I understand every word he says, I would wish people speaking in real life were so easy to understand like teacher Luke, I enjoyed listening to this engaging story about the student that never improved. Thanks a lot.
You speak very clear and smooth. When I listen your speaking, I feel that the words and sentences are choosen spesificly for improving listening and speaking skills. After listening to you, I repeat your sentences easy and feel that "Wow, I speak English natively :) I'm writing this comment because the actual learning requies using language 😊
I'm a Chinese English learner in my 30+, and I've only been studying it for less then five years. Not a long time period compare to most of other students, and probably I started learning it later than most of others too. I couldn't agree more that everyone should find 'the' purpose for learning English. For me it is that I want to fully experirence other kinds of cultures, every time when I think that so many people in this world are living in a totally different way than me is always facinating me, and to start getting this done, the first step is to learn their languages. So after I started my English Journey around five years ago, I've been able to read English books, watch video without Chinese subtitles, write this short paragraph, and most important, communicate with native English speakers. I can't do all these activity above perfectly, maybe I'll misundertand sometimes while I am reading some book, talk to others, or say, make a numerous of mistakes when I write in English, which is happening now, I believe. But as a English learner, I reckon, for most of us, our goal shouldn't be speaker perfect English (except when taking an exam), and the reason is really simple, because language is just a tool for communicate for most of us. Unless you want to become a great English author or lecturer etc. other wise as long as it works for us, that enough.
As a non native English speaker who's studying to become an English teacher, this video exemplifies the struggles of non natives. In the beginning, you want your target language to be exactly like your native language but then you realize you have to express yourself kinda differently to be correct and sound natural in your target language. Using your example of the verb play, I'm going to use Spanish (my native language) to give a similar example. In English and Spanish you play boardgames, you play sports. But in English you also play an instrument or a video. In Spanish you say "tocar un instrumento" (literally: touch an instrument) and "reproducir un video" (literally: reproduce a video). If you're learning Spanish and you say "jugar un instrumento" or "jugar un video", the first sentence could be interpreted as "play with an instrument as a toy" and the second one doesn't make sense. That's why I totally hate anglicisms in Spanish because they sound unnatural or don't make sense at all.
You made a very good point when you said "which requires you to think differently, to behave differently". I also believe students who use translators do so because, a lot of the time, you have to experience the language to truly understand its meaning; just reading what certain phrases or words mean won't cut it.
I am Japanese. Japanese English learners, like this Chinese woman, are also using the same approach, which is hindering their progress. Ultimately, language is a matter of habit. Since it’s spoken that way, you just need to memorize it as it is. Leave it to linguists to think about the reasons behind it.
Hey Luke, I got a question. I've been learning English for over a year, since I was 14. And I found people who started learning my native language (Portuguese), and they can speak exactly like someone who was born and raised in Brazil. It's crazy! Due to that, I started getting interested in improving my English skills to try to achieve the same results they had. Honestly, it's very DOPE! Anyway, I wanted to know if that is indeed possible, mostly in my age, or if they were probably lying. I'm 15 years old, and I've been doing shadowing a lot tho, because that's the main tip that everyone who speaks almost like a native gives on TH-cam. If you can answer my question, Or maybe make a video about this topic, That'd be awesome, I'd appreciate that, Have a good one, sir 🙏
Hey, thank you so much for stopping me from being kerrel. And I promise that I will work hard to be kerrel regarding consistency, once again,thank you so so much. I wrote this comment without using any translator, so apologies for any mistake
I am from Taiwan. There are many English learning students like Carol here. They bought expensive English classes, but spend all their leisure time watching Korean TVs and movies, listening to Kpop, talking about Korean stars. If they like Korean culture so much, why not learn Korean? That’s why our English speaking still sucks even though learning English is a big investment for a family in Taiwan.
Hi Luke, I have a question about feeling stuck on my level. I think I’m upper B1 level. I do speak with ChatGPT, video English tutors and various members from speaking club. I live in Asia, but I try to have English conversations every day in online. At first, when I start a real conversation with my tutor, I felt a huge joy. It was magical moment that I could speak in English with other people. However, now I feel I get stuck on something big. I can share my thoughts and ask questions easily, but it’s difficult to share the details while I speaking. I feel that I have lots of weaknesses in my speech. To many ups and downs were here near me, but these day I feel that here are only downs. Is it natural to feel this stuck? I heard consistency is the key, so I try to read, listen and speak as possible I can. Is there any solution to pass through?
My suggestion would be to ask yourself 2 questions: 1. What am I NOT doing now because it is scary, too difficult, or outside my comfort zone? 2. What am I doing now that isn't actually pushing me forward? You may answer these questions and have a list of challenges to move toward, as well as a list of things that you should have stopped doing a long time ago. But those lists will be different for each person, which is why I pose it as a question.
You make me believe there are really good English language teachers out there, I wish there were more like you! thank you for sharing!
I understand every word he says, I would wish people speaking in real life were so easy to understand like teacher Luke, I enjoyed listening to this engaging story about the student that never improved. Thanks a lot.
You speak very clear and smooth. When I listen your speaking, I feel that the words and sentences are choosen spesificly for improving listening and speaking skills. After listening to you, I repeat your sentences easy and feel that "Wow, I speak English natively :) I'm writing this comment because the actual learning requies using language 😊
Thanks for saying so, and I'm glad it helps.
Totally agreed. His videos are one of best in TH-cam I can find. Love it 100z
Communication is the way that improve English well
Thank you teacher
Hey Luke I’m a huge fan of yours. Thank you for bringing such interesting ideas, it helps me a lot in my English learning.
I'm a Chinese English learner in my 30+, and I've only been studying it for less then five years. Not a long time period compare to most of other students, and probably I started learning it later than most of others too.
I couldn't agree more that everyone should find 'the' purpose for learning English. For me it is that I want to fully experirence other kinds of cultures, every time when I think that so many people in this world are living in a totally different way than me is always facinating me, and to start getting this done, the first step is to learn their languages.
So after I started my English Journey around five years ago, I've been able to read English books, watch video without Chinese subtitles, write this short paragraph, and most important, communicate with native English speakers. I can't do all these activity above perfectly, maybe I'll misundertand sometimes while I am reading some book, talk to others, or say, make a numerous of mistakes when I write in English, which is happening now, I believe.
But as a English learner, I reckon, for most of us, our goal shouldn't be speaker perfect English (except when taking an exam), and the reason is really simple, because language is just a tool for communicate for most of us. Unless you want to become a great English author or lecturer etc. other wise as long as it works for us, that enough.
Couldn't agree more
This video is a treasure. Thank you so much.
As a non native English speaker who's studying to become an English teacher, this video exemplifies the struggles of non natives. In the beginning, you want your target language to be exactly like your native language but then you realize you have to express yourself kinda differently to be correct and sound natural in your target language. Using your example of the verb play, I'm going to use Spanish (my native language) to give a similar example. In English and Spanish you play boardgames, you play sports. But in English you also play an instrument or a video. In Spanish you say "tocar un instrumento" (literally: touch an instrument) and "reproducir un video" (literally: reproduce a video). If you're learning Spanish and you say "jugar un instrumento" or "jugar un video", the first sentence could be interpreted as "play with an instrument as a toy" and the second one doesn't make sense. That's why I totally hate anglicisms in Spanish because they sound unnatural or don't make sense at all.
Good example. One needs a new brain for each language.
You made a very good point when you said "which requires you to think differently, to behave differently". I also believe students who use translators do so because, a lot of the time, you have to experience the language to truly understand its meaning; just reading what certain phrases or words mean won't cut it.
Thanks for sharing this
Attitude is the most important thing
Measure progress plays role in devoliping .
Thanks teacher Luke ❤
I am Japanese.
Japanese English learners, like this Chinese woman, are also using the same approach, which is hindering their progress. Ultimately, language is a matter of habit. Since it’s spoken that way, you just need to memorize it as it is. Leave it to linguists to think about the reasons behind it.
Bingo
Hey Luke, I got a question. I've been learning English for over a year, since I was 14. And I found people who started learning my native language (Portuguese), and they can speak exactly like someone who was born and raised in Brazil. It's crazy! Due to that, I started getting interested in improving my English skills to try to achieve the same results they had. Honestly, it's very DOPE! Anyway, I wanted to know if that is indeed possible, mostly in my age, or if they were probably lying. I'm 15 years old, and I've been doing shadowing a lot tho, because that's the main tip that everyone who speaks almost like a native gives on TH-cam. If you can answer my question, Or maybe make a video about this topic, That'd be awesome, I'd appreciate that, Have a good one, sir 🙏
Hey, thank you so much for stopping me from being kerrel. And I promise that I will work hard to be kerrel regarding consistency, once again,thank you so so much.
I wrote this comment without using any translator, so apologies for any mistake
Well done
I am from Taiwan.
There are many English learning students like Carol here. They bought expensive English classes, but spend all their leisure time watching Korean TVs and movies, listening to Kpop, talking about Korean stars.
If they like Korean culture so much, why not learn Korean?
That’s why our English speaking still sucks even though learning English is a big investment for a family in Taiwan.
Your amazing teacher tell me how to talk to someone in english if there is no one to speak with?
Thanks ❤
More vids like that
thank you for tips !!!! i see me in the story😂😂😂😂
Hi Luke, I have a question about feeling stuck on my level. I think I’m upper B1 level. I do speak with ChatGPT, video English tutors and various members from speaking club. I live in Asia, but I try to have English conversations every day in online. At first, when I start a real conversation with my tutor, I felt a huge joy. It was magical moment that I could speak in English with other people. However, now I feel I get stuck on something big. I can share my thoughts and ask questions easily, but it’s difficult to share the details while I speaking. I feel that I have lots of weaknesses in my speech. To many ups and downs were here near me, but these day I feel that here are only downs. Is it natural to feel this stuck? I heard consistency is the key, so I try to read, listen and speak as possible I can. Is there any solution to pass through?
My suggestion would be to ask yourself 2 questions:
1. What am I NOT doing now because it is scary, too difficult, or outside my comfort zone?
2. What am I doing now that isn't actually pushing me forward?
You may answer these questions and have a list of challenges to move toward, as well as a list of things that you should have stopped doing a long time ago.
But those lists will be different for each person, which is why I pose it as a question.
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I met Carol today😂
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Are you still teaching until now ? I meant at school
I am not
@ Oh So sad to hear it , but if this is Suitable to you then it’s fine
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Good example of "studying hard" is hardly working 🤪
She was there to pass not to learn.