HOW TO LEARN ENGLISH

Today I'm joined by Ben from @tothepointenglishwithben. We have 40 years of English experience between us so we decided to share some of our thoughts on how to learn English. Of course you can use these to learn any language. Some of these tips you might know, others might be surprising
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00:00 Introducing Ben
05:41 ben tip 1
08:43 Gideon tip 1
10:38 Ben tip 2
15:15 Gideon tip 2
22:53 Ben tip 3
27:58 Gideon tip 3
32:31 Ben tip 4
36:56 Gideon tip 4
41:45 Ben tip 5
46:01 Gideon tip 5
49:17 Ben tip 6
52:09 Gideon tip 6
57:33 Gideon tip 7
1:02:35 Ben tip 7
1:03:16 Gideon tip 8
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[@lehilehi8636]

I have studied several languages, gotten pretty good with a couple. These gentlemen speak the language learning truth. Effective language learning takes a lot of work. Every language has grammar. Want to be good with the language? Do the work to learn grammar. Don't want to bother wirh grammar? Congratulations, you just created your own pidgin. If you want to participate in the language, you must increase your vocabulary. Get started on that 10,000 hours. Want to speak fluently? You'll memorize a lot of dialogs.

[@brolol3136]

Cool Take, Comrade. However, Comprehensible Input is THE Only Game in Town 😊😊😊

[@dudablack2426]

Gideon, you are the best teacher in You Tube! Thanks so very much for your videos and lessons ❤

[@user-om2ti8jj1f]

Thank you, Gideon and Ben! The tips you've shared with us are valuable. Videos don't necessarily have to be short, this one-hour video is great and if it were shorter, some important points would probably be missed. I've watched it in one breath.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

I'm glad found the tips valuable and watch it to the end.

[@petenorton883]

gideon i started in 1974 and am still doing lessons, so i can claim 50 years of experience 😀i always say the best way to learn a language is to go to bed with it 😉😉

[@LetThemTalkTV]

That's impressive. It goes to show that you never "finish" learning a language. There is no destination, it's all about the journey.

[@petenorton883]

​@@LetThemTalkTV gideon i'm an english teacher not a student .... however i think it is true to say that i'm still learning english as we all are

[@LetThemTalkTV]

ah yes, I misread it when you said "doing lessons". Congrats on your half a century at the chalk face.

[@ildarmingazov2304]

Hey there! Absolutely gripping video! Thanks a bunch Have a nice day

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Your comment made my day, thanks

[@taner8653]

You are both best teachers I have ever met online. 😊

[@hannofranz7973]

In line with my own learning and teaching experience, it helps a lot to have clear notions on how the language "works". "Our" Indoeuropean languages have a lot in common: basic aspects such as modal verbs require a infinitive structures, simple verb forms are used to express facts, general states and habits, the countable and uncountable concept, etc. A number of basic mistakes are often illogical, mistakes that you wouldn't make in your own language. The better the awareness on these, the faster advance my students in terms of correctness in grammar and structures. In terms of vocabulary expansion I consider a range of basic adverbs, adjectives and verbs of crucial importance. Reading and listening practice helps a lot.

[@MicheleOngaro]

About Ben tip nr.2: to me it's more intimidating reading newspaper articles than books. Mostly because they don't follow normal conversation rules but they try to be concise and catchy, hence using vocabulary and structures that are not commonly used on a daily basis

[@manuela7182]

Thanks a lot. Really interesting and motivating!

[@Miguel9i]

Excelente video 👌👍

[@pavankumar00]

It is amazing.❤ Thank you.

[@Mr.S65]

I’m learning Portuguese while living in Portugal. I avoid expat communities and study my grammar every day. Metacognitive strategies are very useful.

[@macflow14]

​@@busimagenwhen would you use everyday?

[@annamiller9153]

Love you both 😊 I wish you all as many students as you can get😊

[@abfr48]

Thanks for your useful suggestions that confirm my stubborn to study English 👍

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thank you.

[@isabelatence7035]

I felt relief in this video, we really received a lot of information, this affects our learning, at the moment I'm humble, I'm putting together short sentences, reading small snippets of news, I'm no spring chicken anymore, many years trying to become fluency. .. I don't give up.. Congrats Gideon and Ben.. Thanks a million 🤩💝

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Keep on keeping on. I hope you reach all your goals. Best wishes.

[@isabelatence7035]

@@LetThemTalkTV thanks Fv teacher

[@CrazyisHIMngl]

Thank you look how I can speak now

[@user-dw9ux8mu8c]

Thank you both....the point is that it's not exactly the same ..to be able to communicate in a new language ,to know the language and to pass the exams !!!😢

[@busimagen]

My Tip : If you are working on expanding your vocabulary, prioritize first on *verbs* and *grammaticals,* then on _common_ *adjectives* and *adverbs,* then _common_ *nouns,* and put colors and shapes _last_ in priority. With children we often prioritize teaching colors and shapes over everything else, for some odd reason, when we do not really use them often in everyday speech, and we get biased into thinking we should start with them when we should not; colors are the least of your concern. You can often describe things with other common adjectives and get your meaning across, even when you don't know what the name of a noun is. But verbs are the heart of all sentences, and the grammaticals glue it all together, even when you don't have the correct adjectives, nouns, or colors to describe your intentions.

[@v.e.8885]

Great video! I think AI can add to our journey in becoming more fluent. For example, when I use ChatGPT to give me a brief summary of a topic I'm interested in. You can ask for short assessment of your written English skills. Or to point out any mistakes you made. This way you can more easily identify areas that maybe need improvement. (Like grammar 😅) AI can be a good assistant, but it doesn't replace a teacher or conversation partner. I am currently stuck on the intermediate plateau. But I'm willing to use any means to overcome it. Thank you for helping us along on our way.

[@manjirabanerjee7169]

Excellent lesson Sir G and Ben of course. My confidence level soared higher on learning that I have been through the right path all along when it comes to learning English. I prefer going at my own pace and it works. Thank you.

[@LetThemTalkTV]

You're on the right path. best wishes.

[@manjirabanerjee7169]

@@LetThemTalkTV Oh dear ! I made an error with preposition over there ,didn't I ? Honestly, my mind was not at peace with 'through' though ; thank you Sir G .

[@fleurblanche7642]

With love for languages and curiosity and challenge also InThat is How I have been learning English with linguistic affection I must say how I started learning English personally and with enthusiam it was by watching Hardy series and reading his novels afterwards ...it was like moving Victorian England....

[@brolol3136]

To Learn English, one should enter a linguistic university or something 😊 To Acquire English, one should be respectful to oneself 💯 Them exams are lame, btw ❤

[@brolol3136]

Comprehensible Input is the Only Game in Town 💪💪💪💪

[@catheriner8397]

Hi globally I agree with what you Said, it is important to Know our objectives , but also keeping our Level si Not so simple When you are Not a native especially for speaking , and When you Teach Younger People or Teenagers you also lose vocabulary unfortunately, have a Nice day 😉 thanks for the advice , I think pleasure is Also the key to success and repetition and hard work , régularity too thanks for this interesting video

[@priori7706]

A great performance by the two greatest English teachers on KZbin! What about duets with Miss Jill or Mister Harry?😊 they 're so professional and charismatic as well❤ with love and respect🤗👏👏👏🎶 dear Mr. Gideon , I really appreciate your let them talk letters 🎉

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Many thanks glad you liked it. Jill and Harry?

[@priori7706]

@@LetThemTalkTV learn English with Harry and engvid Jill 💚

[@OceanChild75]

I would add one tip that kind of joins up with what you guys have said about finding a reason to use the language: I would highly recommend finding a language partner who doesn’t speak your native language (which is fairly easy nowadays thanks to social media 😉). Someone who has got similar interests to you and with whom you could build a friendship and message on daily basis using your target language, to talk about a large range of topics. It has helped me loads with my English! I am jealous of your tan Gideon. I hope you have had a lovely time in Korea. Here is a little cryptic riddle for you: which country would you find across a beach in Asia?

[@LetThemTalkTV]

That's absolutely a great tip to find a language partner. I've made use of that myself. I'll mention it in part deux. As for your cryptic riddle I'm afraid I can't guess the answer.

[@OceanChild75]

@@LetThemTalkTV do you want the answer or do you want a bit longer? 😂

[@LetThemTalkTV]

I'm afraid je donne ma langue au chat

[@OceanChild75]

@@LetThemTalkTV au moins tu auras essayé, mais je pense que tu vas "kick yourself" !! 😉 Which country would you find across "a bea[ch in A]sia"

[@LetThemTalkTV]

ah mince ! je me kick.

[@lubomirchlebek4960]

Gideon is best.

[@mysteriouscreature6249]

Uselful tips though, there's a vedio abt language learning by " Norwegian with Ilys ", she has some great tips as well.

[@russellforrest1730]

I want follow up on making mistakes. "Mistakes" are part of any learing process and our attutude to them is crucial in the learning just about anything. I always try to use the phrase 'learning opportunity' when talking about errors. Every time a mistake comes up, that's a chance to learn something new. Not an excuse for beating yourself up about how useless you are. However, I still struggle sometimes in deciding how to balance accuracy and fluency. I don't want a learner to produce tons of badly thought out nonsense, but likewise I don't want severely inhibited speakers and writers either. I'd welcome your, or anyone's thoughts on striking the right balance.

[@kampai71]

"Modern" language teaching is too much focused on passing exams rather than speaking (those C1, B3, A-watever...). I would call it examinosis.

[@brolol3136]

1:03:17 The Internet is the Only Comrade that really helps you out. It's only because I have access to it that I'm acquiring Serbian, Bulgarian, Turkish, Chinese, Polish, and Vietnamese + German and French If a person gets frustrated over some problems, it's psycological issues not Linguistic ones 💪💪💪

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Thank you for watching all the way through.

[@brolol3136]

@@LetThemTalkTV Always welcome, Linguistic Comrade 😇

[@brolol3136]

Btw, writing is absolutely unnecessary nowadays, with the Daddy AI in town, however, as an English Tutor, I specifically DM my students in English to enhance their grasp of texting messages 😊

[@brolol3136]

So, it is basically teaching not writing but *typing* 😂

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Writing is more necessary than ever. I now receive CVs with cover letters clearly written by AI. The ones written by humans stand out.

[@2014andon]

I'd rather watch a 2x longer video than try to listen to an edited as this one is

[@user-xm8pp7qt9z]

Well teacher , maybe now it doesn’t seem a good advice say to someone move to the anglos countries but in fact it’s a good advice say to someone who want to learn english language move to the anglos countries because the anglos people are whom speak best english language because it’s their mother language and as we are non english speakers or our countries are not countries in where english is a common language, maybe you won’t find someone with who practice our knowings of english language

[@yuriylugovtsev9336]

Read many books on different subjects and topics. Read 3 hours a day at least. And listen to the intelligent people whose language is rich and grammatically correct. Through this ordeal you will learn English. It will take you 5 years at least if you read and listen every day. Be patient. There is no other way. Believe me.

[@MichaelMiller-qm1nl]

Despite living many years in London many polyglots still don't understand what people speak on the streets of East London 😂😂😂

[@rolandsogan8326]

😂😂

[@brolol3136]

48:00 Comrades you should really do some reading. You, like, have no clue what Comprehensible Input is whatsoever 😅😅😅 Theory is the backbone, especially, if you're a Teacher/Tutor 😊

[@brolol3136]

My Comrade Gideon, let's face it: are you Chomskyan? 😢😢😢

[@raquelmello3126]

And what intelligent person isn't?

[@brolol3136]

@@raquelmello3126 No doubt, it's just the Linguist Thingie ☺

[@brolol3136]

Come on, guys! Why so much Ressentiment towards Polyglots??? 🤨🤨🤨

[@LetThemTalkTV]

No, resentment against polyglots at all. My beef is only with fake polyglots who use the platform to flog snake oil.

[@mysteriouscreature6249]

​@@LetThemTalkTVagree with you.

[@eemoogee160]

The online brand seems populated by posers making outrageous claims.

[@brolol3136]

@@LetThemTalkTV Got that. Buutt, it was actually "Ressentiment", as the concept developed by Friedrich Nietzsche 😚

[@LetThemTalkTV]

Ok, to be honest, I was unaware of "ressentiment". I'm not well schooled in philosophy.

[@stephanestephane4291]

Too much work and I'm lazy so... Hopeless

[@sexorcismo]

just get into it ;)