Here's what a typical day of studying looks like for me!
Almost a year ago, I decided to learn a second language and chose Russian. Since then, my methods, routine, and tools for studying have evolved a lot. I've steered away from apps, hired a tutor, and have tried to establish an efficient structure for learning. Many videos on YouTube attempt to make language learning look easy or like something you can achieve overnight, so I hope this video provides an honest look for anyone studying a foreign language.
My 5-month update and explanation for learning Russian: https://youtu.be/xpYX_ez_cco
For polyglots, feel free to share any tips, advice, or resources below, or email me directly. I've yet to dig into the science or read too many books on the subject of language learning, so I am likely not learning as efficiently as possible. I appreciate your help! Спасибо!
YouTube Channels I Recommend:
@YaroslavaRussian @RussianWithMax @Alfia @Mosfilm_eng
Other Resources:
https://tandem.net/
https://www.instagram.com/speak.more.russian/
https://www.instagram.com/ksenia.russian/
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Video Chat with Native Speaker
07:11 - Immersion / Passive Learning (Shows, Music, Food)
09:56 - How I Structure My Study Time
16:01 - Study Time!
19:16 - Recap & My Tutor Sessions
20:48 - Segmenting / Pomodoro Technique
21:52 - Outro
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