EPISODE · May 9, 2023 · 48 MIN
#4 Overcome Your Problems Before They Even Start | Urmi Hossain
from 21st Century Expression with Marty Education · host Marty Green + Urmi Hossain
In today's episode, Urmi takes us on an exciting deep-dive into how she's successfully learned 4.5 languages (you'll learn what that means in the episode!;) She talks about her time-managed ways to study all her languages on a daily basis, really emphasizing the importance of speaking and using the language in order to maintain it and keep it “alive”. She also talks about how each language makes her feel different and the different techniques she's employed to learn each language - from the natural, to the academic, and the self-taught routes. Urmi finally shares some GOLD-WORTHY advice, so make sure you stay until the end! _________________________________________________________________Follow Urmi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainBlog: https://www.myways.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/__________________________________________________________________🗣️🌍Book a Lesson with Marty: https://marty.education/booking/ 📢💬Let's get to know each other better! https://marty.education/bio__________________________________________________________________Unlock your language learning potential and share the joy of knowledge with others by joining italki - a community of passionate teachers and learners, to discover the power of connecting with people from all around the world through language. By using this link, you will get a FREE $5 for your lessons! https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/EGDde0hl=en&utm_medium=user_referral&utm_source=copylink_share__________________________________________________________________Timestamps:00:00 Meeting Urmi02:55 Different ways to learn a language03:39 Every language is beautiful04:46 Natural learning as an ADULT!06:13 Using videos / vlogs07:59 Keep a record of new vocab08:46 How Urmi uses podcasts09:44 Losing a language?11:11 Speak it to keep it12:21 Different personalities14:19 Music in another language14:46 Be proud of your accent17:39 Dealing with criticism18:26 Learning challenges19:41 How to memorize exceptions21:17 Staying motivated23:05 Setting goals25:29 Don't strive for perfection28:14 Celebrating little "wins"30:46 School vs Self-learning31:48 No grammar?33:31 Start with speaking!35:05 Urmi's focus on culture37:44 Mexico is beautiful!!41:29 Language/Life balance43:07 Final wisdom46:39 Follow Urmi!47:03 Urmi's YouTube Interviews
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In today's episode, Urmi takes us on an exciting deep-dive into how she's successfully learned 4.5 languages (you'll learn what that means in the episode!;) She talks about her time-managed ways to study all her languages on a daily basis, really emphasizing the importance of speaking and using the language in order to maintain it and keep it “alive”. She also talks about how each language makes her feel different and the different techniques she's employed to learn each language - from the natural, to the academic, and the self-taught routes. Urmi finally shares some GOLD-WORTHY advice, so make sure you stay until the end! _________________________________________________________________Follow Urmi:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/urmihossain/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@urmihossainBlog: https://www.myways.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/urmamio/__________________________________________________________________🗣️🌍Book a Lesson with Marty: https://marty.education/booking/ 📢💬Let's get to know each other better! https://marty.education/bio__________________________________________________________________Unlock your language learning potential and share the joy of knowledge with others by joining italki - a community of passionate teachers and learners, to discover the power of connecting with people from all around the world through language. By using this link, you will get a FREE $5 for your lessons! https://www.italki.com/en/i/ref/EGDde0hl=en&utm_medium=user_referral&utm_source=copylink_share__________________________________________________________________Timestamps:00:00 Meeting Urmi02:55 Different ways to learn a language03:39 Every language is beautiful04:46 Natural learning as an ADULT!06:13 Using videos / vlogs07:59 Keep a record of new vocab08:46 How Urmi uses podcasts09:44 Losing a language?11:11 Speak it to keep it12:21 Different personalities14:19 Music in another language14:46 Be proud of your accent17:39 Dealing with criticism18:26 Learning challenges19:41 How to memorize exceptions21:17 Staying motivated23:05 Setting goals25:29 Don't strive for perfection28:14 Celebrating little "wins"30:46 School vs Self-learning31:48 No grammar?33:31 Start with speaking!35:05 Urmi's focus on culture37:44 Mexico is beautiful!!41:29 Language/Life balance43:07 Final wisdom46:39 Follow Urmi!47:03 Urmi's YouTube Interviews
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