Ilys, originally from France, has been living in Norway for 3 years.
She learned Norwegian on her own and is now fluent.
The video aims to answer questions about her learning journey and provide recommendations for learning resources.
Learning Approach
Motivation The key difference between learning a language in school and learning it on your own is motivation. Ilys’ goal was to speak Norwegian fluently, like a native.
Listening Ilys began by listening to Norwegian as much as possible, using podcasts and other audio resources.
Learning Like a Child She aimed to learn Norwegian as if she were a child, focusing on listening and repetition.
Using Context Instead of isolated vocabulary, Ilys focused on learning words and phrases in context. She would write down sentences from movies or shows and practice them.
Grammar While she initially avoided traditional grammar exercises, she later found value in understanding some grammar rules to enhance her fluency.
Reading Ilys read books in Norwegian, even if they were challenging. She would also listen to audiobooks while following along with the text.
Speaking Speaking to oneself is crucial. Ilys would often talk to herself in Norwegian, imagining different scenarios or describing pictures.
Consistency Progress in language learning might not always be immediately visible, but consistent effort will lead to improvement.
Conclusion
Ilys emphasizes the importance of finding a method that works for you and staying motivated.
She hopes her journey and tips will inspire others in their language-learning endeavors.
How to learn any language in six months
Summary
5 Principles
Focus on language content that is relevant to you
Use your new language as a tool to communicate from day 1
When you first understand the message, you will unconsciously acquire the language
