J'avais besoin de cette vidéo. J'ai eu une leçon avec mon tuteur iTalki hier et je ne pouvais pas arrêter de traduire dans ma tête. Cette vidéo est juste à temps !
Actually, the thing that helped me a lot to start thinking in English, not in my native language (which is Russian btw) is that I downloaded an English dictionary (not the translator, u know, from Russian to English and vice versa) with the entire explanation only in English. At first it was a bit tricky, but now, for instance, when I'm learning a new word or just looking it up in the dictionary, it's way easier for me to extract and remember the meaning if the definition is given exclusively in English, not just one Russian equivalent. Thanks so much again though ☺️
It's been so difficult to keep up with someone speaking my target language since I translate it first before understanding it. It is just so frustrating! Thank you so much!!
when i’m reading in french, i always unconsciously translate everything into english and i notice i’m speaking in french out loud but speaking in english in my head 😓
9:07 that's right! One needs to use words looked up in a dictionary, if possible, right away. In a book I used to learn English with there were always exercises for reading with new words (something like "on the table", "under the table", "why did you buy a wooden table? - because..."). I think it's a must-do if you want to remember the word. And I absolutely agree on importance of knowing how to describe things and how to ask about things. "How do we call a piece if furniture that stands on the floor and is used to place things on it. We have breakfast while sitting at it" and the like. There's a well-known funny story about a foreigner at a Spanish café that asked a waiter questions like "how is that bird called (a rooster)", "how is his wife's called? (a hen [correct me if I'm wrong])", "what does a hen produce? (eggs)", "I would like to order two fried eggs!". Good luck!
Wow I’m early! This is a such a helpful video. Even though I’m proficient in Japanese I end up trying to think English but speak Japanese and it becomes annoying. Plus I start French class again soon so this will definitely be helpful. Merci beaucoup ☺️
Well, one tip I can add is PRACTICE. I find it useful to comment your actions and thoughts. It corresponds with the Tip no. 6. You can comment anything. For instance, going to a shop: "so I am at a Spanish store buy my summer school. I want to buy some snacks. This looks nice, it might be delicious. I don't know how to name this thing in Spanish. In English it's ****, in German it's named ********. It's a kind of a snack that is bad for your health but everyone still loves it. Let's look up this word in a dictionary... Aha, it's CHIPS!". And like that. It can also be something not so ordinary. "Oh, gosh! This task had had to be done a week ago, now my boss is going to shout at me and freaking fire me. Here he is. He says bad words about me. He wonders what I mumble. He finds my way of practicing a foreign language at working hours deeply inappropriate and orders to stop it. He's stubborn and won't leave me alone. Yeah, dude, I dislike you, too. I just want my freaking money once a week. He also sit at the office all the week doing nothing, so he has no right to teach me how to live. Whoa, no violence. He screams and orders to kick me out. Relax, would you? It's just watching a new Netflix series. He would watch three episodes in a row, too". And so on. I think it might be fun, if used in reasonable margins.
I learn whole sentences saying them aloud. 5 days - 300 repetitions per day at least. Later I don't need to translate. I know the meaning of words straight away like in my native language. And also I remember the meaning longer than by learning separate words. This method is called: chunking. It was a real game changer in my learning process and communication skills in English and other languages.
Do you have any tips for learning an uncommon language and not being/living in an environment where anyone speaks the language that you’re learning and if you don’t have $ for a tutor?
Very helpful video, I do most of them already, I just need to let go of my fear. Your hair looks great btw, if you could just a quick blurb on how you styled it.
What does it mean to think in a language? I don’t think in any language, I think in images and ideas like I’m watching a movie. I’m also having problems learning Portuguese. I’ve been studying for almost 7 years now and I can’t understand or converse yet. I can’t read yet either. I have to translate everything into English to understand. I’ve visited Brazil 18 times and I’ve been practicing every day with my girlfriend who only speaks Portuguese for over 3.5 years now but I still can’t understand what she’s saying without translating. Any ideas? Thanks
Mam, I know the meaning of all the words, but when I read a movie or a book, I start thinking in my mind. What does this mean, what does this mean, I have been learning English for 2 years but still do not know 5% English 😭😭😭😭 🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏
Hi. I’ve seen a lot people saying not to use the dictionary. I’m trying to learn Portuguese, it’s just my second week. And I’m learning a lot of vocabulary using flash cards. So is that bad? I’m a bit confused
J'avais besoin de cette vidéo. J'ai eu une leçon avec mon tuteur iTalki hier et je ne pouvais pas arrêter de traduire dans ma tête. Cette vidéo est juste à temps !
Actually, the thing that helped me a lot to start thinking in English, not in my native language (which is Russian btw) is that I downloaded an English dictionary (not the translator, u know, from Russian to English and vice versa) with the entire explanation only in English. At first it was a bit tricky, but now, for instance, when I'm learning a new word or just looking it up in the dictionary, it's way easier for me to extract and remember the meaning if the definition is given exclusively in English, not just one Russian equivalent. Thanks so much again though ☺️
It's been so difficult to keep up with someone speaking my target language since I translate it first before understanding it. It is just so frustrating! Thank you so much!!
when i’m reading in french, i always unconsciously translate everything into english and i notice i’m speaking in french out loud but speaking in english in my head 😓
I have the same exact problem omg I feel like as hard as I try to not translate it, it still happens. I feel like I’m regressing in my French 😭😭
Sameeee here
I was realizing this problem a few days ago. These are super awesome tips! 😄💚Thank you!!!
Thank you, I found this video helpful and I'm going to apply it in my french language learning
Friends: translate please
Eve: I’m tired
😅 Exactly!
9:07 that's right! One needs to use words looked up in a dictionary, if possible, right away. In a book I used to learn English with there were always exercises for reading with new words (something like "on the table", "under the table", "why did you buy a wooden table? - because...").
I think it's a must-do if you want to remember the word.
And I absolutely agree on importance of knowing how to describe things and how to ask about things. "How do we call a piece if furniture that stands on the floor and is used to place things on it. We have breakfast while sitting at it" and the like.
There's a well-known funny story about a foreigner at a Spanish café that asked a waiter questions like "how is that bird called (a rooster)", "how is his wife's called? (a hen [correct me if I'm wrong])", "what does a hen produce? (eggs)", "I would like to order two fried eggs!".
Good luck!
This book sounds helpful. I am learning to be fluent in Spanish. Will it be helpful for me ? If yes, what is the name of the book ?
You are absolutely right.
Great video, AWESOME channel!
Wow I’m early! This is a such a helpful video. Even though I’m proficient in Japanese I end up trying to think English but speak Japanese and it becomes annoying. Plus I start French class again soon so this will definitely be helpful. Merci beaucoup ☺️
Well, one tip I can add is PRACTICE. I find it useful to comment your actions and thoughts. It corresponds with the Tip no. 6.
You can comment anything.
For instance, going to a shop: "so I am at a Spanish store buy my summer school. I want to buy some snacks. This looks nice, it might be delicious. I don't know how to name this thing in Spanish. In English it's ****, in German it's named ********. It's a kind of a snack that is bad for your health but everyone still loves it. Let's look up this word in a dictionary... Aha, it's CHIPS!". And like that.
It can also be something not so ordinary. "Oh, gosh! This task had had to be done a week ago, now my boss is going to shout at me and freaking fire me. Here he is. He says bad words about me. He wonders what I mumble. He finds my way of practicing a foreign language at working hours deeply inappropriate and orders to stop it. He's stubborn and won't leave me alone. Yeah, dude, I dislike you, too. I just want my freaking money once a week. He also sit at the office all the week doing nothing, so he has no right to teach me how to live. Whoa, no violence. He screams and orders to kick me out. Relax, would you? It's just watching a new Netflix series. He would watch three episodes in a row, too". And so on. I think it might be fun, if used in reasonable margins.
Great tips! I'm certainly going to try the daily task one. Thank you!!
I learn whole sentences saying them aloud. 5 days - 300 repetitions per day at least. Later I don't need to translate. I know the meaning of words straight away like in my native language. And also I remember the meaning longer than by learning separate words. This method is called: chunking. It was a real game changer in my learning process and communication skills in English and other languages.
Do you have any tips for learning an uncommon language and not being/living in an environment where anyone speaks the language that you’re learning and if you don’t have $ for a tutor?
Hi I love your channel! Also, will you please tell me what type of hair you’re wearing..it’s BEAUTIFUL!
Love all your videos! Muchas gracias 😊 você é a melhor!
Thank you so much for such a useful video!! Saludos y sigue así 🤗
Awesome sauce
Just the video I've been waiting to see!! Thanks so much
I’ve also used Preply to find a tutor and I can highly recommend it! Prices are competitive and you can find the tutor that most suits your needs
Guillermo Caballero yes same,I use Preply as well
I wonder how Preply is different from Italki ?
Do you have info anywhere about the hair in this video? So cute!
I was thinking nice hair the whole time
Thats her real her.
Solid Points. Thank you❣
Very helpful video, I do most of them already, I just need to let go of my fear. Your hair looks great btw, if you could just a quick blurb on how you styled it.
Isto é o meu maior problema. Muito Obrigado por este vídeo! Estou aprendendo português. 🇵🇹🇧🇷 🇿🇦
Ridwaan Khan que bom! Aprendi mas estou tentando melhorar o meu português um pouco. 🇪🇸 🇧🇷 🇺🇸
Awesome video! Me gusta mucho xx
What does it mean to think in a language? I don’t think in any language, I think in images and ideas like I’m watching a movie. I’m also having problems learning Portuguese. I’ve been studying for almost 7 years now and I can’t understand or converse yet. I can’t read yet either. I have to translate everything into English to understand. I’ve visited Brazil 18 times and I’ve been practicing every day with my girlfriend who only speaks Portuguese for over 3.5 years now but I still can’t understand what she’s saying without translating. Any ideas? Thanks
Mam, I know the meaning of all the words, but when I read a movie or a book, I start thinking in my mind. What does this mean, what does this mean, I have been learning English for 2 years but still do not know 5% English 😭😭😭😭 🥺🥺🙏🙏🙏
I enjoyed watching this video. Thanks soo much @TheUrbanEve
Hi. I’ve seen a lot people saying not to use the dictionary. I’m trying to learn Portuguese, it’s just my second week. And I’m learning a lot of vocabulary using flash cards. So is that bad? I’m a bit confused
Hola recién entré a tu canal me gustaría que me ayudes con unos tisp para aprender ingles por favor
Nice video, I would like to find a partner on iltak but this website is very expensive for some brazilians like me.
The teachers have different prices and you can find some with very low ones.
I have been using PrePly. I am on my 4th lesson w/Spanish and love it thus far. Def will try this site she’s recommended if that doesn’t work.
@@__AllieBerry thanks I found one that I can pay, thanks a lot
You are so beautiful you look so cute with your hair