Do you know my story?
Like you, I tried to learn a foreign language in school.
I chose French.
And after many, many years and many, many tests, I moved to Paris and…
I Could Not Speak!
Merde! (that’s French for “Shit!”)
So what did I do next?
Well, I did not study more.
I did not go back to school.
And I did not download the latest app from California.
Instead, I did what I always did.
I went to cafes and restaurants.
I went to the store.
And I ate dinner and watched TV.
But this time, everyone in the cafes and restaurants spoke French.
Everyone in the store spoke French.
And the family I ate dinner and watched TV with spoke French.
What do you think happened to my French?
Pick Up A Language
In those three months, I learned more than in three years in school.
I was immersed in the language.
In English, this is also called “picking up” a language.
It’s different from studying.
When you study, you try very hard to learn words and rules.
When you pick up the language, you learn it naturally, without even trying — like children learn!
It’s a much, much better way to learn.
And that’s what I did with French.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “Well, that’s great for you, Mr. Vig. But I’ve got a job and a family and I can’t move to the US or UK.”
I understand.
But there is a way to immerse yourself in English…
To pick up the language…
And never get off your couch!
Keep reading!
Until tomorrow,
HI Ryan !
Thanks for all !
Reading , listening ,watching on tv , and memorise many words ,it’s only way to improve my English.
Thank you for motivating!
Hi. Thanks for mail. You have right. And abot journey… I was a one wonderful week in London in August. And then I spoke in english… all that week, everywhere I was going. With mistakes of course, but people there could understand me.
And I have a plan to visit London again in January.
Great!
You are right! If I could, I pick up my family and would go directly to U.S.🛩
But now I enjoying my Sperf School🥰
I have a plan to visit London in Ianuary. Thanks for all!
Years ago it was difficult, but today it is not difficult at all to immerse yourself in any language environment you want (especially for French, English, German language) without the need to move to the respective country. It will only be good if you live in big city, have the Internet, have a great desire, strong motivation and iron discipline.
And, if you also have a good coach, you are truly blessed, and your English level will surely pick up.
Thank you, mr Vig!
Hello, nice story
I very very very to learnt english, i try try try….. but still have very big problem with english. But i very want to learn it😂
In school i learn russian and german. Now I understand and can communicate just russian. German I didn’t use more time and i forgot.
Englisch i studied 2 yers, but still i it dificult to understand for me😂
Now i hope that you can help me😂
I like chat rooms very much.
Yes usig language is better than only studying
I’m bothered by your messages and I’m sorry you’re bothered by people. I found this course while listening to a beautiful song, which has nothing to do with what I’m “listening” here. And I don’t know the reason.
I think it is an intoxication that you should not give in to, if there are good intentions.
Yes, you’re right it’s much better to pick up a language or to be immersed in the language because studying is too boring and difficult; so you need to find the place where you will be immersed. If you canot travel you would chose other possibilities like films, podcasts, books, TV shows, …For me I think is very suitable CNN TV because I like very much the news, to know the latest events that take place in different countries on The Earth.
When I watched first time it was difficult because I understood only a few words,but now is much better and I hope will be better day by day. I also can say you must.be very determined for the things to work in this way.
In the other.words I consider this method is a precious skill for learning and I seriously think to apply it in another situations.
I go where I feel like and I can, and I don’t attack anyone, on the contrary I try to protect by the nature of my job.
You were in Bulgaria for a while. Did you learn a little Bulgarian?
Yes, I picked up a few words.
!!! I want to speak English too.
Yes, you are right. I will improve my English without study like Children.. i can speak fluency in Future.. Thanks Mr Vig 🙏
I really don’t care about the explicit triviality here, no matter how popular we’d like to be
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Hello . I like your stories. Thanks a lot. Have a nice trip.
And never get off your couch.. I like the phrase .. thank you for creating us such opportunity of learning like that ..expanding our language, developing it
Happy Halloween day Ryan! 😈👿👽
Let’s like the bad spirits be scared and go faraway from us!
In exotic countries, exclusivism is even more pronounced. That is why all children should go to school.
Interesting!!
Hi, thanks for your “vitamin”.
Hi, Mr. Vig! I agree with you. Could you help us in this more and send short video to listen in your daily post?
I agree
Thank Your! I read and understand that I read! ❤️
Also I think it is better to learn a language or be immersed in a language because I think learning sounds daunting . I try to watch series or movies , It is difficult for me but the image and action of the movie allows me to understand the content . It helps me a little and encourages me to continue learning and I hope to get better with time .
Bravo for picking up French language. Maintenant il faut pratiquer pour ne pas oublier, as we have to do for English language : pratice to remember 😉
I immense the language, of course. With you, Mr. VIG, is evrything possible, even by me????