I speak ten languages and counting and here I share my tips on how to learn a new language well by focussing on your goals and avoiding common pitfalls and misconceptions. The information is presented in a humourous/humorous way, with some SFX for good measure.

0:00 Intro
0:10 You don't need to be a genius
1:01 Define your language goal
1:33 What are the implications of your goal?
2:00 Even if your goal is very broad, you still need to decide where to start.
2:25 A language is like a buffet lunch - start with the bits you most like.
2:56 Learn how to say what you want to say and to understand what you want to understand
3:26 Which skill are important to you?
3:39 How important is reading and writing the language to you?
4:10 Example of huge difference between spoken and written French
4:42 Languages with other writing systems
4:51 Cyrillic alphabet
5:12 Korean Hangeul
5:34 Chinese and Japanese
5:55 What does "I'm learning for it work" actually mean?
7:14 Stick to your own agenda and don't allow yourself to be sidetracked by course books, apps and teachers.
8:15 Avoid lessons which artificially present grammar points
8:33 No one cares about your daily routine!
8:49 Learning lists of vocabulary is a waste of time!
9:33 How language knowledge is stored in the brain
10:45 Language learnt in a linguistically authentic way stays in your brain forever
10:53 If you must memorize something, memorize phrases.
11:20 Learn through curiosity and remember through use.
11:51 The impact of testing on language teaching
12:16 Grammar as an important thing that you mustn't get wrong
12:38 Developing a healthier attitude to grammar
12:53 Grammar is there to help you, not to trap you.
13:03 Grammar is nothing to fear
13:30 How to decide is a grammar rule is useful

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