The secrets of learning a new language | Lýdia Machová | TED
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Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don't need some special talent or a "language gene," says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who speak multiple languages) and shares four principles to help unlock your own hidden language talent -- and have fun while doing it.
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"there is nothing that motivates us more than our own success"
Lid Shahbazyan valid point
When she is saying these I read your comment 👍
want a partner for English practice. I can understand but I can't speak someone please talk with me
@@roshnieditor do you have an Instagram account
@@kontturya yes I've
I've been trying to learn Spanish for years, being deaf makes it hard, but I'll keep trying I've got nothing to lose.
Omg Evan you’re so cool!! Wish you the best~
I'm a native Spanish speaker, hope you can accomplish it. Keep going and don't ever give up.
God bless u with more power n confidence. I'll pray for u with all the love . I just like your spirit
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7:48 "There is nothing that motivates us more than our own success" I love this quote
The first time I watched this video was in June 2020. I wasn't able to understand what she was saying so I used Spanish subtitles. This talk was so beautiful that I decided to learn English. After almost 20 months I can watch it without English subtitles. Thanks, Lydia, because your speech opened my eyes to language learning. Next goal: Brazilian Portuguese.
I'm a Brazilian learning Spanish!
Me too
I have been learning english. I speak portuguese haha, So I want to being learn spanish soon
Hello i'm brazilian if you want to talk to me ok?
If you want to practice portuguese. I'm Brazilian. And a Spanish learning speaker.
Every day i learn english in skype with teachers. Also i wath You Tube video. This is my first comment in inglish. I am proud by myself.
Keep it up! You're doing good
You are doing great!
It's English with 'e'.
You’re doing wonderful, you should be proud. :) Keep it up!
Good job! Also it is "watch" not "wath".
I watched this ted talk one year ago, turned on the eng sub cuz I didn't quite get the words. And now I'm rewatching this again and I can understand what she's saying without turning on the subtitle!
Good job and keep it going
Wow. Me too I understand what are they say, but i can not speak.
Wow!
Exactly what happened to me now, that's so amazing!!
Same!
My name's Juan. I'm 22 year old, and I'm from colombian. I love the idea of learning a language different from mine with a new learning methodology, I want the way of learning to not be so boring and repetitive. I really like the video and the ideas it takes to learn a different language, I may implement it but in other ways
Great idea!
Hi my name is Mariana, I am 18 years old and I believe that to learn a language you have to try, not give up and enjoy it because that is the best way to practice, until you find the right method and system with which you can learn in the fastest and most effective way. This video encourages us to get out of the routine and to try to learn.
Most important; don't be shy and don't be lazy.
Thats Correct. Thank You.
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It's impossible for me not being shy, because mistakes kills my ego 🤣🤣
100% right
So true
you know you are a language lover when this video has made you smile several times.
It sure did!
Hey can you tell me the 4 methods that she talk about i need it for homework
I'm trying to improve my english.. this video is very helpful 💓
Really.! she inspired me to learn languages ❤️
I keep replaying this video because I just fall for her voice!
My name is David. I´m 18 years old, and i´m Colombian. I think to learn you would enjoy all difficults and mistakes because that is the best form to practice, until you found the method and system appropiate. This video is a great teaching to leave behind the routine to learn
I loved this video, thank you very much for sharing it. It reminded me of those times when I didn't know nothing about English and after several attempts, I thought it would be impossible for me to learn it. Nowadays, seeing everything I've achieved, I'm glad I didn't pay attention to those bad thoughts that I had being an introvert person. Every day that passes I have more knowledge and I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one who finds it complicated. And for all the people who see this comment, just keep working hard, set smart goals and most of all, enjoy the process, that one day you will be happy to see all that you have achieved.
it`s the same for me!
Thanks bro 👏🏾
Great boss 👍
I’m gonna steal that Russian learning dude’s technique. What a genius!
what about the listening input of this method?
Unconventional Chinese with Keren You could search for the words on some kind of audio website.
Are you a teacher? No teacher, no opinion.
I've always done this 😂😂😂
I always did it myself and thought it’s creepy some haven’t told that to others xD
I’m Brazilian and when I was 7 years old I had a dream, I dreamed that I was living in New York and I could speak English fluently, after that I started study English by myself. I don’t know if were a fate or whatever, today I live in New York City and I am so happy for it! If you have a dream or want to achieve your goals never give up!
Haha nice, hope you're having a good time. Fellow New Yorker here, I'd to visit Brazil someday.
I'm an American. The first week of German in college I fell in love with the language, and I had a dream that I was somewhere in Germany and was talking fluently in German with lots of people. I was so surprised that I could do this, and it was so much fun! Life is full of distractions, and at the time I was actually pursuing a degree in mathematics. I didn't become fluent in German at that time, and you might think that since I wasn't using German very much after I took those classes, I would lose the German I had learned. But because I was relatively young and was enthusiastic, I've actually retained the German I had learned. So now that I have more time, I'm essentially starting from where I left off. I've also become enamored with Spanish. So at some point, after I find I'm more fluent in conversing in German, I'll start seriously learning Spanish. Can a senior citizen become a polyglot? I think it's harder when you're older, but if you enjoy it, I don't see why not.
I had a dream that i was flying still waiting for my wings to grow
@@alwaysuseless learn Chinese is the future
@Jabali Since I also speak some Spanish, find it very beautiful, and live in California, where a lot of Spanish is spoken, that will be the next language I focus on. Then since I already know some French, that will probably come next. I believe in becoming at least somewhat fluent, perhaps level B2, before starting another language. Mandarin is a really hard language for a native English-speaker. Let us hope that by the time I'm ready to undertake a 4th foreign language, there will be some places in China one can visit without having problems with air quality.
Hi! my name is Samuel, I'm 18 and I live in Colombia. I like the idea that we have unique methods of learn languages and I think that is very important identify them.
That woman is really inspiring. I currently speak 3 languages, Portuguese, English and Spanish. Italian is my main target now, however I don´t intend to stop learning since I´m deeply passionate about studying languages.
I'm Italian i hope you get to learn my language, it can be truly beautiful! We have a lot of words, really a lot, but usually we use just key words in everyday talk and we are not that complex, so my advice is to just don't spend too much time on very articulated/particular/occasional words
i love her voice, so clear and strong
Yes!
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Frankly I loved her physic
Agree🥺💙.
She is Slovak and Slovak language has very clear pronunciation and articulation (which is the reason why spoken English is so hard for us to undertand), especially the women speak like this normally in my country.
1- Make the learning fun. 2-Don’t compare yourself with other learners. 3- Be Patient (Don’t say when I learn the language like a native, make it step by step) 4- Make a suitable method for you, there’re thousands of methods to learn a language choose a fun method. 5-Discipline, you have to practice the language every single day - Listen at least for 30 minutes. - Read a novel or a news or anything you are interested in for 30 minutes. - Speak with yourself or a partner if you have, discuss different topics, or before you go to sleep talk with yourself about what happened in your day. - Learn 5 new words or sentences and repeat them every day day, use them in your conversations. Remind yourself about the benefits of learning this language, That will motivate you. Read this quote out load every day ‘’If some professional in something remember he/she was beginner’’
Thank for your advice. I always try to study Enghish and talk with my self. Sometimes, I am so shy When I talk with forgeiners. But I will do it. Believe my self and try to better
Sara B make the learning fun ( means , don’t study the language, don’t make it like a homework. choose a fun & a suitable method for you) Like -Listening to Interesting topics ( Instead listening to the news) -Reading a novels (Instead Reading news or a boring articles) -Find a friend who looking for partner to learn English, discuss Interesting topics with him/her, share hobbies / movies /stories etc... (Instead pay money for talking with an English teacher)
@@maihoang8391 Thank you. This is so helpful~
thanks
Ahmed Hijazi 👍👍
I am learning english. I started watching TED to study. There are days when I don't have confidence and give up on learning, but I learned that it's important to keep trying without giving up and that it's important to keep trying. I was encouraged by everyone's comments. thank you.
This talk is very motivating. The most important advice is disipline and patience, which are difficultly achieved with tight schedules , cause without them we won't be able to carry on our learning process. I am still trying to improve my English skills using methods of enjoyment such as reading novels and listening to podcasts and KZhead videos. I hope to keep going. Pardon my mistakes as I am still learning.
oh my God. I watch this video and I undertand everything, it's my first video without subtitles,therefore I'm totally proud of myself. I'm a brazilian learning my third language
I saw this video with english subtitles, but even without I can understand. I'm brazilian too :)
@@ellyssomeone Its a good sensation understand everything
Happy for you! It's really cool when you start to understand the language you are learning! Good luck to you!
@@denilsoninacio9346 What's your second language? Please tell me and one more thing do you want to learn more languages?
@@jinia2735 I want to learn franch i hope this is the correct word. My second language is spanish. I speak portuguese as my mother language so its easy to learn languages derivative from latin.
Hello everyone. I am 17 and I speak 5 languages, Spanish (native language), English, French, Portuguese and a bit of German. While I was watching this video I had goosebumps, I felt in a way that I can't explain with words. I felt somehow identified with everythign she was saying, and even made me cry out of nowhere, I mean it made my eyes watery. I absolutely loved this conference! Also what you need to learn a new language successfully is DISCIPLINE. One of the many reasons why I decided to start learning languages is because I wanted to travel all around the world and meet new people, their culture, the way they live and some other interesting things that we can't even imagine. I hope I'll be back when I turn 20 and tell you what other languages I've learned and what I've done.
Hi ,,,thats Great Best Of Luck Buddy
@@ummarazareen8990 thank you! :D
I am also 17 and I know 6 languages (Bangla,English, Hindi,Urdu,Arabic and a little bit of Japanese).I am currently learning Turkish. Like u,I also started learning new languages because I just wanna travel the WHOLE WORLD!!!
Buen dia, y como le hacen para no olvidar los idiomas que aprenden?
Hello Sarah. Nice to meet you. I love to learning languages too. I speak Indonesian (native language) and I am learning English, Japanese, Korean, and German. I don't have any friends who love to learning languages. I hope we can be friend.
I really love the way Lýdia sees learning new languages, it is true that people spend years trying to learn and I feel that what she says is key, you have to find your own method, not all of us learn in the same way, we must enjoy the process and also do it according to our methodology, time, needs, expectations, etc. I think it is very important that if you are learn a new language, you do it because it is something you really want, not because of an obligation or to prove something, since it is easier when you do something for pleasure and for your own goal.
Hello. I need a partner. My level is upper intermediate. We can talk togeather if you are willing.🙏
I agreed, Greetings from Brasil
Hi, yes, personal motivation is definitely very important!
Hi, Cami Toloza You're so beauty girl I'm from in Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, nearby to Turkey Have you some free time, because I' learning English at that time or nowadays. I have one request to you about I'm going chatting with you on Telegram or Facebook etc.
Hello! My name is Isabel, I’m from Bogotá, Colombia. I think that not all learning methods are boring, there are methods that make easier the learning process for us and we can enjoy it too.
When she said watch a KZhead video while eating breakfast, I felt that. Because that is what I’m doing right now lol
same
So u are reaching for it ! Good ! 《 Apprendre est une satisfaction au même titre que de recevoir un ami qui vient de loin 》 ☺ ללמוד (which means Learning) التعلم
dude, same!
me too haha. I also use HelloTalk app
Lol😂
I’m Brazilian and now I’m able to see a TED in english. It makes me happy, it’s really satisfactory. For now I only speak Portuguese and kinda english, but one day I’ll get there
I`m brazilian, too. Im studying english with Anki, musics and TED talks for at least 20 minutes all day. I`m starting to understant what the other people talk in english, and this is so good. Sorry for my bad english, i need to improve yet, however, if we get scary of make mistake, we won`t go to learn nothing. Good luck in your process to learn english.
@@abacate3531 You don't need to be sorry, chill out. Good luck you too✌️
Congrats, bro! My english is bad too, but i'm trying to improve every day. I hope that we can achieve the fluency someday. I believe in both of you!
your English is better than many in the US 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@Joao and my other fellow Brazilians: hang in there, practice everyday and don't give up. Aprendi inglês por necessidade pois migrei para EU há 20 anos atrás. Meu marido e filhos são poliglotas também. Esse TED talk me inspirou a aprender Francês, já comecei, um dia chego lá. Excelente e very rewarding feeling quando alcançamos o topo da montanha de uma nova língua. Visão da mente abertura total :-). Boa sorte
My name is Alejandro and i’m 19 years old and i am from Colombia. I think the method should be funny for the person who tries to learn some languages because the secret to learn is the fun according your method. The talk was very informative and usefull in the practice.
I'm Maria Paula Ramos, I' m from Bogotá, Colombia, and I found the video to be quite interesting as it showcases different types of learning styles. It's fascinating to see how each individual adapts to their unique needs and preferences when it comes to acquiring knowledge.
Her voice is so comfortable to me
Yea she’s not what I would consider a fluent speaker.
@@LXBalla4414 She is though.
@@LXBalla4414 English is not her native language.
@@LXBalla4414 Fluent =/= without accent. Native speakers have accents. This individual is fluent from a linguistic standpoint: production without hesitation, accurate use of grammar, accurate pronunciation (allophones are fine; again, everyone has an accent), good pacing and rhythm, accurate intonation within words and amongst words, use of conjunctions and other markers of cause/consequence, etc.
@@LXBalla4414 She is? Just an accent. I speak ALMOST fluently, but I still have an accent.
"Talk to yourself." Yep....my neighbours can confirm this. 😂😂😂
yesss i feel called out
actually this is my best way to improve my way of speaking in English lol 😅
Same lol my neighbors thinks i'm crazy 😅
mom and my brother can confirm
Hello! My name is Sandry, I'm 17 years old, I'm from Colombia. What I learned from the video talk is that many times we underestimate ourselves and by doing this we leave aside learning new things, it is true when he said that we do not have to be geniuses to learn one or several languages we just have to discover ways to enjoy the process of learning, we should not get carried away because it can be boring, on the contrary, each person can create their own method to learn and thus enjoy the experience while doing it, it can become something pleasurable. Although it is clearly about discipline, that there is a real desire to do it and not give up, this video gives me the reflection to start planning my time well and leave the fear and accept that if others can do it, I will do it. I will also be able to learn the languages I want. Thank you.
very interesting!
I started learning English from scratch four years ago when I was 35. I got 6.0 score in IELTS one year later. I hope I will improve more now. I have two kids and work hard for my regular job, so it’s difficult to manage time for all of my tasks, but I don’t want to give up and don’t say complain anything until reaching my ideal English level. Taking time is the new motivation to learn English, because I put several thousands hours into English so far. If I gave up, it means it would waste time. My aspiration is to work and live abroad with my family. I know I will make it happen.
Your writing skill is wonderful. You will achieve your language goals.
In your reply itself it seems how positive you are, people normally says i dont have time but you said I am unable to adjust the time, very few can tell like this, you will do good dont worry we have to be positive frame of mind and approach towards our life.. I am also very very poor in English, over the period of years i Improved little bit....
I have been learning German for 73 days since watching this video! I am getting better and better and I’m so proud of myself. Thank you, TED! Edit 1: been going for 110 days now! Very proud! Edit 2: I have been learning for 150 days now! Edit 3: been going for 186 days now! If you think about trying a new language definitely do it!! Edit 4: 648 DAYS!!!!! I'm not giving up 😂
Got any tips for learning german?
Method ?
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Wow that is great step for ones since I watched this video and ur comment then I decided to started wish me luck
If you want someone to practice your German, I can help you. Maybe you can help me with English😊
Is nobody going to talk how smooth her voice is?
Exactly!
She has a very nice voice, I enjoy listening to it
Right 👍🏼
😂 😂
@@EllePiano you love it 🤭
Hello! My name is Julieta, I'm twenty six years old, I'm from Colombia. I found this video very appropriate since I am looking for how to learn Italian and English. I like to know that it is easy to learn beyond a book or a lecture, I learn more by listening and watching videos. It catches my attention and it is interesting to know what is common beyond the methods to learn a language, is the purpose of enjoying the learning process. Here I learned and to conclude is that we must identify what our method is and really what we like to learn another language.
this is good!
I'm a Japanese college student and learning Chinese and English now. The first time I watched this video was when I was in high school. I've been visiting here a lot since then. This presentation is very encouraging and fun☺️ Good luck to all the foreign language learners!!
Hey! I am learning Japanese but we can practice together English. ofc if u don't mind
@@yumi-xp8hc Hello! Sorry for my late reply. How do we practice together?
I come from China, if you wanna practice your Chinese, here I am ! I also start learning Janpanese recently, and I can speak English either. we can exchange our language!
Hello! I am also Japanese middle school student studying abroad in Australia 😁 I can speak English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, and now I am trying to learn French and Italian!😊 We can do it!
@@hugojank8741this might be weird, but do you have some recommendations for Chinese alternative rock bands? 😅
Brazilians are so creative! I loved "The Lucas' Method" of learning russian on Skype 😊😊
Infamous "jeitinho brasileiro" 😆
I will check it out
Brazilians are the best people. They' re so fun.
@@lopes3665 um brazuca falando fica esquisito se auto elogiar😂😂😂😂😂
Jefferson Felix I am Brazilian and I have mixed feelings about Lucas...😄
People:*learn langauges* Me:what flag is that?
It's the Esperanto flag
It’s same to me hahaha
Same ! 😂
Same lol
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So amazing. The way you say it, what you say is so different from the boring and complicated lessons at school. Learning a language turns out to be so much fun. Thank you a lot!!
Hi, I’m Luisa Perafan. I’m 18 years old. I’m from Colombia. This video is very productive and effective for me because it is always good to learn something new and for it to be good for us in every way. Learning languages helps us professionally and academically, but also and more importantly, it helps us with our mental health.
I’m from Russia, and I learn finnish, because I want to move to Finland. At first I didn't understand why I couldn't remember words from a textbook. Then I started watching Finnish TV shows, listening to podcasts, doing duolingo and ”Hi, native!”. My progress became apparent within a month. I recommend this methods of learning the language to everyone!
my brother n law (from mexico) watched kung fu panda and other cartoons on vhs over and over with the spanish subtitles on. I've tryied this method and have thought about it a lot. I think after remembering what is being said (the meaning or context) during each scene, the foreign spoken language starts to come into focus. So it seems that hearing something in a foreign language over and over while first knowing it's meaning or message, the brain is better able to imprint it than in other methods. Maybe thats why its very easy to remember hello and goodbye and such in other languages, the message is well established before the sounds.
I use Duolingo as well mate for my German. I’m going to start watching German Tv shows and reading German books.
How went on?)
It could work, but not for everyone
Thanx for your great ideas
Okay people, here is a long list of methods I've used to learn any new language. I hope this helps! -text/talk to any chatbot in target language(also helps if you're shy to talk to ppl) -Watch KZheadrs in target language -read in target language(books, children stories, news, poetry, quotes) -listen to music in target language -have conversation with yourself in target language -change phone language -watch cartoons in target language -watch tv series/ movies in target language -write stories in target language -write songs/poetry in target language -watch podcast in target language -think in target language -pretend to be the first humans to speak language (E.g. look at the clouds and pretend you gave it the name) -play games in target language -associated words with feelings -associate words with pictures in your head -watch daily conversations in target language on youtube -listen to songs in target language -apply target language to hobbies/interests(e.g workout videos in french, guided meditation in Spanish, art DIY with German instructions) -write journal in target language -use analogies -find interview/get to know me questions and answer in target language -exercise to videos in target language -watch tutorial videos of any kind in target language -use captions in target language if available. Good luck!!!
Thanks, I'll try to use this to learn my third language!
they have apps to chat with bots in other languages??
want a partner for English practice. I can understand but I can't speak 🙄 someone please talk with me
@@roshnieditor I think there are apps that can help you. Here are some. Language Exchange Apps: Bilingua. HelloTalk. Hello Pal. Tandem. Idyoma. Italki. Speaky. NiceTalk Tutor.
@@roshnieditor I think there are apps that can help you. Here are some. Language Exchange Apps: Bilingua. HelloTalk. Hello Pal. Tandem. Idyoma. Italki. Speaky. NiceTalk Tutor.
Hi, I'm Maicol, I'm 18 years old, I live in Bogotá, Colombia. I believe that the methods she says can be effective if they are often put into practice , we can do it by watching series, listening to music and podcasts.
Learning a new language is a challenge, but it is so exciting! For me, it is a pleasure to do it because I can see through the language what the world is like. I am sure that each language is a different world.
"I don't know, I simply love learning languages" - my usual answer when people ask me why I am learning Mandarin😂 It is just so much fun and I always look forward to my language learning hours.
Hello pretty girl, I am Carmen form Hong Kong, I am learning English now, I can speak Mandarin, would you want talking with me,my age 35's
Suena interesante señorita bonita
Mandarin is fun, (1990-1993, Taipei MTC experience) plus since I teach business, Mandarin has 1.5 billion speakers so,,, there are always the deal making aspects of any language.
As a person from HK who moved to Mainland China, I would speak mandarin in public, speak English at school, and speak Cantonese at home.
me too, I am learning Mandarin by myself now. I enjoy it so much, hihi
I don't see myself as a polyglot, but I'm able to speak english and spanish, and trying italian and russian...and for me the secret is: don't be shy about your mistakes and speak with everybody as you can!
around me there are all native speakers (Chinese ), so what should I do ?
Раниэлли, привет! 😊👋 Меня зовут Сауле. Могу общаться с тобой по-русски. Я также говорю по-английски, планирую изучать испанский и португальский языки.
You are handsome guy . Hi from Russia. I think you should find some model agencies , I’m really
Aprendo español como tú aprenderás ruso. Es bien que nosotros tratos
Я учу русский!
I don’t say things like this very often- but this is life changing advice. From start to finish. I have been studying Russian for 4 years now consistently, and I am still stuck at an upper beginner level. What plagues me, is I feel like I should be much further along than I am so I have become afraid to make mistakes, or am hard on myself that I am not on a false timeline that I self imposed. I’ll throw all that out the window today and take this lady’s direction.
Thank you a lot, I have no words to tell you how grateful I feel because of your words, they've inspired me to keep going on learning languages. Spanish is my first language, I made my way through English by going over my own way, the enjoyable one, that's how I've been able to improve so much these two years, and thanks to that now I can say that I'm a billingual person. I discovered that I love learning languages, and looking information through other's mother tongue than mine when I realized, " oh I do actually speak English", I was shock ahahahah, then I decided to learn new languages that I would've wanted to learn before, but I hadn't started learning yet, so I've been learning French and Japanese for some months, but I got frustrated, and out of motivation sometimes because I pushed myself harder by going through the methods that I do not feel comfortable with, and I didn't think about taking the same route that I took to learn English, now you've reminded me that I can do the same with them, and all the languages ahead of them, my inspiration has gotten stronger now, :) thank you so much. I feel so content now that I've cleared my mind thank to your message, I hope the best for you. :')))))).
I’m trying to learn French and I watch French shows and I almost cry nearly every time because it feels like I’ll never know what their saying
Jesus loves you repent and trust in him and you will be saved ❤️✝️
Feel you!! It’s very hard. But don’t give up!!
Honestly i was made to learn french and now i am fluent but its the most useless language ever. Just my personal opinion.
Even for french it's sometimes difficult to understand haha
Maybe you've just picked too difficult show for you. Pick an easier one, if you've just started this language try maybe something for kids
"We simply found ways how to enjoy the process, how to turn language learning from a boring school subject into a pleasant activity which you don't mind doing everyday." Thank you for such a motivational speech! ♥️
Thank you for your kind words!
Maybe most people just aren't smart enough to learn new languages
@@MargaritaMagdalena I mean, it’s not about being smart really. Like, think about it, even the dumbest people can-at the very least-speak their native language pretty well. You’d honestly think if it’s possible be born too stupid to learn then why is pretty much every human able to speak and/or understand at least one language? If someone thinks they’re stupid, they probably just have trouble with the typical methods of learning. If something is fun for you, you’re more likely to remember it and keep up with doing it. It’s all about being able to stay motivated, eventually you can learn.
Estou aprendendo o inglês
This video is great! I'm from Bogota, Colombia; I teach English and this is the video I always use when I have the first class with a new student. It's so inspiring!
Hi, mi name is Ximena and I'm from Colombia, I think the most important thing is know yourself, like this you can understand the best method to learn a language, try to take the chance of a new language, and you don't feel fear for make mistakes, that is also one way for learn.
Summary: 1. Start speaking from Day 1. Through website/friends etc. 2. Everybody has different ways to learn. 3. Read/watch your favorite book/movie in that language. Also, youtube contents. 4. Goldlist method. 5. Create a system to learn. "I will practice friday and sat for 20 minutes. 6. Patience. 7. Have fun.
Thank you!
Hi do you teach English language for me
Faria Tabassum thank you
Can u tlk me..
hello
I watched this video 7 times, using subtitles in 7 different languages.
I watched it with Dutch subtitles 😂
Thanks, now I have to watch this all over again. But this time in Russian.
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@@dahliasherif632 are you learning dutch?
@@brenna2010 yess. Would you like to practice speaking on Zoom?
I remember watching this tedtalk when i was first starting learning english and i had to translate pretty much everything that she said, it's so satisfying watching this now and understand everything. I'm not fluent yet but i know i'll get there.
Thank you very much, Lýdia! Your presentation was crucial to me. Extremely important and necessary. Let's welcome a new era of (foreign) language learning.
I Speak 5 Languages. and I confirm These tips are Genuine, One more thing to add, If you didn't have the passion to learn the language it won't be easy to learn. Good luck everyone.
I study english more 10 year, but i can't speak and write well. You are good
Tuyền Nguyễn I think enjoyment goes hand in hand with passion
What languages can you speak?
Reply man....
It's the most important point ! Before all of those methods we should think in this way
I always tell people when they ask me how I learn languages, "I just want to" If you want it, you find a way. I am motivated by connecting to people and learning about other cultures.
hello . i wanna practice english with you . can i
Yeah, nice moves. I'm happy with what you say about your willingness and love to learn something. I'm trying to master another languages as well. Wish me luck!
same here, i am learning korean because I LOVE Kdrama and their culture, a lot of motivation from them
Hello what is your phone number?
Hi, I'm Alejandra Guzmán from Colombia. I needed this video my whole life, it's amazing how people can learn another language by themselves.
The twist at the end made it clear, I even had goosebumps. Clearly, people should start putting in some extra effort instead of copying others strategies and yes, finding a way to enjoy and to feel satisfaction is the factor in this equation, me myself I was experiencing this hard time while speaking in English but by finding my own way I took that step forward in less than 6 months and here I am commenting and expressing my opinion. thanks for this beautiful and informative video.
It just me or her voice is so calming??😍😍😍
Idham Ansyari Yes true - Learn English football vocabulary on my channel. Please subscribe if you like it 👍
its very very very beautiful
Her voice actually 😄 soothing to hear
Great talk. 🤗 I’m a native Spanish speaker from Guatemala. I spent almost 6 years of my childhood trying to learn English until I got frustrated and quit to the language-learning process. Two years ago I decided to give it a shot again but, this time I was going to do something I didn’t do back in my childhood. I started by learning basic grammar stuff and watching my favorite Netflix shows with subtitles in English. After two years I can hold a fluent conversation with English native speakers, I understand almost everything I hear, I don’t need subtitles anymore, I’m able to understand sarcasm and to make jokes using it. I know I make mistakes, but who doesn’t? I’m working one more year on my English hoping to finally reach real proficiency. Then I might learn French, Italian or German. Who knows? 🤷🏻♂️
Raúl Berducido I'm impressed!
Great! I’m not able to speak or write very well. But I will keep practicing
Hi, what you've done is really impressive! Good job!) I'm not a native speaker myself, but your English is cool)
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En 98 fuy en mexico Ayudava con el francés en una clase de idiomas Aprendí el español tan rapido que no puedo decir cuanto tiempo fue necesario. Debo admetir que ya sabia Rumano Italiano Frances. Al regresar en Canada todavia no hablaba ingles en 2000 Y trabaje de guia de turistas latinos ,asi tomé contacto con el portuguez .bueno(portuñol) Ya tenia tours de portugal y de brazil. Ygual y en un año y medio porfin le arranque en ingles. Ahora se me hace raro vivo en unos 4 idiomas porque los hablo a cada dia como basicos. Cistoso verdad?
My name is Tatiana Herrera, I am 18 years, I'm from Colombian. We really only think that learning a different language is difficult, almost impossible, but it's because we limit ourselves to exploring and doing it in a striking way; finding that method will make us love any type of language we want to learn.
When I am excited to learn a language, I learn so much and actually remember. When I feel like I "need" to learn, nothing goes into my head. BEING EXCITED IS THE KEY.
Why is the duolingo's bird pointing a gun at me
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣for it's always saying EXCELLENT 👍👍👍
Per Sonne hilarious! We make jokes about the Duolingo owl all the time.
😂😂😂
American Sign Language
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Very proud of our Lýdia for representing the language learning community so strongly on such a big platform! As well as being mentioned in the video (thanks for that!!) she came to visit my office in NY right after she gave this talk 😄, so that’s my double relevant claim to fame. She’s the real deal, and has been a strong contributor to the polyglot community for some time. Can’t wait to hear all the stories of those who’ll be inspired to learn a language after seeing this video!
How do I identify polyglots in my own locality
you can speak in 10 languages woww!! 😊😊
what is your feeling when you are switching from one language to another, i couldn't even speak second language fluently i struggle to speak English
Benny your content rocks. FI3M has given me some great ideas. Keep it up!
Hey Denver! There are several ways! The simplest is the app “HelloTalk” (with mixed results). Then, you can look on meetup.com or search Facebook for language exchange events and go check them out. Some give you a flag as you arrive, and polyglots will have multiple flags visible once you get there. Other than that, just being social, making friends, and being open to meeting as many foreigners as you can, will make a world of difference. Good luck!
Hi, i'm Jeimmy from Colombia, this video inspired me to learn a new language, but I need motivation for this, I will be thinking to do that in the future when I can travel with my money, I admire polyglots, they are so disciplined in their proccess (this is the most important to learn another language without classes).
This speech really open my eyes. I completely agree. When one learns in a boring way, the process is very difficult. And I gave up, thinking it is too difficult for me. This is a recurrent phrases when found with a difficult. Now, I have to find the methods and create a plan for me. One easy or funny. It is important to be patient during the learning process and go through it so as not to get frustrated I must find a way to enjoy my process of learning English and lose the fear to mistake. The important is enjoy the process and go step by step.
In my humble opinion I believe the biggest "secret" is that no matter what method, no matter how much you study per day the most important thing you can do is that you stick with it every day. The people she gave as examples just found a way to stick with it. The thing that will make you waste your time is quitting and quitting is something that is easy to do. Find a way to hang on and as with all things you will learn.
I agree with you completely, the secret is our Habits and as we know habits will be built by enjoying, rewarding, and internal satisfaction
I have been learning English for almost 4 years and I still remember the moment I suddenly started to understand what people at school are talking about and to enjoy to join their conversations. Since then, I started to have sooooo much fun of learning English!!
Lats practice our English!
@@ssulaymon5126 ı have been learning english for a long time if you we can do pratice
Thank you for this performance, open my eyes to new waters, I am also one of those people who have been learning English for 13 years and can't speak it fluently, but for 4 months I took matters into my own hands and browsed literature, listened to polyglots and tested methods, First of all, I'm learning every day, which is why the effects started to appear. I wish you and yourself perseverance so that you can learn as many languages as you want
I really enjoyed the talk and totally agree with Lýdia, each of us has different methods to learn other languages. We just have to find our own way. When we feel comfortable and enjoy learning, that's the way! I think learning other languages is beautiful, it allows you to meet new people, cultures, traditions, etc. I have been trying to learn English for a long time, taking courses, face-to-face classes, but at the beginning of this year I changed all that and tried to start my own method, and it worked. Each one learns in a different way, there is no recipe for this. We just need to start living the languages.
Fantastic. I am learning English and French, right now. One of my dreams is to be a polyglot, or, think so, a linguist. You're an example for me. Thanks, very much. I needed it.
Bon courage !! 👍🏼 avec le français et l’anglais, je crois que le français est si belle
What is your native language?
@@JustMe-gl5ll i think it's Spanish
Hi Alexis, which platform are you using?
“talk to yourself” sims: trait unlocked : Insane
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Lol
Do you not?? (._.”)
@@Natalia-vx8vn it's okay man I talk to myself all the time
LMAOOO i love sims sm
I loved this video. I'm currently learning French, and I have to admit that learning this language has been easier since I acquired a set of methods on my English language-learning journey.
From Perú: Guillermo Espinoza Wow, This speech really blew my mind! To be honest, your explanation made me remember my journey through English. About the principles that you mention, I prefer ENJOYMENT. But I have not realized until today what happened to me when I studied English. But what is ENJOYMENT? I see it this way: You enjoy when you can listen to or sing the song's lyrics and emphasize your dance movements. Or reply to an email as quickly as you received it and sigh as you send it. When you read part of a book and find what you were looking for. You read a poem and meditate on what you read. When you grammatically construct effortlessly what you want to communicate or you would have done with another gramatical extructure. The fourth principle really captivated me: Patience must be accompanied with passion. Thank you, Lýdia Machová
My dad told me "you are not good speaking another languages" when I was 20 Years old. Today I'm 35. I speak 5 languages studying with love and hapiness for years. And yes, my father is an idiot.
Good job😊 lol🤣
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He was putting you in imposter syndrome for the future, to speak the language of his age and time he thought back then, that it is the best way to encourage him.
Good job!!!!! lmfao
your father set you in motion. he's a good father.
My method to improve listening skills of my English is to watch interesting TEDs such this one)
I'm doing it too
Me too
Me too jaja
Same hahahahha
Me either
I am from Bogota Colombia, my name is Joan Sebastian Hurtado Castillo, and I love the video, it has very useful tools that I will use to improve my language learning, especially learning english.
After watching this video, I changed my mind. I always thought I wouldn't be able to learn a new language because it was difficult and difficult, but after watching this video, I also gained confidence that I could learn a language enough. Also, I thought that learning a new language after watching this video is a really beautiful and wonderful opportunity to meet new people, cultural traditions, etc. I am very grateful to Lýdia for eliminating the prejudice that learning a language is always difficult and requires special tips. I also want to try learning many languages and find my own way to learn my own language and become a wonderful polyglot like Lýdia.
As a Chinese, it's not easy to watch Ted in KZhead since there is a "wall" around us. Actually, most Chinese even don't know KZhead, including some college students. The only goal for us to learn English is to get a higher grades in exams to enter a good university.
Tell me more. How does English help you get higher grades in exams? Are exams in China written in English?
@@darmillionaireFor most Chinese students, the grade of a special exam (Gaokao) determines which university we can enter and which major we can elect. It's like SAT (if you are an American, you should know that), but much more important than SAT. The total score of Gaokao for most provinces is 750, and that of English is 150, which is same as that of Chinese and Math. There is no doubt that English plays a critical role in Gaokao. If we could get higher grade in English tests, we also have a higher grade in Gaokao
@@user-wt9fc5qn5q great brother this is the interaction which makes languages more helpful to understand another community
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@@user-wt9fc5qn5q Wow, that's so interesting. It's sad how much pressure is put on students' Gaokao scores, though. I've just begun learning Chinese, but your English is amazing! You sound practically fluent! Some feedback if you'd like it: "most Chinese people don't even know about KZhead" and "Our only motivation to learn English is to get a higher grade on our exams in order to enter a good university." I hope this helps!
I'm so in love with how she speaks!! Its totally easy to understand and follow everything
Learning a language is something amazing and really complex, because it involves different aspects which can differ from one person to another and make it easier or more complicated. In my opinion, choosing good methods and the system make a big difference when it comes to learning anything as well as possible, but it’s hard to figure out which method fits you. After watching this video and reading some of the comments, my thoughts about learning languages have been reinforced. There are countless methodologies, motivations and perspectives in the way people deal with learning languages, which is incredible! Also, I want to mention that I really admire people who know how to speak many languages and I can’t imagine how much effort they’ve put into it. Congratulations!
I’ve been studying English for eight years at school. But only for four of them I’ve been studying it with my tutor. And now I see results of my work, now I can see this video without subtitles and understand EVERYTHING!)
After watching this video, I understood something very important, the satisfaction of being able to learn a different language leads us to find a way to achieve it. Now it sounds logical to me; when you do something out of personal interest and not out of obligation, you get excited about finding a way to achieve it, when you do it you get excited about continuing to do new things and so on, it's like cause and effect. For years I have tried to learn English and I have not succeeded, and I questioned myself about this. Analyzing what was seen in the exhibition, I realized that I needed to be more enthusiastic about learning; maybe the methodologies were there, but I didn't enjoy it 100%. Now I appreciate each of the small advances that I am achieving and that has motivated me to continue striving to move forward. I am grateful for having had the opportunity to listen to Lydia, she shows something that has seemed impossible to me for a while, as totally feasible for any of us: learning languages. She looks so confident and calm in what she says, that she manages to arouse the interest that was already present in each one of us much more. Now to continue working.
I simply love this video! Few years ago I really struggled to learning English. I though it was so difficult to speak. I gave up. I went to a language academy but I didn’t see improvements. I felt stuck. In 2020 since the pandemic started I decided to study English myself by listening to podcast in English and doing a effective method called “shadowing”. I found brilliant ways to improve and I started to love English. Although my English is not the best. I have improved a lot. And I wanna tell you that everything’s posible if you work hard and find a enjoyable way to study English. It can be as simple as watching your favorite tv show, recording yourself, and so on. Wish you a wonderful life to everyone who is reading this. I am sure your dreams are gonna make true✨💗
I'm happy to read about your progress :) I'm in the process to learn new languages like English, Spanish, French... It's my dream too .
Thanks. You have inspired me
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ur english is good. remember that you use "an" before a word beginning with a vowel :)
Thank u so much for this comment, my english is not very good yet, but i'm trying learn english in this moment, i've so much difficults to make a routine, but it's people like you who keep that fire burning.
I'm from the Netherlands and the idea of creating a system is so smart. This way I'll make it an everyday routine to listen to podcasts for example.
Hi, I’m Diana from Mexico City! I enjoyed a lot this Ted talk because I think that thought describes how I fell with the process of learning a language, I have started learning English since I was a child and at the beginning it was too difficult for me, by the time passed I have started learning more and more and I think nowadays I have more fluently, because I need more practice and as Lydia says there are many kinds of methods to learn as podcasts, TV programs, books, follow influencers also I am used to have all my gadgets in English in order to get used to the language in my daily life, also I have lost the fear of how others look or think about me and that helps me a lot in order to dare me to use more the language. So yes, I’m totally agree with Lydia we live in a time where it’s more easy to learn a language you only have to try it and really enjoy the process!! 🎉😊🙏🏼
Hi everyone, I am Jeison Cadena from Bogota, Colombia. I enjoyed watching the video. It's talk about how fun it can be and the different ways people learn. I agree because enjoying what you are doing is really important. Using good methods and practicing regularly are also important.
I'm on my 3rd week of learning japanese (speaking, reading and writing) and this will be my 3rd language if ever (fil/tagalog and english). For those who are studying other language, we can do it guys! Ganbatte ~
I recommend Anki! The Core 2000 lessons. It has audio! It is divided into different parts. I am doing part 1 and 2. Oh and Beelingual is great for listening and reading. You got this!
hello! I’m Filipino too and thank you so much, you too! :)
thank you so much
Hii any updates??i’m also filipino and yes i’m also trying to learn japanese. ^__^ ~~
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I'm so glad you included introverts . Talking to yourself does indeed help a lot.
I’m so impressed by this speech ! It remains me of when I started learning English at the age of 28 with full of enjoyment. I totally feel the same way ! Learning English is real enjoyment for me. It never get me bored. I’m Japanese by the way. I hope more and more Japanese people will feel the same way!
I watched this video one year ago I wasn't able to understand anything so I watched with Portuguese subtitles today I am able to understand without subtitles thank u for the great video this video motivated me to learn English with fun.
We polyglots have another thing in common: We all love "Friends" 😀
Lmao Can I be your friend
I hope you mean the tv show
Omg, that's me. But I need some Chinese friends now 😂
Me too....
not really:/ haha
This is a pure platinum talk! I'm a language learning enthuziast and I hate to repeat myself, but... "This is a pure platinum talk!"
:D Thanks a lot, Claudiu! You made my day with your comment on my TED talk :-)) Lýdia
Language mentoring My pleasure, Lydia! I’m a Romanian teaching English to Polish people. I keep my ears and nose to the ground, sniffing for any methods to optimize their learning. You were introduced to them, and they took heed to your advice.
@@klaudelu18, thanks a lot for spreading my message :) Good luck with your work!
hi. I am sorry for disturbing you. But I am trying to learn English too. But I need a conversation. Could you help me pls? With the conversation I hope my English will improve. I hope you will reply me Best Regards Tengiz
@@Languagementoring hi. I am sorry for disturbing you. But I am trying to learn English too. But I need a conversation. Could you help me pls? With the conversation I hope my English will improve. I hope you will reply me Best Regards Tengiz
I really liked this video. I am one of those people who have been trying for a long time to really learn English. Since I was in school, I have been able to experience different ways or methods to achieve that goal. When the video started, I think I was expecting Lýdia to share with us about "the method" to learn different languages. What she tells us reinforces the concept that everyone has their own methods for learning something new, but that an important part of the process is to enjoy it. I have recently resumed my journey to become an English speaker. I have been discovering what makes me enjoy it, I get inspiration from other people and I am establishing my own system.
I really liked Lýdia Machová's video. I think it opens up a world of possibilities for us to learn English and other languages through tools that are within our reach. It is not impossible to learn languages, we just need not only discipline, and as Lýdia Machová said, we also need methods, a system, enjoyment and a lot of patience. I believe that each method and system is specific to each individual, it is something that each person must seek and adapt to their learning needs.
In my case, I talk to myself in the language I'm learning 😅 It makes me want to know how to say this and that all the time. I can speak 5 languages so I guess it works, at least for me.
Congratulations to you😊 if you want to learn another new language,i can teach you turkish,it is my native language.and may be you help me in spanish🥰🤩
Hello Lex, is it possible that you can help me to learn Spanish?
That's great because that way you learn the words that you really want to know and are relevant to you!
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Me too
My way of learning English is just watching ted episodes that's how I'm improving day by day. I not only learn eng, even learn something new frm ted...
enjoying the process of learning a new language is the main part that works for me, since like most adults who want to learn we work and therefore dedicating time to study is complicated. So when I find a fun activity that doesn't feel like I'm doing homework, it motivates me to dedicate at least 1 hour a day to it. Obviously grammar is very important in a language but I find that building the ability to understand and be understood is the first step in learning a language.
I am Michellle, I'm 19 years old, I'm from Bogotá, Colombia. Everyone has their method to learn, the important thing is to have the desire, discipline, trust in each persons process.