Listening VS Reading (For Language Learning)

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[@Shka_maru]

FINALLY someone who thinks the way I think lol. I never understood why many language learners go the route of Reading/Writing over Listening/Speaking. I guess because it gives the illusion of progression? Also, most want to communicate (orally) so wouldn't it make sense to put listening on the forefront, getting used to hearing the language, saturate one's mind with the sounds of the language? My last theory against Reading first before Listening is, usually when we read, we subvocalize. If one hasn't heard the sounds of the language and developed some competent level of pronunciation, then they are subvocalizing with incorrect pronunciation which adds more weight to not being able to comprehend what native speakers say.

[@JoseSilva-pj3wz]

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[@fernandopoliglota]

Hi! Linguist and polyglot here. You're absolutely right. I'd like to add a key element: some language learners struggle with Foreign Language Anxiety (FLA), making reading and writing more comfortable for them. It might not start as a coping strategy, but many learners eventually rely on it, which becomes a significant problem when/if they realize speaking and listening are their true goals. It's also important to mention that writing and reading are amazing inventions, vital for many aspects of our species. However, even though they are essential for humans, speaking and understanding spoken language are the core abilities that naturally emerge throughout our neurodevelopment. Our brain is programmed to learn these two basic and important skills. Reading and writing, while amazing abilities, are not part of our basic neurodevelopment and need to be actively learned. Amazing video and insights, by the way 😃

[@Alec72HD]

I learned my second language mostly by listening. Took me 6 months to be able to understand movies without any subtitles. Listening also creates long-term language skills. I will use my friend as an example. As a teen he lived in Germany while his father was stationed there on a US military base. For a while he stayed on base, and though he took German as a class, he didn't learn much. Then he hooked up with a local gang of German teens. I do mean "a gang", as they did some illegal mischievous activities. He became very fluent in a couple of years. This was obviously done mostly through listening and without using his native English. And that was about 50 years ago. He doesn't use German living in US, but he still remembers most of it.

[@globaltrekkerexplorer]

Cool thing about reading is that you build your vocabulary while enjoying the stories in the new language!

[@putinisakiller8093]

Listening doesn't enjoy you? :)

[@chahailus]

I totally agree and after years of reading and learning vocabulary lists the listening just came naturally

[@flaviocosta9829]

I'm so happy to find this chanel. Thank you Loïs

[@RhenanMartinsRepoem]

Thanks for you video. I liked the tip about studying the script of the movie before whatching.

[@nicoledansby1805]

Great video!...100% spot on!...thanks Lois!

[@misscamay]

I concur, listening also trains you to think faster and develops automaticity…

[@sha3698]

Insightful video thank you ! : ) I would love to see one regarding how to improve one's Japanese reading skills, and especially your personal technique to learn Kanjis. If ever you feel inspired. Keep going ! :)

[@hey_itskristen]

I have similar theories about reading content without having enough exposure to the language and potentially creating errors by subvocalizing. My workaround for this has been buying physical books in my target language that also has an audiobook format so I can read along with the audio (bonus points if I can also get the book in my native language (English)). This way I can hear it, read it, and even mimic/shadow it to practice my speech and pronunciation. And one book alone can provide hours worth of content to interact with.

[@warrenbeatty7973]

Lois, much Thank you for this video! I start live in America one year before with Amerikan wife, british heritage, origin, and I have problem with my English! It is based on my knowledge of the language from 40 years ago at my law university!I stand by your position and that's how I used to learn the language, and she claims the opposite...just listen, listen and listen! And I have no progress at all😢

[@Busterpeek21]

Yeah, listening/training your ear, is something I wish I had prioritized more. I would also like to recommend listening at your level. Its fun to try advanced stuff but, you won't benefit nearly as much. So much rhythm, context and sounds are lost to un trained ears. ¡Buena suerte!😊

[@take.action2023]

Reading and listening I do both every single day, also speaking every day because I have no choice I live in an English-speaking country.

[@franklaoshi7527]

I strongly disagree!!! However for level A2 and above it is reasonable but for beginners reading and gaining vocabulary is a must!!!

[@Hellenicheavymetal]

agree. When I start a language I get on LingQ and build a vocabulary and then I start listening more often the more words I build in my head.

[@thierrytalag]

Excellent

[@d.faisaljalal4705]

My laugage is Arabic I read english in school and university almost thirty years and see myself still need to read and listen more and more thanks for that

[@wodzimierzh5126]

Hello! Thank you for your job! When I hear you I understand all. But I have a problem when I watch movies 😢

[@user-bx5jp1ec9f]

I ALWAYS LIKE YOUR VIDEOS

[@japanese2811]

How important do you think talking to natives is when learning a language? Is it critical at the early stage? It feels so difficult when you can barely string sentences together and the conversation never has depth.

[@TheMattjudo26]

Ingrain in your mind is a better idiom than engraved in your mind.

[@maigematthews5620]

1:24 What about if you began your language journey with pimsleur and anki image to Audio?

[@RhenanMartinsRepoem]

Here fron Brazil and i'm learning english.

[@mmuu9744]

Can you make a video on how you reached an almost nativ like accent?

[@loistalagrand]

I'll think about it!

[@relic4948]

totally agree! you sound completely american!

[@white-wq3eu]

All anki lists with audio are superior due to the comprehensible input It drills into the subconscious and I have benefitted from it

[@synthessencee]

Where do you find such decks, online?

[@vuanhtuanldd2k108]

The backround looks like viet nam, doesn't it😊

[@HungTran-pn4so]

are you related to Vietnamese? were you sitting in Vietnam (in the video)?

[@ceciliohdez5947]

Nice place. Where do you live?

[@marzhan_zeynep]

❤

[@uysophoeun2191]

❤Hello your video is very good for me l

[@loistalagrand]

Oh thank you

[@Daniel-qi1ld]

I've been listening to Podcasts for a long time but sometimes I feel stuck in my English level.

[@angellucha2287]

I have done the same for along and I think my listening skill is great but I struggle my speaking yet. In other words I'm still stuck in the same English level 😢

[@kenzie-uk]

Tbf thought u was native fair play

[@TD-fp8ii]

where are you live?) it's so beautiful behind you

[@endouerick7519]

watching content with language subtitles is considered a hybrid activity, right ? is it going to help me boost my listening ?

[@brenodiasmagalhaes9691]

Yes, it will.

[@stevenhung3435]

you are handsome♥

[@Pranay471]

Gay?

[@yamhweeyeo3089]

There is no listening without reading. Unless you don't care about content, take note.

[@JuanMartinez-se2dp]

I'm looking for a language exchange partner. I speak Spanish, and I'm seeking someone who speaks English. We can practice together. If interested, please reach out to me!"

[@surangalakmal7162]

I really like your language and i also like english

[@jamesmclaggen6182]

You look like Bm from Btob 😂 lol

[@Transgenderism_must_be_stopped]

Why not both?

[@MsTranthihai71]

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