this video is a little older now, but i thought i'd share a tip for anyone else who might be here, like me :) something that helps me keep my motivation up is reminding myself that even native speakers of a language are still learning their language everyday. when i encounter roadblocks while learning french, i remember all the recent times where ive had to look up an english word because i didnt know it or didnt know exactly how to pronounce it. looking at french through that lens has helped keep me from being too harsh on myself when i make a mistake :)

@karenbussen

5 ай бұрын

hello! This is such a great comment, thank you! It's so true. Language is a living thing and I like to think of it as a journey. Mistakes are just opportunities for learning along the way. Thank you so much for being here and bonne continuation !

As for communication skills I learn whole sentences saying them aloud. 5 days - 300 repetitions per day at least. Later I don't need to translate. I know the meaning of words straight away like in my native language. And also I remember the meaning longer than by learning separate words. This method is called: chunking. It was a real game changer in my learning process in English and other languages.😊

@karenbussen

7 ай бұрын

I love this. My current French teacher does this with me as well (using whole phrases) and I didn't know it was called that, but I agree, it works. I need to do more repetitions, though :-) Thank you for sharing

Excellent delivery, very informative. Thanks.

@karenbussen

5 ай бұрын

Merci ! That means a lot. Thank you for watching and for your kind words.

omg, so so so true! I have studied so many languages, and memorized endless lists of verbs and nouns and adjectives, and then, when trying to speak, been utterly unable to muster any way to make those words come into relation to each other. I just love your advice and your story.

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😘 cheers to learning languages !!

Knowledge of grammar rules does not necessarily enable a learner to speak a second language fluently. You are absolutely right!

@wahyudionoyusuf

Жыл бұрын

agree to this 👍

Thanks for these useful tips!

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure and thanks for watching🌷

Perfect tips, thanks lovely teacher ❤🙏

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching ❣️

You’re perhaps the the first American writer since Ernest Miller Hemingway who share the passion of learning languages.

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

😂maybe not the first, but definitely passionate 💕

@duyhungnguyen8759

Жыл бұрын

@@karenbussen The first tip make me a bit supprised. I thought that you would pay special attention to grammar because you're a writer.

Very nice

Thank you dear it's really valuable information 😊

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

Thank you ❤

@karenbussen

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Practice makes man perfect so in my English learning process So many people are joining me because it is online processing. I generally learn English from coaches and they are experts they have full thoughts and material which they are using to teach others but I think 🤠🤔 you are not among them and joining in this session it's a great and good news for me 🤠😊 and expression your own emotional expression with me because of your language 🤠😉 is English and suggest me some important point that generally everyone using in their life specially around with the people who used English language by many ways like newspaper, community and Books 📚 So these are the best way to learning English.#English learning.

Good tips.

@karenbussen

10 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching 😊

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😊

You speak so nicely 👍 👍

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Merci 😊

Thank you 😊 How should I go over not to forget what I learned (I’m a visual learner so speaking and listening are the least efficient skill for me to remembering them ) Your speak clearly I like it 😊

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

😊you can write down sentences or words if you like to see them, or make flash cards for new phrases. Then slowly practice them without the cards. I talk to myself in French all the time to practice things I am trying to use in conversation. Keep going! Bonne continuation 🎉

First time I am here, I am from Brazil. I am improve my English.

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Keep going, you’re doing great!

Thanks for the advise am also learning French...... It hasn't been easy but am doing well Merci beaucoup

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

You can do it! Bonne continuation ❣️

I have completely failed with Tagalog. Lost friends and my relationship is damaged. I guess I know tons of words but incapable of understanding or speaking after 12.5 years of conventional lessons, storytelling and LingQ last few months.

@karenbussen

7 ай бұрын

I am so sorry to hear this and I hope you can find a solution! Thank you for sharing your story, and bon courage !

Thank you for this video it has solved the problem i had I was getting bogged down and not learning much So now i know to stick to speaking only first. could you let me know of any good online groups or groups that meet up on zoom please

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

So happy you found it helpful ! Bonne continuation ❣️

Listen, understand and speak....

@karenbussen

10 ай бұрын

Well said!

Will it take longer to learn any foreign language if you can not surround yourself with people who speak the language or have an opportunity to go to the country for awhile?

@karenbussen

5 ай бұрын

Hello! This is a good question. I can't say for everyone, but for me, my French vastly improved when I found some meetup groups and conversation circles where I could just practice talking, which after all is a large part of what we want to be able to do when going (or moving) to a new country. We want to be able not only to ask for something at the pharmacy, but to understand the question the pharmacist asks right after we tell them what we want :-) Or to be able to make a friend, or just share ideas. For me, it's all about the exchange, the back and forth, that moment of connection. But luckily with the internet, you can find groups where you can absolutely practice talking--and I encourage you, don't be afraid to talk--go for it! Bonne continuation !

@Joan-mc8gm

5 ай бұрын

I guess everyone learns differently. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.

I wish I had know it 30 years ago...

@karenbussen

Жыл бұрын

you can start (or continue!) anytime 🌸 wishing you the best!

😘🌹🍸

U r stunning!

@karenbussen

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I feel very shy to talk and embersed

@karenbussen

4 ай бұрын

Merci for this very honest comment. You are not alone. But I have an idea for you. I believe that when we change languages, we also change personalities. So even if you are shy, when you are first practicing speaking in French, if you can imagine that you're playing the role of someone else, it might really help you. I still do this, and I often feel I am exaggerating, but the more I do it, the more people seem to really understand me and think I'm "normal." So just pretend you are your French self, and go for it ! Never be embarrassed that you are trying to communicate in another language. You deserve all the respect for studying and trying. Just go for it! Allez ! Bonne continuation ! xoxo