How to make a language learning study plan that works | Language Self-study 101

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Figuring out how to create an EFFECTIVE language learning routine took me a while, but after studying about 2-3 languages (one of which I taught myself) and watching a TON of other videos from polyglots on how to learn languages, here's what I believe are the key aspects of a useful study plan. These are the actual things that I take into consideration to create a study routine that works for me.

This is less of a video about the actual process of creating a routine (which is super important, as I stressed that consistency is a key part to learning a language well) -- it's more about the CONTENT of what you learn / how to structure your studying. Hope this helps!


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I respect your time so I usually do timestamps :)
0:00 How to create a language study plan
1:13 5 components (“stages”) of a good language study plan
1:52 Stage 1: Pre-planning
1:57 Tip #1
2:59 Tip #2
4:18 Tip #3
5:32 Tip #4
6:10 Stage 2: Find comprehensible input
7:04 Sources of comprehensible input
9:07 Stage 3: Learning grammar
10:00 Tip #1
10:41 Tip #2
11:34 Tip #3
12:50 Tip #4
13:29 Stage 4: Output
15:10 Stage 5: Consistency!
15:43 Busuu



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↳ BETTER THAN DUOLINGO - Busuu Easy Language Learning App Review
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   • Greatest language learning struggles ...  

↳ How I learnt a lil' Japanese IN 1 MONTH on my own in quarantine 🇯🇵
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   • I travelled solo to Mexico for 25 day...  ​
(I speak Spanish in this!)



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TO STUDY JAPANESE:

↳ Italki for online tutors
If you're interested in using italki (for any language!), you can get $10 italki Credits free (after $20 min purchase) with this link: https://www.italki.com/i/ref/6db6Hd?h...
↳ Anki Flashcards https://ankiweb.net/shared/decks/japa...
↳ Chrome extensions:
- Yomi-chan
- Language Learning with Netflix
↳ Textbooks:
- *Genki https://amzn.to/33hok8M​
- *Minna no Nihongo (I'm using this now!) https://amzn.to/3mF8pIN​




TO FILM: (some people have asked, so here’s what I use):

📷 *Canon G7X Mark ii - https://amzn.to/3ghRQiy
📷 *UBeesize Tripod (Mini) - https://amzn.to/3fiuiJ5
📷 *Manfrotto Tripod (Larger) - https://amzn.to/313prq1 (might not be the best - I suggest to research more!)
📷 I edit using Final Cut Pro, but you honestly don't need it if you have a Mac - iMovie works fantastic too!

*as an Amazon Associate I earn a small percentage from any purchases made using those links, at no extra cost to you. I only promote products that I have personally used and truly feel deliver value to you! Thank you for supporting & watching x


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Hello hello, I’m Vic, a Singaporean at Yale sharing my thoughts with other fellow humans on Yale / college life, self-care and personal growth. Come with me as we explore what finding balance, staying inspired, and living a meaningful and fulfilling life means to us x


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