The Fastest Way to Learn a New Language in 2024: The Road Trip Method

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In this video, I'm going to share the exact method behind how I taught myself French (B1) and Tagalog in 30 Days! I’ll take you step-by-step through the entire process starting from stage 0, I’ll explain how the road trip framework works, and give you a list of exercises and resources that you can use yourself!
▬▬ ROAD TRIP RESOURCES ▬▬
INPUT
Guided Courses:
Busuu: www.busuu.com/
Pimsleur: www.pimsleur.com/
Assimil: amzn.to/3RPbqGW
Tagalog Book: amzn.to/3RIwSgs
Vocabulary:
Nathaniel Drew Language Resources: www.nathanieldrew.com/languag...
Otter.Ai: otter.ai
Word Frequency Analyzer: www.online-utility.org/text/a...
Quizlet: quizlet.com
Anki: apps.ankiweb.net/
High-Frequency Words Sources: sites.google.com/view/nd-port...
Immersion:
InnerFrench Podcast: innerfrench.com/podcast/
My Fave French KZbin Channel: @innerFrench
OUTPUT
Conversation:
Italki: go.italki.com/ameercorro
My Tutor Lambert: www.italki.com/en/teacher/652...
Story-Speaking:
LanguageLords' Channel: @languagelords
DeepL (AI-Powered Translator): www.deepl.com/translator
Forvo (Pronunciation Dictionary): forvo.com/
▬▬ More On My Background ▬▬
I took French on and off for 15 years in the Canadian education system, but learned literally nothing. I don’t remember anything except maybe some pronouns, colors, and “est-ce que je peux aller au toilette s’il vous plait?”
So at the start of my 30 day French Challenge, I took a placement test and it put me in A1 beginner level. So while I was not a COMPLETE beginner to French, I was still very much a beginner.
I’m also not completely new to Tagalog. I grew up hearing Tagalog through my family and at the start of my 30 day Tagalog challenge, I could understand the language pretty decently, although I couldn’t speak it.
So to some extent, no, I’m not a 100% beginner to any of these languages I’ve learned so far. I’ve had some exposure to them and had it pretty easy so far. Still, I believe that the principles of The Road Trip Method are helpful.
▬▬ Video Chapters ▬▬
0:00 Introduction
0:33 My Background & Expectations
1:38 The Road Trip Method
2:19 Input 1
2:49 Input 2
6:03 Output 1
10:15 Input 3
11:38 Output 2
13:42 Output 3
14:21 Maintenance
16:41 Sample Practice Plan
17:58 Outro
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[@Abeturk]

Yeğ / Yüğ = upper, superior Yeğ-mek > Yemek (to eat)= to add on oneself, to take it in one's essence Yeğ-im> Yem= provender, fodder > Yemiş= fruit Yüğ-le-mek > yeğlemek = to keep it on top of others, make it relatively superior, ~to prefer Yüğ-ka-yer-u > yukarı =(which side is on top) = Up Yüğ-ce > yüce = superior in level /sublime Yüğ-ce-al-mek > yücelmek = to achieve superiority in level Yüğ-sü-ek > yüksek = high Yüğ-sel > yüksel = exponential , superlative Yüğ-sü-al-mek> yükselmek = to rise to a high level, to ascend Yüğ-sük > yüzük =(ring)= jewelry worn on the finger top Yüğ-sü-en-mek > yüksünmek= to feel slighted / take offended Yüğ-ük > yük =(load)> carried on top, undertaken Yüğ-ün > yün =(wool)> the feathers that on sheep Yüğ-üt > yiğit =(valiant)> superior in character Yüğ-en > yüğen /yeğen =(nephew)> which is kept superior, held in high esteem, valued, precious (yüen > yen 元) Yüğ-en-cük > yüğençüğ > yinçi (inci) =(precious little thing)> pearl , 珍珠 Yüğengi >yengi> yeni =(new)> what's that coming on top , what's coming after Yüğenge > yenge =(brother's wife)> who's coming after, added to the family later (new bride) Yüğ-üne /Yeğ-ine > yine/ gene =again /over and over > yeniden = anew /once more Yüğ-en-mek> yenmek = to overcome, to cope with, to subdue Yüğ-en-el-mek > yenilmek= to be overcome, to be subdued, to show weakness Yüğengil > yengil =remains on top of, light, weak Şan= Glory, splendor 單于 > Şan-Yüğ =Exalted glorious Yormak=to tire= to arrive over someone (too many). (too much) to go onto (Yörmek)> Örmek=(to operate on something), to weave on top , to wrap around (Yörümek)> Yürümek= to go over something, to wander around (yöre=precincts) (yörük=nomad) Yürümek= to walk (yürü=go on) Yülümek=to go by slipping over something Yalamak= to lick >~to take swiping/ by scraping on something off Yolmak= to pluck=to pull by snatching off, tear off (~flatten the top) Yılmak=to throw down from the one's own top (~get bored), to hit the ground from above (yıldırım=lightning…yıldız=star) Yurmak= to pull onto, cover over (yur-ut>yurt=tabernacle) (yur-gan>yorgan=quilt) Yırmak=to bring it on top of, to take it off (yırışmak>yarışmak= to race> to overcome each other) (Yır-et-mak)>Yırtmak= to tear= to get it inside-out or bottom to top (by pulling from both sides) (~tide over, get rid of it) Yarmak= to split, to tear apart= go vertically from top to bottom, separate by cutting off Yermek=to pull down ,pull to the ground Germek=to tense= to pull it in all directions > Sermek= to spread it in all directions Yıkmak= to overthrow , take down from top to bottom, turn upside down Yığmak= to stack= put on top of each other, dump on top of each other (yığlamak=shed tears over and over, cry over) Yağmak=get rained on, get spilled on / to pour down from above Yakmak= to burn out=to purify matter by heating and removing mass , reduce its volume Yoğmak=make condensed=to tighten and purify, narrow by turning, get rid of own volume (~get dead) Yoğurmak= to knead=tighten and thicken , reduce volume, bring to consistency (Yogurt=thickened milk product) Yuğmak=to purify squeezing to clean (Yuğamak>yıkamak= to wash) Yiv = sharp, pointed (yivlemek= sharpen the tip) Yuvmak=to squeezing thin out, narrow (yuvka>yufka= thin dough) (yuvka>yuka=thin, shallow) (yuvuz>yavuz=thin, weak, delicate) Yuvarlamak=to round off=narrow by turning (yuva (smallest shelter)= nest) (yavru (smallest)= cub ) Yummak=to shut by squeezing, close tightly (Yumurmak=make it closes inward) (yumruk=fist) (yumurta= egg)

[@_milanicol]

That " app with a bird that is gonna attack your family" killed me LMAO

[@jonstan525]

I love the idea of using a transcription tool to find your most commonly used words. I feel like that would make learning any new language feel much more organic and natural to your own speech. It’s like creating a personalized gateway to the language.

[@lame3925]

I saw ur vid about french Yesterday. Now I'm more motivated to learn this language

[@AmeerCorro]

You got this 💪

[@meganschaper9536]

Fr💀me too😂

[@veronicasarabia3821]

It is so important to have a motive/reason/goal to learn a language.

[@romaingarraud1523]

The best video I saw this year. I’m French and currently learning Japanese. It motivated me to create a new routine and follow my dream ! Thanks Ameer ! I will post updates under this comment in few months ! 頑張りましょう！ Au passage, ton français est très bon ! Ta prononciation est excellente ! 👌

[@AmeerCorro]

Ah, merci beaucoup Romain ! Bonne chance et amusez-vous bien en apprenant le japonais ! J'ai hâte de voir vos progrès :)

[@Emerson-pi2ff]

Heyy since you are french so wanna ask you can i learn french on youtube(like i mean is it necessary to get those expensive courses to learn french?😭)i would really appreciate your reply

[@romaingarraud1523]

@@Emerson-pi2ff hey ! Ameer made a video about learning french but no, of course you don't have to buy those courses ! Actually I don't know any KZbin channel about learning French but I'm sure there is plenty. If you wanna buy books, I recommend "Le Bled" ! Even French people use it so I think it is pretty good. I just didn't used it myself (obviously) so I can't say more. Good luck with your studies !

[@Emerson-pi2ff]

@@romaingarraud1523 tysm

[@AnnieDang]

blown away by the quality of this video. so informative and helpful! i’m feeling extra motivated to tackle learning tagalog in this way :)

[@dusyanka]

You’re insane! I never ever leave any comments on KZbin but now I want to say big thanks for such quality content about languages learning 😊 I am Russian and at school I used to study 3 foreign languages. Now I’ve come up with an idea to study an additional one - Spanish. And I do like that your advice is different from a decade of others channels I’ve already seen trying to figure out how I can speed up this leaning process. Thanks again, keep going with your cool videos!❤

[@Coach_Donte]

You have inspired me to learn French more quickly. I’ve been using duo for 400 days. I love it but I feel like I could be doing more. You have literally took me to school on what to do. You are the best KZbinr I have found. And I believe you because come people pretend and don’t put up their flaws. I appreciate you for being authentic.

[@nicknurse424]

thank you for this video because I finally find my purpose of learning Spanish. Not because of the culture, food, or good-looking guys(probably), but I want to connect with them emotionally. I'll be working in California as a foreign nurse from Taiwan, and besides from english that I already use to, there are latinos there. So if I want to help those patients who speak Spanish, I must understand them first and build a relationship with them. That's the reason I want to learn Spanish:)

[@Ed-dz6wb]

That’s awesome!! I’m improving my English skills! Still improving!!

[@KondoIsami_]

That's a pretty awesome goal, I wish you lot's of success in it.

[@user-oq6zy1jl8t]

C’est incroyable, je te parles en français pour que tu puisses encore le pratiquer ! Je t’interdis de mettre la traduction par contre 😂 Mais c’est fou comment tu es fort !!!!!

[@lambertgirardin5546]

Toujours un plaisir de travailler avec toi Ameer. Tes vidéos sont outstanding, je les regarde tous maintenant. Continue !

[@f41ryb0n3s]

I recently gave my final board exam on French, after missing out around 5 years of basics people learnt in school because i joined freshman year of highschool. I took help from my cousin who learnt french through Lingoda, I'm pretty sure. I got really motivated to learn the language because i grasped it pretty fast even though the school doesn't provide facilities after 10th grade. I'm looking for all the resources to learn and seeing you learn all this in 30 days definetely gives me the push i needed. Thinking of self learning french in the upcoming year in my free time! Merci pour vos conseils et bonne chance pour votre parcours d'apprentissage à venir!

[@Emerson-pi2ff]

Me too planning to learn french by myself. Is it possible that i can learn it by using the free resources available on the internet? Or is it necessary to purchase the live class type courses?

[@nobodyimportant850]

Discord is also good for talking to people in your target language

[@hammadrao9233]

Could you elaborate on it? How can I find an English native speaker and in return, I can help with Urdu?

[@Drago_Ler]

how do you use it? could u give me a piece of advice?

[@nobodyimportant850]

@@Drago_Ler just go on any English server or you can go on a server dedicated to learning languages

[@nobodyimportant850]

@@Drago_Ler also polyglot servers help a lot

[@p1nk_anthem]

I think what they mean is you can join a server with fluent speakers of your target language. Or maybe there’s ones dedicated to helping those who want to learn that language. How to find those servers though, I do not know 😓

[@augustusfalu5040]

YO HE SANG THE SONG FROM MONACO!

[@sakuraparamarta9894]

i wanna learn french so much!! thankyou for making this video

[@icedburger]

If KZbin had a wrapped, your video would be number one. So captivating and interesting, Busuu is also a very interesting tool for me ! Thank you so much !

[@jamie6373]

Great video!

[@bre8765]

I'm blown away by this video! Thank you Ameer for taking the time to put this together. I'm so grateful!!

[@Imjustaconceptxoxo]

this was so useful, thank you

[@Sophie-nw1wq]

This video is really nice! I love learning languages and I’m currently studying French linguistics and literature (I’m a native German) and I still learned things from your video! Amazing quality though!

[@user-pw9dn3kf9g]

Yup, this is it. Starting french tomorrow. Thankyou Ameer

[@prof3ssi0nal86]

Wow, this method was well thought out and developed. This channel deserves more viewers

[@LouisLuzuka]

super cool thank you for sharing and showing its possible, I definitely wanna add this to my list of things I wanna do!

[@wholesomesimon]

This was so well made holy the animations

[@greensourgrapezz]

Thank you for this video:) this is how i relearned Tagalog too! I’m glad more people out here doing it

[@adibzakher870]

Thanks sooo much. This is immensely useful

[@twicelands]

This is extremely useful. I hope more language learners find this video.

[@Nestalks]

Thanks for sharing your story! You're a great storyteller!

[@secretariatgirl4249]

Really like the study schedule ...have been trying to organize one ...thanks!

[@fabiancolnaricDE]

This video has fantastic quality! I really enjoyed watching it! Thanks, man, keep up the awesome work!

[@usijupeter8170]

I love the analogies you made, associating cars and language learning concepts❤

[@joshualopezrojas1946]

favorite video of all time, thanks man

[@xaviervicera5967]

I’ve been seeing this video on my suggested for a while now. Boy why didn’t I watch this any sooner! Best quality

[@hahn1in]

This was awesome, so informative and well thought-out, the daddy Huberman section made be crack up too. Will apply this method to Spanish and do a few sprints starting now. Much love bro. ❤

[@Nesutaadesu]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. Informative and had me rolling. Thank you and great job dude!

[@kia.dollam]

Maann this video is so soothing and clear, thanks for it!

[@oas1224]

What a fantastic video, love your storytelling style. Thanks.

[@Alaisbrigaut]

For me ,it's the best video of the year! Congratulations

[@ayeshakhushboo2326]

Thank you.🎉

[@PaulStationPh]

Thanks for sharing! Worth watching!

[@miaurban]

I love your videos, thank you for sharing your experiences

[@sakeenabhatti8225]

Wow this is honestly great advice totally deserves more likes!

[@kyuubie18]

I will try this soon with Spanish!!! Thanks Ameer!!!

[@aionfinatic]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! This honestly is so helpful in my continued quest to self study of Japanese. Best of luck to you as you continue your way to fluency!

[@breathebliss]

this was so inspiring!!

[@RemofRenaissance]

Thank you for this. I Like the idea of the 5 mins trying to talk / record yourself. 👍🏾

[@ana-carolinarosa]

I just feel motivated by your video. Thx for that. I hope next year I’ll be telling you I’m in France doing my master's 🙏🏾 you have a fan from Brazil.

[@joshualopezrojas1946]

the guitar part was goated!!! loved the video bro, thank you

[@therealsouls7266]

this video was so well edited. i loved watching it.

[@soliaser9433]

This video was beautiful I didn't know what I hadn't seen before 😭😭 don't stop either to making videos or learning languages or whatever you want to. You're great man 🎉

[@juliaaahouck5781]

This deserves way more views! Love the documentary feel

[@anastasiyakostenko9752]

dude you're amazing!!

[@matthewandrew]

So helpful. Thanks kababayan!

[@cetteolga]

Thank you so much for the video❤ cannot not mention the beauty of the picture and the video edit, so lovely I enjoyed

[@user-gs7gv1gu9f]

Thank you for releasing such a wonderful video! I really like this and your character. I only have some friends who speak French.I should start studying French to talk w them by using your tips!

[@benjaminherrera4087]

love it , thanks so much. I've been trying to learn Spanish, so I'll try it out,.

[@hussainsultan2960]

This video is by far 1 of the best languages learning tips ever ( and those are the only really works ! )

[@hoon-kay4840]

That conclusion is amazing. I think my biggest problem is discipline when trying to break through the A2-B1 barrier. I now have a sign that tells me why am I learning German in the first place in my room. Thank you.

[@skye2626]

Thank you for this video it REALLY HELPS!

[@AmeerCorro]

Thank YOU for watching :)

[@sarahbery]

what a way to start the new year! i was losing some of my motivation to learn polish, and this video is exactly what i needed

[@bryangroom]

I’m learning polish and I’m so suprized how many other people I see learning it. Have you checked out the channel “think in Polish” it has great beginner content

[@1hinita]

Your editing is nice and your transparency in the beginning was a breath of fresh air. Thnx for the modivation!

[@erosheve]

Amazing video! ❤

[@mahlawat12]

Probably the only video that we needed.

[@minacamoglu1419]

Merci beaucoup!

[@ekk55]

Ngl this video really motivated me! I'm super insecure about my accent when speaking just about any foreign language, but especially French; plus I lack vocab and grammar knowledge :,) I really hope to improve this year

[@schramollie]

thank you so much for this video. I watched your french in 30 days video when I was looking into learning the language, but I knew that I would be burnt out immediately if I did it in a 30 day sprint lol. cheers

[@_natanbarreto]

omg, i just started learning french and was looking for a more planned study, but this video literally made me cry. I will definitely use this method.

[@Amda33]

This is such a well made, entertaining and useful video, thanks so much❤

[@Peacejusticenow]

You are multi-talented!

[@learn.vietnamese.]

Hey seriously Ameer you made this way to fun to watch 1/3 in I have to cast to the TV now so it worths the quality!

[@ariellebeamer2956]

I’m learning Tagalog too! I would love to have a video in depth about your process!

[@lauraray2654]

I liked this video so much ❤

[@randommapper]

Ur so underrated this video is by far the best I’ve watched on this topic and it has motivated me so much, only problem I have is the speaking part 😅

[@erwinmoreno23]

I think you conflate popularity with learning proficiency. Nathaniel Drew is clearly not an expert, and you are clearly proficient. Awesome video all around. Subbed

[@omarsabri7781]

Why this video is so good? You're incredibly brilliant, love your creativity.

[@squidaddendum]

BRO YOU GOT ME TEARING UP DURING THAT OUTRO LOLLLLL. Thank you so much for this video. It was so beautifully made and so inspiring. I feel like this was exactly what I needed to really take the next step in my language-learning journey. Plus, your humor is top-tier. I will be subscribing.

[@jeanleduy9923]

Bonjour, je suis tombé sur ta vidéo par la recommandation YT. j'ai vraiment aimé t'a vidéo, elle est vraiment utile. En temps que français apprendre l'anglais n'est pas naturel. J'apprend les langue en autodidacte et c'est dur de s'auto évaluer, surtout en étant introvertie. Thank you mate ;)

[@victorpierry7362]

This video is a goldmine broooooo!!

[@shaleywen2648]

I'm a language learner for years now and this video is what everbody needs, I also appreciate how can you think about all of this, ang talino mo po 🥹🫶

[@crflua]

ur video really motivated me to not quit my french and german journey. all of yours tips are so unique and essential!! (obs: indeed, i'm not native in english and i kinda practiced my english with this video so this is a double thanks)

[@_Yan_yan_yan]

I definitely resonate with this as someone who lost touch with a lot of people after uni. Been working on rebuilding that the past year. Really appreciated what you said that sometimes being just physically present is enough. Love your vids man ❤

[@tacheland1538]

Ta prononciation et ton intonnation sont très correcte, bravo !

[@girlypopgay]

Probably the most helpful language learning video in all my meandering years tbh

[@AlexiaAGallien]

That otter Ai sounds like an amazing idea! Wow. I will try it because it does make sense to use the most common vocabulary words that I use in my person like and conversations. Great video! Thank you.

[@hungi9408]

Hello Ameer! I am Taiwanese. I started learning French in 2024. It is great that I could watch this video during my learning journey. This video has helped me understand how to adjust my learning methods. It will not only improve my French but also help me make progress in English! (For example, writing this comment. 😆)

[@raj8294]

Brilliant video

[@habibhajji1764]

merci beaucoup mon amis

[@terukiato]

Moi aussi je suis ébahie par la qualité de la vidéo! Je suis Québécoise aussi, donc contente de voir des tuteurs sur Italki qui sont Franco-Canadiens. Je suis devenue une nouvelle abonnée, jaime bien la chaîne. Moi-même, même si jensuis bilingue et je parle anglais, jai de la difficulté a apprendre mon allemand, mais je crois que je m'éparpille trop, je veux faire trop de choses en meme temps.

[@mr.chicken9085]

Thnkz my main reason is to get through in my gocerment but the best way to improve a place is just with communication and languages are a way to connect an wakw up in the morning n think in the tommorroww

[@_milanicol]

The end really got my heart ngl

[@Mr.-Yoma]

damn. U're goat. Just started my French yesturday. Hope it will be fast

[@starlecksi]

I NEED To know how you edit man its just so WOW

[@MRfedi89]

What a well made video. Je parle un petit peu de français et j’aime les KZbinur polyglotte. J'espère que vous continuerez vos études.

[@La_Zoubeille]

Tu gère vraiment en français, chapeau bas

[@user-mr3hp3nv6c]

Wow... I just finished watching this video and it's amazing. I have never been more motivated to continue learning a language.

[@user-mr3hp3nv6c]

also my like is 666 xd

[@LongyTV]

J'apprends le français et je trouve vos vidéos très inspirantes.

[@jaemontanez988]

Grabe, dude! Andami kong tawa dito, lalo na dun sa "Dr. Daddy" pati yung mga description sa ilalim ng pangalan mo, ahahaha! 🤣 Pero seryoso ang ganda ng gawa mo, it's giving ND. Sobrang nakakarelate para sakin na nag-aaral din ng languages, at fan din ni Nathaniel Drew. Actually, yung pamatay na bird app, ginagamit ko siya for Maintenance, at least for Japanese. Mukhang marami din akong matututunan sayo, so I'mma subscribe :D Kita-kits sa FxF! 😸

[@languageswithbea]

Hey, I love your editing style, what do you use?? LOVE

[@sew2prosper]

Your humor coupled with talking about language learning has gotten you a new sub. You said macaroni...haaaaaaaaaaa