How to Make Time for Language Learning with a Full-Time Job

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❤️ Today I'll go over how to design a language learning strategy that you can fit in alongside a busy schedule. I work full-time as a doctor in London, and on the side I learn Mandarin in any free time I can get - I know how hard it can be to make time for goals beyond around full-time studies/work. I'll share my top tips on how to juggle the two and make the most of any spare time you have for language learning.
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[@ertw1]

Thanks for sharing Izzy! Your commute time is well spent learning Mandarin!

[@user-dl6zl8su1f]

Thanks a million for your video and extremely good advice. Before sleep while I am watching one-two Chinese lessons. I have a habit now . I hope it will help a bit with my busy schedule

[@nsfa19]

I love you Izzy! I love your accent, I love your way of being, I love your natural beauty, I love how humble you are are, I love everything about you! Thanks for your videos!

[@ashikihsan1946]

Thank you Izzy Healey for introducing about Language Learning Tactics and you are a skillful woman to learn the Chinese and other languages efficiently. Izzy, I love learning English and love finding more new words in English even though my English. Izzy, Your English knowledge is best and you are a native English speaker. You can decide how well I'm using my English. When you speak English everytime, I'm getting new words from you Izzy. Thank you for your kindness

[@WaniaTahir_Songs]

Your videos are really very valuable...Thank you so much for putting your precious time teaching us what you have learned

[@chriswu4057]

Hi Izzy, I'm from China. My English listening ability is not quite well. But I found out that I can easily understand what you said. I really love your voice, clear and warming. Please upload more videos when you have time. Thank you!

[@JamieWhiffen]

Super useful tips Izzy, I'll apply these as I'm currently learning Spanish!

[@TruthSeekerUK9]

I accidentally stumbled upon a video of you. I really have to say this. Your aura is very vibrant and you have an infectious energy. I work closely with the Chinese community in the UK. However, being an Asian from the other side, I struggle to learn mandarin myself. However, it's something I should master. Thanks for posting these great videos.

[@alexebbyf1490]

Thankyou Izzy, i think it's so Izzy 😄 to learn new languages if we have consistency and dicipline, thanks for your tips

[@TaeKook_analysis]

Thank U for the video!!! I never cease to be amazed at Ur understandable British accent!

[@soyounlim3455]

Your voice is so comfortable to listen to. Thank you for the good information.

[@savagekingdom9390]

Such a phenomenal character you are. Keep up the good work👍

[@Kazu_7415]

I'm Kazu from JP, often watching your KZbin channel. Your videos are all interesting and useful, thank you. Recently I thought it difficult to find a learning style which fit me, because I'm already middle-aged and I'm busy for working weekends. But I'll review my current style again.

[@user-iy9rg3gj6n]

Not only have to go to school every day, but also have a lot of club-related things to be busy with, this video just fits my situation, thank you very much for the video! I learned a lot and love your videos very much!!!宝藏KZbinr！祝蒸蒸日上！！噶油噶油！！❤🙌

[@cayplusconnects]

Great videos Izzy and I can't wait to watch more of your content; past, present and future. Keep it up, thank you!🖖🔆

[@cheesejkliop]

Lol i love the time stamps. Thanks again for the content!

[@jlvv_1]

As a fellow self study mandarin- chinese who hv full time job, thank you for this kind of content! Boost my confidence and faith in learning. I also found some good podcasts thanks to your video and have been listening to them during my morning routine too.. 加油 🙌

[@IzzySealey]

So happy to hear that!! 😍😊 加油 🙌

[@x-xw3fx]

Sure, here is a positive and agreeing reply to the text above: > 加油！I'm glad to hear that my content has been helpful to you. It can be tough to self-study a language while also working full-time, but I'm glad that you're finding ways to make it work. I'll be sure to keep making more content, so stay tuned!

[@TheGhostPlanet]

You have a wealth of knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

[@kitchan1797]

love your voice and accent!!! thanks for sharing!

[@kraftharpuia4862]

I'm listening to your video for my English study. I haven't studied English for a long time,but since I found you on KZbin,I've been studying regularly.Thank you for your clear pronunciation.

[@sunnyman552]

This is very tactful. Now onwards, I will be able to cope with hectic schedule which remains some time to make things possible.

[@ambermaciver9843]

Thank you for this video! I found it really helpful!

[@jimmyxflare7347]

nice upload queen. ty for the tips

[@juulx_.777]

Tysm

[@marlonyongyong7196]

i love you and your videos.. very easy to learn with these.. ❤️❤️❤️

[@edwwong1003]

Thanks for the boost!

[@mohammedqadarabdi4847]

Effective lesson, thanks Izzy ❤🙌

[@lumierephan4616]

Your voice sounds so pleasant that it actually motivates me somehow.

[@VinhLe-tf2pd]

Thank you Izzy, so useful.

[@honting2005]

thanks, izzy. I like watching your program n listening to your English.

[@bacsidon]

Thank you Izzy. Very useful tips.

[@h-luisacohen-fuentes2482]

It would be amazing if you could do a video of your weekly routine excel sheet that we got a sneak peek of in one of your other videos! I'm always struggling to figure out the best way to use technology to make long-term plans, and your method looks like it could be really helpful.

[@sistersgroup7134]

Thank you so much for this!

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thank you so much for your English video. Have a nice Day. ☺👍

[@khedrabbas4241]

You are phenomenal.Thanks a lot for uploading these videos, lighting up my world❤️❤️❤️.

[@IzzySealey]

Wow, thank you, I'm so happy to hear that!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sabrinamukimova2082]

You are Perfect Teacher Thank you so much 🙏

[@hernan1908]

nice lesson like usually and a great teacher ;)

[@SinuheAncelmoUnLibroParaSebas]

Your channel has high quality content! Kind regards.

[@Nguoiduhanh]

Hi Izzy, Learning a language is very difficult without good learning methods. Thank you for sharing interesting facts about language learning.

[@kysuketcau.T]

"This is video for you", so great!

[@shwumeihuang6576]

Hi Izzy, I was thinking, you can start a podcast about just like this. Sharing some strategies on learning a language and daily routines. I was also learning Chinese from 2020 to 2022. I just paused to stay focus at work. 😄😄 I love listening and watching your videos. I can learn form your content. Thank you for sharing your time and effort in making videos. 🧡

[@bensonpeng4284]

一口气看下来，非常好。有具体的方法，有可以执行的细节。是个很好的学习推荐。

[@oshuatube3392]

‘How to crush life when you are already busy crushing life’…Great advice and impressive human you are

[@nasirhassan7849]

Izzy l love your videos, can't even tell which I like the most. Regarding ways of learning a language; I would suggest learning from someone you feel comfortable with, it helps a lot.

[@Lizziee_90]

Yeah, I have to work 12hours /day and a bit busy and lazy to continue learning korean but now need learn it more, thanks for your your video

[@paullee4210]

Videos like this one makes me wonder whether you are truly just 26 years old. All those points you mentioned sound like somebody who has had at least 20 years of experience in such a field to come up with such points. Therefore, my hats are off to you. One thing I can share about learning a new language is the importance of listening and understanding it with your body not with your head. I had firsthand😅 experience when I first came to the US Very very long ago. In order to hear the correct pronunciation without much of slang words, I used to watch and listen to the news religiously. Then one day without even trying I would hear the words coming from all directions While understanding exactly what they all meant without putting any effort into understanding what I was hearing. That’s when I finally realized that I got the language down like the natives did.

[@phonesackchittavanh5142]

I am from Laos! thanks a lot for you lessons!

[@RandyAkbar98]

love it!

[@TipsMedsos]

Yeey thanks sharing tipsnya. I like it

[@ramrand9960]

Your style is addictive 😊

[@flubadubdubthegreat1272]

Hi Izzy, I also go to Cambridge and I'm also learning mandarin! Honestly it helps a lot that there are so many Chinese people here. Almost all of them are very pleased/helpful when they find out that I'm learning mandarin

[@faithlesshound5621]

The odd thing about that is, most of the Chinese people living in Britain speak Cantonese, not Mandarin. I suppose Oxbridge students are different.

[@liusiqing33]

This video is awesome! I must admit I use your videos to practice my English listening for IELTS examination. I have been watching all your videos numerous times. I really really appreciate it! :D

[@liusiqing33]

我看Izzy讲中文学习的视频，用来学习英文。哈哈哈哈有趣又长知识。 I watch your videos on how to learn Chinese to learn English.It's very interesting and informative. HAHAHA. 😉

[@SoumilSahu]

Great video! I think a lot of these tips apply for learning ANY SKILL while having a full time job

[@IzzySealey]

Very true!! Thanks so much 😊

[@shobha660]

Absolutely right bro

[@gregoriussudaryono260]

Nice tips to learn a language with full time job. Thank you👍🙏

[@joaquincastellon3687]

Thanks for this tips, i have been struggling with my chinese studies but i will keep working🙌, btw 很漂亮

[@swapnilwankhede3440]

Thanks for uploading useful information

[@davidevans9194]

Thank you Izzy - most helpful.

[@IzzySealey]

So glad it was helpful! ❤

[@natsumipaisley]

Hi! Your channel keeps me motivated to study (taking a variant of GCES I the country I'm from). Could you possibly make a video about UK scholarships for international students? Thanks!

[@jimmyip9069]

Thank you Izzy for sharing your well organized, arguable, and beginners friendly points of view of strategies and understanding of language learning. As a pre-center director of a language learning center in China, I found your advices very professional and inspiring! Encourages me a lot to keep improving and learn more! Thanks again!

[@miulin1526]

Thanks for this content​ , Izzy! I'm so nervous about learning my languages(English/Chinese). I can't manage time to learn languages for work with my exam and work a full job. But it's very important in my daily. I watched your video it make me encourage myself again. I can do it. haha!

[@IzzySealey]

You got this!! 加油！🥰😊

[@sashaludmila6253]

I always enjoy watching your videos Izzy 🥰

[@IzzySealey]

I'm so glad, thank you so much Sasha!! 🥰

[@sashaludmila6253]

@@IzzySealey thanks to you Izzy for sharing such beautiful videos and because I can learn a lot ☺️❤️...

[@citrashaniarahmadini3959]

OMG YOUR ACCENT MAKES ME CRAZY. PLS ALWAYS SHINE IN KZbin. I DON'T GIVE UP BECAUSE OF YOU 😭

[@hongsamedy8121]

Love the way you are. ❤

[@aishah625]

Thank you for this video.I am very serious to learn Mandarin Chinese but.. for academic curriculum , presentation,exam etc . I just can't managed time to learn ....and now I know what to do ....

[@bro1883]

Wow Doctor u r so well organised. Shout out to ur parents n lecturers i guess. 👍🏻👩🏻‍⚕️

[@WaniaTahir_Songs]

This is my second video of this channel and I already love your channel.

[@IzzySealey]

Aww thank you so much! Glad you enjoy it! 😊❤

[@WaniaTahir_Songs]

@@IzzySealey You're Welcome !! I really love your english accent

[@sastravithkhieu9353]

Great ideas!!❤

[@urso3000]

😊I love it’s, perfect.😊

[@viktorya_hi]

Thank you so much 😊

[@tolmjoe]

Hiya, Izzy. Thanks for these tips hehe. And the editing of this video rocks! It's different from your previous videos, I think hehe. Maybe it's just me lol

[@IzzySealey]

Aww thank you Tolm!! So glad you liked the tips and the editing! 😊❤

[@sisamarketing5204]

I like your strategy in learning with a very limited time

[@TabithaMboya-me1jz]

Thank you so much dear 🥰🥰🥰

[@JENGRENG]

Hi Izzy i'm your big fan ...teach me how to speak English well and grammatocally well. Your attitude is amzing in the way you present a lesson

[@ieltsbanglazone]

Yes.. I have this channel for learning English

[@lalaaa10]

Hi Izzy. I just found your channel this week. Thank you so much for telling us about your journey on studying Mandarin. I also learn Mandarin lately, but I have a problem on memorizing Hànzì and the meaning of the words. My method is to write all the words while memorize it, but I keep forget the words by tomorrow, and just remember few of them😢 After I watch some of your video, I notice you really love Anki. But I have no idea how to use it and how it can help me optimize my Chinese learning. If you dont mind, could you make a video about how to use Anki for studying Mandarin? By the way, thank you for your all videos Izzy. I'll wait for your next vids❤

[@SD-lr7sq]

I work 90-100 hours a week. Online tutoring sessions before starting job 1, listening to podcasts, and forcing myself to meet new language exchange partners helps considerably. It’s all about scheduling and doing it. Learning Grammar/vocabulary is a tough slog but easy to stay motivated when you need them as building blocks. The biggest problem I find is making time to learn reading and writing. Since my real goal is for conversational Japanese it gets harder to make my mind focus any time on learning kanji. So I am going to experiment writing a few kanji when meeting partners to stay engaged.

[@1sei_san]

Actually I hated commuting around 1 hour time. However your advice which you study while you commute to the hospital change my thought. Now I am happy to watch your videos while I commute to my work. Thank you🎉

[@shahilsworld2932]

You are always rock and cool ❤️❤️❤️ very nice job🎉..God bless 🍫

[@xiaolianglu9090]

很鼓励人! Time for me to improve my English

[@aouclamnguoi6239]

How can i Love the way you are! You have sweet voice

[@juliojosellanosparias4902]

What a knock out😍.....come to Colombia someday,

[@hamidja1537]

Thanks for sharing

[@janakadheerarathne6667]

Thank you very much...important... 🙂

[@mytube785]

Hi Izzy, in some of your videos, you mentioned you were under quite a bit of stress while in Cambridge, and you took a gap year and had been doing meditation and yoga. Could you go a video on the subject of burnouts and how to handle them? I think burnout is a common problem and a video from you will help many. Thanks in advance.

[@mytube785]

I should address you as Dr. Sealey now 😆

[@e-genieclimatique]

in brief: This video, hosted by Izzy, a Cambridge graduate and doctor in London who learns Mandarin Chinese in her spare time, provides tips on how to effectively self-study a new language despite a busy lifestyle. The video outlines five main steps: 1. **Understanding Your Learner Profile**: Izzy emphasizes that everyone learns differently. You need to understand your learning style, when you have the most energy during the day, and what duration of study works best for you. She also suggests identifying learning strategies that you enjoy, to make the process more enjoyable. 2. **Evaluating Your Schedule**: Izzy advises assessing your schedule and blocking out time for language study, using tools like Google Calendar to schedule your learning time in advance and to protect it from other engagements. She also suggests scheduling sessions with online tutors or language buddies to hold yourself accountable. 3. **Habit Stacking**: Izzy recommends multitasking by integrating language learning into other daily tasks. She provides examples from her own routine, like studying Chinese flashcards or listening to Chinese podcasts during her commute or during her morning routine. 4. **Creating a Game Plan**: This involves planning your study content in advance to optimize the efficiency of your study sessions. Knowing what you're supposed to study ahead of time reduces mental friction and ensures that you focus your efforts on areas where they're most needed. 5. **Maximizing Study Efficiency**: Izzy stresses the importance of using effective studying techniques to get the most out of limited study time. She suggests space repetition software, listening to podcasts, having speaking sessions, and practicing reading with graded readers. She recommends the book "Fluent Forever" by Gabriel Wyner for more insights on efficient language learning. Izzy encourages viewers to share their own tips for learning languages around busy schedules in the comments and concludes the video by wishing everyone the best with their language learning journey.

[@alethlumagbasboniol4473]

Thank you for this! ❤

[@941119yan]

Thx for sharing

[@sutsokunthealifetv]

Nice sharing thank you

[@newhorizon4610]

Oh, that's nice! I'm learning Chinese too as a Japanese person. I hope to learn Chinese through your Channel too. I'm just curious how learning Chinese benefits your life.

[@terryliu866]

Thank you for sharing!! Can I ask you to suggest a podcast for learning English ??

[@nadha9943]

Actually I am a school student who is willing to learn British accent,I found your accent interesting. Thank you .We really appreciate your dedication for helping others develop their accent even if you get nothing in return. Your such a great need for society.

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Hi! I am From Bangladesh.... I like so much your teaching system

[@eugeneshen7124]

Good job.

[@wimalism]

You are amazing....👌👌👌👍👍🎉🎉

[@tungngo9582]

Can u share the link to the book ‘ Fluent Forever? I just have followed your channel for 3 days and been impressed. I'm a doctor too. :)

[@MYTENGRIWAY]

Tengri blessing you!💘🇰🇿

[@youtubelak4080]

Wow thanks dr teacher😻👍☕🦋 I've been searching helpful tips like this, bcz in the past may be I used wrong methods so my English level is still stuck as same as four five year ago. Even got worse or poorer now💂

[@PtolemyXVII]

You look a lot like my mum when she was young 😮❤️

[@akizaizayoi4763]

I work as a call center agent right now and seriously, it's made me have little time to learn languages (currently learning French). But I am now resigning in favor of becoming a freelancer for better convenience. Because it sucks to have to wake up and prepare early to go to work. Although it's just walking distance, the time spent preparing feels wasted for me. And when I get home, I am already tired most of the time. The break times and lunches for me aren't enough either. We always have to be back way early or else we get called out. It also doesn't help that no devices, papers (or anything to write on like books), and pens are allowed in the production floor for fear that agents might write down their customers' personal information. Also, our resting areas aren't that good either. Mostly it's the locker room (which is too cramped) if not the cafeteria (which of course tends to have lots of people and can be distracting).

[@stepano6371]

Thank you for me. 谢谢你呀！

[@jcr1138]

This is applicable not only to people with full-time jobs, but to students who claim they don't have time. I've pointed out that they don't practise in their commute time, which can be at least, 30 minutes a trip.