The secrets of learning a new language | Lýdia Machová | TED
TED
10 min, 46 sec
The video explores the techniques and secrets of polyglots in learning multiple languages efficiently and enjoyably.
Summary
- The speaker shares their personal experience and curiosity about how polyglots learn languages so rapidly.
- Various polyglots use different methods, but all share the common trait of enjoying the process of learning.
- The speaker emphasizes the importance of effective learning methods, creating a system, and having patience for language learning.
- Success stories of polyglots who found their unique learning methods after years of struggle demonstrate that anyone can learn new languages with the right approach.
Chapter 1
![The speaker expresses their passion for learning foreign languages and sets the stage for the audience's curiosity about language learning secrets.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjY3LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--2cf776819749ba85142c180ac8bd6c994079c8f1/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_24.jpg)
The speaker expresses their passion for learning foreign languages and sets the stage for the audience's curiosity about language learning secrets.
- The speaker loves learning new languages, currently on their eighth one.
- People often inquire about the secret to the speaker's ability to learn languages rapidly.
- The speaker's initial response was a simple love for learning languages, but this answer did not satisfy inquirers.
![The speaker expresses their passion for learning foreign languages and sets the stage for the audience's curiosity about language learning secrets.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjY3LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--2cf776819749ba85142c180ac8bd6c994079c8f1/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_24.jpg)
Chapter 2
![The speaker explores various polyglot language learning techniques and realizes a common enjoyment in the process.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjY5LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--7449f2d485560d585383db70fd111a33ec2c178f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_55.jpg)
The speaker explores various polyglot language learning techniques and realizes a common enjoyment in the process.
- The speaker wondered how other polyglots learn languages and what they have in common.
- Polyglot events around the world became a venue to discover different learning methods.
- Benny from Ireland starts speaking a new language from day one, while Lucas from Brazil uses Skype to practice Russian.
![The speaker explores various polyglot language learning techniques and realizes a common enjoyment in the process.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjY5LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--7449f2d485560d585383db70fd111a33ec2c178f/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_55.jpg)
Chapter 3
![The speaker encounters a wide array of learning techniques among polyglots, highlighting personalized approaches to language learning.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjcxLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--34e52a948bceaa4a2eb39aba8a2d6f48baaa6a87/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_109.jpg)
The speaker encounters a wide array of learning techniques among polyglots, highlighting personalized approaches to language learning.
- Polyglots employ a variety of methods, such as imitating sounds or learning the most frequent words.
- Despite different approaches, all polyglots achieve fluency in multiple languages.
- The speaker identifies enjoyment of the learning process as a key commonality.
![The speaker encounters a wide array of learning techniques among polyglots, highlighting personalized approaches to language learning.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjcxLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--34e52a948bceaa4a2eb39aba8a2d6f48baaa6a87/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_109.jpg)
Chapter 4
![The speaker discovers that joy and pleasure in learning activities are the true secrets behind successful language acquisition.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjczLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--0dd39c57cae613c6c9617d77a53e6c359cefe1d5/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_170.jpg)
The speaker discovers that joy and pleasure in learning activities are the true secrets behind successful language acquisition.
- Polyglots enjoy their learning activities, whether using apps, cooking with foreign recipes, or reading favorite books in another language.
- The speaker relates to this by sharing experiences of reading 'Harry Potter' in Spanish and watching 'Friends' in German.
- Enjoyment leads to persistent learning and significant progress over time.
![The speaker discovers that joy and pleasure in learning activities are the true secrets behind successful language acquisition.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1MjczLCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--0dd39c57cae613c6c9617d77a53e6c359cefe1d5/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_170.jpg)
Chapter 5
![The speaker outlines the importance of using effective methods and integrating language learning into daily routines.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1Mjc1LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--d3b740744150aed6c71b8edf06878d300a6f2074/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_243.jpg)
The speaker outlines the importance of using effective methods and integrating language learning into daily routines.
- Effective methods like spaced repetition are crucial for long-term retention of vocabulary.
- Creating a system to learn languages amidst a busy life involves integrating practice into daily activities.
- Patience is necessary for fluency, but progress can be made quickly with consistent, enjoyable practice.
![The speaker outlines the importance of using effective methods and integrating language learning into daily routines.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1Mjc1LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--d3b740744150aed6c71b8edf06878d300a6f2074/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_243.jpg)
Chapter 6
![The speaker shares inspiring stories of polyglots who overcame initial struggles by finding personal enjoyment in language learning.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1Mjc3LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--def3d869f3ae4647b0dbe4b4f44123b14b65d0ff/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_463.jpg)
The speaker shares inspiring stories of polyglots who overcame initial struggles by finding personal enjoyment in language learning.
- Benny and Lucas, once struggling learners, became proficient in multiple languages by discovering methods that worked for them.
- These anecdotal successes suggest that anyone can learn a language with the right approach.
- The speaker encourages those who have given up on language learning to try again with a new, enjoyable method.
![The speaker shares inspiring stories of polyglots who overcame initial struggles by finding personal enjoyment in language learning.](https://www.videogist.co/rails/active_storage/representations/redirect/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MTg1Mjc3LCJwdXIiOiJibG9iX2lkIn19--def3d869f3ae4647b0dbe4b4f44123b14b65d0ff/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6eyJmb3JtYXQiOiJqcGciLCJyZXNpemVfdG9fbGltaXQiOls3MjAsbnVsbF19LCJwdXIiOiJ2YXJpYXRpb24ifX0=--c9426325207613fdd890ee7713353fad711030c7/10891_463.jpg)
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