Stuck at intermediate English with no progress?

Do you feel like your English learning has slowed or stopped, even though you’re still making a lot of effort? That horrible feeling of getting to an intermediate level, and then not improving, is often called ‘The Intermediate Plateau’ and in today’s video I’m going to explain what it is, why it happens, and how to fix it.
Lesson chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:30 The language learning curve
01:27 Zipf's Law
02:50 The forgetting curve
05:06 Combining language skills
08:33 The reality of being an adult language learner
If you are looking for a safe place to start communicating today, think of joining the Canguro Academy!
canguroenglish.com/academy

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  • @Canguroenglish
    @Canguroenglish5 ай бұрын

    Join my Academy and start USING your English today: www.canguroenglish.com/academy

  • @user-bd8pu4jc7s

    @user-bd8pu4jc7s

    5 ай бұрын

    Is it free and online?

  • @mayraelizondo2471

    @mayraelizondo2471

    5 ай бұрын

    I appreciate it a lot. I know you understand my gratitude and it is a gift to me.

  • @wanderer990
    @wanderer9905 ай бұрын

    He's not a teacher. He's a philosopher, a psychologist and a motivational speaker the same time. I've never heard anything about learning English (or language) like this. It's just too exciting to be existed. It's a masterpiece of explanation. A VERY BIG THANKS TO YOU, CHRISTIAN!

  • @robertagriggio8317

    @robertagriggio8317

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm totally agree with your thought

  • @AlanNg.

    @AlanNg.

    5 ай бұрын

    you're right, man.

  • @computadorhumano949

    @computadorhumano949

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, this guy is extraordinary, from Brazil don t give up

  • @giampaolo5356

    @giampaolo5356

    5 ай бұрын

    I totally agree!

  • @marymdp

    @marymdp

    5 ай бұрын

    I totally agree with you!!! I can add something... *Christian is the best teacher.* 🤗🤗🤗🇦🇷

  • @poohoff
    @poohoff5 ай бұрын

    When you said my plateau was beautiful, I almost cried

  • @larissagottsch5915

    @larissagottsch5915

    5 ай бұрын

    I felt the same 😢

  • @robertagriggio8317

    @robertagriggio8317

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too... 😢

  • @odairsales1979

    @odairsales1979

    5 ай бұрын

    Just almost? Let's be honest 😂

  • @jelajahmuallaf3916

    @jelajahmuallaf3916

    5 ай бұрын

    ❤❤❤❤

  • @angelalagunacaicedo3838

    @angelalagunacaicedo3838

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too.. I loved him

  • @zooLjfres
    @zooLjfres5 ай бұрын

    I’m 56 and I started to learn English on my own 3 years ago. I’m crying because I can understand this video… I’ll go pour myself a glass of wine to celebrate it 😂😂😂

  • @bena_mrz
    @bena_mrz5 ай бұрын

    After one year of learning german language, it was the exact moment that I needed to see this video. I had tears in my eyes at the end of the video. Thank you💚

  • @user-bd8pu4jc7s

    @user-bd8pu4jc7s

    5 ай бұрын

    Me too I have been trying and learning English and struggling for 15 years but I can't speak yet 😢last words made me cry 😢

  • @six-bobcats
    @six-bobcats5 ай бұрын

    As someone who moved to Brooklyn I can confirm, 10 words is everything you need for successful communication here.

  • @Baban1974
    @Baban19745 ай бұрын

    I feel that way from 10 years ago, I have been thinking that I'm completely stuck at intermediate level, and I read, write, hear, and speak in English all the time I can do with a family with two kids and 49 years, but I feel that it's not enough. Your words made me really releaved. Thanks

  • @keremdemir1662

    @keremdemir1662

    5 ай бұрын

    relieved

  • @OASEDborisiv

    @OASEDborisiv

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@keremdemir1662, душнила)

  • @gerardo6080
    @gerardo60805 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Christian for your way of teaching, for your kindness and humanity. You give us the motivation of keep learning, because learning is a beatiful joy in the way you teach.

  • @anastasiachurina7641
    @anastasiachurina76415 ай бұрын

    Why can't leave more than one Like? And hug Christian through the screen.

  • @infotechnorte
    @infotechnorte5 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy Canguro English is posting new videos. Mr Christian is the best teacher I know. I've been learning so much. Thank you for helping us with your great and unique teaching.

  • @rodrigonpessoa8701

    @rodrigonpessoa8701

    5 ай бұрын

    I feel the same Joy for every new video!! 😊

  • @giuliacasagrande2419
    @giuliacasagrande24195 ай бұрын

    Is it possible to give you a thousand likes? Congratulations! Excellent job!

  • @waheedwaheed7
    @waheedwaheed75 ай бұрын

    Mr Christian, your approach is amazing.

  • @awd6975
    @awd69755 ай бұрын

    I wish, You could keep recording new podcasts so we would have opportunity to listen every single one of them on the go

  • @user-ob8jm8om7h
    @user-ob8jm8om7h2 ай бұрын

    "Remember that the only important measure of language ability is successful communication." That's absolutely true!! This's your second video that I watched in a row. I'm happy that I came across this amazing channel.

  • @user-dz3yi3ih6g
    @user-dz3yi3ih6gКүн бұрын

    that's not only helpful but also inspiring as wise advice for life

  • @miguelgagliano7373
    @miguelgagliano73735 ай бұрын

    Hola Christian, tengo 65 años, casi siempre estudie inglés solo, y puedo entender casi todos tus videos. Te agradezco mucho tus palabras, muchas veces quiero abandonar. A veces miro tv y no entiendo o entiendo poco, y me agarra el sentirme frustrado, me cuesta ender un noticiero, y pienso soy yo. Y luego te escucho y me digo es una cuestión de expectativas y puedo comunicarme y el otro tendrá que hacer el esfuerzo de ayudarme a entender. Abrazo amigo

  • @cesardiezsainz4866

    @cesardiezsainz4866

    5 ай бұрын

    Un truco para entender cada vez mejor el inglés hablado es ponerte un Ted Talk al día con subtítulos. Trata de no mirar los subtítulos salvo que no puedas seguir el hilo del vídeo.

  • @miguelgagliano7373

    @miguelgagliano7373

    5 ай бұрын

    ​@@cesardiezsainz4866muchas gracias César

  • @jkmugartza

    @jkmugartza

    5 ай бұрын

    El problema es que en las comedias y en las películas utilizan el inglés coloquial de sus lugares de origen; no es el inglés que habla la gente cuando vas a cualquier país que no es de habla inglesa, que son la mayoría del mundo. Hoy en día la mayoría de la gente usamos el inglés como lengua franca y si nos viene un inglés nativo a hablar a su manera, no le vamos a entender aunque estudiemos inglés toda la vida. La única manera que hay de aprender la forma de hablar de un país es ir a ese país a vivir durante un largo tiempo... y no tiene sentido, porque lo que queremos es comunicar con la gente del mundo, no con la gente de un solo país, o de una sola ciudad. Mi consejo es que sigas las indicaciones de este gran profesor que es Mr. Christian. Sigue a tu paso y no te preocupes demasiado con que sabes poco. Sabemos más que el que no sabe nada. Y sabemos más lenguas que muchos anglófonos que no saben más que una sola.

  • @miguelgagliano7373

    @miguelgagliano7373

    5 ай бұрын

    @@jkmugartza muchas gracias por tus palabras, son apreciadas.

  • @user-sh3di2ug4g
    @user-sh3di2ug4g4 ай бұрын

    Cristian, I was learning English with your channel four years ago. Then, I stopped doing this, and now I have started to continue learning. You have grown a lot in these four years. I want to say that your way of teaching and describing language is very original. I cannot remember someone who is able to do it like this. Thank you for your creation

  • @albertcontreras7345
    @albertcontreras73459 күн бұрын

    As we say in spanish "has dado en el clavo". Thanks for your explanation, I feel relieved and it raises my self-esteem.

  • @david41945
    @david419455 ай бұрын

    The Measure of your English lies withing yourself. Intermediate is just a label, nothing more than that. We better not pay too much attention to it and enjoy the process. Always Cangaroo Academy. Miss you family

  • @gerohazigabor
    @gerohazigabor5 ай бұрын

    Great motivational thoughts! Encouraging learners to USE their knowledge is the best thing a teacher can do. This way they will improve effortlessly. I have been a learner for forty years and still enjoy English classes. Using the language leads us to learn new vocabulary, grammar and improve communication skills. There will always be something to discover and grasp in this process. I could not agree more: Enjoy your English! 😃

  • @transmathematica
    @transmathematicaАй бұрын

    I am a native speaker of English. This is a motivational and technically excellent account of the intermediate language plateau. It helps me because I am in the intermediate plateau in Mandarin. Some native speakers know exactly what language learners are going through, because we are doing it too! Let’s share our experiences - in my case, in English or Mandarin.

  • @Jarek58
    @Jarek585 ай бұрын

    Christian, the best day of the week is always that one when there is a new lesson from YOU. You are the most inspiring English teacher in the world. After having watched a lesson like this, I am always so full of power to learn. Thank YOU so much for each and every of your lessons.

  • @user-gp8dq3ur3c

    @user-gp8dq3ur3c

    4 ай бұрын

    I think and feel the same. After this video I always full of power to learn

  • @camnguyen7220
    @camnguyen722020 күн бұрын

    you bring tears to my eyes and i appreciate what you have done for language learners. For those who are learning english, i wish you have peace in your learning journey.

  • @OscarGarcia-xl1ze
    @OscarGarcia-xl1ze5 ай бұрын

    I started to watch your videos a month ago and I'm very glad to have found your channel, every video is a masterclass about language, learning, life, and motivation. I'm in that Plateau right now, but this makes me remember that it is not bad to be there, and that my efforts always will be worth it as long as I can enjoy and discover the world from my second language :). Thank you Christian, I'll continue doing my best.

  • @Disciple1963

    @Disciple1963

    5 ай бұрын

    Hello! I recommend you English Galaxy lessons C1 of Alexandr Bebris. They are free and available on KZread

  • @coscosru
    @coscosru5 ай бұрын

    Досматривал уже со слезами на глазах. СПАСИБО!

  • @sezanali7115
    @sezanali71155 ай бұрын

    i have been teaching in English in Bangladesh for over 25 years and now I see a real teacher. Thumps up, bro. The world needs you.

  • @monicabeatrizsanchez9610
    @monicabeatrizsanchez96105 ай бұрын

    Your videos make me happy in so many aspects of my life, not only in language learning, thank you 😊

  • @FastEnglishLessons
    @FastEnglishLessons15 күн бұрын

    Super useful video about setting expectations. Makes sense that my vocabulary increased dramatically in college when I started reading several hours a day and listening to hours of lectures on the materials using those specific vocabulary words found in the materials I had read. I tell adult students aiming for the top of the pyramid in English learning that doing a degree in some subject, with it being taught only in English, should get you to the treasured C1/C2 level, though if you have self discipline you could just read a lot, take notes and discuss your readings with an online tutor. Then afterwards come up with a thesis statement based on your discussion and write an essay on it for your tutor to review. Very few people are willing to do this in my experience though. Most students just want to get to a level where they are understood and not stressed when they speak English.

  • @kayakero1969
    @kayakero19695 ай бұрын

    Within human beings specie there are teachers, mechanics, engineers, musicians, electricians, etc., who add slangs, numbers, sub-numbers, notes, cables, pieces, completely unnecessary or of rare use, just to feel superior and create ghettos of wisdom. Fortunately there are people with a big heart and empathy who care about nurturing to others with basic, simple but elemental survival tools.So them can understand and interact with the surprises along the way. This man is a worthy example of the second ones. The generosity of his words and pronunciation is so clear tool that it can surely be understood and moved anywhere on the planet.Thanks Christian.🙏

  • @Aziz_Abdullayev_uz
    @Aziz_Abdullayev_uz5 ай бұрын

    You’re right, sir. Initially, I learned only grammar. Now I still struggle with writing and reading a lot.

  • @user-bj5gr8ug9s
    @user-bj5gr8ug9s5 ай бұрын

    I am on intermediate level, now i live in Canada and it's to hard for me, especially in understanding native people. It's always very stressful for me. Your English is pure and pronunciation is great, i understood more than 90%. 😊

  • @albertovillafane9219
    @albertovillafane92192 ай бұрын

    Hello Chistian for your words I am in a moment that I feel myself sinking low as cat Stevens said in his song: "I might die tonight", but I realize that understand all your video without subtitles is a gift. This is Albert from Buenos Aires

  • @alexanderoverchenko5770
    @alexanderoverchenko57705 ай бұрын

    I know a saying:"How many languages you know, that many times you are a human". Obtaining the ability to understand another language demands up to obtain another personality, another mindset and enrich us.

  • @hamlet4745
    @hamlet47453 ай бұрын

    The fact that I can understand you pretty well, means a lot to me. I don't really feel like stuck in my intermediate english level and even if it's ok to be at this level I want to achieve a B2 because I really love this language so I need to be grateful about the level that I have achieved even if I still making mistakes.

  • @VladimirShatalov
    @VladimirShatalov24 күн бұрын

    It is a great and inspiring lecture! "It's OK to be intermediate, it's enough..." - thank you sir, I've been suffering with it so many years 🙂

  • @WatchingDicas
    @WatchingDicas4 ай бұрын

    I love when he says: I'm Christian, This is the Canguru English, I'll see you in class !!!

  • @AIRocks-xm4lr
    @AIRocks-xm4lr5 ай бұрын

    Yesterday, I almost cried as my company assessed my language and said that my pronounication and grammar is not up to the mark. I learn everyday but I have anxity communicating with foriegners and that's fine. I dream to achieve more, connect with the global world, so I am happy, encouraged and elightened by your inspiring words. Thank you Chritian I am enough and I am trying hard to learn, earn and even use the language being a second language learner.

  • @EsterHorbach-it9tb

    @EsterHorbach-it9tb

    4 ай бұрын

    I was taught English at school, for 6 years, but only 45 minutes a week and by a non native speaker. Academically I was on top: an A. But it was purely formal English. And I think with using an expression like " up to be mark" I would have been better then my teacher. So, 😊without knowing you: you're doing great. Go on and don't feel disencouraged. Greetings from Germany.

  • @oleg9784
    @oleg97844 ай бұрын

    Don't stop on the plateau! You have to climb up to the top of the mountain named English, only on the Top you will feel yourself happy! Go ahead to your success!

  • @user-su2jt3tl2w
    @user-su2jt3tl2w5 ай бұрын

    Whenever I would like to meet you in real life. I see that everybody had tears in their eyes after watching your video. You revealed the mystery of learning English. You're just great person. Assalamu alaikum from Uzbekistan dear teacher

  • @kinsangng5320
    @kinsangng53205 ай бұрын

    What a great teacher! The video was extremely motivational, inspiring me to start using English for communication immediately. I have never seen a teacher appreciate his students’ shortcomings as much as in this video.

  • @lisapaniagua4526
    @lisapaniagua45263 ай бұрын

    He is by far the best English teacher I've ever seen

  • @jhon-xb1yb
    @jhon-xb1yb4 ай бұрын

    I almost cry at the end of the video, that part made me feel better. But the true story is that I need to pass an assessment to be accepted at the university and I need to improve no matter what. Thanks for your help professor.

  • @agnieszkaptak-witkowska4051
    @agnieszkaptak-witkowska40515 ай бұрын

    I cannot fully express how I appreciate your lessosn/sessions/lectures ( one may choose whichever wants). And how thankfull I am for what You are doing. ❤

  • @user-ns4ww9pl8x
    @user-ns4ww9pl8x5 ай бұрын

    Holy truth! I wouldn’t say I am very glad to be on the plateau, but I have to admit yes I am here now

  • @fabriciapassos3847
    @fabriciapassos38476 күн бұрын

    You inspire me a lot to continue my studies. You're the best teacher ever. Thanks a lot

  • @saifalarabi4491
    @saifalarabi44912 ай бұрын

    I entered to watch this video because I noticed this phenomenon with all 4 languages I can speak including my mother language. But I didn't notice only with just vocabulary, I noticed this with progression in eloquence. Your video is useful, but I think that best way to continue progressing is to interact with a language by art and literature by reading more of these, and by increasing the philosophical understanding of these, and by having your own style and to be able to criticise yourself without bias.

  • @furkanbalkaya4550
    @furkanbalkaya45504 ай бұрын

    why am i crying at last minutes :) i really appreciate for this gift. i realized that i expected myself too much. after this video, i have so much confident and not afraid of doing mistake. maybe it is the first time that i didnt use to open translate programs and write with feel free. doing mistake is normal, i'm just on my way and at this plateau i can still improve. even if i realize i will stuck there for a long time, i will keep try to learn new skills about english. no need anymore to think like at wild for me. just focus on my little steps from now on.

  • @ivanmoreno6466
    @ivanmoreno64665 ай бұрын

    "Language ability is not something that you can buy, you have to earn it" I loved it, and although it´s hard to see the reality, thanks for the kind words

  • @melfb-et1ye
    @melfb-et1ye5 ай бұрын

    In tears thank You SO much

  • @blondisima
    @blondisima5 ай бұрын

    You're the most encouraging teacher ! Your words gives me the motivation I need in My process of learning English ... Following your advice I congratulate My self for understanding the whole video 😊 Thanks SO much Christian !!!!

  • @Fabiopeli
    @Fabiopeli5 ай бұрын

    I am one of them or even worse because I stuck in a lower level. 😪You're the only one I understand 100%..thanks!

  • @filippomoni5234
    @filippomoni52345 ай бұрын

    Thank you Christian, I'm an self-taught english scholar and I think that the language is simpler and more beautiful to learn with a very good teacher like you.

  • @EdsonAguiarSE
    @EdsonAguiarSE5 ай бұрын

    I achieved the intermediate level 27 years ago and I'm still in it.

  • @arkadiuszpekala1934
    @arkadiuszpekala19345 ай бұрын

    Great video, thanks Christian!

  • @Grimes150
    @Grimes1505 ай бұрын

    Thank you, Christian, your advices has been so important to me so far. I can't wait to see more. 😊

  • @hateman31
    @hateman315 ай бұрын

    Thanks for great inspiration! You ensured me to continue learning languages!

  • @dmitrydobr9k971
    @dmitrydobr9k9715 ай бұрын

    You are amazing man , thank you what you have . ❤

  • @YilmazDurmaz
    @YilmazDurmaz5 ай бұрын

    As an advanced learner, I suggest also learning the history of a word so that you can have a faster way to remember them. Language is not an exact science. It is engineered by people and refined by scholars, and used by people again. Learning that history will make you own that word.

  • @pauloranulfo3220
    @pauloranulfo32205 ай бұрын

    I'm always learning something new, with your lessons, thank you Teacher Christan!!

  • @shmegelsky
    @shmegelsky5 ай бұрын

    Very inspiring! Thank you!

  • @natalyalisova6214
    @natalyalisova62145 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for the inspiration! ❤🙏

  • @voiceover-actor
    @voiceover-actor5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for peaceful motivation.

  • @kseniyasweettooth
    @kseniyasweettooth5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words! ❤

  • @syedmujahidali7940
    @syedmujahidali79405 ай бұрын

    This guy is a super genius, He knows what English learners needed, he is the only hope in the world of teaching English, He is one side and all the other English teachers are on another side, his teaching methods are phenomenal.

  • @Yulya_Mercury
    @Yulya_Mercury22 күн бұрын

    Thank you, Christian! I should say that I have decided to revise English words and rules myself, and I feel more confident after your speach😊 I like philosophy and once I read the following words: “You cannot say a word that will help you to yourself.” (5th century BC) So your words help a lot of people here in 2024 (:

  • @francoiselamarque9887
    @francoiselamarque98875 ай бұрын

    I'm becoming addicted to your helpful videos. They help me improve my English and put me in a good mood because they're so caring. Thank you so much! 🙏✨💫💞

  • @manouchehrahmadihedayati7640
    @manouchehrahmadihedayati76405 ай бұрын

    New words, New lesson. Thanks a lot.

  • @imdanielh
    @imdanielh5 ай бұрын

    Your thoughts at the end of the video gave me motivation, I appreciate it!

  • @ValeriiSynenko
    @ValeriiSynenko5 ай бұрын

    You did my day. Thank you!

  • @gyros9162
    @gyros91625 ай бұрын

    This video is really exciting!

  • @ivanfernandesgarcia6017
    @ivanfernandesgarcia60175 ай бұрын

    Thanks again Christian!

  • @ladjaneduarte8184
    @ladjaneduarte81845 ай бұрын

    I love your lessons and the good vibes that you send to us. Thank you, teacher.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @maivaka3863
    @maivaka38635 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much! 💐🌿

  • @claudinelogrado
    @claudinelogrado5 ай бұрын

    Your videos bring out in me very good things that were deep down and that I didn't even know I had. Thank you! 🌹🏵🌺🌻

  • @andaiosif4047
    @andaiosif40475 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thank you!❤

  • @AlexSouzaSD
    @AlexSouzaSD5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for that! It was an incredible vídeo!

  • @BinhoHeerdt
    @BinhoHeerdt2 ай бұрын

    You’ve made me cry. Thank You. ❤

  • @pavlopikaso5208
    @pavlopikaso52083 ай бұрын

    You're incredible. Thank you!!!

  • @user-kc7fq8vj2c
    @user-kc7fq8vj2c5 ай бұрын

    You make me happy today, thanks❤❤❤

  • @nahfinger1635
    @nahfinger16355 ай бұрын

    Your video motivated me a lot in learning and improving my English skills ❤ thanks so much teacher

  • @Karamba-baramba
    @Karamba-baramba4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your work! You give confidence !

  • @Noctem0wl
    @Noctem0wl5 ай бұрын

    Your content is a treasure. Thank you so much!

  • @user-ed2rr8ps4j
    @user-ed2rr8ps4jАй бұрын

    Thank you for your honesty. There aren't many teachers who explain this.

  • @daviazev
    @daviazev5 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this video.

  • @EsterHorbach-it9tb
    @EsterHorbach-it9tb4 ай бұрын

    Yeah, stuck in that level like forever. Thanks for the humble and kind explanation. ❤

  • @user-em7bj1bw1b
    @user-em7bj1bw1b5 ай бұрын

    Brilliant words: "The only important measure of language ability is successful communication". Thank you Christian!

  • @janinazielinska462
    @janinazielinska4625 ай бұрын

    What is such a wise, an interesting and an uplifting video! Thank you very much!

  • @patriciopellet172
    @patriciopellet1725 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much! Every video I see, a new lesson I learn.

  • @tathianasoraluz8521
    @tathianasoraluz85215 ай бұрын

    It is a big motivation to keeping do it . Thanks

  • @totvabe1
    @totvabe15 ай бұрын

    These videos are the gift.

  • @tecdesigns_arq
    @tecdesigns_arq5 ай бұрын

    Yeap! Hi dear Christian! What i learnt all these journey is, each moment you have to express your comunication and finely you are well undertood, you achived the goes! What we hatta do is keeping walking in your fluency journey and when you nor expect, you got another highter platoe! My experience of 6 years is: Patience and dedication minxing every thing in repetitions because if you pay attention in your own language, you're fluent because sucessive repetitions too, innit? God bless you guys!

  • @andrenuneslirio8811
    @andrenuneslirio88115 ай бұрын

    Thanks Christian!!

  • @zakichanedez
    @zakichanedez5 ай бұрын

    I really have needed this speach, thank you

  • @Pepe-fy4eb
    @Pepe-fy4eb5 ай бұрын

    Respect for you Christian, You are a great teacher..

  • @alejandrostipic9261
    @alejandrostipic92615 ай бұрын

    Excellent video!!

  • @77HEX
    @77HEX5 ай бұрын

    Awesome as always.

  • @SergeyVinipuhov
    @SergeyVinipuhov5 ай бұрын

    Dude I hug you. Thank you!

  • @albertograia546
    @albertograia5465 ай бұрын

    thank you, I was moved ❤

  • @user-jf5kr4qd2o
    @user-jf5kr4qd2o5 ай бұрын

    I understood all words in this video and It motivates me to go further.

  • @anapauladelima2376
    @anapauladelima23765 ай бұрын

    Amazing video. Thanks so much for that ❤