Want easy, clear effective steps to become fluent in any language? My friend Anthony wrote an amazing piece for my blog, where he shares amazingly useful tips. And this is only the first part, the best is yet to come http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/proficiency-how-to-measure…/
Having a great time in Rome -) How many of you have been here? If you haven't, come check it out, it is really worth it
What is fluency? In this video I talk about how finding a personal definition of fluency can help you define an efficient strategy for reaching it. You can find much more information on a fantastic and incredibly informative guest post that my friend Anthony put together for my blog www.thepolyglotdream.com. What is YOUR definition of fluency? And what do you do to get there? Share your ideas, opinions and thoughts about this magical and much debated term
"We are what we eat" - is a common expression. And it is absolutely true! I started eating raw food and oh boy what a difference it makes in terms of health, happiness and focus
“As to methods there may be a million and then some, but principles are few. The man who grasps principles can successfully select his own methods. The man who tries methods, ignoring principles, is sure to have trouble” - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don't study because you need to.Study because knowledge is power. Study because they can never take it away from you. Study because you want to know more. Study because it enhances you. It grows you
"We must realise that the real impact and consequence of each our choices and actions - and even our thoughts - is monumental, because every single thought, choice and action is determining who we are becoming, which will ultimately determine the quality of our lives.
Every time you choose to do the easy thing, instead of the right thing, you are shaping your identity, becoming the type of person who does what is easy, rather than what is right.
On the other hand, when you d...o choose to do the right thing and follow through with your commitments, especially when you don't feel like it, you are developing the extraordinary discipline - which most people never develop - necessary for creating extraordinary results in your life.
Discipline creates lifestyle".
Hal Helrod - The Miracle Morning
"You've got to get up every morning with determination if you are going to go to bed with satisfaction" - George Lorimer
I had two great days giving a workshop to all these awesome people Now 2 days still in Warsaw and then back home to lovely Rome
"One day you will wake up and there won't be more time for what you wanted to do. Do it now" - Paulo Coelho
https://aeon.co/…/your-brain-does-not-process-information-a… Fascinating article about the brain
http://metime.pl/poliglota-luca-lampariello/
I did a interview with my dear Polish coach Joanna and she posted it on her blog (in Polish). If you understand Polish take a look. She has a great blog not only for those who want to learn languages but it is inspiring for a number of other things
"Small victories lead to large victories.
Tiny, incremental changes and improvements will create positive habits.
Positive habits will create results.
...And results will inspire you towards greater personal change.
Begin to live each day as if it was your last.
Starting today, learn more, laugh more and do what you truly love to do.
Do not be denied your destiny.
For what lies behind you and what lies in front of you matters little when compared to what lies within you" - Julian Mantle
https://www.facebook.com/events/1703469973266005/ Arriving in Warsaw on the 26th of May and staying till the 1st of June for a 2 day Workshop.
The first day will be about language learning in general, but the second is going to be something I have never done before, if not privately (one-to-one Skype lessons)
If you are in town, it would be great to see you and share with you the latest language learning techniques I have come up with....
Not to mention that it would be absolutely fantastic to get to know you in person.
Every single time I was in Poland I had a blast, and I am sure this time is going to be no exception
Really looking forward to seeing you there
"You sow a thought, you reap an action. Reap an action, you sow a habit. Sow a habit, you reap a character. Sow a character, you reap your destiny" - Yogi Raman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3eJkst59HU Robin is a great person, a fantastic language learner and an amazing video maker. In this video, he tells us how you can start speaking a language without necessarily talking to people.
When people ask me what my "secret" is for learning so many languages I always have a hard time replying. The truth is, there are many small things that make it happen.
One thing that really makes a difference is talking to myself. If you know how to prepare, what to say, how and when to say it, 5-10 minutes a day can really do wonders. And when I see the progress that my students make by simply talking to themselves every day it is pure joy
Had a very interesting day, with some very interesting people, learned to speak a very interesting language (in a hour!!!), for a very interesting project. Interesting videos coming out soon
Anthony and I made another video when I was in Prague talking about a big problem most language learners face: how to start speaking and using a foreign language with native speakers. What about you? Has it ever happened that you have been learning a language for some time and you constantly postpone the moment when you have to speak it? Are you scared of interacting with native speakers? What has your experience been so far? Do you think you should have a lot of input before speaking? Eager to know your opinion!
