How to Never Get Tired of Learning a Language

[@LucaLampariello]

Hey everyone! Thanks for all the kind words and comments! You can check out the content of the BDT method and course here: www.lucalampariello.com/master-language-learner/ Happy language learning to you all! :-)

[@ruthrodriguez6493]

I’ve been trying to understand English but can’t understand movies yet. :( I’m glad to listen to ppl like you speaking as good as a native. Congrats on your achievements! 😎

[@tx_gal6518]

Probably depends on the movie. Your communication skills seem high here.

[@AfroLinguo]

I have been trying to watch netflix in chinese but my chinese level isn't high enough for me to watch them without reading all the subtitles. I hope we can reach that level soon.

[@ValeriaZarai]

@@AfroLinguo same :(

[@idraote]

I had already passed my Cambridge Proficiency and I still couldn't understand films, especially films from the US. To this day, there are films I need subtitles for. Watch them with subtitles. Find some films you really like and watch them time and again with and without subtitles. Go for older films, those where actors enunciate very clearly. You will get there, but it's a skill you need to train.

[@rosamadrid714]

Ohh I understand movies even without English subtitles, but I wish to write like you do. (I'm a native Spanish speaker and I'm learning English)

[@amberswift1587]

1 Imagine your way to fluency 2 focus on system rather than goals 3 aim for the goldilocks zone 4 Establish meanig relationships

[@AfroLinguo]

I don't know why, but I have never really gotten tired of learning on of my languages and wanting to give up. I have taken long breaks sometimes cuz of work and exams but I have always had the mindset of... if it takes 5 years to learn one language, then I would have learned 4 languages by the time I am 40. Which would be a great achievement.

[@TheWorldofRobbie]

I've been told by a polyglot once that spending only 30 minutes a day in your target language isn't going to get you any progress... it's so refreshing just to hear you mention 15, 30, or 40 minutes in this video. 10% of something is better than 0% - there's no way a small amount of effort is the same as 0%.

[@greglocker2124]

What's the point of learning Japanese if it's gonna take me 16 years? According to CEFR, it takes 2 hours/day for 2 years to reach proficiency. Therefore, 15 minutes/day would be 16 years. I may still have a little bit of time left being a young man, but I am not a kid anymore, so that number is completely unacceptable. I agree, rushing is counterproductive, but do you not realize that we constantly get older until we die? I'd prefer to travel and work in such places before my twenties are over, let alone before I enter my FORTIES. It's all a matter of perspective. Do you want to engage with the culture? If so, to what level do you want to engage? If the only thing you want is to impress other Americans who have a heart attack everytime someone can say one word in something that isn't American, then you wouldn't need to do 2hrs a day. Not trying to be elitist here, although it's coming off that way, I'm just trying to point out that this common view of "god people are so stupid they say you gotta work so hard, but they're not as smart as me because I realize I can do 1 flashcard per month and still make progress hehehehehe," and "I'm going to be able to fully interact with this culture. I won't kill myself rushing too hard, but I won't take too much time, either, because that's less lifetime I can exist exposed to those influences" are not at all the same thing. It's like training to climb a mountain vs getting daily low-impact, low-output exercise for health reasons.

[@LingoAubie]

Imagination is very effective for motivation especially when backed by consistent routine. My progress really picked up once I started doing that. Thanks for constantly reminding us Luca!

[@LucaLampariello]

“Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” ― Albert Einstein.

[@camilaalmeida3511]

It does make a huge différence ! Not only for langue learning, but also for other aspects of ur life.

[@fseenamber7901]

You truly are a gem when it comes to the essence of language learning... I was waiting for the detailed video that how can a learner go from intermediate to advanced level and I have seen the small videos on this matter on your channel Keep mentoring always as humanity is proud of you Regards

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks for the kind words! I have two videos about that (actually 3): kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYekeXyQpql0grc kzbin.info/www/bejne/ravJYX5rqqt5ptk And last but not least: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKq2fJ2Ficd7qbc

[@fseenamber7901]

@@LucaLampariello thanks in tons ! May you keep rising and shining always.

[@diegorojas8187]

I have been learning English watching your videos Luca, Thanks a lot. Greetings from Colombia.

[@LucaLampariello]

Great to hear Diego!

[@CouchPolyglot]

I think habits are key ☝️. For instance, I read 10 minutes a day in Russian and listen to Italian 10 minutes a day. I never ask myself if I feel like it or not 😄 (to be fair, I really like it, so it being fun does help)

[@luverlv]

Yes you are right. We need to create a habit. In other words, we need to make our language learning part of our life.

[@NaturalLanguageLearning]

Exactly. Habits are key. When I put the Russian audio on while driving and cooking, I do it on autopilot, without having to think about it. Same for sitting and learning after dinner. It's just what I do after dinner. It doesn't require effort anymore

[@luverlv]

@@NaturalLanguageLearning Yes I agree with you cause I use to do the same with the languages I'm learning. Some times we hear a word and we understand that word cause we just know it. We learn without effort.

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

Вы молодец. Вы откуда? Из какой страны?

[@CouchPolyglot]

@@erturtemirbaev5207 из Изпаний :)

[@idraote]

My main source of motivation when approaching a new language is the intellectual challenge. I like to test my brain, to force it to do new things. This helps until I finally reach a level where different, more human motivations can be fulfilled.

[@EFoxVN]

Thanks a lot Luca, your tips are really of high quality and full of usefulness.

[@LucaLampariello]

Glad you find the videos useful! =)

[@undekagon2264]

I also love the sit-and-study-phase, maybe actually more than anything else. But in general I do agree with you, find your whys and what exactly you want to do with the target language is very important.

[@AfroLinguo]

I do love the sit-and-study phase too. I guess it is because, I always loved studying for exams in highschool and then scoring the best grade in them. Did you like taking exams in school too? Maybe that is why you like the sit-and-study phase.

[@undekagon2264]

@@AfroLinguo sometimes I even liked taking exams, but most of the time not. It is more the repetive moment and the flow. And your environment is smallerthan reality, you have more control and less social interaction. that is what I like about school and autodidactic learning environments, the safety to run in a sandbox.

[@AfroLinguo]

@@undekagon2264 Exactly.

[@alobo_78]

Me pasa... no es fácil cuando tienes otras obligaciones... thanks for these useful strategies..!

[@Tehui1974]

Language learning really is mostly about motivation. I've been learning my target language for 2 1/2 years now, and I intend to devout at least 1.5 years towards it. I'll have to try visualising my future self with the language.

[@shutterchick79]

Another tip I'd give is to do things you enjoy in the language, and study using methods and resources you enjoy. The more enjoyment you get out of your efforts, the more you'll choose to work.

[@Marcian_Bat]

Hola Luca 😊 me encantó el video, como siempre, fue excelente e inspirador. Pero personalmente, tocó una fibra sensible en mí, ya que llegó un momento en mi vida que tuve total desmotivación por los idiomas, lo cual a su vez era raro, porque siempre me apasionaron los idiomas. Supongo que en parte, a muchos el aislamiento por el covid nos perjudicó mucho. Quería darte las gracias por siempre motivarnos, voy a seguir tus tips. Espero en unos meses alcanzar los niveles en mis idiomas que he dejado en el tintero. Te mando un gran abrazo!

[@АндрейБобренёв-э5у]

I hope you're feeling OK, Luca. Waiting eagerly for another Q&A in English. Please, if you do it, announce the question collecting. Thanks in advance.

[@LucaLampariello]

Feeling OK but still not great The nest Q & A is in Spanish, and then we'll take it from there =) And sure, I will announce it when the time comes. Thanks for the comment and the nice words! =)

[@adrianortuno1443]

La motivación es una de las cosas más importantes y en mi caso, ver tus videos ayuda bastante, escucharte hablar idiomas es como cambiar el audio de las películas 😄.

[@LucaLampariello]

Verdad Adrián! La motivación es super importante. Gracias por el comentario!

[@danieltemelkovski9828]

It's normal for motivation levels to fluctuate, so I wouldn't beat myself up if I wasn't super-excited every single day. On days when motivation is lacking, having - and reminding yourself of - a strong 'why' can help you stay on track. The better the 'why', and the more the fun the learning activities you engage in are, the less frequent and less severe are the days of low motivation. (And I'll just throw this in too: a bit of self-discipline can also go a long way, at least as a 'bridging' strategy until things start being fun again.)

[@LucaLampariello]

Great comment Daniel! Yes, motivation fluctuates. That's why to me having a compelling reason is key, and then. I build a system around it that works in my favor. As you said, if you throw a pinch of discipline in there, even better =)

[@AfroLinguo]

For me, I always have a plan for my days. It is like a to-do list with the duration next to each task. So, even if I am feeling tired, I just really enjoy completing the tasks, which makes me stay consistent with my language learning.

[@liamhaller2841]

Love the new location. Keep up the videos Luca!

[@LucaLampariello]

I love 'em Polish gardens! =)

[@miguelmurillo1820]

Watching your videos keeps my motivation up.

[@johanna8206]

Same!

[@carloslagunas124]

Gracias por compartir tu experiencia. A mi me pasó con Inglés y portugués que estudiaba y sin darme cuenta ni ser consciente me volví fluido en estos idiomas al cabo de unos años. Pero ahora me pasa con el Alemán y Francés que aveces dudo de mi mismo y del porque lo hago. Gracias por hablar del tema ahora necesito fortalecer mi visualización del porque lo hago y amar el estudio nuevamente sin importarme realmente en qué momento veré los resultados tal como lo hacía antes. Saludos desde México!!

[@luverlv]

Gracias Luca, Muy interesante como siempre.

[@LucaLampariello]

De nada y gracias por el comentario =)

[@luverlv]

@@LucaLampariello Grazie Luca per il tuo tempo per condividere questa conoscenza. Spero quando andrò in Italia di potermi incontrare un attimo con te e anche con il tuo amico Alberto raguini da italiano automatico

[@4115steve]

what motivates me is following the news in the language I'm learning, I'm doing two things at once. Compounding my learning is great, right now I'm watching this video with french subtitles and the video is at .75 speed 25% slower so I can read and listen better.

[@vineetaarora2614]

Your first strategy (having a language story) is one of the best pieces of advice I've gotten about language learning. I've spent the last week writing and then tweaking it, and it's already provided me with so much clarity.

[@vineetaarora2614]

My language stories have evolved over the last three months, and I've found this to be an even more powerful tool for getting clarity on my language goals. The beauty of the language story is that it helps you think outside the box (CEFR framework). There are some languages I'd like to learn properly, but there are a few where I just need to be able to work comfortably with native speakers. I need to understand their language well enough, so they don't have to speak in English when discussing a project. They can speak in whatever language is more comfortable for them. I also need to be able to mix their language with my English well, so the conversation flows more easily. That means my English can do most of the heavy lifting (the grammar).

[@neilimarf]

Orientações muito legais, que motivam. Excelente trabalho!

[@LucaLampariello]

Obrigado Neilimar! =)

[@MyLarabelle]

Hi Luca, I couldn’t see from your website if Japanese is one of the languages you teach… I love the video: you nailed it!

[@clucl3]

You're amazing. I do this hesitantly, but since you have a really incredible, almost perfect accent, your leading 'y' on words like 'years' come off as 'ears', but 'your' sounded great. This video was awesome! Thanks!

[@irenemcnamara9699]

That is how I feel about Assimil in French. It just doesn't hold my attention. It is boring. And it was a waste of my money, $50.00. Now I only purchase used language textbooks, which are more affordable and cover the same material.

[@LucaLampariello]

Hi Irene and thanks for the usual nice comment! ASSIMIL is great when you are a beginner but as soon as you get a solid grasp of the language, it does indeed become quite boring. It is important to move onto new material every 3-4 months =)

[@irenemcnamara9699]

@@LucaLampariello Thanks so much for your reply! I cant even imagine how busy you must be! Its nice to know I'm advancing. I think I'm A1 now, and will be A2 in the winter.

[@AfroLinguo]

I love language text books. I used them to learn german and used them as a foundation for learning chinese. They are really great.

[@irenemcnamara9699]

@@AfroLinguo I admire you for learning Chinese. I can only dabble in Chinese. I will never really know it. I have a couple of language books in Chinese but they are very elementary. I am a senior citizen, and I dont know how how many years I have remaining to study languages, so I am in effect cramming.

[@AfroLinguo]

@@irenemcnamara9699 ah i understand. I hope you can reach your goals in French though

[@sarahk3164]

Excellent motivational advice, Luca! Found your visualization techniques with language learning particularly intriguing. Are there any particular authors on the subject that appeal to you? Did Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich influence you at all?

[@nazimhassan2951]

How to win friends and influence peoples by Dale carnigie.

[@LucaLampariello]

I read all of them and I find them pretty interesting =) I made 2 more videos about motivation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYjRg6CIZdxjibs&ab_channel=LucaLampariello And this (the S.E.E Technique): kzbin.info/www/bejne/paSkeXWOh9NpgtU Last but not least, I'd recommend this book for motivation and visualization: www.amazon.com/Master-Your-Motivation-Practical-Long-Term-ebook/dp/B07TZFDDKW#:~:text=Author%20and%20coach%2C%20Thibaut%20Meurisse,how%20to%20regain%20your%20motivation.

[@perleblanche974]

Thank you for these advices.

[@Azulplata2]

Lucas eres muy dedicado te felicito, gracias por compartir tus conocimientos. Tienes un articulo que me interesa, - implicito, explicito aprendizaje- de que forma podria leerlo en español?, gracias.

[@Azulplata2]

No me has contestado.

[@LucaLampariello]

Hola Luisa! Acaban de publicar esta entrevista que hice con el Washington Post: wsimag.com/es/cultura/66512-aprender-una-lengua-extranjera-de-verdad

[@Azulplata2]

@@LucaLampariello Gracias Luca.

[@os3251]

Hi Luca, you have a cool shirt on! Who is the manufacturer?

[@LucaLampariello]

It is called Reserved, Polish brand

[@os3251]

@@LucaLampariello Thank you!

[@marcusviniciusacacio3754]

Luca should have 1 million subs!!!!

[@LucaLampariello]

Working on it ;-)

[@AG_on_YT]

Thank you I needed this message today

[@Neuroscience-uv3fl]

Grammar is trying to answer the question "is that verbal pattern understandble?"; it also helps the reader's comprehenesion if he knows it well, but studying grammar schouldn't be separated from reading by which the reader practices to apply grammar to ANALYSE texts. It's a tool and actually very dangerous tool. The reader may infer different meanings by changing structures of sentences and paragraphs in their head. Professional writers actually read about writing styles, grammar and other weapons they use to get people to read them. I don't think it's possible to think accurately without analysing structures like it is happening in mathematics. If a person really wants to manage his own verbal behavior and not to be a slave of the language they must know grammar so they know rules to construct their own sentences and words. I actually don't know grammar very well but after some acquittance i think i can transmit some meaning. The order of words in the sentence doesn't matter in my mother tongue; when i've read about Subject-verb-object order in English grammar and about "adjectives before subjects and objects" I started to understand more why people say like this and it also affects the order in which i say words in my mother tongue just because it is somehow easier to understand; btw in technical writing active voice is more preferable than passive voice.

[@MARTOYH]

Luca, I need your help. I have been depressed with my process. I don't know if I have attention deficit disorder, but for me, learning English has been a challenging process. I feel frustrated with that because I lost the focus easily.

[@mdasifurrahmanbhuiyan359]

Mr luca in one of your videos you brought someone name matt.He told about a process that is immersion. But does that really work?because I've listened korean for 15-20 hours with subtitle and those were totally fun topic. But even after spending that much time i learned only 2 thing saying how to say "No" and "Father".other than these 2 word everything was too obscure.So I was really wondering isn’t it too slow? Spending 15-20 hours just for 2 words?!

[@LucaLampariello]

You need to get content that is appropriate to/for your level. Movies and authentic content aimed at native speakers are great resources only at high intermediate-advanced stage. When did you start learning Korean and can you describe the skills that you currently have?

[@mdasifurrahmanbhuiyan359]

Mr luca, I have given up learning korean.I think korean not gonna help me much.But Japanese has a chance. Because I have a plan to do MBA at Tokyo University. Right now I am using another method I'm memorizing word one by one.I don't know it gonna help me or not. But trying this method. And yes I have learned Hiragana and Katagana.And I have tried immersion method in Japanese also. I have watched almost 10 movies in japanese also.and i have learned 10-15 words.Not more than that

[@coacholya6351]

Another exceptionally useful video!! Thanks Luca!!! Just out of curiosity, what materials did you use when learning English?

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks for the nice message Olya! A magazine called Speak up, books, movies and my tutor basically

[@coacholya6351]

@@LucaLampariello Many thanks!!! You're an inspiration to so many learners :) :)

[@coconutpineapple2489]

Sit and study isn't boring for Japanese language learners, because their textbook is anime and manga from the start.

[@diyaroso3806]

Luca in your opinion what is the best language to study after English??? I got really good at English and now I'm confused about which language should I study next???

[@LucaLampariello]

The language you REALLY want to learn. You are the only one who knows best =)

[@Neuroscience-uv3fl]

if you want to read tao te choing in original then you schould learn chinese if Newtons or Euler works then you schould learn latin. If you want to know english better than learn etymology and french and german and essentially latin; you will use your words in english more accurately.

[@fivantvcs9055]

Bonjour +Luca Lampariello. C'est ce qui m'est arrivé avec le chinois en autodidacte guidé (avec pourtant un très bon programme et une excellente professeure). 6 mois d'étude quotidienne entre 30mn et 1h , beaucoup d'intérêt mais finalement ça n'a pas matché. On va essayer de retrouver du plaisir qui s'est distendu avec une autre langue.

[@victorb83_Mudvayne]

I'm a Brazilian myself and I intend to translate your every word so that Brazilians ought to - fully - understand the video. Might I work on it? Plz BTW: I've got a friend who needs to hear those motivating/soothing words herself.

[@jamescampbell121]

Great video Luca 👍

[@claycox3627]

Great topic !

[@adolforivero4955]

... Hi Luca, first of all thank you for your videos ... here's my question: ... your accent comes close to the "american accent" (the central-midwest rather) ... so why is it that you decided to speak English with that accent ?

[@LucaLampariello]

Hi Adolfo and thanks for the question! At the ripe age of 12 my parents hired an American teacher from Chicago, and since then I got surrounded by people from the Great Lakes area. That probably explains why my accent comes close to the accent of that specific area

[@adolforivero4955]

@@LucaLampariello ... Great! ... that explains everything ... !!! ... and thanks 😊 again for all you do ... greetings from Miami

[@TOmisterx78]

Enjoy the journey! 🙏

[@tallstarandjake1790]

I just love the part where I can hear Luca's italian accent

[@АндрейБобренёв-э5у]

2:00 My favorite actor :)

[@ronniejamesdio6889]

Everyone is surprised that he can speak many languages, but nobody is surprised that he hasn't lost his Italian accent despite of knowing so many languages.

[@airotkivagrav1965]

I wonder how many foreign languages you speak without your native accent...

[@bhami]

I have no idea what camera you are using, but in this outdoor situation, please try to lock the color balance, because it keeps changing as your face moves even a small amount.

[@nyssatang1173]

Visualizing in all life aspects

[@nyssatang1173]

在Luca的评论区，你可以用自己的母语给他留言，然后期待Luca用你的母语回复你。多语言者真的拥有通向这个世界更广阔空间的🔑。

[@N77-s5k]

Hi Luca , r u in Poland now? Which city? & what’s your mail please

[@LucaLampariello]

Currently in Warsaw =)

[@justastudent6243]

14:43 Traveling in the country? I forgot when is was possible.

[@Daniel-qi1ld]

Nice background, Luca. Greetings from Mexico.

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks! I love 'em Polish gardens! =)

[@yuurei_ender]

Merci beaucoup Luca, informations très utiles ! I am motivated UwU

[@LucaLampariello]

De rien et merci pour le commentaire! =)

[@explosiveboat5710]

The clip you use to show de-motivation seems to be a new staple of your channel

[@paphaju1]

Very useful thank you very much!

[@octaviorizo4482]

i'm trying to learn russian and chinese at the same time so i learn slowly but i imagine my fluently in both languages

[@TheOlegLviv]

Dear Luca what do you think about Kendra's language school? Thanks for your help.

[@LucaLampariello]

Never heard of it so I don't know =)

[@TheOlegLviv]

@@LucaLampariello it's youtube channel: kzbin.info/door/TYQzAi6YOcgv2mkzsfzmpAvideos

[@alexwang6207]

The greenscreen...

[@yousifwaleed6566]

Make video about your languages books colliction

[@klausg]

This is very helpful, thank you.

[@LucaLampariello]

You are most welcome Klaus! =)

[@colincrandal1280]

Hartelijk bedankt, Luca!

[@colincrandal1280]

@Alice Spencer Hoihoi! Leuk u te ontmoeten. Waarom leer je Nederlands?

[@colincrandal1280]

@Alice Spencer ik ook!

[@colincrandal1280]

@Alice Spencer jazeker. Ik woon en studeer in Nederland, en leven is veel rijker en interessanter als ik de taal spreken.

[@Dante20321]

@@colincrandal1280 Ben je nog steeds Nederlands aan het leren?

[@colincrandal1280]

@@Dante20321 Jazeker! Het is een belangrijke deel van mijn dagelijkse leven, en ik heb veel gelegenheden ontvangen vanwege de taal.

[@DressyCrooner]

A fellow Ryan Holiday fan. Nice!

[@LucaLampariello]

Ryan Holiday is great =)

[@carlosandresgomez839]

Thanks luca

[@LucaLampariello]

You are welcome =)

[@bravehearthimalayatreks1241]

How my team can acquire better English language ? we are from Nepal who working in the tourism.

[@GoingGreenMom]

Very good points!

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks! =)

[@clacol23]

Video lungo 17:17...e l'italiano medio che è in me trema 🤣

[@LucaLampariello]

Ahaaha Occorre lavorare su quello che li inglesi chiamano "attention span". L'attenzione è un muscolo, si allena ;-)

[@clacol23]

@@LucaLampariello assolutamente, io in realtà mi riferivo al simbolismo del numero 17 (che ha per i "latini"). Ma anche da un misunderstanding si può ricavare un insegnamento!

[@adriang225]

Daily Stoic!

[@athelling]

Thank you for the useful content you make for. To name a petty criticism for you, I've been sending you two e-mails, one of them being a job inquiry and another being a video content suggestion. You didn't reply back, I hope you'll hit me back soon.

[@michaelabercrombie7698]

I'm struggling with a second language and this guy's walking around with 14 under his belt. Give me a break.

[@coolbluetunes9885]

hindi is so boring that i get tired of it when i listen to even a little of it

[@RynkiewiczOne]

2:33 Polska

[@N77-s5k]

Luca u R talented . 🌺please learn Arabic it’s so beautiful, interesting how u ll speak it

[@LucaLampariello]

It is on the to-do list!

[@majalinding9184]

Beautiful (:

[@emersonfelipecardonasilva2785]

Nice

[@pingoleonfernandez7638]

The chad vs. the virgin, language learner's edition.

[@alexmykhailov3990]

Quick summary: You're a beginner .. close your eyes .. Congrats!! You are a Native!!!!!!!!!!

[@janmuller6546]

You keep pronouncing 'years' like 'ears' - are you doing an Indian accent? 😜 Great content anyways, thanks!

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks Jan! To tell you the truth, I thought that the pronunciation of "year" and "ear " is the same! Turns it out, it isn't: rachelsenglish.com/year-vs-ear/