Stuck at intermediate English with no progress?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- Do you feel like your English learning has slowed or stopped, even though you’re still making a lot of effort? That horrible feeling of getting to an intermediate level, and then not improving, is often called ‘The Intermediate Plateau’ and in today’s video I’m going to explain what it is, why it happens, and how to fix it.
Lesson chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The language learning curve
01:27 Zipf's Law
02:50 The forgetting curve
05:06 Combining language skills
08:33 The reality of being an adult language learner
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I appreciate it a lot. I know you understand my gratitude and it is a gift to me.
He's not a teacher. He's a philosopher, a psychologist and a motivational speaker the same time.
I've never heard anything about learning English (or language) like this. It's just too exciting to be existed. It's a masterpiece of explanation.
A VERY BIG THANKS TO YOU, CHRISTIAN!
I'm totally agree with your thought
you're right, man.
Yes, this guy is extraordinary, from Brazil don t give up
I totally agree!
I totally agree with you!!!
I can add something...
*Christian is the best teacher.*
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When you said my plateau was beautiful, I almost cried
I felt the same 😢
Me too... 😢
Just almost?
Let's be honest 😂
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Me too.. I loved him
I’m 56 and I started to learn English on my own 3 years ago. I’m crying because I can understand this video… I’ll go pour myself a glass of wine to celebrate it 😂😂😂
After one year of learning german language, it was the exact moment that I needed to see this video. I had tears in my eyes at the end of the video.
Thank you💚
Me too I have been trying and learning English and struggling for 15 years but I can't speak yet 😢last words made me cry 😢
I feel that way from 10 years ago, I have been thinking that I'm completely stuck at intermediate level, and I read, write, hear, and speak in English all the time I can do with a family with two kids and 49 years, but I feel that it's not enough. Your words made me really releaved. Thanks
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As someone who moved to Brooklyn I can confirm, 10 words is everything you need for successful communication here.
Thank you so much Christian for your way of teaching, for your kindness and humanity. You give us the motivation of keep learning, because learning is a beatiful joy in the way you teach.
Why can't leave more than one Like? And hug Christian through the screen.
You inspire me a lot to continue my studies. You're the best teacher ever. Thanks a lot
I'm so happy Canguro English is posting new videos. Mr Christian is the best teacher I know. I've been learning so much. Thank you for helping us with your great and unique teaching.
I feel the same Joy for every new video!! 😊
Is it possible to give you a thousand likes? Congratulations! Excellent job!
As we say in spanish "has dado en el clavo". Thanks for your explanation, I feel relieved and it raises my self-esteem.
Mr Christian, your approach is amazing.
"Remember that the only important measure of language ability is successful communication."
That's absolutely true!!
This's your second video that I watched in a row. I'm happy that I came across this amazing channel.
you bring tears to my eyes and i appreciate what you have done for language learners. For those who are learning english, i wish you have peace in your learning journey.
Great motivational thoughts! Encouraging learners to USE their knowledge is the best thing a teacher can do. This way they will improve effortlessly. I have been a learner for forty years and still enjoy English classes. Using the language leads us to learn new vocabulary, grammar and improve communication skills. There will always be something to discover and grasp in this process. I could not agree more: Enjoy your English! 😃
I wish, You could keep recording new podcasts so we would have opportunity to listen every single one of them on the go
Cristian, I was learning English with your channel four years ago. Then, I stopped doing this, and now I have started to continue learning. You have grown a lot in these four years. I want to say that your way of teaching and describing language is very original. I cannot remember someone who is able to do it like this.
Thank you for your creation
Досматривал уже со слезами на глазах. СПАСИБО!
Christian, the best day of the week is always that one when there is a new lesson from YOU. You are the most inspiring English teacher in the world. After having watched a lesson like this, I am always so full of power to learn. Thank YOU so much for each and every of your lessons.
I think and feel the same. After this video I always full of power to learn
Your videos make me happy in so many aspects of my life, not only in language learning, thank you 😊
I started to watch your videos a month ago and I'm very glad to have found your channel, every video is a masterclass about language, learning, life, and motivation. I'm in that Plateau right now, but this makes me remember that it is not bad to be there, and that my efforts always will be worth it as long as I can enjoy and discover the world from my second language :). Thank you Christian, I'll continue doing my best.
Hello!
I recommend you English Galaxy lessons C1 of Alexandr Bebris.
They are free and available on TH-cam
It is a great and inspiring lecture! "It's OK to be intermediate, it's enough..." - thank you sir, I've been suffering with it so many years 🙂
What a great teacher! The video was extremely motivational, inspiring me to start using English for communication immediately. I have never seen a teacher appreciate his students’ shortcomings as much as in this video.
Within human beings specie there are teachers, mechanics, engineers, musicians, electricians, etc., who add slangs, numbers, sub-numbers, notes, cables, pieces, completely unnecessary or of rare use, just to feel superior and create ghettos of wisdom. Fortunately there are people with a big heart and empathy who care about nurturing to others with basic, simple but elemental survival tools.So them can understand and interact with the surprises along the way. This man is a worthy example of the second ones. The generosity of his words and pronunciation is so clear tool that it can surely be understood and moved anywhere on the planet.Thanks Christian.🙏
I am a native speaker of English. This is a motivational and technically excellent account of the intermediate language plateau. It helps me because I am in the intermediate plateau in Mandarin. Some native speakers know exactly what language learners are going through, because we are doing it too! Let’s share our experiences - in my case, in English or Mandarin.
You’re right, sir. Initially, I learned only grammar. Now I still struggle with writing and reading a lot.
Great video, thanks Christian!
I cannot fully express how I appreciate your lessosn/sessions/lectures ( one may choose whichever wants). And how thankfull I am for what You are doing. ❤
In tears thank You SO much
Thank you for your kind words! ❤
Very inspiring! Thank you!
Thanks for great inspiration! You ensured me to continue learning languages!
I know a saying:"How many languages you know, that many times you are a human". Obtaining the ability to understand another language demands up to obtain another personality, another mindset and enrich us.
Thank you for peaceful motivation.
Thank you for your honesty. There aren't many teachers who explain this.
The Measure of your English lies withing yourself. Intermediate is just a label, nothing more than that. We better not pay too much attention to it and enjoy the process. Always Cangaroo Academy. Miss you family
Thank you, Christian, your advices has been so important to me so far. I can't wait to see more. 😊
You are amazing man , thank you what you have . ❤
Your thoughts at the end of the video gave me motivation, I appreciate it!
Thank you so much for the inspiration! ❤🙏
This video is really exciting!
You did my day. Thank you!
Thanks again Christian!
Hola Christian, tengo 65 años, casi siempre estudie inglés solo, y puedo entender casi todos tus videos. Te agradezco mucho tus palabras, muchas veces quiero abandonar. A veces miro tv y no entiendo o entiendo poco, y me agarra el sentirme frustrado, me cuesta ender un noticiero, y pienso soy yo. Y luego te escucho y me digo es una cuestión de expectativas y puedo comunicarme y el otro tendrá que hacer el esfuerzo de ayudarme a entender. Abrazo amigo
Un truco para entender cada vez mejor el inglés hablado es ponerte un Ted Talk al día con subtítulos. Trata de no mirar los subtítulos salvo que no puedas seguir el hilo del vídeo.
@@cesardiezsainz4866muchas gracias César
El problema es que en las comedias y en las películas utilizan el inglés coloquial de sus lugares de origen; no es el inglés que habla la gente cuando vas a cualquier país que no es de habla inglesa, que son la mayoría del mundo. Hoy en día la mayoría de la gente usamos el inglés como lengua franca y si nos viene un inglés nativo a hablar a su manera, no le vamos a entender aunque estudiemos inglés toda la vida. La única manera que hay de aprender la forma de hablar de un país es ir a ese país a vivir durante un largo tiempo... y no tiene sentido, porque lo que queremos es comunicar con la gente del mundo, no con la gente de un solo país, o de una sola ciudad. Mi consejo es que sigas las indicaciones de este gran profesor que es Mr. Christian. Sigue a tu paso y no te preocupes demasiado con que sabes poco. Sabemos más que el que no sabe nada. Y sabemos más lenguas que muchos anglófonos que no saben más que una sola.
@@jkmugartza muchas gracias por tus palabras, son apreciadas.
Excellent video!!
Thanks for that! It was an incredible vídeo!
These videos are the gift.
I'm always learning something new, with your lessons, thank you Teacher Christan!!
The fact that I can understand you pretty well, means a lot to me. I don't really feel like stuck in my intermediate english level and even if it's ok to be at this level I want to achieve a B2 because I really love this language so I need to be grateful about the level that I have achieved even if I still making mistakes.
You’ve made me cry. Thank You. ❤
What is such a wise, an interesting and an uplifting video! Thank you very much!
Thanks for your work! You give confidence !
Your videos bring out in me very good things that were deep down and that I didn't even know I had. Thank you! 🌹🏵🌺🌻
I love your lessons and the good vibes that you send to us. Thank you, teacher.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻♀️
Awesome as always.
You're incredible. Thank you!!!
You're the most encouraging teacher ! Your words gives me the motivation I need in My process of learning English ... Following your advice I congratulate My self for understanding the whole video 😊
Thanks SO much Christian !!!!
Gracias por ser tan honesto y sensible, llegar a eso significa VOCACIÓN. MIL GRACIAS.
Wow! Awesome words! I’m very grateful for that!
You make me happy today, thanks❤❤❤
Thank you very much! Every video I see, a new lesson I learn.
Great video! Thank you!❤
Your content is a treasure. Thank you so much!
It is a big motivation to keeping do it . Thanks
I really have needed this speach, thank you
Respect for you Christian, You are a great teacher..
serious! I really needed to see this video, it renewed my motivation. tks so much!
You are awesome, my friend!
Your video motivated me a lot in learning and improving my English skills ❤ thanks so much teacher
This is the most beautiful video I've ever seen throughout my English learning journey. Such a wise and outstanding teacher!
Thanks a million!!!
Super useful video about setting expectations. Makes sense that my vocabulary increased dramatically in college when I started reading several hours a day and listening to hours of lectures on the materials using those specific vocabulary words found in the materials I had read. I tell adult students aiming for the top of the pyramid in English learning that doing a degree in some subject, with it being taught only in English, should get you to the treasured C1/C2 level, though if you have self discipline you could just read a lot, take notes and discuss your readings with an online tutor. Then afterwards come up with a thesis statement based on your discussion and write an essay on it for your tutor to review. Very few people are willing to do this in my experience though. Most students just want to get to a level where they are understood and not stressed when they speak English.
Thank you so much for your invaluable video! It means a lot to me because sometimes I feel absolutely stupid about forgetting everything. It's so cheerful to know that you are not alone in this journey and that it's normal for every person, who learns the language.
Amazing video. Thank you so much for those words.
I love listening to you. You give us fantastics advices to learn English. Thank you soo much.
Another priceless talk about learning a language. Please keep enlightening us on and on. Thank you.
Amazing video. Thanks so much for that ❤
What a wonderful video! I Thank you for ever and ever!
I'm becoming addicted to your helpful videos. They help me improve my English and put me in a good mood because they're so caring. Thank you so much! 🙏✨💫💞
i have been teaching in English in Bangladesh for over 25 years and now I see a real teacher. Thumps up, bro. The world needs you.
I understood all words in this video and It motivates me to go further.
Great video, thanks for your kind words
Beautiful message at the end, great video!
WOW..What a video...amazing 👍🏻👍🏻 thank you
He is by far the best English teacher I've ever seen
Hello Chistian for your words I am in a moment that I feel myself sinking low as cat Stevens said in his song: "I might die tonight", but I realize that understand all your video without subtitles is a gift. This is Albert from Buenos Aires
Great speak! I love it, like others you have done. Congratulations!
This is so interesting. Thanks Christian!
Well said, Christian. Bravo 👏
Thank you so much Chrisian for all your videos, etc... and specifically fort this motivational one!.
Thanks a lot for your kind words, full of inspiration!!!
Just wow. What a great video. Extremely informative.
this video has all the aspects a content should has; informational, perceptional, emotional and so on. thanks for this inspiring gem.
I really liked your point of view and conclusion you made. Thank you from Colombia
This is amazing! You are the best!
Thanks you for do videos like this one, its a big help for me.
Your videos are just amazing, thank you ❤❤❤
So powerful, so real, So interesting. Thank you Sir
thanks for making this and the other videos, they really inspire me. hugs