why you understand English but CAN'T speak fluently

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[@ruriohama]

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[@Dboy3504]

I'm gonna talk english to myself for now on. I already do it but i'm gonna do it in english instead lol. Imagining an imaginary friend its a good idea :)

[@isaiahben-yahweh3245]

I love your accent, it's cute and reflects the other languages you know. You wouldn't the Ruri we all currently know without it

[@ErfanSakkaki]

Would you like to learn Persian, Ruri? It would be my honor to teach you without any fee. I can improve my English this way, and that's more than enough for me.

[@HAHA-cq2ey]

هل يمكن أن تترجمي الفيديو للعربية🥺

[@lpalmerg]

Hi, I would like to know your opinion about Elsa Speak, thanks for your videos.

[@anrijupiter]

I’m always talking to myself in English and trying to explain stuff like I’m getting interview or something 😂 It’s definitely helping me express myself in English. And for some reason, expressing thoughts and feelings in English is much easier than expressing in Japanese.

[@jonlima9897]

Wow so you really are from Japan :-D... Greetings from Brazil...

[@anrijupiter]

@@jonlima9897 hi from Japan 🇯🇵

[@jonlima9897]

@@anrijupiter are you into telegram?

[@anrijupiter]

@@jonlima9897 umm no I’m sorry. It sounds good tho.

[@jonlima9897]

@@anrijupiter ok no prob

[@englishmadeeasy6141]

Confidence is the key to learning any language.

[@i.isamira]

💯

[@eissweiss]

That's the key to everything pretty much

[@leokeytimu]

I believe confidence is the key to do anything.

[@ego5652]

Its the key to create key

[@rifai8229]

Believe it! 👊

[@LOL-cringe]

I taught English for 18 years and I totally agree with your learning strategies. As a teacher, the biggest challenge for me was to persuade all my students to use the language learning methods that you explained in the video.

[@Vadim_Ozheredov]

Your nickname is lol-cringe and you are a teacher... ok, got it.

[@skmy-]

@@Vadim_Ozheredov yeah, like..😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 it’s just what I thought of

[@SenpaiAdy]

@@Vadim_Ozheredov niqqa he has 10M subs wth

[@Vadim_Ozheredov]

@@SenpaiAdy yes, this is very strange

[@jacsonfh]

It's so kind of you share your experiences thanks a lot ❤.

[@LL-ql8qf]

"Why you understand ENGLISH but can't speak fluently?" "Because it is not my mother language"

[@eliza-137]

same it's my 3rd language

[@user-zw9no7mo1x]

Give no excuse for language learner.Start practicing with native where you can find one on your own because if you have the passion for language,you always find a way.

[@zaynzayn1]

@@eliza-137 nice 👍 you speak 3 languages

[@LL-ql8qf]

@@user-zw9no7mo1x of course. I'm just stating a fact here. We took times to learn another language. Anyway, hope those who want to learn English can master it one day. I'd say the same thing to myself.

[@justjoyce21]

Cause it's my 5th language

[@LL-tc9wb]

Speaking practice is really important. My family members, all Koreans, recently began speaking in English only in our home just to improve my English. I once told my parents that I envy those who went abroad in their childhood and are so fluent in English. After that, they started input learning by watching English videos on KZbin, and made this rule that everyone must speak in English at home. Well, I believe that all of us are now somehow more comfortable with English than before. I truly appreciate my parents' endeavor to help me do output learning

[@Seulji]

That is really amazing! I think you'll all be fluent soon like that if you aren't already :D

[@ngocdu6488]

OMG my mother said to me that i should speak in English with my brother but I haven't. You are really lucky when you have your family who support you

[@ksaold7994]

wow. it is so cool! i like your parents. unfortunately, my family members don't know english to help me((

[@user-wd1xo7jo7z]

전 가족들이 다 영어를 못해요ㅜ 독학이나 열심히 해야징..

[@user-ox8ig8bd3p]

三个韩国人在自己家说英语不觉得怪怪的吗

[@sofiacruz9933]

You are so brave! Thank you for your advice. Keep going! 🙂

[@attacheewoo]

Thanks for your sharing Ruri. I sensed your sincerity beyond the screen and there is inspiring received.

[@Reimein]

I think I did too much input, you made me realize something important, thank Ruri!

[@ruriohama]

Glad it was helpful!

[@imthetwo336]

I see.. you're here

[@karyvlogs9647]

Just by reading ur comment I understood before the video started

[@andy8]

@@ruriohama when you need learn Spanish just tell me. Your videos are the bests, thanks for them.

[@topievan190]

Yoooo Reimeinn so you learn the English language from here? You're that genshin ytber right?! (Mantul Bang wkwkwkwwk Bang Reinmein org indo kan?) Indonesian language

[@DeadPixel1105]

I spent a year in Japan, living in the city of Iwakuni, and I noticed this about the Japanese locals. Many could understand English well enough when I spoke to them, but they had a very difficult time speaking English themselves. But they could write in English just fine, for the most part. I often had "conversations" with Japanese locals through writing. We would pass a piece of paper and a pen back and forth, writing what we wanted to say to each other. It was very cool. I actually miss Japan tremendously even to this day. I lived there from 2002-2003, when I was 20 years old. I'm 40 now. I've had many life experiences in the last 20 years, but that year in Japan is the most memorable and special year of my life. Ever since then, I've had a very special place in my heart for Japan and Japanese people. Greetings from New York btw

[@fuqwytes6458]

i think your Japanese sucks

[@SSHEINI82736]

That sounds great, i wish i would´ve been in Japan in the 90s-early 2000s. Unfortunately i wasnt even alive back then :(

[@DeadPixel1105]

@@SSHEINI82736 You ever been to Japan?

[@sakitoby1581]

Interesting comment. : )

[@Iakovjp]

That's such a great experince, I'm still dreaming of living in Japan even for a brief period of time ( I'm in Italy so I can understand the massive cultural differences, linguistic barrier and even work related issues) Can I ask you how you ended up living in Japan for a couple of years? Did you knew any Japanese? I was in Japan (Mainly Tokyo but I also did a short road trip in a rented Toyota) in 2020 and it was the best experience in my entire life

[@eges72]

Thank you so much. Your honesty on experiences of language-learners is seen incredibly rarely in other polyglot KZbin channels, and even though telling the truth is demotivating to many people, it is a significant boost to my career.

[@TalesR99]

Your tips and advices are amazing! I'm brazillian and for all my life I had english classes, but we almost never practiced speaking or writing. It was always the same thing: do a lot of exames testing our reading and listening. By 5 years ago I decided to learn english by myself, after I finished the high school, and after then, I really start to learn english, and I used exactly what you say in this video. I'm still in the process, but now I can see how much I enhanced my skills. Congrats for the content. One more subscriber!

[@Alexma344]

can you help me i'm from Ethiopia and i'm a beginner

[@TalesR99]

Of course! For a beginner, I thought that the best way to improve your skills (I used this too) it's to use: flashcards, duolingo, a speaking app (like real life english or something like that), listen music and podcasts with subtiles (to improve your listening e pronunciation) and watch movies with subtiles (after a while, try to watch without subtiles). I'd suggest to don't focus only on grammar, but in communication, speaking. Keep reading a lot, listening a lot, and put in practice all that you've learn. If you prefer, make a plan to your studies and work hard every day. In some months, you'll see you growth, for sure. Good luck and stay strong my friend!@@Alexma344

[@edsscrim4487]

" The more you become a perfectionist, the more it takes you to actually take action and do something. " Damn.. I never realize this simple mindset until you've said it directly to me.

[@MrSalas]

Interesting! I believe that (at the beginning, say 3-6 months into learning the language) input is much more important since going for too much output with that ratio (3:7) will produce mistakes, and you'll end up sounding a bit off (happened to my english at some point!). I know what you mean to say is to do this AFTER you can understand the language quite well (as you mention you did) just thought I would clarify this for anyone who might have understood that they must have this ratio (3 input, 7 output from the BEGINNING). Great video as usual and I think your english is top notch. You are being too hard on yourself imo. Edit: Oh I should also mention that the reason I believe a lot of people can understand english but not speak it as well is because when you're understanding the language you're either listening or reading, whereas when you have to produce the language you're basically using all other 3 skills at the same time (listening, reading and writing) while speaking. So basically: It's normal and just takes time (:

[@jhonleo5016]

wtf mr. salas here? the god of comprehensible input gggg

[@andrescoral174]

@Mr. Salas carambas este muchacho me llena de orgullo! PD: input comprensible

[@mrskyline-4208]

Mr. Salas, God of comprehensive input

[@jhobrianen3961]

Yeah I think the point is to understand the language first and then go for output,

[@nixonalvarez2806]

Salas God aqui que grandeee los amos a los 2

[@LOL-cringe]

As far as pronouncing “pronunciation”, and if it makes you feel any better, I’m a fairly well-educated person whose first language is English who mispronounced (and misspelled!) the word “pronunciation” for quite a long time. So definitely don’t feel badly, you’re doing great! 😁

[@Worldaffairslover]

Pronounce and pronunciation aren’t said the same

[@yikes6969]

​@@Worldaffairsloverno one said it was

[@skmy-]

@@yikes6969 LOL-cringe said that

[@monellacreativa9382]

I'm italian and I was searching for a method to improve my English and I found your video. I really like your accent and your voice, they both sound very friendly and sweet, I'm definitely a new subscriber from now ❤

[@grimzreapersunage]

Your confidence and the way you're able to speak in English, regardless of any minor mistake is so impressive and so inspiring! As a learner of Japanese, I constantly pause, forget words, fumble my way through a grammar point, it makes output difficult, sometimes even embarrassing, but seeing you get to this point really motivates me to keep going. Thanks for making this video!

[@luccaskingo]

Habla

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

I totally agree with you. She always inspire myself

[@cozycarry]

Just speak, it's something anyone does around the world. What's the problem?

[@steemboate6389]

@blizz112 there's no way... Yes, she does speak quite well for a non-native but she still makes a good number of mistakes.

[@mary-janereallynotsarah684]

It's so true, the output&feedback thing. I can watch foreign shows and learn so little. But conversations with natives really speed up learning. The output is important. This is why I suck at learning languages on my own!

[@yareyaredaz3522]

if you wanna talk English well do these: - watch movies/series etc with English subtitles - watch QnAs and answer the questions being asked about your self with these 2 your English speaking skills will increase tremendously very fast

[@robloxvempor]

YOOOOO 😂✌🏽 it really does make sense tho. I see why

[@Marie-lv6hc]

How does watching movies/series improve my english talking tho?- like its just listening and not speaking-

[@yareyaredaz3522]

@@Marie-lv6hc doesnt matter younget used to listening to conversations. So you can relate to movie lines for your answers when you need to talk. You remember what others said in similar conversations

[@leenaandnoorpro923]

I do that every single day and i can understand the most of vocabularies but still I can't speak english fluently.... maybe this really takes a lot of time 🥲💔

[@Beto-yn3pm]

what is QnAs??

[@phuet514]

Your accent is charming and your grammar is solid, so listening to you is very easy. Thank you for your videos, they are very helpful.

[@kkyo-xx1yn]

Hi!I am a Japanese! This is the first time I comment on KZbin by Engjlsh. I want to speak English fluently and work in the global society! I have decided to do that things you said on this video.

[@mone582]

As a German native speaker with only one second language, I just wanted to tell you that it's pretty amazing that you learned German. German grammar is really difficult compared to English and a lot of other languages. If I didn't already speak it, I don't think I would dare to learn it :D

[@titosteinsgaming9340]

German accent is hard too man

[@AnalogX64]

I leanred English as my 4th language :) now I'm trying to learn German :) as a non-native English speaker I'm finding German managable to learn, its the accent that I have to work on :)

[@Wesmoen]

@@titosteinsgaming9340 As a Neighbor country, we joke that you can easily do a German accent by clenching your jaw a little.

[@Wesmoen]

As a Dutch native, I find it really interesting that German and Flemish Dutch really have quite some overlap. Dutch Dutch is just like American English to Traditional English.

[@PhoenixLP99]

@@AnalogX64 if you are able to learn the grammar aswell ur prop better then 75% of the german people xd

[@maisonheo5780]

I TOTALLY agree with her opinions. I'm S.Korean, and our educational system is designed on the input-based education. That is one of the obstacles we speak English. And our mother tongue is not English. Thus we need to be proud of ourselves. Because we can speak multiple languages, even though it is not perfect. I got huge impression from this video for my English journey. Thanks :)

[@BestURLShortenerBioPageQRCode]

Thanks for the video. Thank you for your great efforts!❤

[@user-pp8gp5jm2h]

Thank you for sharing! As a non-native speaker, achieving fluency in English is really challenging for me, even though I've studied it in school for many years. However, your video emphasized the importance of actively using what we learn. This is a key point I often overlook.

[@byakenda9692]

I'm a Spanish native speaker and I do understand the feeling, I'm mostly thinking and writing notes in English the whole time! Most foreigners ask me and doubt my nationality when I speak with them because I have improved it over the years by being a self-thought! Keep improving and never stop!

[@ngoccan4125]

😘😘😘

[@tutorialesdemelodica4176]

What kind of notes do you write?

[@himalkosala8136]

Brother may I know your one of social media Id because I would like to share your experience..

[@Alexma344]

@@himalkosala8136 can you help me for English speaking practice please

[@Axile929]

You feel restrained Trying to express what you want a say but you can't it's really painful emotionally 😢

[@DemetriPanici]

This is a really interesting perspective that many don't have on it. I come from a Greek household and it's interesting how when I pronounce certain words others can't because they had never heard those sounds growing up!

[@reptar8995]

Phonetics!

[@ra567]

Greek accent is my favourite

[@yunalee13]

I'm Greek

[@najlaa6716]

I can speak Greek

[@micksuantak4862]

Ballo

[@user-dj8ww4vd5l]

This video is really helpful and it change my perspective permanently because i realize that i am focusing too much on inputing and it doesn't work. Thank you for a very great video!

[@ZonunMawia]

I found your video while thinking about why I can't speak English as fluently as I would like to. I never knew the 7:3 (output-input) ratio and it's quite an eye-opener. I admire your courage and ability to speak your fourth language - English fluently. I do not normally comment but for this one, I felt like commenting on it so here it is. By the way, I can only speak 3 languages and I am hoping to learn Chinese as my fourth one. I will definitely remember the 7 to 3 output-input ratio.

[@domicarbajal837]

I’ve had a few problems expressing myself in English, but your videos always inspire me to talk in English. Thank you Ruri 💕 Greetings from Peru🇵🇪

[@amirrp7804]

Your words were so inspiring. I was just thinking about having a KZbin channel and making videos only in English. It was first looking too hard for me but now I'm much more confident about it. Thank you ruri ^-^

[@mashiro8550]

痒いところに手が届く内容！！ こんなにスラスラ話せるの尊敬します。シンプルな単語と簡潔な説明で非常に理解しやすいです 留学来て苦しかったのですが少しモチベが出ました、ありがとうございます！

[@ivann129]

stolen from chineece symbols

[@thisisastudyonlyaccount]

@@ivann129 #kanji

[@archkyy]

I'm really happy seeing someone talking about this. I love learning new languages and everthing about cultures, countries, etc. Thank you for this video! (Subscribed)

[@Clarkal]

I just found this channel and it's amazing to know how you learn English well in your own way. Thank you for your inspiration, especially your experience on how to adjust the balance of input and output in traditional learning styles. It's really true and helpful. It also made me rethink how I used it initially and look forward to improving my speaking skills over the next few months.

[@tedankhamenbonnah4848]

Interesting how your accent is largely North American, but your conjunctions are British. I teach at a uni in Kobe, I'll share with my students! Thank you for explaining.

[@Bienvenidoalmundoreal]

Estoy aprendiendo inglés ❤ y tu video me motiva mas a seguir aprendiendo 🎉

[@udazahid8206]

Thankyou Ruri, this very helpful!

[@kamleshmishra261]

Hi Ruri! Thanks for uploading such a nice and encouraging video for people who want to learn how to speak English. You said rightly that without caring for others's criticism,we need to keep up our effort.

[@kwangc6720]

Wow, your English is actually excellent for a non-native English speaker! I'm from Singapore. We learn English even before kindergarten, and continue all the way till college. So it's like some 18 years. But your English standard is easily better than most Singaporeans. :)

[@ruriohama]

Wow, thank you!

[@hananeelchristian]

@@ruriohama Kwang C isn't lying. I am in the USA and can understand your english with no problems I can hear where pronunciations are off, but not by alot. Most non native english speakers have thick accents that's very noticeable and distinctive. Chinese non native english speakers sounds like they're from China. India non native English speakers sounds like they're from India. Russian non native English speakers sounds like they're from Russia. But your accent in speaking English sounds nice and understandable, not a thick as you might think, almost American like and I cannot tell where you're from based off of the sound of your voice only.

[@uarsena]

Thank you for this video. You have given me a good idea. I spend a lot of time on KZbin, so I will comment on every video I watch.

[@bendir2002]

you are a nice person. Thank you for all your advices!

[@HuyenNguyen-vb1vg]

02:57 - The perfect ratio for learning English, if you want to improve your speaking and writing 05:41 - The app that can helps you connect with native speaker Thanks so much for your methods!! I love your video >

[@yvrfhnh]

You are the BEST commenter here out of meaningnless comments

[@anhdao7797]

​@@yvrfhnh in my country. it is very popular

[@namao1454]

học tiếng anh chung với tui hong huyền

[@joshc575]

Ruri: "I was explaining it to an imaginary friend, _I know it sounds creepy_" Me: *who ONLY has imaginary friends* 😅😢😢😭😭😭

[@ruriohama]

omg😭

[@isaiahben-yahweh3245]

Ok. So let's be friends. :-]

[@Enigma765.]

Why this is so relatable 😢

[@nayeonsgonnabeastar]

So relatable 😭wanna be friends?

[@Ph34rNoB33r]

In IT, we don't have real friends, and explain code to our rubber duck instead. Rubber ducky will always be there, always listening patiently, won't judge if we missed a use-after-free...

[@eavesdropenglish]

Very well said. My students in Korea have primarily had only input for the majority of their education as they memorize vocabulary and learn grammar for standardized tests. In my university classes, I create fun and engaging opportunities for output because they've already had plenty of input. The first step is to lower their anxiety (affective filter) and help them feel comfortable. My goal is for them to speak at least 80% of the time, and by the end, it gets closer to 90%. I love watching them go from quiet and shy to speaking non-stop while laughing and having a great time. 🎉 Another important factor is to shift their mindset. There is value in making mistakes, especially when we can get feedback. I also teach common mistakes for the exact reason you mention - the fossilization of mistakes. So true about courage too! Mistakes are completely natural, as with anything new we do. We can't let what others think stop our growth. We have to practice, practice, practice if we want to improve. Wonderful video! 👏

[@selimpeksen]

This video inspired me so much. Thank you for giving all your experience. It's really helpfull 🙌💯

[@yeyenico1151]

The distinction between input based and output based learning itself is a huge game changer in how I would perceive learning from now on. I am so glad this was recommended to me. Thanks Ruri for making this video!

[@sriku1000]

A great watch on how humanity is defined kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWbJZq2BqLNkeqc..

[@juandiegomontoya8907]

I want to thank you for your valuable contributions. I find them very structured and realistic for language attainment. I am acquiring the English language in a self-taught way, and these examples like yours inspire me to keep going and not stumble in the attempt.

[@Carine.]

Thank you for this amazing video. It is very encouraging. I'm very admiring about your english. I hope speak as well as you one day 💝

[@youssefdahou6109]

Thanks for the video, you've done very well. Love it

[@Olicia88]

When I was in high school we had student exchanges with other countries. I live in Poland and we went to Norway and Netherlands. On my first exchange (to Norway) I was really stressed because norwegians sounded really fluent in english and I was afraid I would make grammar mistakes or smth like that and I barely talked to anybody. On my second exchange (to the Netherlands) I was way more relaxed and I talked much more because I decided that I just want to have fun and meet new people. It really helped to open up and be more comfortable with talking in english.

[@hsk797]

This is actually such a great video and concept to discuss that makes this issue much more visible , hoping to see other people take on this subject as well

[@Siulgames]

Thanks for the video, I'm stuck between A2 and B1 of English language and took very much input comprehensible lessons. I needed a guide like yours about what to do.

[@gerardcubaka342]

Thank you very much for this video. You open my mind. I was actually focus on the input rather than the output. Today I find were is my problem. I listern and read English everyday but I writte and speak rarelly. I think I'm should start doing the contrairy right now. Again, thank you Ruri... I believe it's going to bring my english at the next level... And if it work, I will come buck to this channel to give my testimony

[@Rahumi]

Wow you can speak Turkish I was living in Turkey more than five and a half years and I still cannot say anything in Turkish 😆😅

[@Tribulatus_Rex]

I was stationed at Incirlik AB 1995-1996. I knew an airman who was engaged to a Turkish woman, and after three years still struggled to conjugate verbs. After 16 months, I could speak enough Turkish to sound like the village idiot.

[@rnman99]

@@Tribulatus_Rex "almost free, ağabey!"

[@premiere3610]

Lol. I have the same problem. I think that Language is just not my talent Lol

[@Tribulatus_Rex]

@@rnman99 "Best price, no money no honey abi!"😂

[@rnman99]

@@Tribulatus_Rex 🤣

[@excelpinoy1086]

Thank you Ruri! This is really encouraging. Very informative also. Keep up the good work! Currently, I'm studying Japanese language. My reason, is just I'm opening a window of Opportunity in learning other language. Domo Arigato gozaimasu!

[@gertrudemikos7041]

I'm learning both Italian and Spanish. The problem is that I can think and practice speaking. But when I talk to someone I tend to mess up. Watching your videos has helped me to learn how to study better. I also have two neighbors that are helping me with pronouncing Spanish. Keep up the great work.

[@Alexandrek1922]

Que te vaya bien aprendiendo italiano no le entiendo a esa cosa

[@user-oj8vf5xl2b]

I appreciate this video. My previous English learning in China is to much for input-based and few for output-based. Just now I am still struggle in English improving. And thanks for the advice in the video!

[@armynurseboy]

I always find it interesting from what sources people learn English from. When I was stationed in Korea, I had quite a few Korean friends who learned from different sources. I can always tell by their accent where their teacher came from. Some had an American accent, another sounded British, another spoke English like an Aussie. I even met a Korean who spoke English with a Filipino accent. That was kind of wild.....

[@mino4965]

Yeah that's because some ppl fly to the philippines to get affordable english teacher there.

[@Aikano9]

I’ve definitely seen something similar, but it isn’t always that way. All my English teachers have had very southern American and Australian accents, but somehow my English sounds British even though I’ve not really watched any large amount of British content, wether that be on KZbin, twitch or in movies.

[@kurootsuki3326]

@@Aikano9 ik this doesn't quite describe your situation, but it reminds me of the fact that Australian children inevitably sound british for a year or two when they discover Peppa Pig... it's got that strong a hold on them LOL

[@Aikano9]

@@kurootsuki3326 just the way I intonate and pronounce words sound distinctly British, however the overall way I speak makes it clear that I’m not. It’s like British with a sprinkle of a weird unidentifiable accent mixed in. Uncanny valley british I suppose you could call it. It’s almost british but not quite.

[@sasaeng]

@@mino4965 oh

[@jasonthorpe3826]

This is fantastic video Ruri. I am an English as a second language speaker and I am going to refer your video and channel to my students. I like your points about inout vs output, don't be a perfectionist, and fun factor. All very important. Monolingual people making fun are ignorant and have never had to experience the difficulty of learning an entire language as an adult. A pain in the ass! XD

[@g-angus1320]

So touched and benefited! It's never too late to see good stuff! I will share your video with my language pupils!

[@Carlinyurv]

I'll start practicing my output by commenting on this video!! First of all thanks a bunch for your constant efforts , and not being selfish about giving us any piece of advice that helped you improve for yourself. I can see now how much I neglected the Output and instead only confused in the input. I always knew that I had to practice but never knew its huge impact on one's learning progress. So from now on I'll start giving most of my time trying to build these habits you mentioned in the video! I aspire to me an expert English teacher, but my speaking skills never helped to start this journey! I'll try to follow all what you said for month and get back to you next month to tell you how it went! THANKS ONCE AGAIN DEAR RURII ❤

[@nikhatjahan8676]

Hello, can you please share your english learning experience

[@essssssssstudio]

This is a very useful and inspiring video. I really like your thoughtful and clear ideas about certain points that you want to deliver to the audience. Anyway, I feel related to the German learning process. It's hard but it's an unforgettable experience anyway.

[@K0shop]

Thank you, Ruri! During my English study I didn't concentrate on writing skills. I'm not ready to start my own channel now, but I decided to write comments on videos which I liked. Perhaps it can help me improve my English 😊

[@heba_33]

I really love this video and she’s just summarized my problem with talking in English , and she said a lot of important things that any language learner should know it , so grateful to see this video by coincidence !!! 💘💘💘

[@noorq7852]

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[@JasonLien013]

This helped me a lot! Thanks. I got that I need more output practice!

[@johndelapena3484]

Your English is very good, and you give very helpful tips as well. I have been learning French for three years and I can speak at an elementary school level, but when it comes to understanding the spoken language, it’s very hard for me. I feel motivated by your video because I realized that for most people, speaking the language is the hardest part, but for me, it’s understanding native speakers because they cut out so many words sounds in French, and the lack of consonants makes it harder for my English-only brain to find where a word starts or ends. I’m going to try summarizing the French media after I watch a video or TV show. I also already translate my conversations with friends into French in my head while talking to them. It’s a very slow pain in the butt process because there are basically 0 French speakers where I am, so online resources are my best learning tool.

[@tommyr4783]

Thank you, Ruri, for nice concept about input/output skills! I try to improve my English and my favorite output exercises are: reading out loud, thinking (sometimes speaking to myself) in English and journaling.

[@lucid-tutorials]

I agree with the points you made in your video about the factors that can hinder fluency in language learners. Additionally, I'd like to compliment you on your clear and easy-to-understand English. EXCELLENT!😀

[@AlmariePalate]

I am truly grateful for this video as it has helped me understand why I find it difficult to express myself in English, despite my efforts to improve by listening to audio and watching English movies. I now realize that I have been focused more on the input method and need to practice the output method to achieve fluency in the English language.

[@tkdkid415]

I think it's interesting how people reach fluency in a second language in many ways. The one thing in common is that all these people practice consistently. My girlfriend, for example, acquired English *primarily* by watching shows in English but then later she also started using English at work every day. I must say, I believe that having a quality tutor who knows how to provide tons of comprehensible input in a way that engages you (the learner) to speak during the lessons, is the most effective method. Because you're right, recall IS important. But of course, not everyone has access to tutors or teachers. The point is, do something you enjoy and do it all the time. That's how I learned (and continue to learn) Spanish. It's also how I encourage my English students to spend their free time!

[@meiyami93]

Hi! I totally agree with you. Also, I'm a Spanish native speaker who is looking for English native people to practice. Maybe we can help each other? :)

[@user-lt4ft9hn1x]

Hi, friend. My name is Kairat. I have an idea, I am studying English and I want to practice with you through an online video call WhatsApp, skype, is it possible? (only 10 min practice)? if yes, then write me your email address in response to my comment, and we can arrange a time by mail to exchange experience in spoken English

[@meiyami93]

@@user-lt4ft9hn1x Hi Kairat, nice to meet you! Yeah, sure. Give me your mail and I'll contact you 👍

[@huanli8241]

you are definitely right！

[@sriku1000]

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[@brayansuarez3075]

Oh genial, necesitaba un video así ya que quiero aprender inglés y dominarlo. Me viene bien este video

[@user-vn3to9eq2o]

You 're right this advice stucks in my head

[@funininfun4425]

Hi Ruri~ thanks for your video. I am non-native english speakers as well. quite a lot of time , I am confidence to say something with bad grammar. but sometimes I still feel hard to express something ,esp. related to cultures ( may be due to the cultural difference). anyway, the idea you presenting is great. I would try to use it to practice english. thank you so much!

[@d.levens.b]

I was waiting for this video) I like your english! You are right about not taking any notice of people who mock you!

[@dezainaa]

Input/output ratio is such a valuable viewpoint. Also, your practice method is lovely, too. I’m totally telling my friends about it!

[@ruby9898]

Your video really inspires me, Ruri! I subscribed your channels for years and just found this video from search bar to learn how to speak English better and fluently. I learned a lot of great tips from your video! Keep doing great things and share with everyone in the world, Ruri! You're so amazing! I'm really inspired by you, you know!🙏🙏💖💖🌼🌼

[@MrJesuslosa]

Despues de tanto tiempo y de tantos videos eres la primer you tuber que escucho hablar con firmes bases de enseñanza como lo explicas Input base learning and Output base learning nunca de los nunca lo había visto de esta manera , quizás por ello nunca he avanzado con fluidez en el Ingles, se nota que eres buena en lo que haces, me suscribí contigo para aprender mas de tus conocimientos, gracias.

[@1234fakerstreet]

I've taught English in Japan and Korea and what you said in the beginning is 100% true. Most of my students focus solely on English for their exams and not for actual application which causes a lot of my students to come to my school not being able to speak even though they can read books. I will say that it is harder to correct the older you are but it's not that difficult to fix. Working with a friend will help but if you are learning by yourself, you can do things like watch a youtube or online course and record yourself practicing. Then you can hear what sound or pronunciation your need to practice.

[@alexjin6690]

Thank you for you content. This is what I wanted to find :) I struggled to speak or write English fluently even though I can understand well listening and I know a lot of vocabularies... many thanks again 😊 🙏

[@lickinggod]

your videos actually inspired me, English is not our main language so I was struggling a lot when study, sometimes i feel fatigue and wanna quit but u're the person who motivate me to become better

[@mohdal-hakimjamil2479]

i like your videos Ruri. Thanks for sharing your valuable experience. I like the way you talk.. because it's very real and practicable.

[@bong2599]

I like what you said about input/output based learning, it’s true that in you keep absorbing without actually putting it into practice, whatever you’re trying to learn doesn’t stick unless it is being put to use. So you learn things by applying it at the same time.

[@aoshi000]

Both listening and speaking really comes down to practice, and they are two different set of skills. My mother tongue is Cantonese growing up in Hong Kong. We learned English from kindergarten but fluency varies greatly for those in public and international schools (which had foreign students). I learned some Mandarin as a kid but couldn't speak it until I used it with friends and colleagues from China and Taiwan. I've also learned Japanese as a teenager and in college, I've been able to understand jpn for decades and could get by traveling in Japan speaking only jpn, but I'm far from fluent because I rarely get to actually practice speaking Japanese at all. The more you speak it, the more your mind is comfortable and becomes second nature. There's really no short cut and better way to practice it than with a native. There was no KZbin when I was young so Internet has definitely made learning a lot easier nowadays

[@user-hi2nh2bj4o]

thx

[@user-hi2nh2bj4o]

thx

[@user-ks3vt1jn2z]

yes ,i completly agree with your point about output based learing is more important than the input based learning

[@rubenchavez1747]

This video was awesome! Thank you!

[@emotionzero41]

I like your explanations about Input vs Output based learning and their ratio (3:7). It's my first time hearing them. Will definitely shift my way of learning towards that. Thank you Ruri! Love your video!

[@teachervlad6927]

Hi, Ruri. Thank you for your video. Everybody who wants to learn speaking English should watch your video and follow you instructions. Your English and your English pronunciation are just excellent. You speak one of the most wonderful English I have ever heard in my life. If I didn't know you are not a native speaker, I would never say that you are not a native speaker. I am an English language teacher and a linguist by education, but I didn't notice mistakes in your speech. I am also not a native speaker, and if to compare your pronunciation with mine, mine is just awful. As for native speakers' pronunciation, many native English speakers speak bad or very bad English. I knew a native English teacher who spoke a terrible cockney accent and couldn't read English correctly. Perhaps you don't know, but there are many English accents and dialects that are very different from each other. Very often, people who live in South London don't understand people who live in North London. I worked with an Indian teacher who was born and lived in England, and I asked him if it is true that English people who speak different accents don't understand each other. He said that when he entered the university, it took about a month until all the students and teachers started to understand each other. If you don't believe me, read one of my blogs about English language: study.beautiful-english.org/learn-about-famous-english-accents/ Good luck and all the beat. Teacher Vlad.

[@riefkysetiawan434]

that's the idea of input or output based english, thank you ruri

[@RedBot1234]

thanks alot for sharing your personal experience i have personally experienced it , the kind of hurdles along the way at first while learning that language and i am still putting lots of efforts to foster my English

[@sanchitchavan237]

Ma'am, whatever points/issues you mentioned are perfectly matched my ones. Your video gives me the next level of confidence. Now I'm very confident and I won't hesitate or be shy to talk in public or to any person.

[@MentalHealthPower]

4:25 : I think this is not creepy at all and is actually pretty genius. The ability to use your imagination to create the resources you needed to learn something is exactly what geniuses do. I find this is useful to do for self awareness practices and understanding our own thought process and emotions. Subscribed.

[@Michael-Ray]

Tom Hanks' character talked to a soccer ball in the movie Cast Away to prevent himself from going insane due to loneliness in the deserted island.

[@AAKalam]

Those who think it's creepy, are real creeps in my opinion

[@meet_mansoor]

Thanks Ruri! I have liked, subscribed and purchased the app. :)

[@shinkyukang]

Thank you for sharing your skills

[@JohnDoe-ck2hj]

Ruri, your accent is so pleasant and natural! It's easy to understand you, you're really fluent. As a non-native speaker, I like your language!

[@lyconxero457]

This makes perfect sense as I spent YEARS learning Spanish in High School which mostly entailed learning grammar and vocabulary for the purpose of passing tests but when it came down to it I couldn't speak Spanish and even now I feel like I've forgotten the vast majority of what I learned. Even before you put words to the differences in teaching styles I already knew that I'd never be able to actually speak Spanish unless I was put in an environment that made me speak Spanish daily in normal conversational speech. I always felt like I spent so much of my mental energy memorizing vocabulary and grammar for tests but not for actual daily concerns that my mind just subconsciously decided that the information wasn't important and let it fall out of my brain over time.

[@purpleguy319]

Same here, just with French instead of Spanish.

[@mantes8153]

God same but with both French and Spanish

[@kbotman5228]

As a spanish speaker , i totally recommend you to practice in Discord groups in order to improve your grammar and vocabulary skills . In an informal atmosphere , you'll learn and understand slangs from native speakers around America . Nowdays , Im trying to improve my English using some methods and watching these types of videos like Ruri Ohama

[@KratosAgiota]

I love your accent, is very clear. Is the first KZbin channel that i can understand in English.

[@user-wp9kl2oh8x]

thanks for sharing your journey

[@UltMyClone]

You'll never see this but what a wonderful video. Extremely informative, rather comical intentionally and I still struggle with pronunciation, spelling and grammar as a native English speaker. Your dedication, drive and endurance to learn different languages is incredible. Admirable content and dedication. So much respect for you and what you do even being my first video watching.

[@abdulkhaderoo624]

I started learning japanese recently and i feel like this video can also apply for native English speakers trying to learn other languages. The output based learning method is very interesting because as you said there aren’t many lessons or teachers that prioritize it. Keep up the great work! My favourite future doctor/KZbinr.

[@xxhpshrebyba]

how is learning japanese going for you ?

[@cesarsaavedra9249]

I loved your video, thank you very much for sharing.