accent. But being a non speaker, a gap of decades without the opportunity to speak English, having reached a certain age etc. it won't disappear. Probably I'd feel better by just being fluent. My reading is much better than my speaking, for I can't practice. Fluency is one thing, pronunciation another. When I'm hearing foreigners speaking m y native language, it isn't all about fluency, that doesn't feel right, but the wrong pronunciation, that irritates me and distracts me. I' m grateful for subtitles on TH-cam, but they sometimes they're gibberish. Of course understanding depends on the accents being used. American accents are probably easier than British ones. So my goal isn't sounding like a native speaker anymore, but neutral speaking. Is it possible to reach that goal ? Greetings from Germany 😅
You said exactly how I feel about my English course. I recognize that the course took me out of ignorance, because I didn't know how to speak a sentence in English before two years ago. But I feel like I've been stationed at the intermediate level. I'm from Brazil.
I'm preparing myself to enter university (in a translation course) and I reached the level I got by myself. This last year I've been attending a course which tipically follows the structure of a teaching book and workbook. I always hated to follow that structure because sometimes it seems useless and a waste of time. Fortunately my teacher (sometimes) breaks that structure and when he does I end up having the most interesting class. So I fully aggree with what you've said. I'm angry too. I hope I make a difference someday. Keep shouting!
I wish I had a teacher as you when I was a student. I was hate learning English when I was a student. I knew nothing about English language when I'm 32. And I'm about to be 34 now, as you can see I can use this tool. God damn the boring grammar rules. I've been studying English, without a teacher, or a course. I'm so thankful to you for motivating me.
Keep shouting Christian. I have been an English teacher for 30 years or more and I am so with you. Really!! Keep shouting. I will help you spread the word. Thank you soooo much!!
We never have to give up, I´m Costarrican I have no experience. Me dream is to speak like him, and how hi said there are a lot of methods and information but all that different and confused. I mean the key is to kepping going, and of course hear Canguro English.
It hardly happens to me, but this man has "something" amazing that makes mee feel enjoy a lot his videos. I am a English learning student, and I really enjoy the language, and this man is so inspiriting to me. It's a bliss to watch his videos.
Hi Christian, very sorry for the situation with teachers, it's very sad to hear all this. But we make the dfference!! You help us with motivation, great job
Wow! I really enjoyed this video. And you made a completely amazing point "Language is not an academic subject, it's a tool of communication". I sometimes feel what those guys on the Redit had experienced. I've felt discouraged to learning language and at that time i was thinking that i couldn't make it. But, then I watched a Ted Talk speech about language, and the lessons in the speech were really different compared to what i learn at school. I got my motivation back. Plus, your videos open new doors in my mind about what actually language is. Thank you so so much Christian. Jesus Bless You.
i understand you in about 90% i never imagined that i could it, i am improving day by day, my biggest problem is the short time i have, but it doesn´t matter because i won´t stop until i became fluent and your videos help a lot, thank you so much you really the best teacher i meet till now
Wow, Christian, you are charming and it's not easy to refute your arguments two things I picked up from your talk, The first is there are few teachers that motivate students to learn "to learn", the second is and I agree that the important thing is to communicate no to learn grammar rules. if is thought how to appear a language from the start and then the grammarians write rules for their use seems something orthopedic, my doubt is, do you recommend learning a language without study rules? I think that basic rules and a good teacher are important to accelerate the learning of a language. Oh, How I would like to hear from you!!!! Anyway, millions of thanks for your teachings.
Hi Cristian (correct me if your name is wrong)!! I found your channel recently, and I really like it. Your message and the way how you explain is pretty clear. And, the most important, is light and so much fun. I agree with you. Language is a tool for communication. I`m Brazilian and finally, I`m here in the U.S. It´s my opportunity to increase my English and open a different world of possibilities, knowledge, and communication. Have been tough days, but it will be great in end.
You are the gift from the God for us . I want to appreciate to you for your efforts to change the world , the humanity , the society . You are my hero )))
ON POINT, that's why I have been leatning English by my own for 2 years, using my EARS to learn (something like back to roots first listening then speaking). It really works. Kind regards Christian.
Its the most beautiful music,Christian. Hi...I.lovin to watching and listening to your lesson. I figured out ,better to understand exactly your natural talking about something,and step by step to move on,than traying to learn academic language...or by myself in chaotic way. Kiss..Have a great weekend. 😉👌
Hi Christian, Thank you so much. The anger you express, I feel on my side of the screen. I see so many of the problems in my classes as well. I see a lot of lack of motivation some times, because of a lack of speaking skills. It even frustrates me but I love to just plough on and get my students going. Thank you for showing the light at the end of the tunnel
Great Christian!!! I totally agree with you and I spread your message among all of my friends. It is possible to say that I am your disciple. Keep doing your amazing job. You change my way (an also my speed) to learn english as well as my approach to learning new things. Thank you
Yes. You are correct to say so. And I am waiting to enjoy your new classes in which it can give me more motivation to move forward in learning English. I have felt frustrated and desperate to the way I am now.
Wow!!! This video has opened my eyes on the things which I hadn't did note them before as a student. I understood how communication is important and how choose the best teacher. This video helped me to change a direction of learning in my mind! Thanks Christian!
Thanks for your words for give me courage to continue practice English ( too hard for me but without effort its impossible) ...Blessing Teacher.....(from Italy -Piacenza)
Hello Chris I am 32 yo, I had been learning French since my 9 yo but I am still can't have a good conversation in French r even in English. When you live in a little city or in a society which is hostile to the foreign language and the foreign culture, it's really hard to find people that you can talk to them in your second or third language. Thank you Chris, for all the work you do
I totally agree. The teacher should sympathize, but that rarely happens. Often they're non native speakers themselves and their only way of teaching is by textbook, grammar rules. They learned that way and can't teach in a different one. Including you only learn "proper" English or whatever language, not one single idiom fitting for every day' s use.😢
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You are great, Christian, your videos are always good but in this one you exposed bad practices among teachers; a teacher has the power to help you to build up your confidence but also they could make you feel ashamed of your performance. Thanks for all your work!!!
Hi Christian, I am highly overwhelmed by your commitment and passion for teaching student the right way. Putting so much of efforts aren’t easy. I salute your dedication and never giving up spirit. I am also one of those students who really don’t want to cram things up rather want to enjoy language learning. This has to be a fun way of learning not the other way round. I always keep a watch over your videos post and learn lot from them. I am very excited and eager to see your hard work in January time; when you would take us thru the journey of language learning in the most appropriate and fun loving way.
Just thanks - thank you very much, Christian.
Canguro English do you speak at a normal speed or speak slowly to ease the listening? Thanks for the videos!
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i am native turkish speaker. I almost gave up to learning english until I saw your videos. Thanks very very very much that you motiveded me. Regards from turkey..
Ole'! I Agree with you. What a shame that there aren't more people who think on similar lines.
Language is a tool for communication!
If you want to read well, you should read a lot. If you want to write without mistakes, you should write every day. If you want to "know" language, you should communicate. The Idea is very simple, isn't it? Simplest is the best.
Genius ideas always easy
. =)
Но так не хочется самому все это делать, что многие думают, походив на занятия, изучат язык. =)
@@MisterKoK22 действительно, заплатив за уроки и походив на них, многие думают, что их научат :) это ложь и только отъем денег за твои мечты. Только самому можно всё выучить нормально
@@radiotory на начальном этапе, если преподаватель нормальный, то может помочь. Далее можно самому.
But where can I get speaker for conversations?
"Language is not an academic subject, language is a tool for communication" That quote inspires me to continue when I feel like giving up on learning English. Thanks a lot, Christian.
I agree with you. Absolutely. What you are saying is about practical common sense and meaningful experience when learning a foreign language.
The guy asking the first question was unnecessarily exposed to some metalanguage. Terms, definitions, concepts etc to talk about the language; not to talk or use the language itself. This is quite a common problem which you can observe in "advanced" level classes where some considerable number of teachers think that talking about language means using the language. Nope. As an experienced non-native teacher of English, I can confidently say that's not the case Knowing all the rules, explanations, grammar charts, even the long lists of vocabulary will not make your English much better. Unless you use the language by listening, speaking, reading and writing; it will soon fade away. Unless you interact with other (native/non-native) speakers/users of English, the rules you have learned, the exercises you have done will not make sense. And learning necessary grammar rules, and some basic vocabulary is only some small part of acquiring a language. The biggest part of language learning is to practice it in a meaningful context. This could be a work environment, or an educational environment where you actually need to use the language in any form, written or spoken in order to interact with others.
The question in the second post is also about learning independently and gaining confidence. The problem here is that becoming aware of the fact that native speakers sometimes, unfortunately, tend to intimidate the non-native speakers by just speaking fast and/or using unfamiliar idioms or phrases. I had this horrible experience quite a few times, but they didn't my destroy my confidence at all; on the contrary, I started to believe that I had to practice more and more to gain native-like proficiency. But at the same time, I sadly learned that there might be some native-speakers out there who are ready to intimidate you by their naturally acquired mother language. I know this is unfair, but it is a fact. Sad but true.
I learned English by myself. Well, almost myself. I went to a modest language school quite briefly but then I had to get a full time job for a living. Then, I started to study independently whenever I found time. I really believed that I could learn some English just enough to survive by studying on my own. And I still believe so. I read books, first simplified versions of English classics. Then I got less simplified ones. I listened to them as well. There were audio cassettes accompanying the books. (I am talking about the late 1980s) Whenever I saw one in a bookstore, I bought them. I had a collection of audio books with texts and I can't remember how many times I listened to them, and read them. I also did some grammar exercises. The only grammar book I had was "English Grammar in Use" by Raymond Murphy. I also had a dictionary, "Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary" which I am still using :) One day, while I was enjoying a new book that I'd bought from a second-hand book store, a friend of mine came to me and said, if I could read that book, I should go to college and study English literature. First I thought he was kidding. But he wasn't. He said the book I was reading wasn't simplified, it was just a collection of short stories of which language was relatively simpler compared to the other works in English literature. (The book was "Modern Short Stories", which I still recommend to my students) Then I realized that I was at a higher level of English proficiency than I thought. Later, I decided to go to college, passed all the exams, and studied English language and literature. Now I've been teaching English to students at a university in Istanbul for many years.
When I enter the classroom for the first time with a new group of learners, I always emphasize that learning is a personal experience and only thing they need is guidance on their way to proficiency. They need to have the necessary skills to gain their confidence and independency for learning and using English. It is also true that language learning is not like learning an academic subject like geography or history. It is a set of skills that can only be gained by practice. However, as with many things in todays marketing world, unfortunately, language learning has also been extremely commercialized as a business sector to make profit. That's why, learner autonomy is not promoted or supported so that the business can make money off of *dependent* learners. What a shame!
People like you makes the difference in the world. At least in mine. ☺️
Thanks ever so much.
You’ve got the power of motivating us to move forward to improve our English.
Gratitude from Brazil 🇧🇷
Jessé Alves da Silva exactly!
I've been using this lovely channel to learn English as my second language. I know that I won't be totally perfect when I'll try to express myself in a foreign language. That's normal. Everyday I'll learn something different and the most important thing is, don't give up of learning other language.
You are right, but I have one small notice. I mean, you shouldn't give up at all, not only with languages. Be strong, attentive and confident. Wish you and Cristian good luck!
Hi Chistian. I'm a teacher too, and I do my best to help my students. I've learned a lot of things in books, internet etc... about education. I'm French, and you know that French education is not very good! Mostly in languages. So I try to be a good teacher😄
I do not have money , but i want very much learn france
La langue françaies est jolie aussi, pouretant j'ai mal a faire la déffirence entre " Le " et " " La "
French is so complicated 😢 I can't do writing by myself without needing to a translator! But even so I still like it 😁😍
@@tarekaidi981 BonjourTarek, en tant que Français natif ( né à Tours et y vivant encore ) passionné par ma langue maternelle, depuis l'adolescence, grâce à des génies comme Sacha Guitry, Pierre Dac ou Raymond Devos, je conçois la pédagogie et l'apprentissage de la même manière que notre excellent Christian- à savoir : penser "en dehors des cases"- aussi, répondrais-je ceci : c'est "complètement arbitraire".
Il a été décidé que tel ou tel objet devait être considéré comme féminin ou masculin sans réelle cohérence avec une réalité "tangible":
En allemand - j'ai appris aujourd'hui, sur le site formidable, Quora- qu'il faut dire" LA" soleil, alors qu'en français, c'est " LE" soleil.
Qui détient la vérité, l'Allemagne ou la France ? Le soleil est un homme ou une femme ? Évidemment personne n'a tort ou raison, c'est un choix "purement subjectif" parce qu'il faut bien se décider sur une règle à appliquer pour simplifier le langage "commun, et éviter que l'on sombre dans l'anarchie syntaxique comme sur la planète "texto" : SA/ CA, ça fait peut-être seulement deux lettres à taper, mais on n'y exprime plus la même notion de sens :) Bien entendu, nous sommes une langue dérivée du latin, principalement, ce qui explique également la racine féminine ou masculine de nos termes, mais ça ne justifie pas plus "une légitimité irréfutable et scientifique" que le soleil soit " sexué" : ça reste profondément une décision " subjective" inhérente au parcours culturel et à l'histoire d'une langue.
Oralement, la méthode la plus efficace est d'habituer ton sens de l'écoute, ça viendra avec l'usage, tout comme la pratique auditive régulière de l'anglais, me permet de retenir que study se prononce STEU DIII et non STEU D'AIL ( comme le Y invite pourtant à le penser pour un esprit français ^^) , ou que "received" se dit RE SIIIVE D et non RE SAILLE V D, ce qui ne manque jamais de me déconcerter ^^
C'est principalement l'accoutumance auditive qui permet "d'apprivoiser" naturellement et tranquillement notre cerveau à ces " étrangetés sonores venues d'ailleurs" ^^. Toutefois, lorsque les Français(e)s aiment leur langue, on peut facilement distinguer ce féminin selon la " bonne" tournure de leurs phrases : On dira: Je t'ai offert des fleurs, MAIS : Les fleurs que je t'ai offerTES ( féminin audible ! ) et non "offert", ou : J'ai appris cette poésie, MAIS la poésie QUE j'ai appriSE ( féminin audible, accord du COD, QUE, qui est "antéposé" au verbe : "antéposé" est un terme affreux, retiens que ça veut dire "placé avant" ).
En revanche, à l'écrit, c'est plus évident " visuellement": des indices te permettent de repérer le masculin et la français: les fameux accords du participe passé ainsi que l'accord en genre et en nombre. :) Si tu lis , "elle s'est couchée tôt / il s'est couché tôt", le gros indice du "E final de couché" dans l'exemple un, te permet facilement de savoir que l'on parle d'une femme, même si tu hésites encore à distinguer le "genre" entre il ou elle, il te suffit de retenir que le E de l'accord du participe passé signale le féminin.
Hélas, la langue française adorant compliquer la vie avec ses participes passés et la vie de ses concitoyens au niveau de sa grammaire pénible ( l'accord du participe passé avec les pronoms et verbes réfléchis est une "forme de perversion ultime" ^^, la chose n'est pas toujours aussi évidente :
Elle s'est lavé les mains : on n'accorde pas lavé, car : elle s'est lavé quoi ? les mains = COD, il est "postposé" ( nom barbare, retiens que ça veut dire "placé après" ^^) donc pas d'accord.
Mais : elle s'est lavée: elle a lavé qui ? "elle-même"représenté par " S' ".
À la longue on finit par s'habituer à ces " perversions" ;)
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The world needs so many people like you! Congratulations for your ideas! You are fantastic!
I had given up learning English because I was only in the intermediate level, although I studied hard. When I first hooked up your channel last year, I changed my mind! Since then, my motivation and language learning have improved every day! I was afraid to speak ... But I do not have any more! Thank you, Christian!
Hi Christian, I can tell the difference when I look at your lessons, that are not common lessons! You always try to encourage us and this is what makes me feel your student! There are so many things I would like to learn about language, but sometimes I feel downhearted, watching your videos makes me think I can make it!
Christian, You're a living ispiration for us... I... I just wish every teacher would have this fire in their eyes... I've got no words... Thank you for everything you've done, you do, and what you will do. I'm trying to change this world too in my own way, and to see someone else with this spark inside is so amazing.
Christian! You and I have one spirit! I'm glad to meet you!
Hi teacher! I agree 100% with you. Most of the English language I learnt was by my own and when I housed a girl from Sweden in my home (Uruguay), who was fluent in English because she was studying in the USA before she arrived here and as a result I improved my English skills. When she left I started to learn English in an Institute (B2 level) in which I was doing it great at first, but gradually I started to decline my ability not only to speak but also with other stuff related to the learning process. I wish she had stayed a bit longer…
Hi Teacher! In my opinion in this cases, it happens because the people simply don’t care about your story to be there trying to speak another language. I arrived at Sydney almost 3 months ago and last week I had my worst experience until now. I was transferred from Brazil to Sydney by my company and since I received a notice I started working harder in my English skills and I was already studying before it. But last week one colleague laughed at my face when I was trying to explain one thing about the job. He’s a native speaker and in his country. I’m from another country trying to communicate. Obviously I need to improve and fast and probably I need to be more prepared, but sometimes people simply will put you down but we need to overcome this situation!
I'm Brazilian too. Your English is very good for me. A lot of people would like to have your level English skills. Good lucky for you. Don't give up just remember what did you start.
Your colleague is stupid guy
I've read many sources about how to learn languages and about memory, but only your words win me.
you are a teacher Very sincere, transparent, honest .... you must be the type that donates to your students .. congratulations
I'm a teacher of English and a learner of German. What you speak of is revolutionary. Thank you. I'm so grateful to you for speaking out.
Christian, you are one of the best English teachers on TH-cam. I am Brazilian, I follow your videos there are some months. I understand you about 90%.
You are the man!! It's a relief to hear your videos. Imagine that there are always people, especially teachers, who instead of stimulating, motivating, cultivating enthusiasm are always focused on mistakes, limitations, destroy the student's confidence. I am a philosophy teacher in a public high school here in Brazil and I studied English for 3 or more years. I realize how harmful and even dangerous to students' self-esteem are certain types of teacher's behaviors. Thanks a lot for your words.
Eres muy grande, amigo, como persona y como profesor. Todo mi respeto y reconocimiento para tí
Motivation is the best thing a student can bring to class, motivation is the key to move forward, doesn't matter how hard the work is when motivation is on, so, when you hear that someone can destroy your motivation in just a few seconds, well, you cannot say that that person is a teacher, teachers create great things, teachers encourage students to keep pushing, teachers help students move forward, teachers care about his/hers students, someone who understands what students need to move from something to something else, is a great teacher, but someone who, apart from that, knows how to do it, well, I call them excellent teachers.
I'm an English teacher, Christian, have been for more than 40 years. You move me... I agree with every single word you've just said...
I'm from Brazil and I decided to study English. I really love the way you show us the English language.
You make a huge difference in this world dear, you're such a good communicator, words make a difference! Thank you!
I am a student. and I have been learning English for three years just with the destination to pass the exam and get high scores. actually I hate English with learning the extremely boring grammar stuff. however, after I finished my high school, when I transformed my opinion to paly with this language I found that I am really grateful for the period I was getting this boring fundamentals. because it gave me the basic to go around with English. so, you should realize that it's just a beginning for a language after you finished your grammar. and just play with, establish the connect of your life to this language you like.
Seriously, This is the best vision that I have got about teaching. We need to change and motivate students. Thanks a lot Christian.
Hello. My name is uğur (which means luck). I want to say something about language learning. Actually my English is not good. Because of the education system of my country. After about nine years of education, my English is really bad. It was even worse. The school gave me almost nothing. With watching movies, chatting with people on the internet, playing games (especially role playing games), I improved my English. Still I can't speak. I can only understand if someone speaks slowly. So I realized that the only way to learn a language is speaking and listening, communicating. Not memorizing grammar rules. Because when we communicate, the brain does itself. It memorizes the all of we need. That's what it made for.
Hello, I'm a Lebanese guy and three years ago, I started to learn English on my own...your channel is very helpful and you are a great person...thanks a lot
I feel exactly the same!!! I’ve been studying English for 3 years, I know a lot of vocabulary, expressions, phrasal verbs, but I simply can’t speak..... it’s absolutely frustrating....
Line me.
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Hi.. I'm from Kazakhstan and I learning English...so.. I'm seeking friends for communication...
Hi! I’m from Brazil and I’m a math and physics teacher. I’ve been working as a teacher since 2005 and I really love my job, which is not giving my students all done, instead, I help them through the learning process. Most of the time I ask them not to open their books, but close them! Books sometimes are jails, so we don’t think, we just repeat what someone has already thought. (Sorry, my English is just a work in progress!)
Falou bem !
Man!! Damn!! Thank you for this video! I'm from Brazil and here is really fuc*** hard to learn English or any language. We don't have the right motivation and speak another language is a "social problem", I mean, I from the "ghetto", we're black people, we are poor, and grew up learning that study language is for "rich people". I discovered your channel because I decided by myself to change this and your words touched me!! thanks and thanks again!!!
Dear Christian, Thanks for your lesson. I think the only one workbook after listening you video I need is you.
Hi teacher, I've been studied English by myself for maybe six month, I don't want to lost my confidence and enthusiasm. Thank you a lot teacher. Keep it up.
The function of the teacher is teaching how to think with open mind
Hi teacher. I feel very encouraged by your attitude.
Especially when you talked about learning English to communicate.
And you're absolutely right. It's about the learner's self esteem. I don't feel comfortable speaking with my native accent. But being a non speaker, a gap of decades without the opportunity to speak English, having reached a certain age etc. it won't disappear. Probably I'd feel better by just being fluent. My reading is much better than my speaking, for I can't practice. Fluency is one thing, pronunciation another. When I'm hearing foreigners speaking m y native language, it isn't all about fluency, that doesn't feel right, but the wrong pronunciation, that irritates me and distracts me. I' m grateful for subtitles on TH-cam, but they sometimes they're gibberish. Of course understanding depends on the accents being used. American accents are probably easier than British ones. So my goal isn't sounding like a native speaker anymore, but neutral speaking. Is it possible to reach that goal ?
Greetings from Germany 😅
The best of teacher in the world!! Thanks Cristhian
You said exactly how I feel about my English course. I recognize that the course took me out of ignorance, because I didn't know how to speak a sentence in English before two years ago. But I feel like I've been stationed at the intermediate level. I'm from Brazil.
Thank you Christian.You make the difference. Thanks a lot. I am Selma from Brazil.
I'm preparing myself to enter university (in a translation course) and I reached the level I got by myself. This last year I've been attending a course which tipically follows the structure of a teaching book and workbook. I always hated to follow that structure because sometimes it seems useless and a waste of time. Fortunately my teacher (sometimes) breaks that structure and when he does I end up having the most interesting class. So I fully aggree with what you've said. I'm angry too. I hope I make a difference someday. Keep shouting!
Amen!!! I totally agree with you Christian.
Christian, You are one of the best teachers I have ever seen!!!)))
I wish I had a teacher as you when I was a student. I was hate learning English when I was a student. I knew nothing about English language when I'm 32. And I'm about to be 34 now, as you can see I can use this tool. God damn the boring grammar rules. I've been studying English, without
a teacher, or a course. I'm so thankful to you for motivating me.
You're a great person! Thank you so much for all the work you do!
My pleasure!
Keep shouting Christian. I have been an English teacher for 30 years or more and I am so with you. Really!! Keep shouting. I will help you spread the word. Thank you soooo much!!
We never have to give up, I´m Costarrican I have no experience. Me dream is to speak like him, and how hi said there are a lot of methods and information but all that different and confused. I mean the key is to kepping going, and of course hear Canguro English.
It hardly happens to me, but this man has "something" amazing that makes mee feel enjoy a lot his videos. I am a English learning student, and I really enjoy the language, and this man is so inspiriting to me. It's a bliss to watch his videos.
I have just watched your film and I think that I will stay there for a long. Your language and speech are clearly for me. Thanks.
you are really A teacher. May the force be with you.
Couldn't agree more with your words.. tks for sharing
This is the most powerful message I´ve ever heard in my life when it comes to learning a new language. Thank you so much Christian.
Hi Christian, very sorry for the situation with teachers, it's very sad to hear all this. But we make the dfference!! You help us with motivation, great job
Wow! I really enjoyed this video. And you made a completely amazing point "Language is not an academic subject, it's a tool of communication".
I sometimes feel what those guys on the Redit had experienced. I've felt discouraged to learning language and at that time i was thinking that i couldn't make it. But, then I watched a Ted Talk speech about language, and the lessons in the speech were really different compared to what i learn at school. I got my motivation back. Plus, your videos open new doors in my mind about what actually language is. Thank you so so much Christian. Jesus Bless You.
i understand you in about 90% i never imagined that i could it, i am improving day by day, my biggest problem is the short time i have, but it doesn´t matter because i won´t stop until i became fluent and your videos help a lot, thank you so much you really the best teacher i meet till now
Hi Cristian! !! Don't worry! !!! You're the Best teacher for us!!! I love learning English with you!!!! Thanks a lot! !!!😚😚
Wow, Christian, you are charming and it's not easy to refute your arguments two things I picked up from your talk, The first is there are few teachers that motivate students to learn "to learn", the second is and I agree that the important thing is to communicate no to learn grammar rules. if is thought how to appear a language from the start and then the grammarians write rules for their use seems something orthopedic, my doubt is, do you recommend learning a language without study rules? I think that basic rules and a good teacher are important to accelerate the learning of a language. Oh, How I would like to hear from you!!!! Anyway, millions of thanks for your teachings.
Hi Cristian (correct me if your name is wrong)!! I found your channel recently, and I really like it. Your message and the way how you explain is pretty clear. And, the most important, is light and so much fun. I agree with you. Language is a tool for communication. I`m Brazilian and finally, I`m here in the U.S. It´s my opportunity to increase my English and open a different world of possibilities, knowledge, and communication. Have been tough days, but it will be great in end.
You are the gift from the God for us . I want to appreciate to you for your efforts to change the world , the humanity , the society . You are my hero )))
Great reminder about things that really matters. Thanks
It’s Friday, the best day of the week 22.09.2024 (today‘ s Sunday 😊)
Thank you so much ☺️ I’m glad to see you again
Hi Christian, don’t be angry !
We love you and you are a great teacher
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Thank you for your videos, i love your way of teaching English ... Muslim Abbas from Karbala, Iraq 🇮🇶🇮🇶
You are absolutely right, thank you.
ON POINT, that's why I have been leatning English by my own for 2 years, using my EARS to learn (something like back to roots first listening then speaking). It really works. Kind regards Christian.
I appreciate your comments about learning. A great incentive for all learners.
It was fun! You made that Friday worth the effort. Man, that was inspiring.
Congralutions !! You are extremely good in your teaching!!
Its the most beautiful music,Christian. Hi...I.lovin to watching and listening to your lesson. I figured out ,better to understand exactly your natural talking about something,and step by step to move on,than traying to learn academic language...or by myself in chaotic way. Kiss..Have a great weekend. 😉👌
I just felt that you was talking to me in this videos Chris!!! Your approach is perfect, language is about communication.
Great job!!!
Hi Christian, Thank you so much. The anger you express, I feel on my side of the screen. I see so many of the problems in my classes as well. I see a lot of lack of motivation some times, because of a lack of speaking skills. It even frustrates me but I love to just plough on and get my students going.
Thank you for showing the light at the end of the tunnel
Be carefull! It can be a train! 😉
My heart goes with what you're saying in this video. Love from Hungary, I'm a teacher of French (a special one hahha)
That speech was much better than lots of that i have seen on TED
Thanks for your time for create this kind of videos, that helps us so much 🎉🎉
I'm with you. Great friday for you!!!
Hi Christian, You are absolutly true.
♥️🙏 Christian, you are great teacher .
Great Christian!!! I totally agree with you and I spread your message among all of my friends. It is possible to say that I am your disciple. Keep doing your amazing job. You change my way (an also my speed) to learn english as well as my approach to learning new things. Thank you
You are great and you really deserve a lot ‘cause your analyzes, about learning and teaching a language, are extraordinary! 👍
one of the best videos about learning a language ever
Thanks for the motivation, Christian.😊
Hello Cristoph. The next fantastic lesson in the morning.
Yes. You are correct to say so. And I am waiting to enjoy your new classes in which it can give me more motivation to move forward in learning English. I have felt frustrated and desperate to the way I am now.
Simply great! Thanks
Wow!!! This video has opened my eyes on the things which I hadn't did note them before as a student. I understood how communication is important and how choose the best teacher. This video helped me to change a direction of learning in my mind! Thanks Christian!
If only I could have a teacher like you!
I left my english school when I realized of what are you talking about
Hello Chris, all your videos and lessons are superb. Great and amazing. They stimulate me to learn English. Cheers.
Thanks for your words for give me courage to continue practice English ( too hard for me but without effort its impossible) ...Blessing Teacher.....(from Italy -Piacenza)
Thank you Christian you give me some hope.
Thank you so much Christian, each word that you said, it help me a lot. Thank so much, Thank you!!
Hello Chris
I am 32 yo, I had been learning French since my 9 yo but I am still can't have a good conversation in French r even in English.
When you live in a little city or in a society which is hostile to the foreign language and the foreign culture, it's really hard to find people that you can talk to them in your second or third language.
Thank you Chris, for all the work you do
The best motivation that I had all of my life! You're the best! Thank you so much!
You are the coolest teacher in the world
I totally agree. The teacher should sympathize, but that rarely happens. Often they're non native speakers themselves and their only way of teaching is by textbook, grammar rules. They learned that way and can't teach in a different one. Including you only learn "proper" English or whatever language, not one single idiom fitting for every day' s use.😢
Amazing, Christian!!!
Absolutely, well said Christian.
Christian! You're simply phenomenal. I wonder if you provide online teaching. Please let me know