This is so impressive. I love that you just went for it and treated your language as important to you as it is, ya know? Idk if that makes sense. But I love Spanish and this inspired me to act like it and take it super serious.
Thank you! ☺️ I’m glad it inspired you! it’s hard work language learning but if it was every then everyone would be bilingual right 😉 goodluck and go get it gurl!
This is super interesting. I work full time but am able to squeeze in 1-2h/day of French among Lingoda, language exchange, another language school, and/or self study. I’m at the beginning of B1 level, so once I get a bit more toward advanced B1, then I think I’ll implement something like this. Ty for the idea ☺️
1-2h per day is really good for full time work! I struggled to even do an hour while I was working 😂. I’m sure you’ll progress really fast! And no worries I’m glad you found it interesting 😊
Hey Bonnie, great channel and thank you for sharing! I used italki for my IELTS speaking test and the courses are really customizable to your level/interests! Maybe you can do another video on how to choose the teachers you like in a 30min trial? What should be considered and discussed to know more about the teacher's teaching style? Thank you so much!
👏👏👏 you definitely got a like from me! I love how you touched on the fact that tenses are SUPER important (which they are) and without being prompted you almost never speak in past tense that much without reverting back to present. I have this SAME problem! I need so much practice with speaking in the past and when to choose which past tense! Wish you luck with all of your studies!
Thank you!! I’m glad you could relate because I wasn’t sure how common this issue is but defs for me I find myself reverting back to present 😂 goodluck! Xx
I never cease to be amazed how difficult it is to learn French. The level of effort is extraordinary. It just gets harder and harder rather than easier.
I’ve been trying to ramp up my French learning for a bit and have heard people mention italki but this was exactly what I needed to know if it was for me! Such a great review/experience sharing, thank you! It sounds like you got a wonderful teacher, I think I may have to add it to my learning repertoire. Thank you and good luck! ❤️
I love your channel !! This video is so amazingly edited and informative and I absolutely love your accent I hope I can visit Australia one day! Keep going girl ❤️❤️
This is so inspiring! I’ve just been to watched all of your videos and can’t wait to see more. Hope you are doing well! Are you possibly able to share the name of your tutor who did all of this with you? I am studying French again after not having used it for many years. Would love a good referral if possible.
I'm so happhy i can inspire you! :D Unfortunately she didn't want to be named because she already has a full schedule of students but if you test out a few with the free trials and message around, im sure you will find something! :)
I would consider lingoda and italki in different categories of language learning services. For example on lingoda you book a class based on the class material which is the same regardless of who teachers the class so it’s more structured like a course. You will listen to them explain grammar and so on, whereas italki is more back and fourth conversation and they will accomodate how and what you want to study. I would say using both, lingoda for lessons such as grammar and italki for speaking practice. But if you want me to pick, italki is better as it’s one on one (although you can do lingoda classes one on one but i did the super sprint) IF you are at least an A2 level (advanced beginner), otherwise i would say lingoda is better as they cover more content. For example I’m B1 level now and the lingoda content for me now it’s more like « learning vocab about the environmental repercussions », which is great but at this stage it’s better for me to practice day to day convo, but for an A1 learner the content it more « learn basic grammar and tenses » and therefore would be way more useful. I hope that answered your question! 😊
@@BonnieVoyage Thank you so much for your response! I’m currently a B2-C1 English speaker, so I think I’m gonna choose Italki for speaking improvement. Otherwise, I’m starting to learn French, so I’ll pick Lingoda for this since it can guide me through my first steps. I really appreciate you for taking a little bit of your time to answering me!
@@eduardoazevedo8926 sounds like you’re a pretty good level in English as it is! Language exchange is also a free way to practice that i would recommend a higher level like you. No worries, I’m happy to help! 😊
Wow, what a rich study plan, sounds like you found an amazing teacher there! I only used Preply so far, it's not bad, but I might try iTalki too in some point (or maybe will use both of them to increase my "tutor radar" :P)
I actually teach on preply and on italki and I have used italki before for learning Chinese but not Preply. I feel like Italki is better, because the payment policies of italki are more teacher friendly, whereas preply is more frustrating for teachers ( atleast for me) So I think on italki, you will get more value for your money. That's just my opinion though
@@AfroLinguo I’ve heard similar things from other teachers comparing italki and verbal planet, with rules such as « can’t talk to students outside of the dedicated class time » etc. So far rly enjoying italki :)
thank you for making this, I've been wondering about whether italki is worth it!! What level were you taking for lingoda's sprint and what level do you think you're at now after the 3 weeks with italki?
I'm glad i could share some insight! For lingoda i started at the beginning of A2 (but i did the last 2 or 3 classes of A1) and after the 3mnths of lingoda I became a B1. After the three week intensive it helped to make me a stronger B1 level but I wouldn't say i'm B2 yet. The italki intensive drastically improved my speaking level and I am now able to speak fluidly without having to think or translate in my head. :)
@@BonnieVoyage Wow congrats on all that progress! I'm at an A2 rn so this gives me hope hahah. Can you also make a video on how u used reading to level up or how you went about it? Like did you use a dictionary to translate etc. I'm trying to get into reading myself
@@yoursisss sure thing I’ll add it to my list, good idea :) I think reading really helps. You can do a million grammar classes but seeing it being applied in sentences + different structures and vocab, makes it stick :)
@@BonnieVoyage Hi! How intensive were the 3 months at Lingoda which brought you up to B1? 3x a week or more? Additionally, how intensive was the 3 week intensive course?
Thanks fo your comment - I asked her a while back if she'd like new students from me sharing her info and she said no cause she was booked out.. Sorry about that but i'm sure you'll find someone great!
Hahah! These three weeks were very much an exception. I worked full time as a software engineer but quit a month before moving to France to allow extra study time and visit family & friends before the big move! While working I do find it difficult to dedicate more than an hour a day.
This is so impressive. I love that you just went for it and treated your language as important to you as it is, ya know? Idk if that makes sense. But I love Spanish and this inspired me to act like it and take it super serious.
Thank you! ☺️ I’m glad it inspired you! it’s hard work language learning but if it was every then everyone would be bilingual right 😉 goodluck and go get it gurl!
This is super interesting. I work full time but am able to squeeze in 1-2h/day of French among Lingoda, language exchange, another language school, and/or self study. I’m at the beginning of B1 level, so once I get a bit more toward advanced B1, then I think I’ll implement something like this. Ty for the idea ☺️
1-2h per day is really good for full time work! I struggled to even do an hour while I was working 😂. I’m sure you’ll progress really fast! And no worries I’m glad you found it interesting 😊
@@BonnieVoyage It’s not sustainable haha anyway, looking forward to seeing how things go with your move! Bonne chance, Bonnie!
Hey Bonnie, great channel and thank you for sharing! I used italki for my IELTS speaking test and the courses are really customizable to your level/interests! Maybe you can do another video on how to choose the teachers you like in a 30min trial? What should be considered and discussed to know more about the teacher's teaching style? Thank you so much!
Hey! Thanks for the comment xx good idea for the video! I’ll add it to my list 😘 goodluck with your language studies
I agree, that would be an interesting topic of video :)
👏👏👏 you definitely got a like from me! I love how you touched on the fact that tenses are SUPER important (which they are) and without being prompted you almost never speak in past tense that much without reverting back to present. I have this SAME problem! I need so much practice with speaking in the past and when to choose which past tense! Wish you luck with all of your studies!
Thank you!! I’m glad you could relate because I wasn’t sure how common this issue is but defs for me I find myself reverting back to present 😂 goodluck! Xx
Definitely going to try this after my Lingoda Sprint
you will be speaking like a native in no time! :D
I never cease to be amazed how difficult it is to learn French. The level of effort is extraordinary. It just gets harder and harder rather than easier.
So true 🥲
@@BonnieVoyage thanks for responding. I didn’t think you’d agree with me. Usually TH-cam advocates say how easy it is.
@@slicksalmon6948 anytime :) and defs isn’t easy
I’ve been trying to ramp up my French learning for a bit and have heard people mention italki but this was exactly what I needed to know if it was for me! Such a great review/experience sharing, thank you! It sounds like you got a wonderful teacher, I think I may have to add it to my learning repertoire. Thank you and good luck! ❤️
Glad you liked the video! Goodluck :) xx
wow! her videos are stunning nice and professional. Why don't you have thousands subscribers? Your videos are absolutely good!
Thank you for your lovely comment! ☺️
I love your channel !! This video is so amazingly edited and informative and I absolutely love your accent I hope I can visit Australia one day! Keep going girl ❤️❤️
You’re the sweetest xxx thank you! ☺️❤️ goodluck with your channel !
This is so inspiring! I’ve just been to watched all of your videos and can’t wait to see more. Hope you are doing well! Are you possibly able to share the name of your tutor who did all of this with you? I am studying French again after not having used it for many years. Would love a good referral if possible.
I'm so happhy i can inspire you! :D Unfortunately she didn't want to be named because she already has a full schedule of students but if you test out a few with the free trials and message around, im sure you will find something! :)
@@BonnieVoyage totally understand! Thank you (and loved the new video):)
Which one do u recommend to use: Lingoda or Italki? Do u still keep practicing and learning French with Lingoda?
I would consider lingoda and italki in different categories of language learning services. For example on lingoda you book a class based on the class material which is the same regardless of who teachers the class so it’s more structured like a course. You will listen to them explain grammar and so on, whereas italki is more back and fourth conversation and they will accomodate how and what you want to study. I would say using both, lingoda for lessons such as grammar and italki for speaking practice. But if you want me to pick, italki is better as it’s one on one (although you can do lingoda classes one on one but i did the super sprint) IF you are at least an A2 level (advanced beginner), otherwise i would say lingoda is better as they cover more content. For example I’m B1 level now and the lingoda content for me now it’s more like « learning vocab about the environmental repercussions », which is great but at this stage it’s better for me to practice day to day convo, but for an A1 learner the content it more « learn basic grammar and tenses » and therefore would be way more useful. I hope that answered your question! 😊
@@BonnieVoyage Thank you so much for your response! I’m currently a B2-C1 English speaker, so I think I’m gonna choose Italki for speaking improvement. Otherwise, I’m starting to learn French, so I’ll pick Lingoda for this since it can guide me through my first steps. I really appreciate you for taking a little bit of your time to answering me!
@@eduardoazevedo8926 sounds like you’re a pretty good level in English as it is! Language exchange is also a free way to practice that i would recommend a higher level like you. No worries, I’m happy to help! 😊
Wow, what a rich study plan, sounds like you found an amazing teacher there!
I only used Preply so far, it's not bad, but I might try iTalki too in some point (or maybe will use both of them to increase my "tutor radar" :P)
I haven’t tried Preply yet but I did a review on italki if you wanna check it out. Hahaha ~ tutor radar, I love that 😂 (very true too)
I actually teach on preply and on italki and I have used italki before for learning Chinese but not Preply. I feel like Italki is better, because the payment policies of italki are more teacher friendly, whereas preply is more frustrating for teachers ( atleast for me) So I think on italki, you will get more value for your money. That's just my opinion though
@@AfroLinguo I’ve heard similar things from other teachers comparing italki and verbal planet, with rules such as « can’t talk to students outside of the dedicated class time » etc. So far rly enjoying italki :)
@@BonnieVoyage right!!! Italki is so much cooler. Italki is my first choice
thank you for this.
No worries! :)
thank you for making this, I've been wondering about whether italki is worth it!! What level were you taking for lingoda's sprint and what level do you think you're at now after the 3 weeks with italki?
I'm glad i could share some insight! For lingoda i started at the beginning of A2 (but i did the last 2 or 3 classes of A1) and after the 3mnths of lingoda I became a B1. After the three week intensive it helped to make me a stronger B1 level but I wouldn't say i'm B2 yet. The italki intensive drastically improved my speaking level and I am now able to speak fluidly without having to think or translate in my head. :)
@@BonnieVoyage Wow congrats on all that progress! I'm at an A2 rn so this gives me hope hahah. Can you also make a video on how u used reading to level up or how you went about it? Like did you use a dictionary to translate etc. I'm trying to get into reading myself
@@yoursisss sure thing I’ll add it to my list, good idea :) I think reading really helps. You can do a million grammar classes but seeing it being applied in sentences + different structures and vocab, makes it stick :)
@@BonnieVoyage Hi! How intensive were the 3 months at Lingoda which brought you up to B1? 3x a week or more? Additionally, how intensive was the 3 week intensive course?
Could you share which professional teacher you used?
Thanks fo your comment - I asked her a while back if she'd like new students from me sharing her info and she said no cause she was booked out.. Sorry about that but i'm sure you'll find someone great!
Your eye is outstanding
Wow!! This is a very interesting video. Would you say you have a lot of free time to learn languages, cuz I feel like you do. 😅
Hahah! These three weeks were very much an exception. I worked full time as a software engineer but quit a month before moving to France to allow extra study time and visit family & friends before the big move! While working I do find it difficult to dedicate more than an hour a day.
@@BonnieVoyage I am a student right now and I struggle at studying more than 1 hour a day as well
@@AfroLinguo takes a lot of effort hey! Makes me wish I chose a language in school or did a semester abroad or something.
Hey! Do u have some French teachers recommendations on italki? :)
This is the community teacher I chose: www.italki.com/teacher/7005787/?ref=FHfeFE 😊 Hes on holiday at the moment though
I LOVE(!) Mehdi from Marocco! Cheap, hot and nice!
Not strictly related to the point of the video but I'm curious what that book of short stories is ?
It’s called short stories in French by Ollie Richards, It’s really a great book! :)
@@BonnieVoyage Thank you!
It’s very hard to find a good teacher
So true!
@@BonnieVoyage how long did it take for you to receive the cash back ?
@@CallmeAshlyn quite a while if I remember correctly maybe 3months