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in brief: The video discusses a method to learn languages without traditional studying. **1. Introduction:** - The presenter, Bri, shares her struggles with traditional language learning methods, such as studying grammar and practicing vocabulary, which never worked for her. **2. Comprehensible Input:** - Bri introduces the concept of "comprehensible input," a foundational idea in language acquisition proposed by Dr. Steven Krashen, an American linguist. - The idea is that individuals acquire languages by understanding messages. Real progress in language acquisition occurs when the input is slightly above one's proficiency level, termed as "i+1" by Krashen. - Krashen differentiates between "learning" a language (traditional methods like memorizing grammar) and "acquiring" a language (subconscious understanding without deliberate practice). The latter is more effective. **3. Embracing Laziness:** - Instead of studying grammar and vocabulary, one should increase their exposure to the target language by watching movies, reading books, playing video games, listening to podcasts, music, etc. - Research supports that comprehensible input is effective, and one can learn a language from the comfort of their couch. - The content consumed should be slightly above one's proficiency level (i+1) for optimal learning. **4. LingoPie Platform:** - Bri recommends LingoPie, a platform that turns TV shows and movies into language lessons. It offers on-screen transcriptions in English and the target language, allowing users to pause and understand unfamiliar words. - LingoPie also provides grammar explanations, adjustable playback speeds, and a review section with flashcards and games. - A special offer for LingoPie is mentioned, thanking them for sponsoring the video. **5. Importance of Compelling Content:** - The content consumed should not only be understandable but also interesting. If the content is boring, it won't be effective. - At the beginning of the language learning journey, content might need to be simpler, like children's books or beginner-focused content. Repeated exposure to the same content helps in understanding the language's sound and structure. **6. Conclusion:** - Embracing laziness and focusing on comprehensible input is the key. Traditional methods like studying grammar and vocabulary are not as effective. - Increasing comprehensible input enhances the ability to acquire languages. This method promotes a more intuitive and enjoyable approach to language learning, emphasizing understanding and immersion over rote memorization.

I learned Spanish like this. Just by watching movies and tv shows as much as possible, 1-2 hours a day at minimum. I did that for almost a year and was able to have basic conversations. Then I went to Spain for 2 months and was really immersed in it.

One shouldn't take Krashen's words like a gospel and go extreme. After all, one doesn't learn how to deliver speeches and do proper argumentation in their own language just by listening to others -one has to practise even in their own language to improve beyond a certain level. Having said that, I agree with the main idea.

The fun thing for me is I have been using your videos to acquire English.😅

Thank you for this, invaluable as always bri 😊❤

Bri. Well done 👍

I started Portuguese recently. A lot of the content that I watch is way above my proficiency level lol How do you find content that is interesting but yet around your level, I looked at lingo pie and I mean I managed on some of the 5 minute or short videos looking up tons of stuff, but sometimes it's still overwhelming, especially if I wanna watch something that is 1 hour long...and in general everything is way above my current level. I also don't like using books though. I'm also exchanging letters with someone on an app called Slowly, so I have plenty of time to respond to them. They are only using Portuguese which is nice ,and I spend lots of time with chat gpt analyzing them, but sometimes it's overwhelming. I guess it just is gonna be a little painful at first until I build up a solid foundation , and then I'll just enjoy more stuff...idk

I saw a video made by What I've Learned about this very topic a while back. But it's nice to see it mentioned on your channel as well. I'm trying to learn German now and though it's not going as fast as with English, I think I'm making some progress 😁

We retain the start and end of things better than the middle. You'll learn more from two sessions at thirty minutes each rather than one at sixty. I had a music instructor once say "I don't want you to practice a lot, but often instead."

wow I now know another real person who's watched that Stephen Krashen presentation 😂 glad I found this channel. Really enjoying the content you're sharing Bri!

Thanks

I enjoy learn with tv shows to improve my listening, and reading I like to read articles on Wikipedia about what's gonna happen in the episode before I watch.

Great Spanish, Bri!.

Yep, just started doing this with Olly Richards' books. I'm learning Swedish for real. It was just a few days in and I understood a sentence I'd never seen before.

Thanks for interesting video. I heard an expert say that we learn by seeing and hearing words repeatedly in sentences. In comparison, studying word lists is inefficient. I can vouch for that advice.

Right now I'm dealing with huge Probleme i used to learn French since childhood from school but can't master it i love this language i enter langue school my level was A1.3 when i left Iwas A2 even with spent time i can't find the best method and i start learning English from school 7 years ago compare to my French I'm really good but in both of them i don't feel comfortable i can't describ as i want or even right i can do both of them but not reaching what i feel so i feel like my speaking and writing in target langues far away from what i feel now i had 2 month i want make my English and French really good any tips??

acquiring a language should consist of reading, writing, listening and speaking including grammar. Children also learn the grammar of their own language in school, how to spell etc. Throwing out grammar would be a mistake.

distinguish the difference between learning and acquisition. We should be exposed to the target language, listen and read to comprehensible input many times. It is more effective than learning and analyzing the language by memorizing words by flashcard. The input needs to be really compelling so we can practice many times

Why I can not try this app without providing all my personal info?

hola Bri, te amo

Gracias al imput puedo entender el 70% de lo que dices aunque no se muy bien hablarlo ya que llevo un mes y medio de práctica thanks a lot

It's not extremely low-effort. It's hard to spend time with your TL, trying to have fun, playing games while looking up words etc. It does requires effort and a lot of people will drop learning it bc of it.

I need a clue to speak correctly. Understanding is ok.

The thumbnail looks great

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Sounds like studying to me. LOL

Im lazy as well trust me but when it comes to something i take pride in or want genuine results in then bet yourself I'ma see it through with work. So Please don't push the narrative that people should ignore grammar. If you wanna say they shouldn't dive their heads to deep if they don't wanna okay (tho diving deep is also completely fine), but putting a narrative like this onto alot of learners is bad. People don't just exist around others and learn with no basis most of the time. There's a reason why people who lived in foreign countries for years still speak English because they *never studied*. Tho if this method worked for you and some others then im happy we all are able to learn

am too lazy to watch this full video, too long and on top of that the sections you divided or time stamp are sooo large

Spanish is a very fast language.

1st

You keep saying comprehensible input but then you say "watch movies" obviously if you just started learning chinese you are not gonna watch Kung Fu movies straight away probably not for the first five years I would say. As you need to rely heavily on graded readers.

Impossible. Studying is the only way. Even if you enjoy it and not even realize that you are studying.

30 seconds is all it took for me to stop the video... Why on earth would someone think that cursing like that is even remotely appealing? Anyway, thanks, but no thanks - couldn't bear to listen to the rest.

Love this content. Are you on Instagram?