How To Learn A Language Organically - A Conversation With Matt

[@matthewcollins]

I will exclusively be referring to Robin as Gong Jin-un from now on

[@janna753]

Haha this is great. The name Jin-un fits Robin pretty well for some reason. I speak fluent Korean and I’m learning French and Arabic. As mentioned by Matt, these languages are part of my identity now. I also value learning new languages because we can exchange ideas in multiple forms to understand ourselves and the world better. Besides, learning a new language is a complex process that strengthens your linguistic as well as visual, auditory, and motor processes in the brain. So even if you’re not planning on traveling to another country, I recommend everyone to at least try to learn a new language for its long-term neuronal plasticity benefits. Continue the love for learning!

[@estefzam3612]

I understand everything both of you said in this video. I'm so proud of myself😊. My native language is spanish and since I started following you my listening skills have been improving a lot. Thank you so much. Greetings from Colombia👋🇨🇴

[@winklechaser]

Oh my god you're a psychic! I was binging language learning videos today because I wanted to get back on track with my Spanish and you posted this! Great timing, I'm going to watch it now ✨

[@allebasaiadartse3951]

What's your native language? I'm a native spanish speaker trying to learn french.

[@karloau6194]

I have just picked up my Spanish for 2 weeks ... checking with lingoda.

[@athreyathandeswaran7510]

You've seen lots if language learning vids? Awesome. Which are best ones? Can you Pareto it for me?

[@lex6819]

I studied Spanish all through school. I have a BA with double major in English and Spanish, an MA in Spanish and an MSLS in library science. My recommendation to Spanish learners is to get 2 college level years of Spanish under your belt and then just consume as much Spanish language media as you can. Watch Spanish tv programs and read a magazine or newspaper in Spanish regularly. If college level courses are too expensive you can DIY your program using a 4 year high school Spanish curriculum (Easy Peasy High School on the web has links to materials), and Destinos is a beginner course in tv novela format that contextualizes the grammar and vocabulary. It's about the level of first year college Spanish, and even though it's an older curriculum Spanish hasn't changed and new tech vocabulary is mostly borrowed from English anyway.

[@wordrevel]

Your perspective on "street French" vs "school French" is such an interesting take on language learning, Robin. I was fortunate enough to have teachers in Spanish and French who taught the "proper" language for the context of exams but also made an effort to bring in more conversational words and phrases. But even then, the focus for certifications generally were how we should answer particular questions. Whereas your discussion with Matt really highlighted the importance of learning what is relevant to you to be able to interact with other speakers in a target language, which I really appreciated. Great insights!

[@dinni3318]

As someone who speaks 5 languages I really liked this video and gave me motivation to learn even more Japanesse.

[@심여잉]

한국어 공부 응원해요. 한국어 단어 근간은 사실 한자에요 . 한자 공부하면 중국,일어 까지 확장이 쉬운게 한국어같아요. 난 영어권 안태어나고 한국에 태어나 한국어 유창한대신 영어공부를 몇십년째 해도 영어 쓰는 회사 취직 못해본게 제일 아쉽더라구요

[@jasminegold6890]

I love this!!!! I've been Korean for five years and I'll be 18 late this year. Languages are a huge part of my life.

[@trinitywhittlef7422]

Thanks for this video! I was feeling a little discouraged when starting my language journey, but this gave me more motivation. I'm currently trying to learn Vietnamese so I can communicate with my bf and his family better.

[@quayswae]

I really appreciate this conversation. Thank you for making language learning content!

[@wpar3890]

We welcome you to Korea 🇰🇷🇰🇷🇰🇷

[@rinspo8076]

perfect timing, my guy!

[@rileybrown5890]

I absolutely loved this video. So nice to watch an authentic conversation about language learning. Awesome insight and fun to listen!!

[@josephr.gainey2079]

Really enjoyed and learned a lot from this video!!!! THANKS, ROBERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD LUCK MATT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@UjjalDiscussion]

new initiative. good to see

[@arinad3373]

The video was great thank you guys I only have one tiny criticism, it might be helpful for your friend. He took so long to reach the point he was trying to make in his sentences. He was perfectly articulate and well spoken but somehow mid way through his sentences I kept getting distracted because of how long they were. Yet again thanks for the video

[@matthewcollins]

A terrible habit of mine, I appreciate the reminder

[@rad9227]

I love this video because I have been learning English for a long time. And also I like this kind of setting in your video.

[@breedyon]

썸네일보고 깜짝놀랐네요ㅎ 역시나 재미있게 시청했습니다, 감사해요~

[@annar.w9521]

Hi, can you tell us, how to improve critical (or also analytical) thinking? 🙃❤️

[@dezukaful]

Because of the topic I imagined it would have been matt from matt vs japan. Funny coincidence

[@ree9487]

I like this pretty much! Different from the usual, but good nonetheless.

[@yogeshwrajan8]

He looks like Danil Medvedev

[@karloau6194]

absolutely

[@మానవ]

Where is your "Harvard University" video? 😅

[@独りぼっち-s1d]

too many language guy named Matt.