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Do you ever wish learning a language was faster?
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Research shows that a simple writing habit could be the secret to help you unlock fluency.
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I was pessimistic, but since starting, it's fixed problems in my Spanish I didn't even know I had.
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So in this video, I'm going to show you exactly why it's so effective, the easy way to get started,
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and how you can use AI to supercharge the process.
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Let's start with the surprising benefits.
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So to learn a language, you absolutely have to get a lot of exposure.
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But that constant immersion can lead you to feeling a little bit overstimulated.
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So after months of soaking up Spanish through YouTube, podcasts and reading, I wanted to slow down as well as improve my speaking.
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And to be honest, I just wanted to spend less time staring at a screen.
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The antidote I found was starting to journal every day.
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Now, first off, I had never journaled in any language before.
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So if you're thinking this isn't for me, I would have thought exactly the same but the benefits are incredible.
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I started trying to fill a page with whatever random thoughts I had in Spanish.
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You can take your time and try to find those words
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that aren't always there at the tip of your tongue in a conversation
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and pretty quickly I noticed that my speaking started getting better too.
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So why is writing so effective?
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Well first slowing down and actually thinking about what you want to say helps you to remember it better.
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So in the research, there's a thing called depth of processing, which basically means the more you think about a language, the more it gets ingrained.
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Instead of just recognizing words, you're actually pulling them out of your memory so that they're ready when you need them.
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That extra effort reinforces your new language.
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Writing also helps you connect new words to things you already know, something called elaborative rehearsal, which is known to boost learning.
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All of those individual connections help us with storing new words and phrases as well as using them later on.
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And I found just writing about my life, my thoughts, my feelings naturally reinforces new words as I try to use them in different contexts.
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And on top of all of that, there's evidence that writing really can help your speaking.
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So when writing, you're forced to find the words you need and put them together to convey whatever meaning you want.
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That's exactly what you do when you speak and in fact speaking
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and writing activate the same parts of your brain linked to language production.
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Now it's an oversimplification to say they're exactly the same
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but research shows that generally the same neural networks are involved proving how powerful writing is
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and definitely from my own experience there have been words
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and phrases that I've used when speaking with people
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that I remembered much easier because I deliberately been trying to use them when I journal.
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And on top of that, when you're writing, there isn't the same time pressure as a conversation.
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So you can take your time and find the words you need to nail all the grammar.
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So weirdly, writing will actually help you speak better.
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And by the way, if you want a simple guide with prompts to get you started, I've created a free download,
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which you can get with the code on screen or just use the link in the description.
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So I break down the process and provide some simple things you can do to make the most of every session.
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So before we look at the steps you can follow, there is a mindset shift that helped me get started and stay consistent.
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So I'll be honest, writing and journaling never really interested me before.
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On top of that, What do you write about?
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What if you don't have anything to say?
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Well, there were a couple of mindset shifts that really, really helped me.
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The first is that journaling, or any kind of writing, it isn't a test.
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You don't have to get everything perfect.
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And in fact, making mistakes is actually a good thing.
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That's how you learn.
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So if you have that inbuilt perfectionism, think of writing as play you're experimenting and seeing what works for you.
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If I'm not sure if something's right or not I just try it out just to find out.
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I'd much rather stay in the flow instead of getting stuck looking up the exact way to say something.
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So I put things down as best I can and when I get feedback I'll find out for next time.
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So the whole point is
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that you want to be able to express yourself freely in the language you're learning
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and to do that you've got to try things out and see how it goes.
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Over time you'll notice the progress you've made.
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I've definitely had moments where I tried something one day
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and then a few days later I remembered what I'd learned and put it into practice.
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The other thing that is super important is that writing shouldn't feel like something that you have to do.
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But if you actively engage with it you'll start to find it really interesting.
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Like I won't always know what I think about something until I start getting my thoughts down.
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And if you're anything like me, you're probably really busy and don't often have much time to stop and reflect about your plans or even experiences.
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Honestly, I've ended up being my own unofficial therapist just by taking time to work through my thoughts on paper.
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Now… You don't have to go that deep.
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You might just want to talk about your plans for the weekend.
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But once you start, you'll end up using all sorts of vocabulary
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that might never come up in a chat with your tutor.
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And so apart from helping you to learn a language, journaling can help you to manage your stress and help you process your own thoughts.
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And remember, you can adjust this however you want.
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Maybe instead of journaling, you're imagining you're writing a letter to a friend
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or simply just getting some plans down on the page so that they're out of your head.
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So avoid perfectionism and focus on what interests you.
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With that in mind, let's look at how to get started.
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So when I first started, honestly, I had no idea what to write.
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I just wanted to give it a go.
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But the more I did it, the easier it got.
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And now I actually look forward to starting my day with a cup of tea whilst I journal.
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So no matter what happens after that, I know I've already spent some quality time with my Spanish.
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So if you want to try this yourself, remember that when creating a new habit, the key is to start small.
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Short regular sessions are way better than the occasional brain dump.
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Just build it up over time rather than feeling overwhelmed.
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But looking at a blank page or note on your laptop can be daunting at first.
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So here's a simple way to make it easier write the date at the top
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and then with your first session set a timer for 15 minutes.
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Jot down whatever you can.
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It doesn't have to be perfect and you'll definitely make mistakes but that's the whole point.
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It's in those moments where you learn and I'll talk about feedback in a minute.
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When the timer is up finish your sentence and congratulate yourself on trying something new.
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Of course you can write for longer if you want but starting small is a great way to go.
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So Personally, I prefer to write by hand.
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It is slower, but I like to avoid starting my day staring at a screen.
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More than that though, there is some evidence
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that writing by hand makes you process the language more deeply
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and might actually help you in storing or reinforcing the new words and phrases.
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And honestly, I just prefer it.
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The tactile sensation of pen and paper just feels way more chilled for me
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and there are no distractions like other browser tabs or whatever.
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If you'd rather type though, that is totally fine.
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Just be mindful that it will auto correct things for you.
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Normally that's a good thing, but I want those little mistakes so I can learn say, I don't know, where an accent marker might go
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or a particular spelling or conjugation because that helps me to notice and remember them.
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It's your journey though and by keeping things digitally you can involve other tools
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or if you're learning a language with say a different script like Chinese.
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Do not be a hero.
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Digital is probably the way to go.
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You can always go analog down the line if you really want.
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If you need a bit of inspiration there are a few prompts I can give you to get you started.
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So try yesterday I or I would love to or recently I've been thinking about obviously write them in your target language.
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I'll put some more prompts in the free download but you can write about your goals, your plans for the weekend,
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or even where you see yourself in five years.
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Honestly, I've been blown away by how powerful a pen and a piece of paper can be.
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If you are more of a beginner, do not worry at all.
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Keep the sessions short and write whatever you can.
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So some simple prompts are something like, I'm studying French because I want to.
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just lots of short simple sentences like
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that will get you going just do your best you can also steal the hack
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that I use to make those short sentences more natural
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and flow better so actually
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when I write I have a printout of connectors sitting in front of me things like on the other hand
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so for example all in Spanish of course I try not to look at the sheet
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but if I need a reminder I can quickly just glance over and add whatever I need.
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I found I need this sheet less and less over time
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but more than that I've started using the same phrases on conversations to sound a bit more polished.
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And whilst we're talking about words try
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and work with the ones you know of course
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but it's totally fine to look up vocabulary if you need to
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and that's actually a good thing as it will be words specific to you
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and your life so you'll pick up new words and phrases that are super relevant for you.
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DeepL, Google Translate, pretty much any AI are all absolutely fine for this.
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Don't overthink it.
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And if you want, you can underline the new words or put them in bold if you've gone digital.
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It will make it clear which words you've looked up
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and serves as a little reminder to try and use them again in the future.
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So that is getting started.
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Next, I'll show you a couple of simple steps you can add to journaling that will make it even more effective.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Okay so here is a simple system you can follow which I found super helpful.
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I actually do a bit more than these steps these days but to keep things straightforward let's just stick to the basics.
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This is how I got started and it really works.
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So for me this is the first thing I do when I wake up in the morning.
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Life happens and sometimes if you plan on doing it later, later might never come.
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That said it does need to fit your routine so do what's best and works for you.
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Now it's not mandatory but before I get started I make a cup of tea.
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I am British and I cannot function without it.
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I know it sounds silly but
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if you associate writing with a comfortable familiar routine you're way more likely to stick with it.
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Feeling relaxed will also let things flow more.
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If you're stressed or anxious that's going to stop your brain firing up in the way that you want it to.
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So as well as a cuppa I also have some water to hand to keep hydrated
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and keep my brain firing on all cylinders
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and then it's time to sit down and start writing
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so at the minute i aim for about two pages a day in an a5 notebook
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so you can do more if you want
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but i found just a couple of pages gives me enough time for the steps
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that come later so literally write whatever comes to mind but
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if you're stuck you can use those prompts you can download
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if you need a hand to get started
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and you can write for as long as you want if you're just starting out keep it short and fun,
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this should not feel like a chore.
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That way you'll come back to it the next day and that consistent habit is how you make progress.
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Next, this is something that I've added recently but it's actually really useful.
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Once you've finished writing, go back and reread what you've written and correct any mistakes that you notice.
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The idea being that recognising those small mistakes you make reinforces the correct way of writing it for the future.
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Now, the next step is amazing if you write by hand.
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If you've done it digitally, it is even more straightforward.
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So I use ChatGPT and I take a photo of what I've written.
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I then give it the prompt, transcribe the writing on these pages, give me detailed corrections and tell me what my level is today.
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If you're writing on a device, it's even easier.
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Just copy and paste your text and ask for feedback.
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Now, it's not perfect at reading handwriting, but it is surprisingly good.
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I do try
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and write a little bit neater though sometimes I do have to give it a correction here
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or there but the fact that it can do it at all is absolutely mind -blowing
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so chat gpt will give me the feedback
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which I'll then have a read through
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and then I take my trusty red pen
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and I go through making all of those corrections on the page by doing
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it in a different color it makes what I need to work on super obvious for next time
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and remember this isn't a test this is you getting better
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so here's your challenge start a writing habit in your target
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language let me know how you get on down in the comments below
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and then next
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if you want to boost your vocabulary even more check out
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this video here where i show you some simple ways you can remember more words in your target language.
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Vocabolario e note di pronuncia per questa lezione
Questa lezione di conversazione si basa sul video “Learn ANY Language With This Simple Habit”. Le parole che ritornano più spesso: writing, words, write, language. Questo video contiene 185 frasi e 2505 parole da ripetere con lo shadowing. Il parlato dura 13:12. Chi parla va veloce, circa 190 parole al minuto: aspettati suoni legati e ridotti. Il 86% delle parole rientra nelle 3.000 più comuni dell’inglese; conviene studiare le altre prima di iniziare.
Vocaboli chiave di questo video
15 parole del video che vale la pena imparare, con pronuncia e significato:
| Parola | Pronuncia | Significato |
|---|---|---|
| prompt verbo | /pɹɑmpt/ | incitare, guidare |
| phrase sostantivo | /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/ | espressione, polirematica |
| feedback sostantivo | /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ | valutazione, riscontro |
| habit sostantivo | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | abitudine, consuetudine |
| reinforce verbo | /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/ | rinforzare |
| vocabulary sostantivo | /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/ | vocabolario |
| consistent aggettivo | /kənˈsɪs.tənt/ | costante, continuo |
| boost verbo | /buːst/ | incrementare, potenziare |
| sheet sostantivo | /ʃit/ | foglio |
| routine sostantivo | /ɹuˈtin/ | routine, tran tran |
| reminder sostantivo | /ɹɪˈmaɪndə(ɹ)/ | promemoria |
| stare verbo | /stɛɚ/ | fissare |
| mindset sostantivo | /ˈmaɪn(d)ˌsɛt/ | mentalità, modo di pensare |
| straightforward aggettivo | /ˌstɹeɪtˈfɔː(ɹ)wə(ɹ)d/ | facile, semplice |
| timer sostantivo | /ˈtaɪmɚ/ | timer, temporizzatore |
I phrasal verb che sentirai
| Parola | Significato |
|---|---|
| end up verbo | andare a finire, finire |
| slow down verbo | rallentare, decelerare |
| blow away verbo | spazzare via |
| check out verbo | investigare |
| find out verbo | scoprire |
| go back verbo | tornare |
| go through verbo | attraversare |
| look forward to verbo | non vedere l'ora |
Frasi da ripetere
Frasi brevi e complete del video che puoi riutilizzare nella conversazione di tutti i giorni:
- Do you ever wish learning a language was faster?
- Let's start with the surprising benefits.
- What if you don't have anything to say?
- You don't have to get everything perfect.
- Over time you'll notice the progress you've made.
La grammatica di questo video
Le strutture che chi parla usa di più, con le parole esatte del video:
| Struttura | Nel video |
|---|---|
| Present perfect have/has + participio passato — un’azione passata che conta ancora adesso | have been · I've used · I've created |
| Forma passiva be + participio passato — conta ciò che accade, non chi lo fa | is known · are involved · I've been blown |
Pronuncia a cui fare attenzione
Chi parla usa 70 contrazioni e forme ridotte, come you're, I've, you've. Pronunciale nella forma breve, così come le senti.
- I suoni “sh” e “zh”: sheet /ʃit/, corrections /kəˈɹɛkʃənz/, exposure /ɪkˈspəʊ.ʒə(ɹ)/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/
- Parole lunghe — attenzione all’accento: vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, inspiration /ˌɪn.spɪˈɹeɪ.ʃən/, associate /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/, experiment /ɪkˈspɛɹ.ə.mənt/
I suoni difficili per chi parla italiano:
- /h/ — va soffiata, non è muta: habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, helpful /ˈhɛlp.fl̩/, rehearsal /ɹɪˈhɝsl̩/, handwriting /ˈhændɹaɪtɪŋ/, hydrate /haɪˈdɹeɪt/
- Consonante finale — senza aggiungere una vocale dopo: prompt /pɹɑmpt/, phrase /ˈfɹeɪ̯z/, feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, reinforce /ˌɹiː.ɪnˈfɔːs/
- /æ/ — più aperta della “e”: feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, vocabulary /vəˈkæb.jə.lə.ɹi/, naturally /ˈnæt͡ʃ.(ə.)ɹə.li/, relax /ɹɪˈlæks/
Come esercitarsi con questo video
- Ascolta tutto il video una volta senza parlare e annota le parole che non conosci.
- Inizia a velocità 0,75×, fai shadowing frase per frase e torna alla velocità normale quando diventa facile.
- Registrati e confronta con l’originale, facendo attenzione a parole come prompt, phrase, feedback.
Cos'è la tecnica dello Shadowing?
Shadowing è una tecnica di apprendimento delle lingue supportata da studi scientifici, originariamente sviluppata per la formazione dei traduttori professionisti e resa popolare dal poliglotta Dr. Alexander Arguelles. Il metodo è semplice ma potente: ascolti un audio in inglese di madrelingua e lo ripeti immediatamente ad alta voce — come un'ombra che segue il parlante con un ritardo di solo 1–2 secondi. A differenza dell'ascolto passivo o degli esercizi di grammatica, lo shadowing costringe il tuo cervello e i muscoli della bocca a elaborare e riprodurre simultaneamente i modelli di discorso reale. La ricerca dimostra che migliora significativamente la precisione della pronuncia, l'intonazione, il ritmo, il discorso connesso, la comprensione dell'ascolto e la fluidità del parlato — rendendolo uno dei metodi più efficaci per la preparazione alla prova di speaking dell'IELTS e per la comunicazione reale in inglese.