10+ Ways to Learn a Language with a Full-Time Job 🇮🇹🇪🇸🇫🇷 | My Language Learning Routine

In today's video I'll be discussing my language learning routine and how you can learn a new language with a full-time job. Lots of people claim they "don't have time" to learn a language, but there are plenty of ways you can fit language learning into your daily routine. Watch as I walk you through a day in my life of studying Italian and working. Then stay tuned at the end where I talk about some extra tips to incorporate into your language learning routine! Pick and choose any of these ideas to add to your schedule to help you stay motivated to learn a new language. These tips can help you learn any language, whether it's French, Italian, English, Spanish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, you name it! Also check out some more of my resources to help you learn how to learn a language at home.
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[@SheaJordan]

Thanks for watching! What videos do you want to see from me? What languages are you trying to learn? Let me know!

[@edgardito12k.]

Yo estoy tratando de aprender inglés pero desde que suspendieron las clases aquí en Estados Unidos no he estudiado nada no se porque pero casi no me llama mucho la atención aprender Inglés porque lo veo muy difícil... bueno que recomiendas aser :v

[@sumaiyakhan7630]

I am learning Italian 🌟 thank you for your videos... ❤❤❤

[@cazaresmartinezrebeca3780]

I´m learning Turkish, I know English I love the language💙and your videos greetings from Mexico ♡

[@amishabandodkar826]

Turkish

[@Mrzerp]

I’m attempting to learn Dutch! I have no idea how much to learn everyday, some people say don’t learn too much since it’s “rushing” so only do like 15-30 min a day. However others say to do like an hour or 2. Which do you recommend?

[@xxkissmeketutxx]

No intro fluff, no loud excessive energy, just wholesome relatable info. So refreshing I love it, so glad I found you. I hope your style never changes ❤ 🌈

[@SheaJordan]

Wow that truly means a lot! Thanks so much, I'm really glad you enjoyed. Sometimes I fear I come off too dull, but I just can't be one of those over the top super in your face KZbinrs. It's just not me! Thanks so much :)

[@AfroLinguo]

😅😅😅 Now I feel sad, cuz I am definitely the kind of person with loud excessive energy in videos. 😂😂😂

[@teresita.lozada]

I agree with 99 Sparkles.

[@vitalosiute]

I work nights 10 hr shifts, and 'i dont have time' isn't even in my vocab, I'm learning Spanish:)

[@SheaJordan]

Amazing!

[@mrcherill4477]

How is it going

[@ObdielSalas]

I'm trying to better my English, I'm native Spanish speaker, may we help each other?

[@vitalosiute]

@@ObdielSalas sure! Message me on ig: vita.losiute

[@ulyssecordero506]

Hi Vita I'm native Spanish speaker, I can help you to improve you Spanish skills if you help me to improve my English skills.

[@angelsjoker8190]

I like the non-bragging tone of this video which many of the youtube language people have. I have a couple of tips you could try and see if they fit to your schedule/learning convenience. They may help to optimize your routine :) 1) You can directly start your day with your target language by using a (web)radio alarm set to a station of the language (preferably a station where they talk a lot, so usually either a news or cultural station, or some kind of podcast). I recommend letting the alarm go off with the volume increasing over 10-20 minutes so that you don't immediately wake up but get sprinkled with the language while your brain is relaxed and very susceptible during the half dreamy phase of waking up. On the plus side, this method doesn't need any extra time nor extra effort. 2) To review your vocabulary, it's better to embed words into context/phrases/sentences than using just single words alone as memory works like a web in your brain and the more context, the more memory knots. And as with lists, you can't really differentiate between vocabulary that's easy or hard for you, I'd rather recommend using some kind of spaced repetition with either a flashcard box after the Leitner system or even better a digital flashcard program like Anki (which is available for all computer systems and Android and iPhone. And you can syncronize your progress between the devices) It's more efficient regarding study time and vocabulary retention as the algorithm calculates the optimal time span for the next rehearsal for each vocabulary item according to your respective feedback. And you can add audio and pictures which give your additional anchor points to memorize (memory knots in your memory web in the brain). And having the program on your phone, you usually have it always with you and can do a quick vocab session whenever you have some idle time (waiting at the bus stop, during your commute in the bus etc.) 3) Audiobook that correspond to a book you read. a) If you listen to the audiobook while reading (or first read then listen) you can work on your listening skills which usually are particularly difficult to improve as in real-life situations, in contrast to written texts or your own speking or writing output, you have very little influence on the speed of it. b) You can listen to the audio and then speak after it (parrotting/shadowing) to train your pronunciation and output fluency. It's even better if you record yourself (i.e. with a program like audacity) and then compare your pronunciation to the original and correct and re-record yourself until you don't hear any difference anymore (for the start, I recommend doing it with single words or single phrases where you've already checked the vocabulary, so you really can concentrate on the pronunciation and don't struggle with the vocabulary additionally) Cheers and good luck with your Italian :)

[@SheaJordan]

Wow! Thanks so much for writing this all out. Super helpful and I’m sure others will find it helpful too 🙌🏼

[@user-ih6wb5xz8m]

Sounds like a refolder.

[@VaLeNtuH]

I've just found you on KZbin and guess what? I'm studying English and I always try to watch some videos on KZbin to practice my listening skills. It's very helpful for me. Thanks for sharing your tips, I'll continue to follow you!

[@SheaJordan]

Awesome! I'm so glad you found my video and it's helpful for you! I'm planning on posting more language learning videos soon, so thank you for the follow!

[@phillipnelson2144]

Very good practical advice. 👍🏻 No vlog intro, no paid advertisements, no corny catch phrase (is: spanish bloggers are constantly overly enthusiastic and beginning their videos with something like “Vamonos!” “Lets go!”). No-nonsense and straight to the point. You have relatable tips, regarding relatable feelings of keeping that “motivation fire” lit. Well done. We appreciate you. New subscriber here from San Francisco. 👍🏻

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you! Yeah that over the top enthusiastic thing is not my personality, but I'm glad you enjoy my video style! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

[@nickjack2376]

Coffee Break Italian is my go to podcast! I've also found putting a large emphasis on learning verbs makes me understand Italian grammar (as a whole) a lot better.

[@SheaJordan]

Fantastic! I’ll take a listen today

[@ayshaamin3552]

Does Italian language have different form of verb like French?

[@Aditya-te7oo]

@@ayshaamin3552 I think you meant verb conjugations, if yes then - yeah, it has. All Romance languages have verb conjugations.

[@claudias6924]

Thank u for the suggestion!

[@santiagodiezl.6393]

I´m in love with your bedroom. I´m obssed with the white color on the walls and furnitures. I would like to have one room like that . Greetings from Colombia :)

[@SheaJordan]

Aww thank you! I appreciate that. I’m still trying to get more room decor ☺️

[@DaniArt]

Wow en los comentarios hay gente de todo el mundo, súper cool. 😎 Yo aprendí italiano solo escuchando música y viendo series, ahora estoy aplicando el mismo método para los demás idiomas, (aunque en cada idioma es diferente) no siempre funciona lo mismo y tenemos que encontrar la mejor manera para cada uno de ellos. Para todos los que están aprendiendo un nuevo idioma, les doy un consejo, disfruten y tengan paciencia, recuerden que no es el destino sino el trayecto.😉 Saludos desde Colombia 🇨🇴, soy nueva en el canal y me encanta tu contenido.🖤

[@tyronelder3161]

I am learning Spanish and I understood 90% of this and it makes me so happy

[@DaniArt]

Tyron Elder ❤️ Felicidades!!!

[@tyronelder3161]

Dani hablaríe como un nativo en dos años, dame un tiempo

[@yuelai-mz8dw]

Dani Estoy aprendiendo español y quiero mejorarlo. Tambien escucho a música, pienso que he aprendido más de televisión y música que de mis clases en la universidad. ¡Muchas gracias por el consejo y buena suerte a ti!

[@DaniArt]

Tyron Elder 🙌

[@teresita.lozada]

I do divide my notebooks for the languages I want to learn. Thank you for reminding me of having a notebook for conjugations.

[@SheaJordan]

Yes, it's a great technique!

[@NickVennlig]

Coffee break Italian is an awesome podcast to get into. I listen to it and the French one at work too when I can. The level is as low as very beginner, but the host and his guests work their way up so the level becomes more intermediate and advanced as they progress through a number of different stories and subjects like vacations spots, food, culture, positive things . For sure check it out

[@SheaJordan]

Oooh this sounds great! I’ll listen tomorrow 🙌🏼 Thanks for this 😊

[@djabalinabilarania3521]

Where can i find these podcasts?

[@NickVennlig]

@@djabalinabilarania3521 Definitely Apple Podcast App, otherwise you might be able try Spotify or even googling their website- something like "Coffee Break Italian"

[@nikowagnerc]

*I recommend you listen to Laura Pausini! if you haven't heard her music, when you speak Italian sounds really romantic, for me, Italian the best romantic language, love from Colombia!* 🇨🇴

[@SheaJordan]

Great, thank you for the recommendation!

[@mohammedshams6665]

I love your videos.

[@herbertf.5534]

Wet helpful !👌😊

[@blueoblivionx]

Wow the morning routine video thing is such a good idea!

[@GD-me2lv]

I second your Italki endorsement.

[@Maxippouce]

holy moly, you are so organized, it is almost scary. Good for you !

[@MR.PRINCE122]

Thanks for your helpfull tips

[@husain86]

Thank you very much

[@DaniArt]

Curon is the last Italian tv show on Netflix, and it’s amazing. 🖤

[@albertoredaelli6858]

Un canale molto interessante, complimenti! Provo profonda ammirazione per chi cerca di imparare la nostra lingua con così tanta serietà e tanto impegno

[@escoladeitaliano]

Thank you so much! This video is amazing!

[@SheaJordan]

Glad you enjoyed it! 💛

[@natanaelreynoso5501]

wow great. is owsome that there are people to teach.!

[@proyectoidiomas16]

A mi me encantaría aprender alemán, y tu vídeo me ha inspirado, gracias 🥰

[@martinlopezdiaz4704]

Buen video 😀😃

[@eliasmendes6817]

I'm from Brazil, I like your video.

[@aggomes6344]

Muito bom conteúdo 🙏🇧🇷😉

[@bhokemagotti7346]

This was so helpful! So many tips I haven't found anywhere else, thank you!

[@SheaJordan]

I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for watching 🥰

[@gisellehernandez2266]

You give me a lot of inspiration, thanks so much for your videos

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy them!

[@teacup2132]

That salad looked so good ✨

[@SheaJordan]

Hahah it was amazing 😉 thank you 🙏

[@simonvavra6608]

You are amazing! This really inspired me to kick myself to do something and work on myself! Thank you :3

[@SheaJordan]

Aww I’m glad I could inspire you! You got this!

[@sylvielivingstone556]

I love your your vids so much - especially your language learning ones. They’re so helpful ❤️

[@SheaJordan]

Aww thanks! I'll be making more language learning videos since everyone really seems to prefer those. ❤️

[@sylvielivingstone556]

Shea Jordan perf - I’m trying to learn Italian from scratch atm (I’m teaching myself) and your tips and resources have been amazing xx

[@neninestler7911]

I love your language content so much. Always happy when I see you uploaded a video :)

[@SheaJordan]

Awww this means so much to me, thank you!

[@dinushikah7419]

I have learnt so many things from this video. thank you vary much.

[@SheaJordan]

Aww I’m so glad. You’re welcome!

[@BlueCielo22]

Learn Italian with Lucrezia, Italy made easy and italiano automatico podcast 😊 these are my favourite podcasts to listen to on Spotify

[@SheaJordan]

Yes I love Lucrezia! Thanks, I'll check out the other one!

[@anjumanarabegum2973]

It was really inspiring. Keep sharing ur plans and experiences.

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you, I will!

[@guilhermerosenthal3008]

Your content is pretty amazing! And you're so adorable 🤗

[@SheaJordan]

Aww thank you!

[@esztertamas7362]

I started following you because of your language learning themed videos, so keep goin'! I feel very thankful to you

[@SheaJordan]

Aww thanks! Will make more videos soon 🙏

[@jorgeberthely1345]

Great videos, I find them very helpful and watch them in the mornings

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you! So glad to hear that ☺️

[@avooneverything]

This video is so helpful for everyone learning a new language! I think exposing yourself to the everyday language through KZbin, podcasts, TV, magazines makes a huge difference and it looks so easy to incorporate into your daily routine even with a full time job. Also your editing and broll were so good. Great job, Shea 💕

[@SheaJordan]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you agree with my techniques and thanks for noticing my b-roll. I did work hard on that!

[@fernanemalik914]

Learn and love

[@RadioGirLF]

The podcasts in Italian I listen to: Il Riff di Marco Mengoni, Learn Italian with Lucrezia, Podcast Italiano (con Davide Gemello), Pensieri & Parole, The Italian Coach Podcast. As far as KZbinrs go I would recommend: Chibiistheway, Cucina Botanica, Elettra Lastra, Erikottero, Il signor Franz, Pietro Michelangeli, Spazio Grigio, The Pillow.

[@SheaJordan]

Amazing, thanks so much!

[@djabalinabilarania3521]

Where can i find these podcasts?

[@RadioGirLF]

@@djabalinabilarania3521 Just download any podcast app onto your smartphone and type the titles into the search bar in the app.

[@valentinag1229]

I study English with your tips)) I like your videos! It's very useful)

[@SheaJordan]

Glad you like them!

[@martipint4773]

ur tips r really useful, continue doing this type of videos 🖤

[@SheaJordan]

Glad you like them! I will :)

[@GalaSalv]

what language are u learning ??

[@soloataraxia]

Just discovered your channel today, I like that you show a differente vibe from the classic youtubers. I´ll start using today your tips and links, and I will also subscribe, keep it up with these type of content!

[@SheaJordan]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed. :)

[@veronicasanchez5125]

Thanks for the tips and encouragement/ motivation. - learning Arabic and working full time

[@AYMAN-il7rl]

Good morning We can teach me English my English is ok But need learned more and I can teach you Arabic as wall My WhatsApp [phone]

[@GalaSalv]

omg wow ! good luck !! maybe my langauge vids could help u !!

[@gerardogavilan7579]

Your are a very organized student. Good work! Complimenti!

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you!

[@karlosroberto1]

Felicitaciones. Buenas estrategias. I think I will share some of them with my students and, obviously, this precise video. Buena suerte con tu canal

[@SheaJordan]

Great! I’m glad you found this helpful!

[@karlosroberto1]

@@SheaJordan Sí, sí. Veramente. Grazie tante

[@cstar796]

I'm learning French now your video help me so thank you very much

[@SheaJordan]

Awesome! I’m glad!

[@marilyc2376]

Hey. Try the Coffee Break Italian podcast. They are doing travel diaries this season and I absolutely love it 🥰💞💗

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you, I will!

[@mokymao]

Uauu, sei davvero organizzata, complimenti! Mi piacciono molto i tuoi video e trovo i tuoi consigli utilissimi. Continua cosi, e non mollare! I am trying to improve english and at the same time learn croatian! Thanks for your tips!

[@SheaJordan]

Grazie! Oooh Croatian, that's awesome! Best of luck :)

[@jennyluvv3217]

Your suchhh a beauty 🥰 small KZbinr ❤️

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you!

[@nicholasjones1008]

Try podcast italiano. He is on KZbin. And his podcast are on iTunes etc.. All transcriptions are on his website too. I've learnt a major part of my Italian from him. Check out if you haven't heard of it before.

[@jemmagold2000]

I recommend watching Il commissario Montalbano (inspector montalbano) you can find it on the uk bbc iplayer with English subtitles or on RAI without. It’s good because the episodes are almost 2 hours and it’s based on a Sicilian crime book series. It has some Sicilian dialect in as well which is cool!

[@SheaJordan]

Oooh this is great! I actually haven't heard this suggestion yet, so thank you!

[@Erika-pq7ip]

When you watch this right after studying french 😂💪🏻

[@SheaJordan]

woooo 🙌

[@GalaSalv]

hahaha want to practice your french with me ?? i am fluent !! check out my youtube vids and lets chat on insta @galasalv

[@corinnalazaro2660]

@@GalaSalv Can I practice with you too? I haven't practice my french recently

[@GalaSalv]

@@corinnalazaro2660 sure i have a whole playlist reagarding french

[@langsandbella]

Hi, how're you, Shea? What a great KZbin channel! And I hear American English if I'm not wrong

[@SheaJordan]

Hi! I'm great and yes I'm American haha. Thanks for watching! That sounds like a cool app, I will have to try it!

[@langsandbella]

Haha, WOW! And that's wonderful! :D I'm glad

[@user-gi6df1mv7j]

You are so nice person😍

[@toulousematabio553]

I'm french and I give you some names of youtubers to upgrade your french listening skills : -Cyprien -Squeezie -Natoo -Léna situation (💖) -Amixem -Mastu -Joueur du grenier

[@valentinamonteghepardi7282]

Bravissima! Complimenti! Io sono italiana)

[@SheaJordan]

Aw grazie!!

[@killianfane4488]

You should watch My Brilliant Friend-really good!

[@SheaJordan]

Ooh what’s this and where can I find it? I’m interested!

[@mehdimazraeh8709]

Hi Shea. am so glad that I am following ur videoes am so fluent in 3 languages Arabic. Farsi and English but I also focusing on my Italian because am trying to be tour guide so please help me how to master it easily 🙏

[@zishankhan3214]

I like your video 😊😊

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you!

[@zishankhan3214]

@@SheaJordan welcome 😇😇

[@arielkalyan]

perfect timing for coming across this video! I've been wanting to learn italian and have been doing it on and off with duolingo the past few months but i need to do it everyday to learn! I never even thought of watching italian youtubers, definitely going to use these tips!

[@SheaJordan]

Awesome! Glad you found this helpful! Watching Italian KZbinrs has been soooo helpful for me. Enjoy!

[@tonyherring7382]

Hey shea, I don't know if you knew but there's a feature on hellotalk that allows you to make video and phone calls with your friends on there :)

[@SheaJordan]

Yeah, I discovered this on Tandem! But I didn't know HelloTalk had that! Thanks :)

[@annapavone2066]

Kudos for you for studying Italian! It's such a tricky language even for us native speaker, you're doing a great job! Just a thing, if you don't mind me saying that: 'scrittoio' is not a very common word in Italian (I think it's a bit old fashioned, maybe?), you'd prefer to say 'la scrivania', when you're using a table to study or write on.

[@SheaJordan]

Thanks for letting me know! Sometimes I never really know little nuances like this. Thanks!! 😍

[@GalaSalv]

i am also learning italian !! and i love it !! do u speak any other languages ??

[@ronaldjohnson_ita]

Sono americano e sto studiando l’italiano. Di solito guardo questi canali su KZbin: Podcast Italiano, Learn with Lucrezia, Italiano Automatico, sgrammaticando e LearnAmo. Una delle mie applicazioni preferiti è LingQ in cui potresti importare i testi italiani. Potresti anche importare i sottotitoli delle serie italiane su Netflix, molto utile.

[@ishika6838]

Shea , you always inspire me ! Keep it up .. Hey can you pls tell me the method you use to improve your vocablory please help me out It would really meant a lot to me shea

[@SheaJordan]

Hi thanks for watching! I actually have a video on my channel all about vocabulary :)

[@RaquelArcanjoart]

I'm learning English and italian ❤️

[@SheaJordan]

Yay! 🙌🏼

[@raithubiddaweatherchannel3815]

Hi nice to meet you. We can practice English speaking

[@MissSmittenify]

hiya, love you channel! can you do a video on the settings you use on your camera when taking photos and videos? I have the same camera and I do not get the same quality that you have. Thank you!

[@SheaJordan]

So funny you say that, I just filmed that video this weekend! It will be posted soon 🙌🏼

[@MissSmittenify]

@@SheaJordan 💃🏻💃🏻 waiting patiently while watching your other videos! thank you so much!

[@fatihaabel9935]

Thank u so much for all of these beneficial tips they really help in improving any kind of lge, i just wanted to ask u if you could provide us with some resources that may help in learning English and it would be a big help 😘😘

[@SheaJordan]

You're welcome! I don't know of any English resources but a lot of people ask me to make videos about learning English. Maybe I will!

[@fatihaabel9935]

It will be highly appreciated thank u so much

[@fuensantasorianolopez6498]

I love to listen to Coffee Break Italian, which is great for basics and reviewing everything you have been learning on your own. Plus, they are making Live videos on their facebook page every week with exercises (e.g. the other day the put up a picture of a wedding and you have to explain in Italian what's going on). I have also explored Radio shows on RAI Radio 2. Just like you, I feel like just listening to news is a bit depressing, and even more right now with all the situation worldwide, but do not love to hear music all the time because I have not found any interesting Radio Show just playing Italian music. My favourite one is called Il Ruggito del Coniglio and combines everything. It is more like a "comedy" morning show, they talk news briefly in a humorous note and they bring out daily topics for people to call (e.g. BBQs that go wrong, Films you may have seen 204820 times but it is impossible for you to get to the end, ...) and they intercalate each section of the show with music, some in English, some in Italian. I just started learning Italian about 3 weeks ago (although I am Spanish) and I already understand most of what they are talking about. In terms of shows I sometimes watch Peppa Pig (lol) to review basic vocabulary and I recently started to watch "Le Cucine da Incubo", which is like Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares". Thanks for making these videos, when I started learning 3 weeks ago I saw your first video of speaking Italian in 30 days and it did keep me inspired to know there can be a real progress working on your own, even if you have a busy schedule or a big workload on daily basis!

[@SheaJordan]

Oh thank you so much! I started listening to Coffee Break Italian yesterday, as other people recommended it. But I didn't know that about their Facebook page. Thank you for the other recommendation, I will definitely check that out!

[@cuchicheo88]

I like listening my Indian language (Malayalam) when I'm doing exercises in the afternoon. It's hot and sticky where I live now, which reminds me of being there, and I incorporate some of the exercises from the martial art I studied when I was over there (kalarippayattu). It's a short routine, perfect for a lunch break, and I already needed to set aside time for exercise. I find that physical activity makes things somehow crisper and more memorable; but also, the two habits enforce each other. Sometimes, I'm not excited about my language studies, but I'm looking forward to getting up and moving. Other times, I would have trouble motivating myself to get up and exercise, but I want to know what happens next in a story or what have you. One block of time, and it covers *two* things people say they never have enough time for.

[@slushpuppie8837]

Can anyone recommend Hungarian youtubers? I’m learning the language and would love to watch more videos in the language :)

[@nadinehedwig3314]

Hi iam learning hungarian too! I watch abosibarni and Fiona Bones and cooking channels like street food:) depends on what your interested in ,look for that ,like Shea said morning routines in that language for example.

[@gabriellavarga8742]

Szia! I am Hungarian. I recommend: Abosi Barni, Viszkok Fruzsi, Videómánia (but he uses a lot of slangs), Csecse Attila, Lina és Panni, Hédinke, Maris I hope I could help :)

[@ildiariodifrancesca]

Ciao! Ti suggerisco il podcast "Dear Alice"! ❤

[@KristinaTravelina]

I like your pronunciation, I would like to talk just like you

[@SheaJordan]

Aww thanks! Keep studying ☺️🙌🏼

[@danielk1274]

Hello Shea, thanks for the video, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks so much for the tips :) I've been learning italian and loved it so far. Sometimes I struggle what to actually study as theres so much to learn. Just curious, did you find studying the 1000 common words helpful? For instance, did you learn a lot of infinitive verbs through it? I'm currently doing that but I wonder how helpful it is without context. Looking forward to your italian video :)

[@SheaJordan]

Great, I'm so glad to hear it! Yes, I found it helpful because now those words are so solidified in my head, and they're very good for basic conversation. I did learn a lot of verbs through it, but you may want to separately look up the most common verbs and practice conjugating those in different tenses. Don't spend too much time on vocab because you're right, it won't be super helpful without context. I heard someone describe learning like going up stairs. You need two legs to go upstairs, but if you are only learning vocabulary and not grammar, you're only using that one vocabulary leg to ascend and it will be much harder than if you have the stability of both legs (i.e. vocabulary + grammar together). Does that make sense? So yes, start studying verbs and vocab, but make sure to apply them in simple sentence structures as well!

[@danielk1274]

@@SheaJordan Thanks for the reply! Ah yeah I suppose it can only help learning more vocab but that makes a lot of sense by learning both simultaneously together :) I think I will learn some more verbs but concentrate on conjugating the more common ones - thanks for that. I'll get cracking on and then see how I am in a month or so! Good luck with the future vids - looking forward to the italian upload!

[@eliasmendes6817]

Gostei de você. eu quero aprender inglês.

[@gabriellazizzi8026]

I suggest you to listen to ‘Muschio selvaggio’. It’s a podcast and it’s really interesting 😊

[@SheaJordan]

Oh awesome thank you ☺️

[@bksix666]

Btw your frame of rome italy (the map you hung on the wall) is amazing where did you get it?🤣🤣

[@SheaJordan]

I got it off Etsy! There are so many people who sell these ☺️

[@jung._.kk-.1074]

I'm ten years old kiddo ;-; LUV YOU YOUR THE BEST KZbinR!!!!!!!!! YOU NEED SOO MUCH SUBSCRIBERS LIKE 7k

[@JiSookYim]

I’ve also split up a notebook for grammar and journaling for German and French. So many notebooks but feel organized! Also it’s relieving to know that it’s ok not to study during every free second of my day 😅 I was feeling guilty not studying after work but now I can to sleep without a guilty conscience 😅😂

[@SheaJordan]

Yes, it's great to get organized! Yes definitely don't feel guilty for not studying every second of your free time. Work can be so mentally draining!

[@briannawollard8177]

I love your videos on learning Italian! I took four semesters of Italian in college, but since graduating, I kind of abandoned it and forgot a lot. I really want to get back into learning again. I'm sure the days differ from you, but how much time a day would you say you spend on practicing your Italian? or how much time a day would you say you need to spend on it for it to be beneficial (like an hour?)

[@SheaJordan]

Aww I’m so glad you enjoy them! I really like making them so definitely stay tuned for more. I typically find an hour or more to study in the mornings. I enjoy reading italian books, watching Italian youtubers, doing some grammar exercises or reviewing vocabulary in the morning. But you can definitely break it up throughout the day! Like doing 15 min in the morning, 20 around lunch, and 15 in the evening.

[@briannawollard8177]

@@SheaJordan Ahh you're amazing!! Thanks girl!

[@michalaugustin8122]

Bezel-less dell monitor macbook pro, elegant and decently sexi deressed ....you rock girl :) Should post more often specially during cuarantine many people have more time to watch youtube so you have opportunity to grow easily and with this good content you will!

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you! I would definitely post more but I actually still have an intense full-time job where I work from about 9am to 6pm Monday through Friday so I don’t have time to post more. I can only shoot videos on the weekends, but thanks for enjoying my content!

[@michalaugustin8122]

@@SheaJordan ah thats sucks...hope you can start doing youtube fulltime soon

[@hunterdoty1869]

Ugh I wish I had friends so interested in learning other languages!

[@SheaJordan]

I've actually found a great language learning community through social media! Because I also don't really have friends interested in language learning :/

[@wesleypoliglota2232]

I'm learning English

[@SheaJordan]

Wooooo!

[@wesleypoliglota2232]

@@SheaJordan your channel is helping me a lot and I'm ready to apply your tips , Hello from Brazil , I love your videos .

[@creativifati893]

actually i want to learn english and i start from vocabulary and some basic phrases but i dont know how can i learn the grammar because u know verb its something important to make a conversation . i hope you see my comment and thank u for this beautiful video.

[@SheaJordan]

Hello! I'm glad you enjoyed my video. I think forming simple sentences with subject + verb is most important. So "I like _____" or "I am ____". Learn some phrases to talk about yourself, then expand. Try reading books for children! They are very simple and can help you learn because they will be great for beginners.

[@creativifati893]

@@SheaJordan oh thank u for reply i really apriciate that and i will try what u said

[@TaylorSwiftGleek]

I'm a B2 in French I'm trying to become fluent :)

[@SheaJordan]

Amazing! Keep going 💕👍🏼

[@emailprivata6385]

How Italian i don’t like learn romance language how spanish french or Portuguese because i Think that is more exciting learn a language that is totally different that the Italian language how German , Russian .

[@tonyherring7382]

Hey Shea, So I met this girl on Hellotalk and she's from Chile, and she's really fun, but our conversations are always limited due to our limited spanish and English. We want to connect more, so we are doing a one week challenge just like Nathaniel Drew with his Portuguese and Italian challenge. Since we are both in High school and in Quarantine, we have most of each day to practice and study our languages. I will meet back up with her in a week to test how we did and see where it goes. So the question I'm trying to ask is, is there such thing as too much studying or practicing when you have too much freetime, especially during times like these? I already have a solid foundation thanks to the spanish classes I have in school, but I'm doing my own study right now, and throughout the week I want to also focus on refreshing my knowledge of the use of present, preterite, and imperfect. Is all this too much to be doing within a week when me and her have all this free time for English and Spanish? Thanks in advance!

[@SheaJordan]

Hey! That sounds awesome that you guys are challenging each other. I think that you definitely don’t want to burn out, but some people can focus a lot longer than others. When you get in a “flow state” you can focus on studying for hours really. Just make sure your method of learning is something you enjoy. I’d recommend never forcing yourself if you really don’t feel like studying. Switch it up with reading, listening, speaking etc. there’s nothing wrong with studying as much as you want, especially with this free time! I usually study about 2 hours+ every day right now.

[@tonyherring7382]

@@SheaJordan Thank you so much for taking the time to answer this. :) Thank for the advice!

[@shilybegum5940]

I love you🤪

[@ayshaamin3552]

I’m in quarantine!! Trying to learn French!! Can’t finish lesson 1 in 3days!! Yeah this is me!!

[@SheaJordan]

french is tough! Stick with it 🙏

[@ayshaamin3552]

Shea Jordan yes but at first I thought it’s easy!! 😓

[@GalaSalv]

good luck !! do u want to practice your french with me ?? u can check out my channel and we can chat on insta !! @galasalv !!

[@cstar796]

Waw I'm trying to learn it too how do you doing now?

[@raithubiddaweatherchannel3815]

Hi . I need to improve my English. Anyone want to practice English speaking

[@serendipiamental.2590]

Shea, I need some didactic stuff to continue with my Italian learning process. You know where I can get it? :(

[@serendipiamental.2590]

Btw, great video 💕

[@SheaJordan]

Thank you! You mean like content taught by a teacher? Or a lesson plan? I think Lucrezia Oddone has a fantastic KZbin channel that teaches you plenty of content. Also Online Italian Club that I’ve linked above has plenty of lesson plans and activities that you can work through at your own pace. Other than that, I don’t pay for any courses since I’m trying to just learn for free!

[@senpaitm8742]

Perfect! How can i learn how to meditate like you?

[@SheaJordan]

I just started trying really short guided meditations on Spotify. The guided meditations explain how to get into a relaxed state and help your brain from wandering and thinking about other things.

[@senpaitm8742]

Shea Jordan awesome! Could you please recommend me any?

[@SheaJordan]

Sure! I like these (all on SPOTIFY): Purely Being Guided Meditations The Morning Ritual Mindful in Minutes The Daily Meditation Podcast

[@senpaitm8742]

Shea Jordan grazie!

[@jokke23]

Ever thought about changing your devices language to Italian? It could help to expand your Italian environment ^^

[@soloataraxia]

Shea, what would be the best way to separte the grammar and conjugations notebooks? i have that doubt.

[@SheaJordan]

So in the grammar notebook, for example, I will include notes from topics like word order, adverbs, direct objects, etc. Then in the conjugations notebook, I only conjugate verbs and that's it. I conjugate the most common verbs in the present tense, passato prossimo, future, etc. That's how I split them up! Is that helpful?

[@soloataraxia]

@@SheaJordan Oh, okay, yes! Thanks Shea, i´m looking forward for more videos like this, keep being you!

[@SheaJordan]

💜💜💜

[@williamwerner3284]

Think about learning another language from Italy.After you become fluent in Italian.Like Sicilian or Neapolitian.The overwhelming pre World War 2 immigrants from Italy spoke these languages.As their first languages.Some from rural areas.Like in Sicily.Did not speak italian at all.Especially here in NYC.

[@williamwerner3284]

Thanks for reading and liking my comment,Shea!

[@thalld89]

I’m just getting started with Italian. I noticed some of the words are slightly different from the “Italian” I would overhear my family speaking when I was young. Turns out they were speaking Napoletano. Its definitely on my list of languages to learn.

[@williamwerner3284]

@@thalld89 yes,a different language from Italiam.Related to Italian .Like Portuguese to Spanish.For political reasons regulated to a dialectThe 2nd most spoken language in Italy today.When Italy became a country in 1861.Neapolitian was the most spoken language in the unification.At the time italian was only spoken by 2 percent of the country.It was called tuscan.They used the Florentino dialect of tuscan for the new official language of Italy.It was almost Venetian that was selected.Venetian is still spoken today.In northeast Italy by about 4 million people.Italian is spoken by over 60 million speakers.Neapolitian has almost 6 million speakers left.Many people think the language was named after the city.It was named after the former kingdom of Naples.

[@Theintroverted_traveler]

Do you like tandem and hellotalk? Did you find it useful? I find that many people either are non responsive or, especially the men, think that it’s a dating app and it makes it hard to find consistent and serious people to practice with

[@SheaJordan]

Yes unfortunately many people do treat it that way. When I used to use Tandem, you could filter to just talk to men or women, so I chose women and found that it was easier to have normal, friendly interactions, although I don't know if they've changed since then.

[@dnasredine]

The oxford notebook is mandatory or we can take a discount notebook ?

[@SheaJordan]

Oh no, I just bought these. Any notebook is great!

[@perseoeridano4182]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nubia4021]

I'm learning dutch and after I'm gonna learn italian and your videos are sttuning/ buut... I am procrastiniting for 1 week :(

[@samykiani944]

What a coincidence. I learn Dutch too and plan also to learn Italian.