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Aspiring polyglot ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Building tools to help myself and others speak confidently and learn languages with ease. ๐ŸŒ https://fluentburst.com

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One of my new favorite Spanish resources I have found is Dreaming Spanish.  It is a great resource to find listening resources at your level, every video is grouped by level from super beginner to advanced.  I really like the structure!

#langsky

One of my new favorite Spanish resources I have found is Dreaming Spanish. It is a great resource to find listening resources at your level, every video is grouped by level from super beginner to advanced. I really like the structure! #langsky

One of my new favorite Spanish resources I have found is Dreaming Spanish. It is a great resource to find listening resources at your level, every video is grouped by level from super beginner to advanced. I really like the structure!

#langsky

06.02.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Probably my favorite tool!

31.01.2025 16:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah! I'll share it once it is all done!

31.01.2025 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! I'll check out those podcasts!

31.01.2025 14:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Building a new system to capturing my goals and breaking them down into easier to achieve goals!

#langsky

Building a new system to capturing my goals and breaking them down into easier to achieve goals! #langsky

Building a new system to capturing my goals and breaking them down into easier to achieve goals!

#langsky

31.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One thing I wish I did earlier in my language learning journey: Listen to podcasts.

It is sooo helpful with improving my ability to hold conversations now because it isn't nearly as hard to understand spoken language after listening to so many podcasts.

#langsky

30.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
This is my current language study routine!

Any suggestions for improvements?  Trying to create unreasonable expectations but still want to make good progress in each language.

#langsky

This is my current language study routine! Any suggestions for improvements? Trying to create unreasonable expectations but still want to make good progress in each language. #langsky

This is my current language study routine!

Any suggestions for improvements? Trying to create unreasonable expectations but still want to make good progress in each language.

#langsky

29.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I'm building a database of language learning activities for myself!  

The goal with this is to have a list of activities I can pick from to decrease any resistance to starting a study session.  

I am going to spend some time today adding more ideas to what I already have!

#langsky

I'm building a database of language learning activities for myself! The goal with this is to have a list of activities I can pick from to decrease any resistance to starting a study session. I am going to spend some time today adding more ideas to what I already have! #langsky

I'm building a database of language learning activities for myself!

The goal with this is to have a list of activities I can pick from to decrease any resistance to starting a study session.

I am going to spend some time today adding more ideas to what I already have!

#langsky

28.01.2025 14:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Goals for this week:

- 1 French podcast + summary of the episode
- 3 spanish course videos
- 5 french journal entries
- 3 lessons on Language Transfer for Spanish

I think I'm starting to get a routine set for the year!

#langsky

27.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One thing that has really helped my language learning is taking lessons with multiple teachers instead of only one. I have 3 different teachers that I take lessons with.

Monday - 1 hour Spanish lesson
Friday - 30 min French lesson
Saturday - 1 hour French lesson (every other week)

24.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Currently I'm tracking a study log and a resource list grouped by Type and by Level.

Anything I am missing?

I've considered adding a journal but ended up putting that inside the study log.  Seemed easier to have one place to go for each study session.

#langsky

Currently I'm tracking a study log and a resource list grouped by Type and by Level. Anything I am missing? I've considered adding a journal but ended up putting that inside the study log. Seemed easier to have one place to go for each study session. #langsky

Currently I'm tracking a study log and a resource list grouped by Type and by Level.

Anything I am missing?

I've considered adding a journal but ended up putting that inside the study log. Seemed easier to have one place to go for each study session.

#langsky

23.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice work!!

22.01.2025 20:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I spent some time reworking my Notion template for language learning.  The dashboard page has a task planner/manager and then each language is in it's own card which holds my study log and resource list.

Hopefully this will increase my organization for my studying!

#langsky

I spent some time reworking my Notion template for language learning. The dashboard page has a task planner/manager and then each language is in it's own card which holds my study log and resource list. Hopefully this will increase my organization for my studying! #langsky

I spent some time reworking my Notion template for language learning. The dashboard page has a task planner/manager and then each language is in it's own card which holds my study log and resource list.

Hopefully this will increase my organization for my studying!

#langsky

22.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Haha same ๐Ÿ˜ญ

18.01.2025 03:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! It's been going well so far! I've been trying to systemize my learning better so that I can learn future languages better and faster!

17.01.2025 14:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
FluentBurst Free Resources | Learn a language Break through plateaus and learn to speak a language

You can check out the grammar tracker here!

buff.ly/3PzqM1x

17.01.2025 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I might add some explanations to each of the topics in the Grammar Tracker.

This way, the Grammar Tracker is more than just a checklist but a tool to learn each concept in the language.

Maybe I should add a short quiz to test understanding as well.

Any thoughts on this?

17.01.2025 14:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some things I've learned after learning French and will do better when I learn Spanish:

- Start taking lessons with a tutor right away (I use Preply and iTalki)
- Practice speaking and listening from day 1
- Focus my learning on words that are relevant to my life

Anything else to add?

#langsky

16.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I waited when I was starting to learn French to start journeling and I think that was a mistake. Now with Spanish, I'm trying to start writing right away! It helps me internalize what I've learned better

15.01.2025 19:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Masterspanish academy!

15.01.2025 19:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yeah! There are playlists for course videos up until at least C1

15.01.2025 14:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A big part of my Spanish learning recently has been using this video course on Youtube.  I really like how it also includes listening and speaking practice.  A big thing I ignored at first when learning French!  Hoping to get the basics down with this and a tutor on Preply! 

#langsky

A big part of my Spanish learning recently has been using this video course on Youtube. I really like how it also includes listening and speaking practice. A big thing I ignored at first when learning French! Hoping to get the basics down with this and a tutor on Preply! #langsky

A big part of my Spanish learning recently has been using this video course on Youtube. I really like how it also includes listening and speaking practice. A big thing I ignored at first when learning French! Hoping to get the basics down with this and a tutor on Preply!

#langsky

15.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! I would love to hear what you think about it!

14.01.2025 14:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
I'm all in on my Spanish learning this year.  Starting from the beginning, this is going to be my focus this week!  I'm going to try to get as far into this as I can but still making sure to fully understand each concept before going to the next!

#langsky

I'm all in on my Spanish learning this year. Starting from the beginning, this is going to be my focus this week! I'm going to try to get as far into this as I can but still making sure to fully understand each concept before going to the next! #langsky

I'm all in on my Spanish learning this year. Starting from the beginning, this is going to be my focus this week! I'm going to try to get as far into this as I can but still making sure to fully understand each concept before going to the next!

#langsky

14.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

That's amazing! Congrats!!

14.01.2025 02:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice! I like the idea of creating a roadmap like this! I'm pushing forward with only Romance languages for the time being but I like the idea of creating a long term vision! Good luck!

13.01.2025 17:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats!!

13.01.2025 15:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Goals for this week:

- Listen to another Autoctone podcast and write a summary
- Speak 500 words into FluentBurst
- Complete the first few sections of the A1 Grammar Tracker for Spanish
- Complete 3 Spanish course videos

Trying to manage both French and Spanish now!

#langsky

13.01.2025 14:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Pretty good week!

โœ… podcast and summary complete

โœ… chapter in my D-Day book read

โœ… spoke more than 500 words into FluentBurst

โŒ Finish A1 level in the Spanish Grammer Tracker

The grammar tracker goal was a little too ambitious this week, I'm going to break it down smaller now!

13.01.2025 03:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I'm going through the master Spanish academy courses on YouTube! I'm also writing a journal entry every study session and I'm building an app to help me practice speaking! I'm also planning on using spanishdict.com exercises it has native speakers in clips to help with listening as well!

10.01.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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