Loving the "more than just a productive week" closure

@madeeha.n.fqadri-dh7wf

8 ай бұрын

I know right!!

Hey Ruby! I'm a self taught polyglot currently working on my 8th and 9th languages (Icelandic and Russian respectively), so I thought I would share a few of my best language learning tips. I'm an input based learning (also known as immersion, though I'm not around people who speak my target languages sadly). 1. Focus on watching shows and reading books. 2. Avoid books you now well enough to quote more than a handful of lines. Books you know too well will lead to you using the words you know was cues for remembering the next sentence or two, which leaves you with an illusion of understanding the language. 3. Avoid subtitles in English! These might seem helpful, but they give the subconscious an easy way out instead of forcing it to untangle the language. 4. Don't translate more than a handful of words while reading/watching a show. The goal is not to process the new language through the lens of English. The new language needs to take on meaning of it's own, separate in your mind from English.This works best if you only look up a few essential words here and there, and mostly let the subconscious puzzle it out. You can actively try to understand if you want, but leaning back and passively listening or reading works wonders as well. 5. Be patient! Especially with input methods, you won't notice much progress at first, perhaps for months. The break through comes around the A2/B1 level. At this point, input based learners start to progress rapidly, while those using other methods stop seeing much improvement. Best of luck!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the advice! X

@ariahauser4224

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 I'm sorry, KZread did something strange with my reply and cut out some tips. I just edited it. Sorry for the inconvenience.

@anitas5817

Жыл бұрын

You are describing immersion learning and it’s a very important part of learning a language. Alliance Francaise teaches French entirely with immersion and recommends these methods.

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

@@ariahauser4224 this is even more helpful - especially this - "The goal is not to process the new language through the lens of English. The new language needs to take on meaning of it's own, separate in your mind from English". Thank you again!

@sahl0110

Жыл бұрын

Yes, great tips! I can also confirm that they are very efficient 🙂

I love that spring is rainy and sunny, sun-quenched flowers are just that bit more colourful in grey than they are in blue.

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

This is so accurately put!

I love that you are doing so much during a day (productive or not) and dont see you much on social media. So many people spent their days with hanging on a couch and scrolling through nonsense. Its so refreshing to see someone not doing that but instead spending the time with reading, walking, baking, cleaning, visiting family etc. 😊 love it.

@bloodorange9

Жыл бұрын

Ruby Granger - making doing things fashionable again❤

Your positive approach to all kinds of weather is so inspirational. I struggle with the cold and wet spring this year, but watching you appreciate nature the way it presents itself has given me a much more positive outlook. Thank you for all your videos, they are so calming and inspirational at the same time.

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased to hear this - all aspects of nature are beautiful when considered the right way x

@user-lx2mv5ew1j

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 how would you take a positive approach to 35 degree summer days in Australia when all the grass is dry and dead, and walking in the humidity feels like wading through water. It genuinely makes me such a sad hermit. I belong in the English countryside not here 😭

@lisal5718

11 ай бұрын

@@user-lx2mv5ew1jJust stay home😂 I literally once took a train to Tel Aviv when I lived in Israel for a year and turned around and took the train back because the weather was unbearable hot and humid. Good that they have cheap train tickets 😂

You defined a foible that’s haunted me all my life but I could never put it into words: "perfectionism leads to procrastination sometimes"-thank you, Ruby!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Ah I'm so pleased it resonated :)x

@discjockeyjo

Жыл бұрын

Me too!

Just love it when Ruby checks in with us in her everyday life. Not only is she erudite and sweet, but her big blue eyes and rosy cheeks are just the best!

I’m going through a breakup and the calm that you transmit in your videos is helping me a lot ❤

@jors9

Жыл бұрын

wishing you all the best

@umpalumpab380

Жыл бұрын

It is going to get better❤

@rashedulkabir6227

Жыл бұрын

@@jors9 Are you male or female?

@marianaest

Жыл бұрын

@@jors9 than you so much 💕

@marianaest

Жыл бұрын

@@umpalumpab380 thank you so much for saying that ❤️

I find it so healing every time you upload a routine or a readathon, thank you so much for sharing!:)

Omg that quote about perfectionism and procrastination was so relatable! I’ve been struggling with a lot of procrastination lately with final projects for school and it’s reassuring to think about it in a different light, knowing that I care about it which is why I procrastinate it. The five minute rule is definitely helpful!! Doing a task just takes getting over that initial energy input to get started, but then once you have momentum going, it feels much more doable. (Also breaking it up into smaller chunks helps.) Thank you for a lovely video Ruby!! Made my day 💕🌷

Love your video! I think hearing the birds sing in the morning is always really enchanting. Hope you had a lovely week❤

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Isn't it just! There is nothing quite like it!

i love sunday's. rain makes the grass grow. i hope you are having a good sunday ruby

Hi Ruby! I just finished my school year and I always struggle in the summer with feeling a bit purposeless and with no motivation to do anything that will help me feel fulfilled. Watching your vlogs is helping me, though! I’m actually writing notes about things I can do when I’m bored as I watch through your video. All this to say, it’s a lot harder for some people to function without the structure of school or work, and seeing what you’ve been doing during your gap year is really helping me to stay motivated. Thanks!

The Enchanted April is one of my favorite books. It was the first pick that I read with my 91-year-old next door neighbor during quarantine and we loved it. I’m so happy to see you reading it and I hope more people do!! 🥹🌷

I am in love with your Autumn vlogs, but also very fond of the vibe in your Spring vlogs 💚

Once again your video is helping me out of a rough mental spot. I'm eternally grateful for you content and hope you are having a great time ✨

I love how you were listening to the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack while reading! I’m reading it in class and I absolutely love it, though every time there is irony or the going of back and forth between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy nobody in my class gets it.

Perfectionism --> Procrastination Wow, I hadn't thought of it exactly this way. But I've often noticed this in my life. I just hadn't put exact words to it. Thank you so much!

I love your morning routines, day in the life, etc. videos and your videos are so aesthetic. I also love the organisation videos as well :-) your videos are awesome!

i've been watching your videos for 2 years now and they never fail to relax me no matter what I am going through

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Ah thank you so much for being here!

This video made me open my window, sit there for a while looking out at the people walking by and the sunset and light a cinnamon scented candle

This is funny, back in school the very first book I tried to read in English was Harry Potter too 😁 I quickly gave up because it was soooo hard, now it's kind of amazing to look back 15 years and see how easy reading and writing in English is now for me!

Your videos both relax me and inspire me to work hard. Love them!!

I'm loving the plant names, I actually have an exam about the 200 most common ones in my area in summer but am unfortuanly only experienced in birds and snails. I believe it's so important to know more about our native flora and fauna, so much is suffering and disappering and without knowing the names one might not even realize it.

Sending lots of love Ruby!! I hope you’re ok! 🤍

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I'm very well and hope you are too :)x

this is just the type of slow day i simply adore

Hi Ruby! I am also learning Latin and I've gone through the Latin translations of the Philosopher's Stone and the Chamber of Secrets and it really helped me read much more fluently. Don't be discouraged if it takes longer at first, my speed improved significantly and since the vocabulary is similar, if you learn it as you go, you should understand most words after a few chapters. I also second the suggestion of wiktionary! All the best

what a lovely Sunday routine! so full of lovely energy and beauty. Thank you for sharing your Sunday with us Ruby. For us here in PEI spring is not here yet. The trees are bare and cold is in the air. I can't wait until warmer weather arrives and blooms and blossoms appear. I Love marzipan cake! i think I will have to try and make a cake this weekend. I wish you the best with your book. I will also be making your cuppa tea this weekend, I bought it from bird and blend and love it so much. Have a lovely weekend and I can't wait to see your travel vlog!

also, just a tip from a fellow latin learner. logeion is great for latin translation with older texts and context-- because it gives examples from across times and uses direct quotes as evidence in how some words might be used. it also cites authors, and gives several definitions! happy translating :)

Love your vlog! Such a treat coming home after a long day at work!

Sundays really are amazing

I love your videos! I am kind of stressed these days since my midterm exams are only a few days away, but watching your videos makes me relaxed somehow.

Hi Ruby! I am using the same trick for learning language - I'm from New Zealand and I'm reading Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in Maori ("Hare Pota me te Whatu Manapou") It's actually so good if you are an intermediate level learner (and obsessed with Harry Potter)!

Hey Ruby, the bank Monzo automatically organises your spending into groups and let’s you set trends and budgets based off your spending habits. It groups your spending by things like groceries, transport, eating out etc.

Hey! For translating latin, 'Wiktionary' is really good as it gives you the declension chart etc. plus it shows you its etymology which is very useful in linking new words with words you have already learnt. Another good dictionary is 'Lexidium' as it also shows you examples of where the word has been used within the Latin Corpus. Hope this helps! Google translate can sometimes be a bit loose.

I loveee your videos, Ruby!! It always makes my day better when you post

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

what a lovely thing to say!

I also used to be so OCD when I was young and had no kids. But oh my god, everything in your life is so orderly! I understand you enjoy it though.

I’ve also read Harry Potter whilst I was learning German, it really helped me a lot. I was even able to guess what godfather is in German. Happy to see the others following the same path 😊

Latin is SO hard. I'm glad to see people are still studying it.

Can we all take a moment to appreciate Ruby's desktop wallpaper?! Lovely video as always. Your productivity is inspiring. I prefer tea but I'm also new to the coffee club and enjoying it very much. I prefer tea with dairy milk but coffee with oat milk. I'm intent on becoming fully plant-based so maybe drinking coffee is a better route for me to take right now!

Hi Ruby, thank you so much for such a relaxing vlog. You are such a dear soul. ❤

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I'm so pleased you like the video x

Lovely video and yes enjoy those Grandparent visits ❤ That's wonderful that they live close. Cute cat too!😻

Your videos makes my days sweeter! Hope you have a good one as well

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

thank you so very much x

Hi ruby! I did latin at GCSE and now A level and I too still need the translator!! I find the best one is Whitaker's words. Its very reliable and gives you the type of word as well as the translation. :)

I'm a classics student @ uni and would definitely recommend using wiktionary as well for latin vocab as it gives you the form of the word (like conjugation, declension etc.) as well as the word it's derived from, which is super helpful when you're trying to pick up the structure of the language as well !

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

that's such a great tip! Thank you - I will start using this :)x

@chelseawallis6183

Жыл бұрын

Seconded! It was such a lifesaver for me.

I never officially learned English, I picked it up on TV and through songs. So reading English is not my strong point. I tried to read some books and I really struggled. But then I picked up Harry Potter and it goes smooth as butter. I'm currently on Prisoner of Azkaban 😊 Harry Potter is the solution for (almost) everything 😉

@zYuL05

Жыл бұрын

Right, I read it in German and Spanish

omg i’ve never been this early to one of your videos!! i’m at the library studying right now and this is just the thing to put me in the right mood :)

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Ah Kristen! Thank you for being here and good luck with studying!

wow, your garden is huge 😯 it’s so pretty

I love theses videos...they always put me in a very good mood..I hope your having a lovely evening.

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to say that Thomas :)

@thomasgroves7544

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 Your very welcome I always do love watching your videos always do cheer me up.

I love that you're keeping up with Latin! I'm a classics student and I absolutely adore these day in the life video's :) Keep up

Perfect vid to ease into the weekend! Happy Friday :)

comfort video 🤍🤍

Beautiful vlog, Ruby! Cheers!

The enchanted April is one of my favourite books ever!!!

Yay for the new video 🎉❤

Love this video! Can you do a video explaining how you go about doing research for 15 mins? What sites do you use? How do you not get overwhelmed with information? Do you try to summarise your learnings in a doc?

Your garden shots are so lovely. I'd never heard of Dame's Rocket before.

This is such a soothing video and brought me a lovely dose of calm today - thank you Ruby. I hope you're able to enjoy as much tranquility as possible before the chaos of Michaelmas term in a few months! Do you know yet which college you've been allocated?

I always love seeing your content. But please remember you don't have to be productive everyday. You mention in the morning you are very tired. It is Sunday morning, you can just go back to bed. That is okay.

I was just looking to see if you've uploaded and then boom! Thank you 😊❤

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

good timing!

I just imagine you living in a huge 6 bedroomed cottage with like 5 acres of land... this is my dream house if I am picturing it well in my head. Xx Old victorian with old farm built in land. Love it xx

Whitaker's words is a great online Latin dictionary by the way, if you're interested. It tells you the meaning of the word but the case, gender, number etc as well!

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

That's such a great tip! Thank you! x

I love you ruby 💕you make me so happy📚🥰😁

as someone who just took her Abitur (german equivalent to alevels) in latin, it's kind of fascinating to see somebody learn latin xD I'm so happy, I don't have to study it anymore. But latin school classes are probably different than learning it more freely 🙈

I procrastinate because the task is daunting. eg an assignment as i don't enjoy doing those so i leave it to the last minute.

Hi Ruby, I got some bad exam results at college today, despite studying so hard, this is just what I needed ❤

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear this and I hope you are doing okay? It can feel so big at the time, but everything will turn out okay. You have time - so much time xx

This video is a reminder that I need to learn to live in silence, it's unbelievable how much my days pass by full of noise and that overwhelms me to the point it prevents me to focus and be productive. I'd appreciate any tips to start working on silence.

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

There is so much power in that quietness

Ruby, Enchanted April is one of my favourite films ever - I highly recommend if you haven't seen it! I've read the book as well, the film is just more vibrant ♡

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I must watch it! Thank you! x

a helpful tip: with the google translate app on your phone, you can take a picture of the text, and it will translate the entire page for you!

Thank you for mentioning the Seek app. I just downloaded it and can't wait to start using it.

hi Ruby! I don’t ever really comment but I wanted to say thank you 🤍 your videos have motivated me countless times and you’re such an inspiration to so many people. I always feel at home when coming to your channel x

I had no idea HP even existed in Latin! That is a great idea. I have thought of doing something similar with Spanish. I understand it spoken and can speak some, if forced. But I have next to zero practice in reading it. Or writing.

Hello Ruby, maybe you go more in depth about your approach to studying Lating elsewhere or I simply got it wrong from this video but the best advice I can give you when translating is always start from verbs. Once you have the one(s) of the main sentence, look for subordinates. Then search for subjects (starting again from the main sentence) and after that look for complements. It will save you time and it's the method we were taught in school, you follow the logical structure of the propositions rather than the order of the words. Good luck and thank you for the content you keep providing us, I've been following you for years :')

❤Love it❤ Thank you!

I have Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in both French and Russian for the same reason - helped a lot!

Whittaker’s words is good for looking up latin -> english vocab !

Harry Potter in Latin! OMG! I had no idea! Cool!

what an interesting way of preparing coffee! never seen it....

love your vids! 🤍

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

thank you :)

Hii Ruby! Just a tip for you. In your video it seems that your IMAC is on a really hight brightness and the blue light is coming through extra hard , which can be harmful for your eyes and it can disturb your sleep. Especially when you work in a dark environment (after dusk). I see that you have blue filter in your glasses, however this might not be enough. What I always do, is I turn on Night Shift (which can also be set to turn on automatically from dusk until dawn) and set the screen to a very warm tone colour. If you also turn down the brightness of your IMAC just a little, you will experience an incredible difference. Your eyes will be much more rested. I hope this will help you! 💗

I study Latin at university and I would highly suggest using Logeion or wiktionary for Latin Vocab instead, as they’re usually more accurate than google translate!

Just downloaded the wardrobe app, what a gem!

Can you please do a tour of your garden? It looks so big I would love to see it in all its detail

If you do not mind me making an option, but if you are waning to learn a language I would recommend going online and I'm sure there are languages teachers to help you with learning a language as that may be useful but not for everyone.

living for the black outfit today!!

What a lovely video! I like the editing on this :)

Hello Ruby, I have watched your videos for years and years now and adore how warm they feel to watch, this one felt so lovely and fresh - possibly as you moved your desk! 😊xxx

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for just being here, Millie - genuinely, it means a lot - and your words are just so kind x And I'm loving the new position haha! It makes everything feel so new!

@MillieMcDonald

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 Aww that’s okay! It’s true, and very well done for getting into Oxford - it’ll be wonderful! … I’m the same, I move mine around all of the time! ☺️xxx

Your videos convey a sense of calm 😌

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! X

@nuriaguillen82

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 My pleasure 😊

obsessed with your gryffindor cardigan....

I'm so excited for your Venice vlog!! :)

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I'm so looking forward to sharing it! It will be up next Wednesday :)x

I genuinely think you have the most beautiful eyes in the world

Have a great Sunday Ruby!! Love the video... ❤Enjoy!! Also, I am a Potterhead too, hehe 😅😅

Ruby can you share the list of things you want to research for inspiration? I’m willing to pick up this habit after my exam season✨

The Beginning in nature feels like the last scene in Pride & Prejudice. I don't know why. It's kinda like that. ❤

Im so enjoying your traveled before. Im also enjoying your dailly activities only in your home... i love so bad your country. Pelase do vlog of your neighborhood area... such lovely ❤

Love your videos! :)

I haven’t seen my grandparents since October. I miss them all the time. I would have seen them in march, but my husband decided to have a heart attack!! So he was in hospital for 5 weeks, and I was stuck at home (as I don’t drive and I live 2 miles of a bus route) it was torture! Glad the silly old fool is home (he’s 46-not much older than me)

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear this. I can't imagine how hard that has been for you all. Sending lots of love and I hope you get to see your grandparents soon x

@themoores9817

Жыл бұрын

@@RubyGranger8 thankyou, i appreciate that 🙂 your videos have definitely nursed me through the stress ( especially the books you read in a year ones. They are so relaxing! I just brew a coffee and could listen to you talk about books for hours (and then go and buy some, accidentally of course 🤣) I get to see them in October, as I have a 2 week holiday near them. It’s tough with them being 79 and 81. But at least things are slowly getting back to as normal as they can be with a terminally ill husband. At least he’s home and causing noise and mischief from his bed 🤣 he couldn’t be quiet if he tried 🤣

CAN you do a vidéo about fear of failure? It will be really interesting…. I struggle so much with that, and nobody is talking enough about it… merci beaucoup !❤

God what I wouldn't give to live somewhere close to nature like you

Hi Ruby! I love your videos.🥰

@RubyGranger8

Жыл бұрын

thank you!