Coping with perfectionism in language learning | Easy Greek 51

[@oliverdatatable]

The quality of Easy Greek is so high at the moment, thanks you guys!

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Thank you for the comment and for watching!

[@tomaspizarro6218]

Παρα πολύ ωραίο το βίντεο!! Εγώ μαθαίνω ελληνικά, και έχω λίγο τελειομανία. Ήταν πολύ χρήσιμο όταν είπε το "να σκεφτούμε ότι είναι ενα ταξίδι να μάθεις μια γλώσσα". Πολλά χαιρετίσματα από την Αργεντινή

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Ευχαριστούμε! Πολλά χαιρετίσματα από μία φθινοπωρινή Αθήνα!

[@ТатьянаГурщенкова-ъ3ц]

Και μου άρεσαν πολύ τα λόγια για το ταξίδι, ωραίος τρόπος να σκέφτεται κάποιος

[@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10]

Started learning the Greek language on August 1, 2019. It's been a good challenge and a real joy! I am 56 and this is the 2nd language I've tried to learn as an adult. I appreciate the guidance that was given in this interview, since I am also nervous and trying to speak too fast. Also I over think things and that causes me to stumble over my words. I'm looking forward to a long journey with the Greek language! Blessings.

[@giannispapailiou5794]

I feel you. I am greek and i have the same issue with german.

[@antwnhskarakwstas9839]

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[@metabolicsalamanca]

by now you may have experienced it, it's a great language and so beautiful! everybody says it's difficult to learn but I found it's not!

[@affenlani]

@@giannispapailiou5794 So, I am trying to learn the other way around and I'm interested in your progress: do you feel more confident now with your German, after a year?

[@antimimoniakos]

Wish you the best.

[@cccccc1]

Greeks generally will be forgiving if you attempt to speak in their language although they might not understand some words if you butcher them bad enough. I think people from English speaking countries have a better ability to understand bad or new english speakers because we hear so many people with a range of accents speaking it whereas smaller countries don't have that opportunity. Having said that, out of the European countries the Greeks are very pleased to hear you try Greek so definitely don't be afraid to try on them!

[@jacobgoering6068]

"Mία γλώσσα είναι μία ταξίδι που δεν τελειώνει". Αυτή η ιδέα μου αρέσει πάρα πολύ--Ευχαριστώ για το υπέροχο επεισόδιο!

[@jacobgoering6068]

*Ένα ταξίδι

[@sabina5501]

‘Έμαθα για το Easy Greek μέσω της ιστοσελίδας της Δανάη και χάρηκα πάρα πολύ όταν είδα αυτήν τη συνεργασία. Ελπίζω να μην είναι η τελευταία σας.

[@velomitrovich313]

In many ways this was the best episode you've done. As a native English speaker, a writer, and a podcast host, I'm constantly playing around with the English language; sometimes its works, sometimes not exactly how I wanted. But with my struggles with Greek, I feel that if I can't say something 100% correct, I freeze up and this happens 90% of the time. I think with most of us language learners, we cut ourselves zero slack, yet when people speak to us in English that is their 2nd or 3rd language and make a mistake, it's always no big deal. All we can do is to keep going on that journey.

[@EasyGreekVideos]

Love this comment!

[@affenlani]

Thank you! I came here to comment almost the same thing. I am German (learning Greek for about a year, also interested in other languages ) and I'm working at a public library in Hamburg so I'm constantly in contact with people who have English even as their 3rd or 4th language. But although I'm fluent in English - with official C2 levels and all - I'm insecure when I'm around native speakers. And it would NEVER EVER cross my mind to judge someone whose English (or German) isn't perfect. But when it comes to my own skills.... What's going on with our brains? Do you think there is a difference between English as some kind of lingua franca and other languages when it comes to your own skills?

[@antimimoniakos]

So enjoy learning without fear of doing mistakes. There is a greek expression "απ' τα λάθη μου μαθαίνω" (I learn by my mistakes)

[@GypsieSeeker]

Oh wow. AlphaBetaGreek was my first introduction to this beautiful language and I just fell in looove 😂😍

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Oh, this is one of the loveliest things I've heard. Σ'ευχαριστώ πολύ, να είσαι καλά!

[@JOHNch4.v.v.7to10]

Too bad Honda didn't consult you for the newest NSX!!

[@brianhollingworth375]

Very, very helpful. This is a theme which is mentioned in my lessons from time to time, but this is the first time that it has been covered in such depth and detail, and by two people who clearly understand the nature of the problem. It's a problem I have had for some time, probably like many people, and this has suggested a different approach for me. Thank you.

[@davidedgar8999]

Such a good episode! Lots of great advice from Danai, and she explains everything so well. Σας ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ, Δανάη και Δημήτρη!

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Εμείς ευχαριστούμε που το παρακολουθήσατε!!

[@maxbobercomposer]

Ευχαριστο σου Διμιτρις! Please keep doing this kind of interviews, It is really helpful also to have a long conversation with the double subs.

[@rwbuswell]

Φοβερός! Πολύ ενδιαφέρον βίντεο. Ευχαριστώ πολύ Δανάη και Δημήτρη

[@jahmeesweat5027]

Τέλια ! Γεια σου Δημήτρη γεια σου Δανάη!

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Γεια σου Jahmee! :-)

[@josinabekaert3180]

ένα πολύ ενδιαφέρον επεισόδιο! ευχαριστώ πολύ Δανάη και Δημήτρη!

[@magikboydino]

Μπράβο παιδιά! Αυτό το επεισόδιο μου βοήθησε πολύ. Η τελειομανία είναι ένα θέμα για το οποίο έχω σκεφτεί πολλά σήμερα, ακόμα και πριν να δω αυτό το συγκεκριμένο επεισόδιο. Έβαλα στον εαυτό μου το στόχο να μιλήσω ακόμη κι σαν ένας αληθινός Έλληνας. Βαρύ φορτίο μου φαίνεται τώρα! 😅 Αποφάσισα απλά να βρω απόλαυση στο ταξίδι μου. Ευχαριστώ πολύ από την Αγγλία!

[@cristh16channel]

Amazing video! There are very few materials in the Web to learn Greek ! ... We are still Wating For Easy Finnish 🇫🇮

[@giannisvar4414]

Yes im trying to learn Finnish on my own so i would like an Easy Finnish channel

[@fabioaraujo8379]

Thank you for your excellent channel!!

[@gmark1]

Easy Greek and alphabetagreek.com: two of my favourite resources for trying to learn τα ελληικά. Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ, Ο Δημήτρη και η Δανάη. You help make climbing all those mountains a little easier.

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Thank you for this lovely comment and your support, Mark! :-) See you in the group!

[@fulviabarkstonash]

Ευχαριστώ πάρα πολύ.

[@carlosmarcos67]

Συγχαρητήρια για το κανάλι και ιδιαίτερα για αυτό το επεισόδιο.

[@scottgerdes9351]

@ 10:05 I speak carpets? μιλαω χαλια; The translation says i suck at speaking. Is this an idiom or slang or something? can someone explain

[@chrismichal8242]

Dimitris said : Μιλάω χάλια (I speak awful). χ(ά)λια = very badly, awful. χαλι(ά) = carpets.

[@gk1985ful]

The quality of the videos is amazing guys especially when you have the phonetic translation of the Greek writing so we can read it In English which is a huge help. Maybe you could add it to old Episodes?? One problem I find is that Greek people often reply back In English if you Are slow or make a mistake. They don’t mean to and they just think they are helping Could you do an episode on some phrases or things you could say when faced with this challenge !! Thanks

[@EasyGreekVideos]

Unfortunately, we cannot add them to existing episodes, and we mostly use them for Super Easy episodes - they're meant for absolute beginners! Nice idea for an episode though

[@knavishlassie]

I just tell them in Greek, "I'm learning Greek. Could we speak Greek, please?" --and they are usually very happy to oblige. in fact they are even friendlier and more helpful when they know you are interested in Greek language and culture.

[@andrestrigohernandez]

I find it quite interesting that the word 'Kudos' as you translated the μπρἀβο, is of common use in the English language but yet disappeared from the modern spoken Greek, does anyone still use that word in Greece, did it evolve into something similar? Great Episode as always : )

[@rafaeltlv1795]

you cannot translate kudos literally in Greek it would sound strange as it cannot be used in the same context. Cultural differences are also reflected in the language

[@antimimoniakos]

Μιλώντας για τελειομανία, η Δανάη είπε "δεν θα" και "σε όσους" (σ ' όσους). Εγώ βάζω το νι παντού. Επίσης είναι "ένα" κι όχι "έναν". Το "εάν" το λέμε στην δημοτική;

[@panospetrou6715]

🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️ do you have class in Athens ??? Thanks for best teaching

[@oskarcotte2358]

she's so beautiful i really the way she is

[@mikkeline_]

@musima41 No, the way we communicate is like we are constantly flirting 😂

[@pagalhumpagaltum2832]

♥️♥️

[@marilenasalamanou2320]

Η ισχύς εν τη ενώσει ! Brado Dimitri & Danae to make a video together !!

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Χάρηκα που τα καταφέραμε! :-)

[@azizaergeshova891]

🙏❤️

[@amnhrsy]

Pls make easy Indonesian plss plss

[@ИринаСпиридонова-е9и]

Нужен русский перевод!

[@rafaeltlv1795]

mou arese poli to episodio, tha ithela na pw kati, to megalo provlima yia tous ksenous pou mathainoun ta elinika einai i elines xaxa merikes fores o kosmos den thelei na milai sta elinika me anthroopous pour den boroun na ekfrasoun aptaista. Paradigma stin kupro o kosmos milai para poli kala ta anglika yavto ws ksenos prepei na epimeno na mou milisoun sta elenika. Simfonw me tin daskala o fitisis borei na veltiothei monaxa an den fovatai , kanw poloi lathoi sta elenika alla tolmw na milisw me tov kosmo allios den boroume na kanoume prosodo. Prosopika mathainw poli me ta tragudia.

[@thomassiegler9898]

Θα' πρεπε να εφοδιάζεσαι με ελληνικό πληκτρολόγιο, ώστε να μπορείς να ασκήσεις καλά την ορθογραφία σου.

[@radwanderer6165]

Απόγνωση εμένα μ' έπιασε όταν όλη τήν ημέρα έλεγα κάτι λάθος, π.χ. "έκανα αυτό >>μόνη

[@EasyGreekVideos]

Τι εννοείς το βράδυ;

[@radwanderer6165]

@@EasyGreekVideos Στο τέλως εκείνης της ημέρας.

[@entropicvoxels]

Hey guys! I'm saying this in English just so what I'm saying is super clear. Can you turn down the volume of the προσοχή because it's a bit too alarming. I get that you want people's attention but you kind of startled me. Also with the stuff about your patreon could you possibly shorten it a bit, or just say that details are at the end / in the description because it can get a bit annoying after a while. I totally get why you're doing it (I'm sure YT analytics said a lot of people didn't watch until the end) but just so it's not too distracting

[@EasyGreekVideos]

Thank you for the feedback. We'll keep it in mind for future episodes.

[@kyleyake1217]

I agree to tone down the alarm lol.

[@ΑπόλλωνΘηρευτής]

Η όμορφη Δανάη έκανε ένα λαθάκι, είπε ενήλικος αντί του ενήλικας. Δεν είναι κακή η τελειομανία, όλοι μαθαίνουμε συνεχώς. Η προσπάθειά σας είναι αξιέπαινη κι ας λέω εγώ τα δικά μου.

[@danaeflorou_alphabetagreek]

Και τα δύο λέγονται: www.greek-language.gr/greekLang/modern_greek/tools/lexica/search.html?show=basket

[@mariaxipolitas7003]

You should make it slowly first say it in English and then said it in Greek on how to have a conversation

[@EasyGreekVideos]

The way we do it is the Easy Languages style - natural, everyday Greek at normal speeds. Our episodes for beginners are called Super Easy Greek!

[@nathanaelitoel9832]

Ξέρεις τι μου φάνηκε ενδιαφέρον η λέξη, το λεξιλόγιο όταν κοιτάζετε τη λέξη, δύο λέξεις σε ένα νόημα λέξεις με λέξεις που ένα λεξιλόγιο φαντάζει μια πληθώρα λέξεων xaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaxaaxa(Ξέρω that was going to far, don't mind me)το μυαλό μου είναι διαφορετικό (say WORD) LOL