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Creating a language learning Routine: 

Developing a routine is central to being able to find success in language learning.  I will mention the daily and weekly routines, and focus moments that will provide you with some structure as you remain concentrated and consistent through life’s highs and lows. Obviously you can like adjust these recommendations to fit your life since we all live different lives.

Daily Routine - This is foundational, and the reason why the Duo owl gets sad. When you are in a non-native environment, the daily routine allows you to be able to continue to make progress and be reminded of the language. I think with this, though, it is most important to be low with your daily expectations. Just being able to show up and study a little bit is amazing. 

Recommended Resource: An App or flashcards 

Simple 5-10 minute revision 

Focus on details and small concepts 

Weekly Routine - Finding a time to revisit your progress and make actual progress in advancing the language. This could be in a grammatical topic or an intense review of what you already know. I think the expectation for this would be 45 minutes to one hour. 

Recommended Resource: Language Book

15-minute review of Daily progress 

Introduction of a concept in the language 

Sporadic Concentration Moments: This is when you like to have a full afternoon or day to devote to the language. I would probably expect this to exist maybe once per month. I wouldn’t count on these moments, but like when they happen they’re awesome. You can build a specific moment of fluency where you can feel proud of what you have done in the language. I also think this is a time to revisit your progress on the weekly as well as daily routines to see if they’re still affective and what you might want to change up.  

Recommended Resource: Language Book, App and personal resource, such as a novel specific to the language. 

Large concepts

Lots of Vocabulary 

Planning for major 

You can find a list of recommended resources linked in their specific sections. I think that earch resource is a tool that you can use to build your fluency and competency in a language. I also am showing my progress in Turkish as well as how I became fluent in French, Italian and Spanish. So follow along for more and I hope that these posts can inspire you to communicate in another language!

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Finding good articles for language learning: 

When I teach English I try to find articles that match the student’s level and that help facilitate interesting conversations. When you’re studying a language by yourself it can be more challenging to find content that will help you along your journey. When searching, especially if you’re just starting out use Google translate - the extension is super helpful to understand what you’re searching for! 

National News Articles - One safe bet is to look at the National News outlets. Whatever the NPR is for your target language, there will be content that is relevant to what is going on today in the world. I also recommend checking cultural resources within these outlets. If there is a cultural section it can provide more relevant information than some boring stuff relating to politics. 

Hobbies & Blogs - A quick google search about say, knitting in your target language might bring up some information that is more relevant to you. Medium.com, although heavily English focused sometimes has articles that might be more specific to what you are looking for. I can also recommend Tumblr there are blogs, they are personal and you can see modern up-to-date versions of the language. 

Youtube Personalities - Stepping out of the box of “Standard” language grammar, and phrases we have youtube/tik tok personalities. I think they’re awesome since you can see real-ish interactions between people. Having the best grammar and vocabulary will only go so far if you sound like a News Anchor. Spaces online such as Youtube offer a glimpse at what the native speaker sounds like when they’re in their own world. Grammar rules out of the window all you get is the actual speaker. Many Youtubers have blogs as well which allows you to read for your ever growing vocab list. 

AI as a Tool- Gemini, ChatGPT, DeepSea any of these Live Language Models offer the chance to have a conversation with a computer in the hope of finding relevant articles and resources that match your language needs. I think this could be good to help specify your level and find resources that match that level. If you enjoy reading AI generated content, you can prompt AI to make articles for you. I have done this before by stating - “I would like to have an article that is 300 words about Whales in Antarctica, I want this to be in French for a B1 speaker, please include challenge words for this level put them in bold and provide a translation into English at the bottom of the article.” It is amazing because the Live Language Model is able to create something that you can learn from! It might not be the most authentic article, but it is something! 

I think that learning through articles is a really good way to improve on your language skillsets. I know that I included youtube, but that can be a pathway to finding blogs or other written content that can benefit your language learning journey. I recommend that if you use articles to always write down new and unfamiliar words. This way you can continue to improve and grow your vocabulary.

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Top Netflix shows to learn English According to AI

Friends: (English) - Still a top choice. Very clear American English, repetitive situations, and lots of common idioms.

How I Met Your Mother: (English) - Similar to Friends, but a bit more modern. Still very good for learning everyday conversation.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine: (English) - Modern sitcom with diverse characters and clear speech. Focuses on workplace interactions and humor.

The Good Place: (English) - Philosophical comedy with relatively simple language and a fun premise. Good for ethical discussions and character development.

Parks and Recreation: (English) - Mockumentary style with clear American English. Positive tone and engaging characters.

Gilmore Girls: (English) - Fast-paced dialogue, but generally clear. Focuses on family relationships and everyday life. Can be good for expanding vocabulary.

Modern Family: (English) - Diverse cast with different ages and backgrounds. Good for hearing various accents and conversational styles.

Grace and Frankie: (English) - Focuses on older characters, so the pace is a bit slower and the language is clear. Deals with themes of aging and friendship.

Queer Eye: (English) - Reality show with positive interactions and emotional vocabulary. Good for learning about self-care and acceptance.

Emily in Paris: (English) - While set in Paris, it's primarily in English. Lighthearted and focuses on cultural differences. Easy to follow.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: (English) - Quirky comedy with a lot of energy. The language is modern and engaging.

Cobra Kai: (English) - Still a good option, especially if the learner is interested in action and teen drama.

Atypical: (English) - Focuses on a teenager on the autism spectrum, so the language is often direct and clear.

One Day at a Time: (English) - Sitcom with a Latino family. Good for learning about cultural nuances and family dynamics.Schitt's Creek: (English) - Canadian sitcom with a unique vocabulary, but the characters' interactions are very clear.