My easy language learning routine for low energy days | With resources

Today I delve into my polyglot language learning routine specifically for those low-energy days and chronic pain struggles. Living with chronic pain or low energy levels can feel discouraging, but I believe that language learning should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their physical condition. Throughout this video, I will guide you through a day in my life, where I overcome the challenges posed by chronic pain and low energy to pursue my language learning goals. I also share some resources I use, and talk a bit about how to maintain or balance multiple languages.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:45 Flashcards, Netflix and subtitles
01:29 Talking to myself in the car
02:44 How much time I spend learning languages
05:05 What is passive learning
06:06 App recommendation
06:34 Cleaning room
06:54 Reading French/Hungarian + pronunciation
10:14 Ending
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[@Sam-shushu]

This low energy stuff *is* my entire routine lol. this is high energy for me

[@theshamy6573]

Exactly, all input, no grammar exercises, following the Krashen theory and the way of Steve Kaufmann and other polyglots who use the 'comprehensible input' method.

[@LeelooBastet]

@@theshamy6573 I didn't know that I was using the Krashen theory until I read your comment. It is a natural way of learning to me :)

[@ChrisAndre-uv6tr]

😂😂

[@LindieBotes]

Do you guys prefer a sit-down-and-talk video or these kinds of daily life vlog chatty videos? 💕💕

[@Meyra_]

Videolarını her zaman keyifle izliyorum. Kitaplığını da beğendim çünkü oryantal motifleri var! (practicing my Turkish with you, had to look some stuff on google aah I totally forgot that kitaplık is bookshelf) Do whatever makes you happy, I enjoy any format, really. And a small question regarding the short stories series.. They have the exact same stories translated in all languages or each language has their own?

[@LindieBotes]

@@Meyra_ Each book has its own unique stories!

[@jbp246]

Personally, I prefer sit-down-and-talk videos, because the audio quality is better and it's more efficient

[@Darkslide820]

This style is good. More authentic, and a good change of pace.

[@user-dz5vd2fe4v]

J’aime bien les deux ! J’ai apprécié la vidéo, merci 😊

[@peachy__pg]

obviously i’m not happy about you having chronic pain issues, but as someone who is disabled and also has chronic pain issues, i’m happy to see how you still learn even when you feel bad, i’m always to hard on myself about not feeling like learning as much as i’d like.

[@LindieBotes]

I know what you mean about being hard on yourself. I took a few months off and feel bad about it but I am trying to ease back in. It's definitely an uphill battle and every day is different. I wish you all the best!!

[@SherryOsborne]

These are all great tips! When I 'm having a low energy day but still want to practice, I'll "complain" to myself about all the things that are bugging me, using Korean vocabulary to describe that I'm tired, or how I feel, what hurts, etc. Narrating my day is pretty natural for me now, so it helps hold my status quo until I feel better. Speaking of which, I hope you are feeling better by now!

[@busetopaloglu4259]

I am so happy that you are learning Turkish as a Turkish follower! Your pronunciation is so good. Good luck with your Turkish journey ❤

[@rimenahi]

Evet telaffüzü fena değil gerçekten de. Kendisine başarılar diliyorum.

[@RobertHeslop]

I pretty much do a lot of the passive learning when I'm not sat studying as intense as usual, like watching a TV show in Thai or Korean, listening to music, going through flashcards that I made and reviewing them etc. Side-note, I hope you're feeling somewhat better now as you mentioned antibiotics. Feel well soon!

[@user-yf5zb9bk2i]

We support your efforts. 귀하의 노력을 응원합니다.

[@hopegate9620]

It's really nice to see a video about this topic, as it's often not talked about. Since I have chronic fatigue, some days (or weeks) I'm just not able to do any active learning. For me when I'm too tired I'll only watch tvseries with subtitles. And for Korean, where I'm still between beginner and intermediate level, I'll watch with English subtitles. That way I still hear the language and pick up a few things, but I can still rest my mind as well. Another thing is I'll only listen to accents that I'm comfortable with. And for Duolingo I absolutely agree that sometimes it can get too complex for such days so instead I focus on the pronunciation/alphabet tab.

[@TheCudlitz]

I feel like this video was made for me 😂. It's exactly what I needed at this point in my life. Also, well produced video! Congrats.

[@dwaalling95]

Hope you get well soon. Seeing your persistence really inspires me and others too, I'm sure!

[@ShawnHumphrey]

This resonates with me so much. I maintain a 2 hour language learning regime five days of the week; Fridays I review the language I've focused on, Saturdays are a "fun" language dive, any of the languages I have an interest in but that I'm not every serious about I review. Those two days are very, very passive and chill. But even on those five days, I find passive learning techniques to be very helpful in helping me maintain my learning goals - and keeping me interested in continuing!

[@francegamble1]

I have ME/CFS, so I do a lot of passive learning. Loved this video.

[@sept2039]

why does your lütfen sound so perfect😭i knew you would nail the turkish pronounciaton so i'm not that surprised tbh. bu arada geçmiş olsun

[@_reeshu_]

As someone with an intense job and mental health issues, I definitely resort to passive learning, especially podcasts because shows are too intense for me. Also, I know you probably weren't feeling well, but when in the car, try not to wear clips because if you're ever (God forbid) in an accident, it can seriously damage your neck or the back of your head. I've forgotten it too, but thought you should know.

[@LindieBotes]

Oh claw clips? Wow I had no idea! Thank you!

[@_reeshu_]

@@LindieBotes yeah I think any kind of clip with metal or plastic bits. It's just one of those things that I think no one thinks about until it (again God forbid) happens or someone tells us.

[@musikhamster01]

As a person with three chronic illnesses this video is amazing! Many great advices so thank you very much! Something I like to do is reading int the languages I'm studying or also watching KZbin videos because those are usually short enough for me to be doable.

[@greenmuffin32]

I really appreciate you sharing these tips with us, even when you are not feeling well. I hope you are feeling better! Thanks for sharing.

[@enzasada]

Dankie dat jy dit deel! Dis ongelooflik behulpsaam!

[@SeaboltSpeaks]

Love the updates Lindie! Thank you for sharing with us

[@LindieBotes]

Thanks for watching!

[@sarahnichols4253]

Great tips! I'm sorry about your health issues and pray you have full healing in your body and have a healthy and thriving body❤

[@jadenlightnight7695]

I was looking for ways like this for casual language learning on a daily routine. To also go along w/ my regular studies. Great 👍 video. 😊

[@Ebyssr]

I’m another who’s dealing with a chronic fatigue type illness and some days I just can’t focus enough to do textbook work or watch my usual content, so I drop down a level or two for those days. Usually comprehensible input type videos that are short and a level below what I would normally listen to. This allows for immersion without asking the brain to do much work and it helps to consolidate the rhythms/patterns/syntax/vocabulary etc.

[@lanlin8267]

So sorry you're feeling so unwell, hope you feel much better soon. I'm on a very long and slow journey to learning Chinese and every little bit of motivation and 'slow' day, helps relax my brain and I recall the words much more clearly, so thank-you so much for contributing to that :D

[@ingela_injeela]

I live a low energy life always, with severe fatigue and brain fog. Yet, I've been able to immerse myself in the languages of my choice, by repeatedly watching the same series/movie, until I almost know it by heart. This is my "lazy" way of acquiring a new language, as I don't have the capacity to study in the traditional sense.

[@teresita.lozada]

I like your routine. Similar to mine. The recalling words activity looks interesting to me. Thank you once again and get well soon!.

[@patchy642]

Isle of Tenerife, Spain, Africa. Brilliant, Lindie! Thanks for the tips. I'll need to start implementing them now, for my Frisian. Your French pronunciation is EXCELLENT, by the way. Best wishes, Patchy.

[@zetnikoven]

When I feel low energy I watch your videos and reaching my daily satisfaction level lol

[@Tehui1974]

Get well soon Lindie. All the best from New Zealand.

[@rgb5521]

Wet well . Thanks for your post.

[@BradleyGearhart]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@adritfranca]

I really enjoyed this vlog! 😊

[@mebeasensei]

My mega-peak-energy-super-turbo-injected days are approaching your semi-coma-super-chill-listless-moments for intensity, focus and sense of purpose. Nevertheless, I still get encouraged seeing you. Even today, that message about those podcasts as well as readers and seeing your bookshelf, knowing I struggle daily with the Sotame Japanese series, connects me to that . THanks as always.

[@techside1608]

This is very helpful and timely. I've been feeling really down and so I'd neglect my language learning which makes me feel even worse and so on. I started watching some fun Netflix series that I watched before and liked but this time in my target language. It ends up lifting my mood and I learn a lot of new words too! I hope you feel better soon, your channel is a real gem💎

[@natashakosolapova2812]

I really like your bookshelves! 😍 I don't want to be presumptuous but may I recommend a book to you? It's for women who go through a personal hell and it helps a lot (speaking from experience). The book is Descent to the Goddess by Sylvia Brinton Perera. It's about finding parallels through myths and it brings not exactly a relief from pain but more of an inner understanding of the journey. Even in hell we can find little helpers and there is even a promise of coming back to the surface eventually. Sending hugs to you from universally hated Russia! ❤ And thank you for the great video! 😊

[@vriendjestokvis75]

i like the daily life chatty video very much thank you. get well soon

[@eliz_sk]

Thank you❤

[@artiesolomon3292]

Hope you feel better. Good tips. Your Hungarian sounded like Marta's my grandma who was born and had a farm with good gypsies helping her there.

[@ydalir]

I agree that listening is best for these sorts of low level days, and thankfully, as you mentioned, I think it remains one of the best techniques for language learning just generally! Logging off my general KZbin account nd gonna go do some immersing.. 👀👀

[@jackcurson877]

늘 행복하세요. 린디❤🎉🎉🎉

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

Amazing video ❤❤

[@LindieBotes]

Glad you liked it!!

[@noemi8872]

I hope you stay helathy and become better soon❤remember God loves you:)so do we😊

[@nyt9413]

Szia kedves Lindie! Nagyon motiváló minden videód! De van 3 nagy kérdésem, aminek a megoldásávban csak TE segíthetsz : 1. Vannak-e kedvenc szavaid, és ha igen, melyik nyelvi mi az ?? 2.Olvastad valaha Arany János : Toldi című versét? Mi róla a véleményed ? 3. Vannak kedvenc koltőid és/vagy íróid? Melyik nyelven, és kik azok ? :o

[@OzkAltBldgCo-bv8tt]

Besides using your phone to check to see if you're saying the word right you could also maybe use a translator pin? Or use the translator pin to scan words in the books

[@loraivanova8635]

I decided to watch that video just for motivation but the fact that you were learning Turkish was a great "gift" to me because I'm focusing on my Turkish and Greek now. Btw if you're looking for good Turkish dramas my favourite ones are Küçük sırlar, Yüksek sosyete, Gönülçelen, Yasak Elma, Kavak yelleri, Öyle bi geçer zaman ki...

[@vanessagomezaristizabal1778]

¡Hola Lindie! ¿Podrías dar consejos sobre el aprendizaje del Alemán?

[@lobofelipelobo]

Learn a language spend years and sometimes I haven't any motivation to study, but I have to find another reason to keep lerning.

[@jnnschnll9008]

Can relate to "my brain is not braining today" :D

[@Trantrungduc584]

Love you❤

[@YogaBlissDance]

Omg I jsut today starting to the wrong doctor! I feel so much better.

[@thamungdheiki1176]

What do you do if there's no music/podcasts in the language? (e.g. Monégasque) the only song I could find is the national anthem

[@SpartanLawyer]

Get well soon! And thanks for the Language Reactor tip. It'll help with my Russian for sure

[@LindieBotes]

Thank you! Good luck with Russian ⭐️

[@gabriellawrence6598]

First of all, I hope your health improves. Second, I also like to read aloud, I find it makes easier to read texts in other alphabets.

[@milkyway9250]

Hi Lindie. İ am here again watching your a new video and İ see you are starting your journey in learning Turkish, so i wish you success in your Turkish language and would love to help you if you need help in Turkish somehow. İ myself a language learner and love learn languages and reside in Turkey and would like to hear from you.

[@Trantrungduc584]

❤

[@esraamohamed3650]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ss9O]

I know this isn't related to the video but I was just curious about rather or not you know Esperanto? Esperanto is one of the languages I was thinking about learning so just curious.

[@LindieBotes]

Hi! No I have never had enough interest in it, but I have read up a lot and learned a few words, but nothing more than that. I hope you enjoy it if you choose to learn it!

[@ss9O]

@@LindieBotes Oh, ok. Also I have another question if you're willing to answer it, are you thinking about learning any other constructive languages, like say Toki Pona which has a 100 or so word vocabulary or Lojban a language based entirely on predicate logic? And I don't want to take away from your time so this is my final question for you, are you interested in making your own language?

[@Liesel2812]

seni seviyorumu çok tatlı söyledin e ve i lerle ilgili alıştırmalar yaparsan çok daha iyi gidiyor sevgiler

[@wangelizabeth9580]

could you recommend some Turkish study materials for a beginner? XOXO

[@moviesync3131]

Greetings! What is the difference between 同样 and 一样.... I know they mean "same", like the 3 "can" in Chinese, can you explain (detailed) since you're a master of the language.... KIITOS

[@languagelearningdabbler]

Thank you for sharing Lindie! Have you heard of Dr. Brooke Goldner? Definitely check her out. Hope you feel better soon!

[@LindieBotes]

I have not! What has she said or written?

[@Elif.-7]

Türkçe öğrenmen çok güzel ❤

[@alicantuncer4800]

0:25 the most important tips

[@zourou319]

I didn't know you were learning Turkish. How far along are you? There's definitely a lot of good Turkish shows. Erkenci Kuş is pretty good. Really funny.

[@LindieBotes]

Hi! I’ve been learning for a week. Thanks for the recommendation!’

[@lobofelipelobo]

Do you have blue eyes? The color of them changed against the light. Listen podcasts in my country (language) can be a bad idea, most of them are full of slangs and bad words.

[@rahmat6092]

Lindie

[@LindieBotes]

Rahmat

[@rahmat6092]

@@LindieBotes thank you 😁

[@spoonerboy6281]

Have you tought in reading stoicism philosophy in other languages to health mental issues or unhapiness? I really like watch @theprecepteur speaking about stoicism and another philosophers

[@spoonerboy6281]

Heal mental issues*