Learning languages changed my life.

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Күн бұрын

Hello! Here's a few thoughts I had reminiscing about the role that languages played in shaping my confidence, giving me opportunities and shaping me into who I am today. I hope this inspires you to learn languages too!
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:28 Confidence
01:27 Benefits of journaling for mental health
02:17 Interesting opportunities
03:50 Multilingual research
04:41 Summary and ending
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@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

Not sure what to write about when you're practicing writing in a new language? Here's a comprehensive, 16-page PDF with prompts and tips that will set you on the right track to start writing. Get it from my store here: www.buymeacoffee.com/lindiebotes/e/78666 Regardless of which level you are in the language(s) you're learning, this guide will be useful as it's packed with 112 writing prompts and activities, writing tips, a 7-step guide to success, and resources that will help you get the most out of your writing. What you'll get - Background information on the importance of writing in a foreign language - Tips for writing if you're not just ready yet - A 7-step guide to writing long-form pieces in a new language - 112 writing activities and writing prompts for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners of any language - Information on the relationship between writing and other language skills - Resources and ideas on where to get corrections on your writing - A discount code to book a personalized language coaching call with me to discuss your writing or general language learning methods

@erzascarlet03 Жыл бұрын

Learning Japanese has changed my life so much! I want to continue learning as much as i can. You have been such an inspiration to me! 💖. Love from Kentucky USA

@FC-BS 23 күн бұрын

Same, Japanese has changed mine life as well. If I wasn't for this, I wouldn't have found my love for languageses.

@mirae9163 Жыл бұрын

Learning Korean has changed my life completely! Thanks to Korean i became a language lover and since then I've learned 15 languages more, including English. Recently I'm actively learning Thai, your videos always motivate me to learn languages, thank you so much 🤗 ขอบคุณมากค่ะ

@sophieb1829 Жыл бұрын

I've always said that learning a new language leads you to seeing the world differently - so many concepts in the language are linked to the way one sees and understands the world. If you stop trying to translate everything literally into your own language, and just try to feel the language, the new concepts will open your mind! Also, I like to say that learning any new language will open up a whole different side of the internet! haha You get to see and understand the news from different views, different cultures, it really gives you a more rounded understanding of what is going on. I'm a native French speaker, and started seriously learning English when I was a teen just so I could understand song lyrics and watch shows/movies in English. I started practicing English in international chat rooms online in the early 2000s and met my husband! I have now been living in Chicago (where he's from) for 15 years, I work for a German EdTech company (foreign language teaching industry!) and that could not have happened if I never learned English. I started learning Korean during the pandemic, as I fell down the k-pop and then k-drama rabbit hole. I can now understand a lot of language subtleties when watching a drama, though I'm far from being able to watch without subtitles! But, I do catch language concepts such as the whole "oppa/nuna" or formal/informal levels of speech that are sometimes not well translated in English but play a huge part in the characters' dynamics, etc... Anyway, I'm a big fan of language learning! it can be any language! I always say go for it: It's never a waste of time!!!

@Kloznsdd 11 ай бұрын

❤❤❤ You inspire me!

@Kloznsdd 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comment. Wooow!!! I’m from Russia 🇷🇺 Спасибо, Благодарю )) 감사합니다 🇰🇷❤

@Leeeesalein 9 ай бұрын

Wowww so nice!! 😊

@nataliamudzhiri13 Жыл бұрын

One of the most unexpected things that came from me starting to learn Korean is that now we watch kdramas with my parents:) my dad comes to me for new kdrama recs and it’s the most wholesome thing ever😊

@anires1195 Жыл бұрын

Get him to start. It’s worth learning a language even poorly

@Mr_Mmiya_Bhai Жыл бұрын

How much time it took you to learn Korean ?

@ragthewor1d Жыл бұрын

I’m a non-native english speaker, when i started learning english it has benefited me a lot throughout my life, and gave me the access to so much more learning sources also i’m now able to reach all the great english content on the internet including your channel, when I think about it I realize how learning a single language is really important and life changing, i want to continu studying more of english while beginning to learn a 3rd language

@mariaflorenciaalvarez1926 Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I feel EXACTLY the same with me. When I was a teenager I really hated it, but I been reading in English for about a year. And so happy, because I read so many greats books and things on KZfaq who aren't in my own language. It's a really useful language, (even if don't think it's pretty, actually I still don't like the melody 😅). But you can get to much from it, when you learn it!🎉 Officially, I started to learn it last month because I never study grammar after 😊

@OliviaSilvaCompositora Жыл бұрын

Languages have opened a whole new world to me, especially when it comes to research. I am currently doing a master's degree in music teaching, focusing on electronic music. And there are so many papers that I can find and understand, written in German, even with my intermediate level. It's a huge opportunity to learn more of the language, broaden your horizons and enrich your thesis. I just love that learning German has opened this opportunity to me. Not to mention all the benefits of expressing yourself in a different way, understanding a different lifestyle and different ways of thinking. It really makes a person more confident

@kubrabozdag3084 10 ай бұрын

Wow, language learning and electronic music are both my passions🤩

@Meyra_ Жыл бұрын

Oh never thought about it like that, keeping a journal in a foreign language to get the essence of one's feelings and ideas. 👗 Also, you look pretty in this dress

@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

Yeah, it has really helped me. And thank you!!

@akalia5117 Жыл бұрын

My native language is German and I've learned English at school. At some point I stumbled upon your channel and was incredibly fascinated. I had always been interested in Sweden as my ancestors are from there and I just think it's a really beautiful country. Finding your channel got me interested in this incredibly beautiful language as well! It's not that hard as I have a lot of motivation and Swedish got a lot of similarities to German and English, which I think is great for getting into language learning. However, your channel did not only get me interested in Swedish, but also other languages. I've been wanting to learn other languages, especially ones with a different alphabet or writing system, but I've had trouble deciding on one as I lacked the motivation for them. Recently I've begun to get really interested in Chinese culture and I think the writing system is incredibly beautiful. Aside from that it could be quite useful in everyday life as well. I've been quite motivated to continue my language learning journey with Swedish (and Chinese when I've reached a higer level in Swedish) and I'm looking forward to the future. My goal for Swedish is to reach fluency, my goal in Chinese is to just have fun. Your videos are keeping me extremely motivated. Thank you for all your hard work! ❤ I really hope you've been well recently after everything that has happend. ❤

@TWolf317 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! You've convinced me to start journaling in Dutch. I understand the language pretty well, but am still timid about speaking it. I think journaling will help me with that as well as help me process my feelings.

@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah!! That will be so fun. I hope you can enjoy it and see lots of progress!

@TWolf317 Жыл бұрын

@@LindieBotes It also occurred to me that my journal will be quite private since I don't personally know anyone here in the US who speaks Dutch.

@flomarley998 Жыл бұрын

thank you to share your voice about language learning . I really agree with you that learn a new language can help you to get more confident, and get more opportunities in any level in our life. it's a beautiful journey through patience and fun 😊 I've been currently learning English, so it's very challenging however I love it😅😊

@italico2792 Жыл бұрын

Hi Lindie, I always like your videos but I also wanna give you my perspective as a languages enthusiast. I speak English as foreign language and a little bit of other languages. It's true that speak different languages it opens you different opportunities and it's awesome. I'd also list the bad aspects of learning a language. If I don't live in a country where your target language is spoken, I may feel isolated like it often happens when I study Chinese. Building relationships through apps it's not simple because not many people that download those apps are willing to learn a new language. Also, it requires a countless period of time alone to be able to speak at least the basics especially if my target language is completely different from my native one. Another aspect is that I don't find many people with the same passion of ours and it makes you feel like you can't use that skill on a daily basis unless you use constantly an app. Sure, you can study languages with tutors or travel but I don't always have the possibility to spend more than 20 euros for a single lesson on italki (despite it's an awesome app to learn languages). I feel that my passion is innate but also has pros and cons.

@jssmedialangs Жыл бұрын

The birds wanted to collab with you. 😂 I absolutely feel learning languages is life changing. I love how I've become more curious about the world and people. And I've learned a lot about myself as well. 😄

@mravalik Жыл бұрын

Alike your first point, the same with myself, I had severe social anxiety and was absolutely terrified to talk to people out in public and as you said “make my voice heard” because I hated attention solely on me (or so it felt like it). Learning languages has indefinitely allowed me to break that shy and socially awkward barrier and communicate with others alongside establish friendships that feel like extended family. Thank you for this video! 😎

@JRose-zk1ni Жыл бұрын

I am so glad that you did a clip on this Lindie!! I will forEVER be greatful to my mother for encouraging me to learn a new language at a very young age ( I was 7 when started to learn french). I can now speak french fluently and have a very good working knowledge of German and a good working knowledge of spanish. I'm currently working on improving those two languages because I want to learn arabic. I actually have the book and started a few sessions on Duolingo. I believe to my CORE that if everyone leanred a new language and then connected with one person from the countrly in which that language was spoken, there would be less hate and violence in the world. Just making a connection through a language helps to create a new perspective that may not have been even slightly percieved if it the connection was made in english (or whatever the mother tongue is). Learning a new language is the key to much more love and lots less hate in the world. Keep sharing you love of languages Lindie and all your knowledge - you are doing what you're supposed to be doing 🙂

@user-yf5zb9bk2i Жыл бұрын

Lindie Botes! Thank you very much for loving Korean. Lindie Botes님! 한국어를 사랑해 주셔서 대단히 감사합니다.

@rochelledube5244 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your story and how learning languages provided you with incredible opportunities. I'm also from South Africa and I have recently started my Korean language journey and its honestly the best feeling to learn a new language!!

@corinna007 Жыл бұрын

In another video, someone said "When you've learned a language, if you care enough, part of you becomes a member of the tribe to which that language belongs." I've always been interested in languages; most of my family is bilingual in English and Mennonite Low German (which I am also trying to learn as it's my heritage language), and I had to take some mandatory French in school which I have since forgotten. I've also been learning High German on and off since I was about 15. But the big language for me is Finnish. I've been learning it for eight years now, and it has brought me so many new friends and experiences that I never could've imagined, which have in turn helped me to learn more about myself. I'm still not as fluent in Finnish as I want to be, but it means so much to me, and I'm forever grateful to it.

@rottingrearcommunications7309 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderfully honest video. Language changed my life too, I honestly can't imagine my life without other languages, and I don't want to imagine it. I love Lindie's enthusiasm for languages, her positive approach is an inspiration for so many, as is the way she incorporates multiple languages into her daily life. I can think of few things more valuable than acquiring this amazing skill, that connects you to millions more people from different backgrounds around the world, a skill that you can take everywhere you go, which is yours to keep.

@manofculture417 Жыл бұрын

This gave me the motivation I needed to improve the way I learn Korean which is my second language. I've been learning for almost 4 years (surprisingly lol) but I'm nowhere near fluent yet. This video inspired me to not give up and keep trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks so much! 😊

@johnguzmandiaz Жыл бұрын

Always such an amazing content! ❤

@mynameismissle Жыл бұрын

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing! ❤

@Eudaimonia239 Жыл бұрын

I agree, I am currently learning korean thanks to these channels and others alike. Love your channel.

@deutschmitpurple2918 Жыл бұрын

Nowadays, I need a lot motivation. Thank you for everything 😊😊😊

@RubyDuran Жыл бұрын

You're so cool 🥹💛 languages definitely help! With the languages I've been learning they have helped me so much with understanding classical music I work on. I look forward to seeing how they continue to help me. Thank you for sharing 🥰

@anires1195 Жыл бұрын

What languages help with classical music ?

@user-xe7dx8un3i Жыл бұрын

random suggestion, but you should check out Taiwanese/Hokkien if you are able to! It has loan words from both Japanese and Korean (since back then when Korean and Japan missionaries came to China around Tang Dynasty, Hokkien was the language of the time, not Mandarin), so maybe you'll find it interesting. We always need more of us young people speaking these "Old" languages so they don't die out! Polyglots, unite :)

@Tokyo-fn3nm Жыл бұрын

Your videos always inspire me two years ago i started learning English and this month i started learning korean 🥰

@Howtogetfluent Жыл бұрын

Great point about about how having to simplify thoughts when journalling in a foreign language can bring clarity but I remember Sonja Lang saying something similar point about Toki Pona (obviously taken to the extreme with that language).

@Leeeesalein 9 ай бұрын

Dear Lindie, you are a very inspiring, talented women and your voice sounds so beautiful to me! ❤😊

@arrayindexoutofboundsexcep1088 Жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you! Japanese changed my life too.

@MikanWakana Жыл бұрын

Thanks Lindie! I’m struggling with getting back to learning Korean and this motivated me 😊

@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

Good luck!!💗💗

@ahnnemarielleferranco7989 Жыл бұрын

Hello Lindie Good morning 🌞 From the Philippines, it's 2:47 now here Thank you so much for such helpful motivation that you always give us. You're one of my inspirations to learn languages, despite my busy schedule being a Teacher. 😊

@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

Good morning po! Maraming salamat for your kind message! 💕

@HappyHome-nd7yq Жыл бұрын

I agree 💯

@duykhangnguyen4129 Жыл бұрын

I'm student in high school and I absolutely agree with you about what you say about the confidence. Before focusing on learning English, I was so shy, I can't speak with anyone, and I was a extremely introvert. But now, I'm improving it. I'm more confident before though I also feel a bit shy right now. From a students consider English as a compulsory subject in school, Lindie make me more love languages, especially English. You triggered my interest in learning language a lot. After one year study hard, study smart, I feel my English changed dramatically (though it's not really good), and I also have more confident. And I hope that one day I can be like you, speak more languages, become more confident. Thanks you a lot. Love from Vietnam. And hope that one day you up more video about learning Vietnamese. Omg this is the first time I have commented on youtube in English ❤

@joniking8697 Жыл бұрын

I'm so thankful for your videos. I learn polish and even study 'Slavonic studies', but sometimes it's hard for me to see why. It's important to remember those moments, in which you felt, that learning a language is not only work but also joy. Thank you for sharing your positivity :)

@MP-xh7uu Жыл бұрын

Powodzenia w nauce polskiego. To bardzo trudny język nawet dla Polaków. 😁 Translation: Good luck with learning Polish. It's a very difficult language even for Polish people 😁

@datcatsavedme7071 Жыл бұрын

May I ask what university you go to that offers Slavonic studies? Usually the only ones offered here in the US Midwest is Ukrainian, Russian, and polish. There are some universities that offer other Slavonic languages but they only offer beginner and intermediate classes

@anires1195 Жыл бұрын

You’re lucky you grew up bilingual

@joniking8697 Жыл бұрын

@@MP-xh7uu No to nawet ja zrozumiałem :D Właściwie już uczyłem się polskiego trzy i pół lata (sprawdziłem, tutaj trzeba pisać "roku" ?), ale po drugim semestrze jakoś stopped (I'm showing u here authentically that i dont know exactly how to write it, skończyć się? xD ) uczyć się intensywnie.

@joniking8697 Жыл бұрын

@@datcatsavedme7071 I'm studying at a university in Germany :) Tbh, in Germany Slavonic studies aren't as much studied as other philologies, I think the biggest institute in the german speaking countries is located in Vienna. And, if it is of interest to you, at my university u can specialize either in Russian, Polish or Czech philology and the Institute of Slavonic studies offers again language courses in Ukrainian language. Southern slavic languages such as Slovenian are not offered.

@farhanpolyglot Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing I'm ployglot who just starting this journey

@K_77779 Жыл бұрын

I met lovely individuals and had good conversations. I came to learn more about other cultures and was exposed to difference yummy foods. When am bored, i have somwthing to study without feeling any pressure like studying school work. When learning a new language, its always FUN

@lobofelipelobo Жыл бұрын

You are very intelligent Lindie.

@anires1195 Жыл бұрын

You are just as smart! Keep learning!

@sheeliekittie9298 Жыл бұрын

so nice to see this video, thank you Lindie! I would like to ask you about Burmese - as I know you speak Thai and Vietnamese, maybe other southeast Asian languages if you have studied them before - I'm considering moving here ( Myanmar ) and the language seems lovely but omg, hard! lol. If you could share some of your thoughts and experiences learning it, I'd appreciate it. I don't know if it helps but I do know Vietnamese and Mandarin Chinese.

@Cr1z_R Жыл бұрын

I love languages ❤

@vespermartinis Жыл бұрын

I’m a native English speaker. I find learning languages so incredibly beautiful and rewarding. I’ve studied French for five years so I’m not too bad with that. I’m really intrigued by : Italian (my ancestors are from there and the language is so melodic! I also love the food and the people), Arabic (what a gorgeous writing system oh my word), Korean (just sounds so aesthetically pleasing to me! I’m also interested in delving into the world of K-Drama haha), Japanese (the culture fascinates me and the alphabet is beautiful), Danish (I have a close Danish friend), German (I have a really good German friend) and Russian (it’s a challenge and sounds so sophisticated!)

@jorgebaigorrotegui6609 Жыл бұрын

I recommend you "Slow reading in a hurried age" by David Mimics. Blessings from Chile, God loves you!!

@benverret7968 Жыл бұрын

I often switch from French to English when journaling. Sometimes, a language is more efficient than the other to express ideas.

@shutterchick79 Жыл бұрын

As a Spanish learner, I've noticed that Spanish expresses age differently - as "having" so many years instead of "being" your age. It remindes me that age is just a part of who a person is, not their whole being...

@joonprint Жыл бұрын

I think writing in Korean would really help me. When my teacher is speaking to me, I can understand 80% of what she's saying, but I struggle so much with speaking back in Korean. I also struggle with finding time to study because I'm a college student and I haven't had a break from it since I started bc I'm taking summer classes rn. If I write a journal, it won't take that much time and I can still practice expressing myself in Korean. I really feel like I should be further along with my progress after studying on and off for 3 years

@cosmonauta01 Жыл бұрын

What do you think about ux&ui Japanese design?

@Harley0303 Жыл бұрын

I feeling so stupid and intelligence study other language, its so weird, but I loved really that

@DavidPaulNewtonScott Жыл бұрын

I am on language number three now or two if you ignore English I speak Tagalog and Portuguese. Its cool.

@douglassan5133 Жыл бұрын

Obrigado! 🇧🇷

@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

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@colorfullife2466 Жыл бұрын

I would love to learn French. But not sure on what books are good for beginners .

@jorgebaigorrotegui6609 Жыл бұрын

Hello Lindie, any thoughts on slow reading and slow learning?

@LindieBotes Жыл бұрын

I haven’t heard of this concept. Could you expand?

@youriagoth5622 Жыл бұрын

On lingodeer there is a new language: THAI! YEEEH

@user-ue4lu2wz7j Жыл бұрын

33 ces ago :)Love ya❤

@GeorgeDeCarlo Жыл бұрын

I have totally failed at learning and acquiring Tagalog after spending a small fortune and over 2,000 hours with conventional grammar lessons and having 1,500 hours of children stories read to me. I have researched methods, tried hypnosis recordings and am considering drugs that may help but carry risks. Friends in general helped little.

@Preschool4yo-7yo Жыл бұрын

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