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[@GypsieSeeker]

IMHO, the key to speaking fluently is a poop load of listening. You end up speaking by stringing together phrases you’ve heard in similar situations, with all the grammar baked in.

[@yuppysoul]

I agree with you Ayrton. It seems learning to listen is the key. It ties in with the speaking with a partner thing, as you have to listen and focus more to understand. You start to notice how they phrase things and remember phrases they use frequently.

[@casualdavid3321]

soulchild2003 exactly

[@patricklemap9437]

Yes, Olly is right! listening help of course but speaking is an important tool. I was exposed to my mother tongue since I was a baby but I never spoke it because I was living in another country and wasn't interested. I went to my mother country for 3 months I came back fluent because I spoke the langue every day. I've been learning Spanish and Italian for 1 year and I'm still struggling to speak them, I know the reason, I don't speak the language very often. To be good at speaking we need to speak. Enjoy your learning and don't forget to speak.

[@snaubdca7yebf]

You're not dead. You're just one lap ahead of us.

[@Tigerheiress]

Listening reading and for me supplementing with daily vocab and grammar overview just to understand what im hearing

[@simonputnam]

Like you, I lived in Japan for a couple of years and assumed I'd just absorb the language but it didn't happen. So I consciously knuckled down and studied grammar and vocabulary until I reached a tipping point where I was able to start engaging in conversation. After that, absorption started to happen and my fluency escalated quickly.

[@jrgomez]

That the road to follow to learn a language. 1. Learn enough to able to build some basic phrases. 2. Look for a speaking partner.

[@randellelinner6290]

How did it take for you to get to that tipping point?

[@barbaragemin5117]

You're absolutely right Olly.

[@timothydouglas9474]

This good advice seems applicable to all subjects, not just language learning: acquiring knowledge and acquiring skill (applying the knowledge) are two different things.

[@Janmakarta]

Thanks Olly, excellent advice. I've always been a bit shy about speaking (I'm learning Welsh) and was getting frustrated I wasn't better even after a couple of years of pretty intensive study. Then I took the plunge, booked an online lesson and actually SPOKE Welsh for the first time. It made a world of difference, even after just one lesson. Off to book the next one now!

[@SASocolovsky]

I agree 100 %. We can say that every skill is like a muscle you need to train to perform effectively. Now, how can you speak fluently if you don't speak at all?

[@thinker646]

I've spent a lot of time talking to myself in the new language(s).

[@anuja9729]

How's it going?

[@martin158]

I think it can be helpful to know why "you need to speak" to become fluent. What I see is that with language processing there is a lot going on, more than I imagined at first in starting a second language, and for the most part, to become fluent, in speaking, listening, reading, writing you need to make most of the processing automatic, and with speaking there is too much different going on to reading or writing to be able to do all these processes consciously. To start to name a few things: recall of words to say, what they already said, what you already said, how they might respond, motor coordination, correct/adequate grammar structure, doing it with due consideration for your environment, and more or less doing these things at once i.e. moving between these different things fluidly/ quite rapidly, and without letting yourself be unduly distracted.

[@smarthydroponics]

Hi Olly Im Australian and learning bahasa Indonesian Ive been studying for a couple of years now and now understand a far amount of words I found for me writing my own sentences on a app then checking in english each sentence and this has helped me speak Indonesian Also my wife is Indonesian Thanks for another great video Cheers

[@mislady56]

Hi Olly, I’m lovin’ your videos b/c U bring it home. U let us know how to learn by examples, your testimonies & videos, which I appreciate. Yes, I would love some people to conversation with - I’m the Hebrew learner @ 64 yrs young. Thank you for all you do!

[@cloeye32]

You’re absolutely right 100% my friend! I subscribed to this math it 100%! Maybe because that’s always been my goal is to be able to speak as many languages as possible due to a comfortable degree of proficiency. This video rocked! Enjoy your trip in Thailand tell STUJY and WRMINTR OK I said hello! Bye

[@akramobada]

you deserve more than a like

[@thetry-linguist6017]

This video couldn't have come at a better time. On Sunday I listened to a MezzoGuild podcast discussing how he recreated an immersion environment from home that would actually benefit speaking ability. He scheduled 5 hours of conversation per day (roughly how much would occur in overseas immersion) through iTalki for a few weeks. Your suggestion is similar but less intensive, and would be easier to maintain. I'm taking two weeks off work after I move house, and I thought what a perfect opportunity this would be to build that confidence in speaking that I've been craving for so long. What I'm really hoping to develop is a sense of ease.

[@samxdxsoza]

The language learning process has been very hectic for me I'm going to tell you the methods I tried, Please tell me which ones should i modify or stop doing and some extra tips also 1. Reading I read short stories in my target language first I skim read and record myself while I'm at it, then I mark new vocab/sentences and study them 2. Speaking I don't have anyone to talk to in my target language So I pick up simple topics from the internet and try to talk about it. (but, I always translate in English & think too much of sentence structure and false grammar) 3.watching tv shows I watch Netflix shows in my target language with both subtitles (English + target language) The chrome extension "Language reactor" helps me with this This extension automatically pauses the video on one scene which in turn helps me to read & listen to my target language But this is a very slow process. It took me two weeks to finish 1episode 4. pictures I try not to use English instead I use pictures ex: for cat -> I would use a picture of a cat but for words like so, also, but.... -> how will i find pictures for that 5. grammar I just mug it up I have a grammar book which is both in my target language and in English I don't wanna learn a language by translating or thinking in English. I want it to be natural. thank you for your tips and suggestions xxx

[@user-rc6ee1ce7m]

1. Hold on reading 2. Hold on watching tv-shows (without your tricks with the double subtitles, just watch and listen tv-shows and enjoy) 3. Speak with some-b., or talk about some-th. to yourself (testing yourself what you can say about it, and how you can say it) P.S. sorry my bad English

[@shinzo5744]

Any Input of Listening + Reading is the was the naturally get fluency fast, you also dont need to spend along time on grammar

[@MariaReactsaonYT]

Well, It’s may be too late to comment but I hope it’s helps someone! To understand and read, I actually started with reading books and taking every word and translating it, or sentences. This helped me learn English (writing and understanding) in a month or so. For fluency, I think it’s better to watch movies/ series without subs, even though you don’t understand nothing. Your brain is very smart so it will catch fast ent information you put it in your head. Good luck to everyone!💖

[@6rA818]

Keep the videos coming Olly. Always great advice for all language learners.

[@d.ferguson6838]

Yes, this is 100% facts.

[@RhafaelViruel]

Exactly, I'm Brazilian and I study English by myself and some days Ago I started to talk with native teachers on Cambly It helps me a lot. Your Channel is pretty good 👏👏👏

[@adammoore7447]

Hi Rhafael; I'm glad to hear that the combination of study and practice is working for you. I've been a tutor on Cambly for about a year now and I've watched people(like you) improve their speaking through regular practice. Keep it up!

[@RhafaelViruel]

@@adammoore7447 that's cool Adam, I really like to study with Cambly, It's a good way to learn English

[@benjaminwilliams1940]

I'm super glad that I learned this lesson now when I've been studying for less than two months, as opposed to finding out after years of practice and study

[@irenemcnamara9699]

I am fluent in Russian, but I rarely get a chance to speak it. I dont have a lot to say, even in English. I am a quieter person, but the biggest problem is that I dont have anyone to speak to.

[@braukorpshomebrew6039]

I am not fluent, but I am still studying. Would you like to help me, while giving you a chance to practice?

[@irenemcnamara9699]

@@braukorpshomebrew6039 Da! I have studied Russian at the University of Michigan. I have a dual degree in Russian and English, so I feel qualified to teach you. I am rusty, though. But I have a translator, if we run into any problems. So where should we start? How about introducing ourselves?

[@irenemcnamara9699]

My first reply is to tell you my name. "Menya zovut Irena. A vac?" That means" they call me Irene. And yours? The first sentence, menya zovut Irina is Object, verb, subject, or O-V-S. A vac? And you, the subject is in the accusative case, because it answers the question What is your name, in the accusative case. I hope that is not too much information. It will make sense later.

[@irenemcnamara9699]

@@braukorpshomebrew6039 Is the offer to practice with you still available?

[@theamazingkimmoth]

@@irenemcnamara9699 I replied multiple times but none of the comments are there. I'm not sure what is going on, so maybe responding from a different account will work.

[@peacemeal3196]

Awesome Olly! Really made a lot of sense!

[@kandlearawak9799]

True, I'm searching for cd, dvd's from various foreign schools that start with kindergarten. So I can pronounce

[@aquarius4953]

I wonder if instead of "learn" it won't be better to use "acquire" a language.

[@jordoc100]

I am self learning Russian, Spanish and relearning French ( took a semester in college). The main reason is to communicate. To communicate one must speak. I am also learning to try to keep my 71 year brain neurons going :-) I have reached a point where I am not so worried about making mistakes because most of the time they are glad I am trying. I often read text out loud and record on computer and play back. I sometimes ask the native speaks to listen and see how much they under stand and make comments. I do take notes on any you tube lessons because the tactile input helps it sink in. I do struggle with understanding speakers , where as many people find that easier . We all learn differently old or young. Thanks for your neat helpful posts Olly.

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

Здравствуйте

[@erturtemirbaev5207]

Как поживаете?

[@yelinbinicisi3642]

Hi! I don't know if you speak german, but in german we say "Sprache" for language, which is build from the verb "sprechen" to speak. Therefore I find this hint earlier out just by thinking about the term of my native language. I learn chinese and some of my chinese language tandems tells me, they learned german quite well but it is very hard for them to speak. I reply "the term language in german is build from the verb "to speak", therefore, if you never speak, you will never be able to speak"

[@jankoszuta9835]

Hi, that makes sense. A question though; how do i stop using the same phrases and words I'm familiar with and start using the words I know passively somewhere at the back of my mind?

[@wrh1991]

My advice is from me being an English speaker growing my English vocabulary: 1. find a fun word/phrase that resonates with me. 2. make up a handful of situations this word/phrase would work and play them out in my head and out loud(usually on my commute) 3. Look out for these situations for about a month or two and make sure i try to use the word/phrase. 4. (Bonus) As a manager many of my staff never heard the word or phrase before so i have a rule that i look it up with them and explain the nuance or where it came from. (Teaching really makes it stick)

[@reubenmanners5209]

I’m literally in the same position. I live in Japan and I was in the military where we spoke english

[@stevenhorton8604]

Estamos acuerdos, es muy importante practicar la habilidad que quieres mejorar. Es muy sencillo, pero casi todo ideas como esa son sencillos. Gracias.

[@kpopandotherplaylists2518]

Most ( native background ) English speakers seem to think learning a language is skin to landing a spaceship on Mars. No, it's not impossible. ... Unless you THINK it is. ...🤔

[@kpopandotherplaylists2518]

Typo. AKIN to not skin to 🙄

[@travisl9201]

I'm learning Spanish right now. I'm using the Pimsleur program. Should I finish the program before I use italki?

[@marquisbrown2331]

Use both

[@andym28]

Do this 1 use Spanish with paul or a site that enables you to build sentences from day one. 2 talk or write online immediately. Use the most basic phrases like have a good day etc 3 compose your own conversations on the pimsler method more specific to you eg what u say and your subjects of interest. Then combine your main programme with the conversation creation, eg the phrase could do.. There's so many ways youll use this phrase in your léxicon. Im at basic fluency after one year.

[@ib3scope]

Then, move to Gkossika

[@paulwalther5237]

That's normal. Japanese is hard =p. It's so hard it takes experienced language learners like you and me, upper cuts them in the face, leaving them dazed, confused, and unable to properly take advantage of all the "obvious" tools they used learning previous languages like German, French, Spanish etc. Seriously, after studying Japanese for the past 9 years I'm now moving on to Korean (which is a distant language from English too but at least has a proper writing system) and relearning just how to properly do this language learning thing again like I did with German, Spanish, and French. Let's just say it doesn't involve lots of Anki.

[@aquarius4953]

English auto generated improve a lot and one day will be perfect but. I Torkay ! That's also a problem with transcripts

[@abhinavchauhan7864]

What are you talking about

[@zaya421]

@@abhinavchauhan7864 I think the subtitles, some videos have auto subtitles but the subtitles aren't accurate and some videos were edited by the youtuber ( I mean the youtuber add the subtitles so they're accurate)

[@abhinavchauhan7864]

@@zaya421 got it

[@MidlandsJJ]

How about speaking over the phone?

[@Laqfia2.0]

how many languages did he speak

[@grannygrammar6436]

Granny's Japanese hints: if you start to learn Japanese as an adult you will never get the accent right -- but that is no excuse for insulting everybody you meet by not at least respecting it. Two simple rules and one difficult one: respect the doubled consonants and the long vowels. Those two are easy: you just pay attention and when the word has two consecutive consonants, you pronounce them both, s-s or k{.}k, or whatever; For long vowels, particularly that o with a macron over it, you almost but not quite go oh-oh. You don't have to get it perfect but there is a great gulf between the people who observe and try to respect and the fools who just barge through, usually raising their voices as they go. Those are the easy ones. The hard one is, Don't go sing-song. You're not singing the bloody Mikado. Japanese sentences are for the most part straight and calm and level -- and once you get that straight you'll be in a position to learn where the subtle intonations actually *are*. This is difficult. It's also important: it's the major fence between fools and friends. Attention. Respect. Listen. Copy.

[@Jumpingonpaws]

I got a duolingo add for this video

[@Strongerfraidy]

That's common sense

[@sebastiendumais4246]

I very much agree with you and this matches my experience learning Japanese…. But what do you say to those that insist much more strongly on input (especially from reading)… to the extreme point of advocating NOT speaking.

[@GodChaserzCinema]

what books are on your table?

[@Gingerqyou78]

I really want to learn Spanish but Im afraid of learning it because when i was in Elementary school i was forced to take spanish. How do i desire learning spanish

[@Eruptor1000]

Very interesting video and you're completely correct but I do think it depends on the language one is learning. Going from English to French is different compared to English to Japanese.

[@haraffael7821]

I went German to English in school and now from English+German to Vietnamese. Makes no difference I think.

[@jefffisher528]

Olly. I doubt you'll see this, however; out of curiosity what is your split second advice for a 50-something wanting to start with a second language? Is it different advice you would give a 20-something? Thx!

[@egge]

it’s never too late, good luck man!

[@kpopandotherplaylists2518]

Yep knowing isn't doing. I equate it like it's sport. You don't hit home runs by knowing it, it's the automatic / practice part that is listening and speaking.

[@Abdi_sulaiman]

Can i rest for few week if i have boring to learn english. I need fresh brain before continue the lesson.

[@anxiety_spaceartz8993]

my name is courtney XD

[@spartan.falbion2761]

If you were forced to communicate with beaurocrats who could deny your residency permit (like I experienced in Sweden) you would learn to speak within a few months. Conversely, the people at the immigration service were exemplary...perhaps too lenient with a loser like me.

[@aquarius4953]

It is the difference between passive vocabulary and active vocabulary. When you ask a Frenchman : " how do you say "le temps qu'il fait" in English ? The reply is... Euh! Hum! Ah je le savais, j'ai oublié . Weather. Ah oui bien sûr je me souviens le prof d'anglais áu début de chaque leçon. "What's the weather like today ? Is it rainy, is it sunny? Finalement j'en sais des trucs en anglais.

[@RonaldMcPaul]

Haha

[@frankjspencejr]

Seems so straightforward and obvious, but on the other hand, as you know, Stephen Krashen disagrees. He is fairly adamant that speaking doesn’t help you learn a language, mostly listening and reading. I don’t think the language learning academic community has come to a consensus on this.

[@KNg-pt8wf]

Nope. Olly is correct! Listening, reading & speaking are separate skills. I speak two languages fluently but the 3rd one… I can read very well, speak a bit but terrible at listening. My mom is surrounded with English media (listening & reading) but cannot progress beyond a few basic English phrases. We even speak English around & to her but her replies eventually came out in her mother tongue. You have to speak it to create the muscle memory of making the sounds/rhythm. It’s like riding a bike. Watching people biking & learning the techniques of riding a bike are not enough. You have to jump on a bike & have a go at it.

[@CJ_Walks]

The 1 tip is actually speak the language. Join a language exchange.

[@depressedteadepressoespres186]

Lmao the captions...

[@j2shoes288]

no, pay for a tutor , 1 to 1, rather than an exahnge student. Why waste time, when , we can pay for what we want when we want it?

[@mineblock9024]

I've learnt to accept that I will never be able to speak another language

[@DavidAlvarez-jq2nk]

Answer: "actitud" that's it. I saved you 7:16 min of your life.

[@BlueMountainsTKD]

actitud?!

[@GraveArchitect94]

Olly lad, I like your channel and I've even bought a couple of your books but you've got to stop wedging these prompts to subscribe or leave a like into your video; they just seem very forced and cynical and they turn me off. Your content and advice is good, just be natural with it

[@matteosposato9448]

I'm just not sure about this thing that who is not experienced in language learning wouldn't try to practice by speaking. Actually, I think it's quite the opposite: it is just full of folks who want to "speak from day 1", and of courses that promise to make you do so. While in reality, doing some research into what we know about language learning, one then discoveres that speaking is not at the heart of the process, and certainly not from the beginning. I mean, just the opposite of what this video seems to convey. I don't know, I'm not sure about the content here

[@guilhermearielmachado9669]

Do you have a podcast?