First, a large amount of input is necessary. Is it possible to correctly understand the grammatical structure of Chinese and produce output with only a small amount of input? No, it is not possible.

I will definitely so this this afternoon after work

We've been in the car for less than an hour... I have to remember that

I try (and emphasis on "try") to write a sentence or two every hour of the day but i should also incorporate different grammar points into those sentences

I don't agree, I believe that Stephen Krashen's theory is correct, he said your ability to speak and write is a result of your listening and reading.

Not my priority: Slang (most of it). There is too much; it varies so much from country to country and among age groups etc.; and while some of it sticks around for years or even decades, some of it goes out of fashion fairly quickly. If I need it, I’ll eventually pick it up.

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I can definitely agree with this because though i cant understand 90 percent of what is said in my target language, i can easily follow a conversation between waiter and diner because those scenarios come up all the time in beginner lessons and materials

Hi Emily, I just wanted to say that I find your videos really pick me up when I'm feeling unmotivated and I'm not even learning a language! I have a completely different project on the go. I think maybe if you rebranded your channel as just the confidence project it might reach more people. You have a lovely way of speaking that's so encouraging! Thanks :)

"I've been studying this language for a year and I'm only at the level of an 8yo" - "Well, how long do you think it took the 8yo?"

This is great advice and very well explained.

I dont have this problem with my language journey but i can definitely relate in video games 😅

Im glad that 90 percent of the time i do a full reset after sleep.. Because i usually end my language learning day with extreme frustration

It's bullshit. The only thing I dream about is being able to understand freaking spoken speech without problems. How else I can train my listening if not by listening to the native speech? Yet, after more than a year of everyday practice I can say it doesn't work. Any suggestions? I mean, real suggestions and not obvious things like "Don't read how to ride a bike. Ride it."

Great perspective, thanks for the helpful ideas! I'm glad the algorithm showed me this! 😊

I can say I hardly ever think of or dream of an idealized me but I absolutely have fallen for "this is the only way to do it" The difference is ill know its not "for me" but still try to conform to the method... I /we can think (and its logical) that I'm no expert on advancement so what I'm currently doing couldn't possibly be the expert way

"you are good enough" Now that's something 'unconfident' me had to hear🥺

This might be covered already or perhaps you're getting to it later... but there's a real unsureness about what works for ourselves... it's been decades since I have been in school and trying to figure out what makes things stick in my head is still itself a challenge.

What do you do to make studying easier on yourself when you don't feel your best?

How do you make sure you're planning to teach the real you, and not an idealised version of you? For me: Prioritising reading over video content (I find it harder to retain things I listen to), keeping my schedule similar every day, not bringing in too many "new" things at once (including apps, resources) and avoiding anything that will add unnecessary pressure like streaks. I also use the Pomodoro method, and have different playlists for different activities!

I've recently started my KZbin channel, along with a new job in the community, & I am so so grateful for this message. Home life has meant that things have had to pause for a bit which is frustrating as things feel like they have only just started & I'm digging dig to trust it. Your words are gold & I'm glad to have found your channel. Bless you xx

great work lady

How about you will get no milk if you don't participate in the group? Go in the school with your applicator pen, and enjoy chicken fritters at an interview.

Double thumbs up. The myth of the child prodigy and the mentality of what or isnt possible that follows is a tough one to get over

What quotes from books or films (or anywhere else!) have come at the perfect time and inspired you on your journey? Share them here, and let's see if we have the perfect words to get someone unstuck today!

Does this happen to you, too?

What do you do to get the spark for your passion project back? How do you keep that light lit?

Any achievements you want to share? Write them here and receive ALL THE PRAISE!

What other really common phrases do you think unwittingly put extra pressure on us?

All of your videos are just so good, and seem to come at the right time. Thank you thank you

What a beautiful video to watch in the morning 😊

Some of what you said your opening are similar to words in the song “Anarchy in the UK” 😂 Joking aside, I find myself holding myself back from talking in Portuguese via Zoom meetups because I feel I need to be perfect.

immersion alone isnt working. you should have used the language while immersing by talking to native people.

I think production won't actually do much for you if you don't get feedback in turn, and I think this applies to all kinds of endeavors, but it certainly is possible to your own source of feedback as well. However, I think speaking a language you don't understand does very little to help you, while at the same time due to how our brains work, understanding a language, truly having it acquired, gives you speaking it almost for free. Either way, while I have come to believe that immersion is absolutely essential for language acquisition, for actually truly understanding the language and being able to communicate in it on the fly, but I have also come to believe that limiting yourself to immersion is an unnecessary and detrimental handicap and that you absolutely should utilize things like explicit vocabulary and grammar study for second language learning, for the most part because it will make immersion easier and more enjoyable, especially at the beginning.

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What a lovely message. My immediate answer to the question was “well, they learn languages of course!” I wasn’t thinking about what the process of that might actually look like, because I guess the beauty of it is that it’s a little bit different for everyone! What works for me may not (will almost certainly not!) work for the next person.

For me, it is definitely planning since I will throw myself into language study with wild abandon even it appears reckless to others. My motivation to get out of hesitation is to visualize myself talking with desirable people. I feel if I don't use that motivation, then I will throw away my chance to talk with those desirable people forever. It worked for Japanese😀

I’m tired of the CI crap that Krashen invented in the 70s and is prescribed as the best method in language teaching. Bologna. Yes, I said it.

Thumbs up for the algorithm ❤

What language learner fairy tales do you hear all the time?

I only let body lotion permeate my skin. The rest of my life experiences will permeate my brain at my own pace. I have come to find out that language learning is a journey. Getting there more quickly than others doesn’t mean we will have a better quality of life overall. I’m happy to have Emily here encourage us on the journey.

How do you know if you are actually strategising or overthinking? Can you identify it in the moment or is it only something you can see in hindsight?

Hey 👋 I'm new in your channel I liked your British accent

It's good to see a video from you - I haven't seen you on my fyp for a while! ❤

Thats a huge list and i agree with them all as "necessary" Thus your overall message of "what you think is the thing you need, someone else already has it and still has their struggles" is such a powerful one