How to find TIME to learn a language
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Күн бұрынHow can you ever find the time to learn a language with a busy schedule? Here is how I manage to fit a good amount of language learning into my busy days!
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OK if you've reached the end of THIS description then you shouldn't really be struggling to find the time to learn languages. But if you need something to do then let me know in the comments what time saving or time CREATING tips you have in order to free up time to learn languages!
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
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@Skiis44 Жыл бұрын
I signed up for both intermediate levels.
@CouchPolyglot Жыл бұрын
The thing that helps me most is learning while doing boring tasks for which I do not need to think, like listening to a podcast while cooking or reading while commuting. It does not have to be an hour, it can be a 10-minute microtask. I also combine exercise with language learning sometimes, I even read somewhere that learning anything in movement is more effective. Somehow the movement helps retain the information, I guess it makes sense! Congrats on your half-marathon btw! 🥳
@vanessameow1902 Жыл бұрын
U hit the nail right on the head with that movement-retention point!
@CrisTryingToBeProductive Жыл бұрын
That makes so much sense, so activities like knitting, crocheting and painting also have that benefit.
@wolfzmusic9706 Жыл бұрын
I tried to combine listening with ab workouts but I found it too hard tbh. I kept losing track of what rep I was on and I wasn't tuned in to the listening too much either because I was too focused on counting correctly xD However, I do do it when I walk home from school and that's definitely more effective, but I still do zone out & whatnot
@medusa3592 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for keeping it short...under 4 hours! Appreciate it.
@Therealb1gk Жыл бұрын
Great points, Lamont, especially on the exercise piece. Far too often it feels like language learning is about sitting down watching hours upon hours of TV/movies (don't really care to spend my time that way) or sitting at a desk studying notes/textbooks/other materials. Lots & lots of sitting, on top of what I already do all day at my digital marketing job. Love finding opportunities to stay active as I learn!
@mjinhamburg Жыл бұрын
I was exercising while watching! Imagine my surprise when you said Start Exercising Now!
@kseniakonovalova6209 Жыл бұрын
Damn, the "Days of /// n Swedish" at the beginning hits hard
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Rumour has it that there is a whisper on the horizon.
@DNA350ppm Жыл бұрын
So excellent advice! You are 100% on the right track, Lamont. I can only confirm by telling the same in my words, if it would help somebody. I call it: move to the land of knowledge (in your mind). Live like as if everyhting is about learnign what you want to learn. If you do yoga, cooking, gardening, philosophy, minimalism, training, watching news, lectures - do it in your target language and talk with yourself in made up dialogue, about topics that are interesting to you, if possible talk out aloud. Sing, read, cite aloud, perhaps in tandem with a native speaker. Listen to recorded lessons while walking, jogging, cleaning, potatoe cutting, knitting, commuting, cycling, sunbathing, what ever. Have the means and the methods you prefer at hand, not stuffed away in some difficult to reach corner. And remember, your own mind is always with you, and just trying to recall what you have heard, seen, read, is good for your language skill. It prepares your brain for reaffirming the knowledge another time. For fluency you have always your tongue with you, move it about in your mouth as if you were an opera singer practicing plasticity. Exaggerate, have fun!
@ctnt3126 Жыл бұрын
Very good tips. For me, the biggest trick for making the time is just finding something that I love. It could be a book or audiobook, a series, a podcast, a tutor or language partner that I like... Whatever the activity, if I *really* enjoy it then I'll find the time for it. I read a lot and I've started taking this into account much more with my choice of material. If I buy a book of stories by Borges, I'll end up spending a couple hours a week with it; if I get a thriller with a compelling plot, I'll spend a couple hours a day. The highbrow stuff is worthwhile and I still consume it, but if the goal is to spend lots of time with the language then the main thing is to find the most compelling content possible. Find a book you can't put down or a bingeable show. As Olly Richards once put it, move heaven and earth to find compelling comprehensible input.
@bensomes7662 Жыл бұрын
Love the segway into exercise! It's so important. The irony is many people make the excuse "I don't have the energy". No! It will give you energy. And for the I don't have time excuse, many people use that for exercise as well. The positives always outweigh the time commitments. It's 2022 people, the importance of exercise is so clear, you pretty much can't not do it 🙂
@Komatik_ Жыл бұрын
Segue. Segway is one of those fancy self balancing scooter things.
@philipdavis7521 Жыл бұрын
Two things: With exercise, you can easily match with language learning - I walk for more than an hour a day while listening to language tapes. Also: My new timesaving tip - when getting ready for bed I listen to a gentle 20 minute short story, the last 10 minutes in bed. It helps send me to sleep with the language. I set my alarm about 20 minutes earlier than before and listen to a 30 minute Pimsleur lesson. With another 10-15 mins of listening while making my breakfast I feel that gives me a whole hour of learning a day without breaking into my time.
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
With the first thing, I did actually say that in the video.
@philipdavis7521 Жыл бұрын
@@daysandwords I guess I shouldn’t have multitasked by listening to a Japanese tape while watching the video….
@springiscomin7296 Жыл бұрын
Just in time, thank u!
@Stephanie-gv8rh Жыл бұрын
This is good advice. Thank you 🙏🏻 I swear your videos always give me the kick up the behind I need. And well done on the marathon!
@itsyanna7596 Жыл бұрын
what a TIMELY video. cheers!
@tn98544 Жыл бұрын
Great pacing for this vid!
@Name-oe4fq Жыл бұрын
Ily, good to see you back with some helpful video. Also I just wanted to say that you really motivated me to learn language(s) with a positive attitude so, thank you very much my man.
@ShakeruShien Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Ecosse57 Жыл бұрын
your last tip is spot on.
@AntonSlavik Жыл бұрын
Well, this is new. Holistic. I'm actually impressed. Also, respect for sporting an Irish course book in the thumbnail. If only as many native Irish learned their language as people did abroad, we might actually have an identity and pride in ourselves.
@apustajachileno Жыл бұрын
great video
@sae2705 Жыл бұрын
Pretty good advice, I think the exercise one is the one I need to focus on most as I don't do a lot and lack energy, which I know affects how much language learning I do before nothing goes in. And then it seems the rest would fall into place. Gonna try focusing on doing some regularly and see how it helps. I still get time in during the week, but progress is always slower than it could be and my excuse often is "I don't have much time", but I also procrastinate when I lack energy and focus because my brain don't wanna do shit.
@AJ-lo5dr Жыл бұрын
When's the QnA coming? Loved the video :)
@ladykookosmile Жыл бұрын
I've recently been combining doing the thing I hate the most with language learning: washing the dishes. I mostly hate how much time it takes when you have to wash them after every meal, and sadly I don't own a dishwasher. Luckily tho, I can accumulate dishes for two or three days (I'm a student, I live in a dorm, feel free to judge tbh) and then I can wash all of them and clean the kitchen in maybe 40 minutes, basically doing them in bulk as you explained. Then, during these 40 minutes of mindless cleaning, I can listen to one or two podcast episodes: it's a win-win :D
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Yes, I also try to listen to something when I'm doing the dishes. Unfortunately, I can only do them at literally 1/3rd of the speed of my wife, mainly because she knows where everything goes haha.
@caitlinevans2014 Жыл бұрын
Great video! And one that's given me a bit of a reality check - I started uni this academic year and since then I've struggled with finding time to spend with my target language. Also, since moving cities, I've not found a new boxing gym to attend, so both language learning and exercise have dropped off for me. I hadn't considered that doing one would increase the effectiveness of the other, and make the little free time I do have more beneficial, so thanks Lamont!
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Absolutely - even just walking can help.
@thescowlingschnauzer 11 ай бұрын
1:23 "Sounds like a wager to me." [Aussie intensifies]
@timbuktu8069 Жыл бұрын
Good solid inspiration. My problem is my goal. I want to learn (a language) because it will become useful in the future. But I don't know when.
@tylermacneill3820 Жыл бұрын
I saw this video yesterday and after hearing you pitch Olly's course, I did some research on it and decided it was something I'd like to try. I made sure to come back and use your affiliate link!
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Thank you! Hope you get a lot out of it.
@anna7276 Жыл бұрын
Love the jacket! Lol. But seriously, solid tips as always mate!
@anna7276 Жыл бұрын
Ps. Your exercise tip is so true. Before August when I was regularly excercising my language learning was amazing. I was doing Olly’s Spanish course. Then got really sick early august and haven’t exercised since and guess what? Haven’t touched Olly’s course either!!! My language learning has suffered since I stopped exercising. Thanks to your video I can see the link!!!! I never thought about it before. Cheers.
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
You mean the Aussie cricket jersey? Best design one they've ever had I think!
@coolacarl Жыл бұрын
The colors of the thumbnail had me thinking you were learning Jämtländska haha
@Earlofmar1 Жыл бұрын
I tried doing fun runs, next thing I knew I was doing half marathons, then marathons, then ultra-marathons and then...well then it just a bit obsessive 😁😁 No time left for going to work, never mind taking up language learning.
@fanatical56 Жыл бұрын
Nah mate, watching this because I enjoy watching your content. Cheers from Melbourne. (And would also love to actually choose a language and commit at some stage lol).
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Video tomorrow morning for you!
@fanatical56 Жыл бұрын
Just want to say that I enjoy your style of videos dude. The authenticity comes through.
@adriantepesut Жыл бұрын
Right now I work the front desk at a hotel in Arkansas meaning I have plenty time to do all my studying before even getting home. I’m in for a big adjustment if my next job is actually labor-intensive. I remember when i couldn’t study at work and basically I had maybe about 10 hours total to play video games each week Cannot imagine what it must be like with kids In any case I don’t mess with social media unless you count KZfaq. That stuff is cancer and a huge addictive burden unless you’re using it exclusively to create and not consume
@davidh4379 Жыл бұрын
Good tips! Also MCM x Days of French n Swedish when??
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Honestly it's my biggest drive for wanting a video to totally explode. If it does then I can be like "Let's hang out, us big KZfaqrs". Until then they'll be like "What why" haha.
@sevret313 Жыл бұрын
I'm considering Olly's Japanese course, though the price so I'll have to look for some reviews first.
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you saw me mention this in another video but here's a good review: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jrikeLqj1bLDZJ8.html
@aaronuaconaill5688 Жыл бұрын
An bhfuil tú ag foghlaim na Gaeilge? ☘️
@MarAdriatnePC Жыл бұрын
I don't want time! I want Brain power hahaha well time too hahaha
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Yep, well the last point is absolutely for you!
@highchamp1 Жыл бұрын
Set Up (digital resources) Alphabet mnemonics (language) English loan words Phrases (beginner / intermediate level) Dictionary (to learn words) / Verb Conjugators Media (subtitles) Daily routine Spare time (Apps (Set up) Media (subtitles) Language or English, English and Language (double subs) That's what I found works. I use... Dictionaries / Verb Conjugators Kanshudo (Kanji) (A Chinese version would be good) Clozemaster Duolingo I start with... Michel Thomas / Paul Noble (grammar rules and basic phrases) Spanish, French, Chinese, Egyptian (really good!) (others are less effective due to a lack of grammar (Cases etc.) Swedish would be easy but they don't seem to bother. (Swedish grammar is pretty simple) Funny? I see this all the time (in different jobs, interests and hobbies)
@Komatik_ Жыл бұрын
Instructions unclear, am not learning Chinese but am somehow watching a Sichuanese man butcher and cook an entire crocodile.
@cleanthe3276 Жыл бұрын
Watch a speedcuber video in your target language : win win 😄
@mirunapopescu Жыл бұрын
Watching this cause I'll honestly watch (almost) anything you post, but what I really wanna know is.....how do you start outputting, man??? I reached the level where I understand almost everything easily, but I can't for the life of me speak or write anything
@NickCapricorn Жыл бұрын
It depends, but if you say you understand everything, I assume you have a very solid knowledge on content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs) which are the words that truly carry meaning in a sentence. This is why a sentence like "neighbor little dog cute" is still understandable even though wrong. What's missing are function words, words with little to no meaning but necessary for correct grammar: determiners, articles, conjunctions, modals, particles, pre/postpositions (debated), etc. you can throw conjugations and declensions into the mix as well. These words are very easy to ignore when inputting since they are not 100% necessary for comprehension, and they also tend to differ a lot between languages (or not even exist in some) which makes mastery of these even harder. This is the kind of stuff you need to study apart, or deliberately change focus when inputting and center on these elements, output then helps you solidify their use cases and how they connect with content words.
@TheStickCollector Жыл бұрын
I have trouble with time and reasons to learn one. Sad
@diogor420 Жыл бұрын
Do you receive the "high fives" from Duolingo?
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
I'm not sure. I think you can turn them off anyway.
@annakobuk3618 Жыл бұрын
One more tip: getting a timeturner.
@Harsh_Singh1111 Жыл бұрын
I wake at 4 am and study for 6 hours
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
😂
@muttlanguages3912 Жыл бұрын
I do 4 half marathons a year. If I didn't Id be getting steadily fatter and my couch would be getting steadily more indented
@vipnetworker Жыл бұрын
Did he just change the name of the channel?
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Yep
@vipnetworker Жыл бұрын
@@daysandwords Did you explain in any videos the meaning of Elgin the Cat? Are you taking suggestions? Language Savant Lamont Nonchalant Lamont Poussant Avec Lamont Puissant Lamont Un Croissant Avec Lamont Avant Lamont Toutant Avec Lamont Temp Avec Lamont I’ll stop there, but I can't help but think of Loic Suberville... kzfaq.infoqTkpyUHBGDA?feature=share
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
I am not really taking suggestions, and certainly not anything that suggests French (the first two are OK because they are also English words). But I know you were joking with all the things that rhyme. I haven't explained it yet. I am doing a fairly lengthy experiment that will eventually make a video or two and it will explain it fully.
@jeffreybarker357 Жыл бұрын
I’m not advocating for this but…A Way is to spend these same 8 minutes consuming content in your TL rather than watching this video. Again. Not advocating that because I like this channel.
@daysandwords Жыл бұрын
Haha, good call. Honestly though most people watch YT in at least 1.25x so it's more like 6 minutes, and most people will save at least 30 minutes a week by watching this, so I think it's a net gain. 😉
@jeffreybarker357 Жыл бұрын
@@daysandwords Even if it WASN’T a net gain, it’s still worth the watch to those of us who’ve subscribed! 😁
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