Honestly? Your videos have become much more than just learning languages. They've become motivational. Even when I'm not focused on my Japanese studies, I can still watch your content for just...moving foward with life, my career, my relationships. Happy 2023, Robin. Here's to a fresh start! Also, I know you like foreign language novels and you have Japanese under your belt. Have you read Kamogawa Runner (鴨川ランナー)? It's a semi-autobiographical novel by Gregory Khezrnejat, who is from the US state of South Carolina, but currently lives in Japan as an adult. He wrote the novel entirely in Japanese, and he even won an official award for it. I don't know, it may be a book right up your alley.
Heyyy @KirbyLinkACW! Sorry that my reply is a little slow, it's been so lovely and heartwarming to see the comments coming in and I wanted to sit down and take lots of time to reply to everyone properly. Your comment was one of the first and I have to say it really made a big difference and was incredibly encouraging! For years I've hoped to eventually transition my content to being broader than just about languages; but more general lifestyle where languages are a key feature - and with my content channels being a place people can come to for those good vibes, positivity, encouragement, and general inspiration/motivation. But it's quite scary to change the type of content I create in case people aren't happy with the changes, and the way you described what my videos have become to you is EXACTLY the way I hope people would feel, so that's really encouraging for me. Thank you! ☀️❤️ Also, I haven't actually heard of 鴨川ランナー but it sounds awesome! Definitely sounds right up my alley, I'll add that to my wish list! I hope your 2023 has gotten off to a great start and I hope to hear updates about it in the comments of videos this year!
It's wonderful to see you back. It takes courage to make a fresh starts and to be willing to learn from them. Life is full of changes, it never stays static and it is so important to embrace the change rather than becoming discouraged. Thank you for reminding us of that!
Robin, te escribo esto porque se lo mucho que te apasionan los idiomas, creo que mereces tener ese tiempo que te esta haciendo falta. Tus videos a mi personalmente me ayudaron a encaminar mi aprendizaje de idioma aleman y la verdad te estoy agradecido, pero recuerda no invertir todo tu tiempo en hacer algo para personas que no conoces, este deberia ser tu hobby y las personas que te rodean tu prioridad, todos tocaremos la tierra, lo que cuentan son las personas que amas, no sabia que te gustaba la fotografia. Seguire tu cuenta para apoyar tu nuevo hobby! ありがとうございました。!
I like the new concept: I know quite a lot of things about language learning now, and a lot of them don't suit my way of learning or are not adapted to my situation, so other subjects and subjects of reflection are welcome. I'm glad to see you back, especially on TH-cam, as it is the only social media I'm using.
I discovered you originally for language learning, I have rediscovered you and now following for your inspiration and motivation. Exceptional work. Thank you.
Great to see you back. Moving and starting a demanding new job is very exciting but also takes a whole lot of energy and focus, so no wonder it's taken you a while to find a new balance. Really looking forward to having your voice back in my life.
I really feel this video. I’m soon losing my job & being retrenched but I will be working for myself & it’s going to be a new experience that will also allow me to finally have time to reconnect with family & friends who I’ve lost so much time with (also I’ve been chronically ill & it’s been difficult not knowing what will happen 😔). So I’m feeling a mix of sadness about my health but I’m excited to be around the things that truly matter to me again.
Watching this video at the start of the new Church Jewish & School year - end of August 2023. Thank you for the encouragement. I particularly liked the habit of reading fiction, etc., in foreign languages. Perhaps you could do more videos on how best to go about this and also present your personal library. Have you watched Alexander Arguelles on Poly Literacy?
I'm also about to have some fresh starts - I'm moving back to Australia in a few weeks, getting a new job, new neighbourhood, new house etc. Great to hear your takes on it!
I just downloaded a premade anki deck for Finnish. It's been my dabbling language for three years now. I've sort of been plateauing in Hebrew for a while. I'm hardly ever learning new words anymore and that's actually pretty demotivating. Despite that my reading level still isn't too great. I'll still continue to improve on my Hebrew, but I think studying more Finnish could help keep me into language learning.
I'm so happy you're taking the time to consider the changes you need for yourself to grow to be where you want. It's so great to re-introduce yourself to your hobbies and allow yourself the ability to learn from the experiences you're had. Personally, I don't think you need to think of this transition as a fresh start but more so a reignition. It's so hard to get back into the interests you've had in the past but with an intention of working towards making time for those interests you had will help you push forward. A new year, a new start isn't realistic, on the other hand, a new perspective with a new approach can drastically alter the way you live your life. Every day is a new day to make better than the day before, if looking at it as a fresh start is the best encouragement for you that's great, but more than that it's a new opportunity!! Changes and growth are a result and I hope this year is fruitful :)
Yes! I'll be posting a mixture of videos about languages, lifestyle (like this one), and I hope to also do some vlog content where you'll get to see me using my languages in daily life which I think would also be really fun and a nice companion to the language discussion videos :) I really hope you'll enjoy them!
Hah, this is perfect timing. I just moved to SF a week ago and have been enjoying my time here so much already. I decided to move here after visiting here for two months and really enjoyed spending time here. I am meeting so many cool people! I really appreciate your videos, you have been doing a great job. I love the vibe and topics of your videos.
Thank you for this, there are many people that need this message. It takes opening yourself up to vulnerability to spread a message like this and you should be proud. Thank you
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms thanks and likewise to you too, Robin. I'm starting as a Freelance Writer. I haven't had any clients yet, but I keep on writing 😁
Thanks so much Brian! It's really nice to see you, it's so heartwarming seeing all the wonderful and familiar names commenting and giving me support ☀️ I hope this year will be a great one for you, too!
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms You are most welcome Robin ! It will be great to hear your words of encouragement again. I hope you are settling in okay over the pond ! Take care mate !
It’s great to see you back Robin! Your content inspires me to romanticize all the mundane parts of my life. Language learning study, cleaning, and working from home. You’ve taught me that as long as you have a cup of coffee, that yucky hard work can be a peaceful opportunity for a small joy, instead of a chore 😂
C'est agréable d'entendre que tu gères ta réalité avec joie et espoir pour l'avenir ! Je te tire mon chapeau ! Dis-moi, s'il te plaît, qui te filme ? Révèle-nous cette personne secrète... Salutations de Vienne Michel
Welcome back Robin. Photography is such a rewarding hobby. My biggest hurdle of 2022 was being diagnosed with aphantasia and how not being able to visualize affects my language learning ability.
I don't often write comments. But today I have discovered your channel thanks to EasyGerman, and I'm really impressed! I don't usually tell how wonderful a content might be to me. But today I have seen how a video can give motivation and smile before going to bed to close a day. I am going to write a quotation from you on my wall to keep love everyday's "fresh starts". Thanks a lot.
So good to see you again Robin. I was wondering how things were working out with the new job and all the changes that would bring. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing. Take care xxx
Heyyy Jadwiga! Yes! At the moment I'm doing my best to slowly ramp up all of my projects, currently focused on TH-cam, Journaly, Patreon - including the secret podcast, and making Instagram a bigger and more consistent part than it has ever been. That's already a lot so for now I'll focus on getting that right, and once I have a really good rhythm I'll be reviving the book club! ☀️☺️❤️
Very thoughtful video. As a fellow San Franciscan, I’d be interested in hearing how you find opportunities to speak and practice other languages (IRL) in the Bay Area, versus in the UK.
Thanks so much Kate! I'm very sorry to have kept you waiting, it's such a relief to finally get going again. I'm feeling so optimistic and hopeful for a great new year of content 😊
OMG robin, I was l like "whhhhheeerre is he" your videos are so full of helpful info PLEASE get on a schedule that works for you so we can know when to expect video. It's also that we feel like you are a friend... I'm a TH-camr too so I know how hard it is...but when you go away for a longer time it's hard for us. Anyway thanks for all you do and hope you are very well...now onto the video. Yes my sense was you didn't put as much attention into dating/relationship-- as you never mentioned it even in passing....take time for yourself in other areas of your life as you say for more balance. yes at 12:13 so true, I've wondered about that in folks who constantly are on the move....
I absolutely love that fresh start! ☺️❤️ It's going to be a truly wonderful year over in the Journaly community - we've already launched two new features and have some reaaaaally big and exciting ones on the roadmap that we're actively working on every week!
What do you think about extensive reading for learning programming? I have this idea that learning languages and programming shouldn't be so different. Since you know programming it would be interesting to get to know your opinion.
I've been in huge need of a fresh start with English learning. I decided to start learning my first foreign language at the beginning of 2021. And around the end of 2022, I reached around a B2 level in the language. Which is incredible, it's something I had desired for a long time. But now that passion is simply gone, and I don't know how to have this fresh start with English. I not only want to but I need to improve my English, especially now that it's getting rusty as I don't practice as I used to. But for some reason it just doesn't work anymore, I simply loved sitting down to study and use this language. Maybe what I need is to use it in real life abroad, which I simply can't do for the time being. Anyways, this has been a pain in the neck for me, such a beautiful language.
Hi Nori, a B2 in 2 years is so impressive! It really shows how much time and effort you must have put in to reach that milestone. Your punctuation, grammar, and transition words really flow the way a native speaker’s would in conversation. If you don’t find joy in learning English anymore, you could be burnt out. You’re doing awesome though, and it sounds to me like you just needed the break from studying English for awhile after you worked so hard at it for so long. Don’t be too hard on yourself for getting rusty, I’m sure it will come back as soon as you do a refresher review. Maybe starting back slow by playing in the language would help you enjoy it again, and encourage you to more formally study to be able to more fully enjoy your English activities. I’m doing the same with Spanish right now (aka just lots of Netflix, karoake and random videos on TH-cam in 😂) Just because you’re not formally studying doesn’t mean you’re not putting in time and work. I’m sure that’s what C1 learning activities are like since you’re getting into the native speaker/advanced territory there. You’re already doing that by watching native content like Robin’s videos!
@@Creoyo Hey, Anne! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me! That was very sweet of your part. As for now, I think I might be starting to feel a little excited about improving my English again. I still don't know, but don't worry, I won't give up on it. And keep working at your Spanish by the way, it's such a rich language! Which I don't have the guts or will to learn lol, even though it's so similar to Portuguese, my native language.
I really needed to do some mental detox tonight and this video helped. You helped! Merci! Also another thing got my attention was the way you just take your moment and sip your coffee. Ignoring the fact(?!) that it’s a part of video making, it filled me with peace; feels like you’re totally living that moment, like even living in that sip to “just BE”!That’s what I’m gonna practice. You do have a positive impact. Thank you :)
🤣 你抓到我啦！Toast is still my beloved weekend breakfast but I get these lovely videos of the morning routine and felt this was a nice way to illustrate a beautiful Monday morning and fresh start to a new week 😂
The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. The Filipino language has words derived from Tagalog, Spanish, and English. To compare Tagalog and Filipino: Tagalog: Nauunawaan ko ang wikang sinasambit ng aming lolo. Filipino: Naiintindihan ko yung mga salitang ginagamit ng lolo ko. English: I can understand the language/words used by my grandfather.
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Wow! What a nice surprise to open TH-cam to. Nice to see you, buddy 🙂
Aw thanks @Moonshine! 😀 It's great to see your comment
Honestly? Your videos have become much more than just learning languages. They've become motivational. Even when I'm not focused on my Japanese studies, I can still watch your content for just...moving foward with life, my career, my relationships.
Happy 2023, Robin. Here's to a fresh start!
Also, I know you like foreign language novels and you have Japanese under your belt. Have you read Kamogawa Runner (鴨川ランナー)? It's a semi-autobiographical novel by Gregory Khezrnejat, who is from the US state of South Carolina, but currently lives in Japan as an adult. He wrote the novel entirely in Japanese, and he even won an official award for it. I don't know, it may be a book right up your alley.
Heyyy @KirbyLinkACW! Sorry that my reply is a little slow, it's been so lovely and heartwarming to see the comments coming in and I wanted to sit down and take lots of time to reply to everyone properly. Your comment was one of the first and I have to say it really made a big difference and was incredibly encouraging! For years I've hoped to eventually transition my content to being broader than just about languages; but more general lifestyle where languages are a key feature - and with my content channels being a place people can come to for those good vibes, positivity, encouragement, and general inspiration/motivation.
But it's quite scary to change the type of content I create in case people aren't happy with the changes, and the way you described what my videos have become to you is EXACTLY the way I hope people would feel, so that's really encouraging for me. Thank you! ☀️❤️
Also, I haven't actually heard of 鴨川ランナー but it sounds awesome! Definitely sounds right up my alley, I'll add that to my wish list!
I hope your 2023 has gotten off to a great start and I hope to hear updates about it in the comments of videos this year!
Welcome back, Robin! We missed you!
Thanks so much! It's really good to be back!
It is great to have you back Robin, i have been missing your videos.
Thanks so much, Español Preguntado! 😊❤️ It feels so wonderful to be back and seeing these comments is one of the best parts!
It is so nice to see you again. Thank you for all your TH-cam videos. They are so helpful and perfect. Thank you so much.
It's wonderful to see you back. It takes courage to make a fresh starts and to be willing to learn from them. Life is full of changes, it never stays static and it is so important to embrace the change rather than becoming discouraged. Thank you for reminding us of that!
I'm so happy you're doing well and are so content. Absolutely wonderful!
I don't know how do you do it, but I always feel comfortable listening you. 😊
Robin, te escribo esto porque se lo mucho que te apasionan los idiomas, creo que mereces tener ese tiempo que te esta haciendo falta. Tus videos a mi personalmente me ayudaron a encaminar mi aprendizaje de idioma aleman y la verdad te estoy agradecido, pero recuerda no invertir todo tu tiempo en hacer algo para personas que no conoces, este deberia ser tu hobby y las personas que te rodean tu prioridad, todos tocaremos la tierra, lo que cuentan son las personas que amas, no sabia que te gustaba la fotografia. Seguire tu cuenta para apoyar tu nuevo hobby! ありがとうございました。!
So nice to see you again, Robin, and to hear things are going well. 👍 I was just thinking of you yesterday and here you are! 太巧了！😊🍃
I like the new concept: I know quite a lot of things about language learning now, and a lot of them don't suit my way of learning or are not adapted to my situation, so other subjects and subjects of reflection are welcome.
I'm glad to see you back, especially on TH-cam, as it is the only social media I'm using.
I discovered you originally for language learning, I have rediscovered you and now following for your inspiration and motivation. Exceptional work. Thank you.
Welcome back Robin! Here is to another fresh start in 2023! Thanks for your honesty, positivity and good vibes.
With lots of love.
Happy Monday! ❤️
Thanks so much Linda! Happy Tuesday to you as I reply today ☺️❤️☀️
Great to see you back. Moving and starting a demanding new job is very exciting but also takes a whole lot of energy and focus, so no wonder it's taken you a while to find a new balance. Really looking forward to having your voice back in my life.
I really feel this video. I’m soon losing my job & being retrenched but I will be working for myself & it’s going to be a new experience that will also allow me to finally have time to reconnect with family & friends who I’ve lost so much time with (also I’ve been chronically ill & it’s been difficult not knowing what will happen 😔). So I’m feeling a mix of sadness about my health but I’m excited to be around the things that truly matter to me again.
Welcome back! Good to see you and looking forward to more content 😊
Thanks so much for the warm welcome back, Logan! 😊
Watching this video at the start of the new Church Jewish & School year - end of August 2023.
Thank you for the encouragement.
I particularly liked the habit of reading fiction, etc., in foreign languages.
Perhaps you could do more videos on how best to go about this and also present your personal library.
Have you watched Alexander Arguelles on Poly Literacy?
It's so nice to see you again here!!!!
I am happy that you are back, your videos are a great source of inspiration!
I'm also about to have some fresh starts - I'm moving back to Australia in a few weeks, getting a new job, new neighbourhood, new house etc. Great to hear your takes on it!
Good luck, Ewan!
I just downloaded a premade anki deck for Finnish. It's been my dabbling language for three years now. I've sort of been plateauing in Hebrew for a while. I'm hardly ever learning new words anymore and that's actually pretty demotivating. Despite that my reading level still isn't too great. I'll still continue to improve on my Hebrew, but I think studying more Finnish could help keep me into language learning.
Great,You came back
Back and so excited for a wonderful year of new content!
I'm so happy you're taking the time to consider the changes you need for yourself to grow to be where you want. It's so great to re-introduce yourself to your hobbies and allow yourself the ability to learn from the experiences you're had. Personally, I don't think you need to think of this transition as a fresh start but more so a reignition. It's so hard to get back into the interests you've had in the past but with an intention of working towards making time for those interests you had will help you push forward. A new year, a new start isn't realistic, on the other hand, a new perspective with a new approach can drastically alter the way you live your life. Every day is a new day to make better than the day before, if looking at it as a fresh start is the best encouragement for you that's great, but more than that it's a new opportunity!! Changes and growth are a result and I hope this year is fruitful :)
Are you going to be posting language videos again? I have found them very helpful.
Yes! I'll be posting a mixture of videos about languages, lifestyle (like this one), and I hope to also do some vlog content where you'll get to see me using my languages in daily life which I think would also be really fun and a nice companion to the language discussion videos :) I really hope you'll enjoy them!
thank you for sharing this video, i find it so inpiring and relaxing as well
Hah, this is perfect timing. I just moved to SF a week ago and have been enjoying my time here so much already. I decided to move here after visiting here for two months and really enjoyed spending time here. I am meeting so many cool people! I really appreciate your videos, you have been doing a great job. I love the vibe and topics of your videos.
Welcome back, Robin!! 😊
Thanks so much, Lisa! 😊❤️
Thank you for this, there are many people that need this message. It takes opening yourself up to vulnerability to spread a message like this and you should be proud. Thank you
Even hear your voice makes me happy 😊
Love fresh starts. They're always exciting.
Heyyy @MetalBere! Thanks so much for the comment, I hope your 2023 is going well so far!
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms thanks and likewise to you too, Robin. I'm starting as a Freelance Writer. I haven't had any clients yet, but I keep on writing 😁
So happy to see a new video from you! Clicked straight away 😊
Great to see you back Robin ! Let's hope this year will be a great one for you !
Thanks so much Brian! It's really nice to see you, it's so heartwarming seeing all the wonderful and familiar names commenting and giving me support ☀️ I hope this year will be a great one for you, too!
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms You are most welcome Robin ! It will be great to hear your words of encouragement again. I hope you are settling in okay over the pond ! Take care mate !
Really resonated with some of the things you said. Good video 👍
It’s great to see you back Robin! Your content inspires me to romanticize all the mundane parts of my life. Language learning study, cleaning, and working from home. You’ve taught me that as long as you have a cup of coffee, that yucky hard work can be a peaceful opportunity for a small joy, instead of a chore 😂
Wow Robin you look like you have matured so much. It's good to see you again!
I mean in your attitude, not your appearance lol. Sorry.
C'est agréable d'entendre que tu gères ta réalité avec joie et espoir pour l'avenir ! Je te tire mon chapeau !
Dis-moi, s'il te plaît, qui te filme ? Révèle-nous cette personne secrète...
Salutations de Vienne
Michel
Good to have you back :)
Thanks so much, @KneeGoblin! 😊
Welcome back! If you want to expand your photography, consider visiting the Midwest. It's beautiful here even though we don't have the ocean. 🙂
Good to see you on my feed!!This really helped me, I need a fresh start😆
Finally! It's like meeting an old friend! I like so much the way the you present, I even did shadowing with this episode.)) I want to sound like you.
looking forward to new content Robin! Hope you're enjoying your google job
Nice to see you, Robin! 😊
Heyyy it's lovely to see you, too, Dionna! ☺️
Welcome back Robin. Photography is such a rewarding hobby. My biggest hurdle of 2022 was being diagnosed with aphantasia and how not being able to visualize affects my language learning ability.
Yay! Welcome back, Robin - I had just been thinking about you, wondering if we would see you settling down with a cup of coffee in 2023!
Welcome back Robin! This video genuinely made my day. Wishing you and everyone a wonderful fresh start to the week and the year
Aww thanks so much, Mari! This comment genuinely made my day as well, I really appreciate your support - it's so nice to be back!
So glad you are back!!!!!🎉 trop contente de votre retour sur TH-cam !!!!! 👍🌟
@Curly3373 c'est super de te voir de nouveau! Merci beaucoup de me laisser ce commentaire ☀️
Welcome back Robin!!
Thanks so much, Ervin! 😊❤️
good seeing you here
Thanks so much, juliana! 😊❤️
I don't often write comments. But today I have discovered your channel thanks to EasyGerman, and I'm really impressed! I don't usually tell how wonderful a content might be to me. But today I have seen how a video can give motivation and smile before going to bed to close a day. I am going to write a quotation from you on my wall to keep love everyday's "fresh starts". Thanks a lot.
Welcome to 2023 Robin!
I was with saudade (word in Portuguese) and you suddenly appear in my timeline.
Happy 2023!
Thanks so much, Katiane!
You're alive!
Alive and well! 😄
Happy Monday!
Thank you!! 😄
Welcome back. I've also been thinking about fresh starts lately. So this definitely resonated with me. Will you be doing a book club again?
So good to see you again Robin. I was wondering how things were working out with the new job and all the changes that would bring. It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos. Thank you for sharing. Take care xxx
Nice to see you back Robin, you were missed
Heyyy so good to see you @El-Dorado! It's really nice to be back and seeing all the wonderful and familiar folks giving me support ☀️
It’s great to see you again ,Robin! Welcome back !!! Wish you good luck in the new year !
Welcome back!!! I really missed your videos whatever the content was. I always had something to reflect on.
love your videos .. !
Thanks so much Ivan!
Robin, are you planning on reviving monthly language book clubs?
Heyyy Jadwiga! Yes! At the moment I'm doing my best to slowly ramp up all of my projects, currently focused on TH-cam, Journaly, Patreon - including the secret podcast, and making Instagram a bigger and more consistent part than it has ever been. That's already a lot so for now I'll focus on getting that right, and once I have a really good rhythm I'll be reviving the book club! ☀️☺️❤️
Inspiring, as always!
Thanks so much Raymond! I really appreciate this!
Happy to see you
Yay thank you @Sun shine! ☀️
Very thoughtful video. As a fellow San Franciscan, I’d be interested in hearing how you find opportunities to speak and practice other languages (IRL) in the Bay Area, versus in the UK.
I miss you a lot! I'm really happy that you're back c:
Thanks so much Valentina! It feels really nice and heart-warming to have been missed ❤️
Welcome back. Was wondering about what happened to you. 😊
Thanks so much Kate! I'm very sorry to have kept you waiting, it's such a relief to finally get going again. I'm feeling so optimistic and hopeful for a great new year of content 😊
Welcome back 😊💛
Thaaaaank you Norma! ☺️🥰❤️
Welcome back 🥰
Thanks so much Sarah! 😊❤️
待ってました！
お待たせしました〜 🙏🏼❤️
Great video, xie xie!
ebaaa, o melhor voltou, i love your videos so much 💟
Muito muito obrigado, Gabriele! I'm so happy you love my videos ❤️
Ele voltou haha
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Que lindo eres 😊 me da gusto verte de nuevo
Muchas gracias Paula! ☺️
OMG robin, I was l like "whhhhheeerre is he" your videos are so full of helpful info PLEASE get on a schedule that works for you so we can know when to expect video. It's also that we feel like you are a friend...
I'm a TH-camr too so I know how hard it is...but when you go away for a longer time it's hard for us. Anyway thanks for all you do and hope you are very well...now onto the video. Yes my sense was you didn't put as much attention into dating/relationship-- as you never mentioned it even in passing....take time for yourself in other areas of your life as you say for more balance.
yes at 12:13 so true, I've wondered about that in folks who constantly are on the move....
Maybe this can be my fresh start to regularly posting on journaly! See you.
I absolutely love that fresh start! ☺️❤️ It's going to be a truly wonderful year over in the Journaly community - we've already launched two new features and have some reaaaaally big and exciting ones on the roadmap that we're actively working on every week!
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Volviste !
Si! Y estoy tan tan feliz de estar de vuelta!
What do you think about extensive reading for learning programming? I have this idea that learning languages and programming shouldn't be so different. Since you know programming it would be interesting to get to know your opinion.
Can you give happiness
I've been in huge need of a fresh start with English learning. I decided to start learning my first foreign language at the beginning of 2021. And around the end of 2022, I reached around a B2 level in the language. Which is incredible, it's something I had desired for a long time. But now that passion is simply gone, and I don't know how to have this fresh start with English. I not only want to but I need to improve my English, especially now that it's getting rusty as I don't practice as I used to. But for some reason it just doesn't work anymore, I simply loved sitting down to study and use this language. Maybe what I need is to use it in real life abroad, which I simply can't do for the time being. Anyways, this has been a pain in the neck for me, such a beautiful language.
Hi Nori, a B2 in 2 years is so impressive! It really shows how much time and effort you must have put in to reach that milestone. Your punctuation, grammar, and transition words really flow the way a native speaker’s would in conversation.
If you don’t find joy in learning English anymore, you could be burnt out. You’re doing awesome though, and it sounds to me like you just needed the break from studying English for awhile after you worked so hard at it for so long. Don’t be too hard on yourself for getting rusty, I’m sure it will come back as soon as you do a refresher review. Maybe starting back slow by playing in the language would help you enjoy it again, and encourage you to more formally study to be able to more fully enjoy your English activities. I’m doing the same with Spanish right now (aka just lots of Netflix, karoake and random videos on TH-cam in 😂)
Just because you’re not formally studying doesn’t mean you’re not putting in time and work. I’m sure that’s what C1 learning activities are like since you’re getting into the native speaker/advanced territory there. You’re already doing that by watching native content like Robin’s videos!
@@Creoyo Hey, Anne! Thank you so much for taking the time to answer me! That was very sweet of your part. As for now, I think I might be starting to feel a little excited about improving my English again. I still don't know, but don't worry, I won't give up on it. And keep working at your Spanish by the way, it's such a rich language! Which I don't have the guts or will to learn lol, even though it's so similar to Portuguese, my native language.
Hope one day I can go to your city to see you as a fan
#noHomo
Te amo hombre
I really needed to do some mental detox tonight and this video helped. You helped! Merci! Also another thing got my attention was the way you just take your moment and sip your coffee. Ignoring the fact(?!) that it’s a part of video making, it filled me with peace; feels like you’re totally living that moment, like even living in that sip to “just BE”!That’s what I’m gonna practice. You do have a positive impact. Thank you :)
Getting started is always the harder part😂 (toast is now in breakfast of Monday? Hahaha
🤣 你抓到我啦！Toast is still my beloved weekend breakfast but I get these lovely videos of the morning routine and felt this was a nice way to illustrate a beautiful Monday morning and fresh start to a new week 😂
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms fair enough hahahaha. Tuesday already, 3 more days to go 😂
Hi, I have a question. Is Tagalog and Filipino the same?
Unfortunately, I'm not an expert on Tagalog/Filipino. Thank you for commenting!
The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. The Filipino language has words derived from Tagalog, Spanish, and English.
To compare Tagalog and Filipino:
Tagalog: Nauunawaan ko ang wikang sinasambit ng aming lolo.
Filipino: Naiintindihan ko yung mga salitang ginagamit ng lolo ko.
English: I can understand the language/words used by my grandfather.
Congraturations. Btw what is role in the new job.. I am guessing something along the lines of coding
Thanks so much, Shreya! I'm working in a Software Engineering role at Google within Technical Infrastructure
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms That is amazing. I wish you all the best.
Oh, and is it still the secret LANGUAGE podcast, or just the secret podcast that isn’t specifically about languages?
Ah, good question! It's now just the secret podcast where people can ask about anything, including languages! ☺️
好帅！！用中文夸夸你
Where do you live?
The San Francisco Bay Area :)
@@RobinMacPhersonFilms l studied in California Academic of Science..l really like Sausalito ..how is the live there these days?
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