mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

Language learning, martial arts and looking at dogs Joined March 2021

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

2 years ago

Starting a language is genuinely the hardest part. Don't give up! Stick with it and you'd be amazed that 'learning' is just reading or watching stuff you would otherwise do in your native language #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

2 years ago

Sorry. Forgot this land exists… and it’s called what now… oh… 🫣 Good to be back

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Had someone complain to me there is no proof that comprehensible input works. Only shadowing and grammar studies are ‘proven’ to work apparently… I guess I’ll be over here enjoying these videos and graphic novels then… 🤷‍♂️ #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

REALLY want a copy of Marvin Brown's 'The listening approach' but it's out of print 😢 Any ideas #langtwt?

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Starting La Casa De Papel tonight! My comprehension isn’t as high as I would like it but will probably be fluent by the end of the 5th series 🤣

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Let it be known that Lamont from Days of French and Swedish is a very nice man Have a good day #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Martial arts and learning languages taught me one of the most powerful lessons… Consistency is powerful. It isn’t loud or exciting but with time it gets a lot done. #langtwt #martialarts #kungfu #bjj

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Anyone else always have words from their target language swirling round their head as soon as they wake up? Feels like my brain is trying to organise the new information while I sleep #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

What are people’s thoughts on the whole passive listening approach? If I’m not actively listening to something I don’t feel I benefit much but know know any evidence for or against. What say you #langtwt? 🤔

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Ahhh… that bit where I’m starting to be fine with some native content and then suddenly I’m getting only every other word 🤯. More input - keep going #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

How much do you compare yourself to other language learners? We all know it’s not helpful but we probably all do it 🤷‍♂️ #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

What recommendations do you have for some reading on second language acquisition? 🙌 #langtwt #langtoot #languagelearning

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

That feeling when you can just start watching and listening to native level content 🔥🔥🔥🥳🤪 #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Question for Spanish learners of #langtwt: What level do you think you need to be at to understand La Casa De Papel? I’m guessing somewhere around B2? Stoked to watch it but don’t want to rely on subs

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Just bookmarked another thread I will never look at again 🤣

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

So many people seem to want a ‘hack’ to learn a language. If there was one everyone would be a polyglot. Start now. Put in the hours. It will change your life #langtwt

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Anyone else get brain fog after getting a few hours of input in the day? If only someone would pay me just to acquire my TL 😬🤷‍♂️

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mattbg 👋 @matt_jbg

3 years ago

Each day getting a couple more hours of input. Chipping away at that TL. I think time and consistency are by far the biggest factors in language learning #langtwt