Elysse, a German language learner, shares her tips and strategies for learning German in a video. She emphasizes the importance of setting daily language goals, using a whiteboard to track progress, and breaking down learning into sections such as reading comprehension, grammar, listening, vocabulary, and speaking.
For reading comprehension, she recommends using German.net, a website that provides reading samples with quizzes. For grammar, she uses two books: "German Grammar Drills" and "Hammer's German Grammar and Usage". She also translates song lyrics to improve her grammar and vocabulary.
For listening, she listens to the "Coffee Break German" podcast, watches NDR documentaries, and listens to German music. She uses Duolingo and Quizlet for vocabulary building.
Finally, she recommends using the italki app to find language partners or tutors for speaking practice. She shares her own experience with italki, using credits from teaching English to pay for her German lessons.
Throughout the video, Elysse emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, setting realistic goals, and finding resources that work for individual learning styles.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker has studied German for 4 years.
2. The speaker took a long break from studying German after high school.
3. The speaker uses a whiteboard to write down daily language goals.
4. The speaker recommends setting daily goals to stay motivated.
5. The speaker uses the website German.net for reading comprehension practice.
6. The website offers reading comprehension exercises with quizzes for different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2).
7. The speaker recommends using regular German news sites for C-level reading comprehension practice.
8. The speaker uses two grammar books: "German Grammar Drills" and "Hammer's German Grammar and Usage".
9. The speaker uses song translations to practice grammar and vocabulary.
10. The speaker uses the websites Linguee and Reverso for translations.
11. The speaker recommends using Reference.com for word definitions and examples.
12. The speaker listens to the "Coffee Break German" podcast for listening practice.
13. The speaker watches NDR documentaries with subtitles for listening and cultural practice.
14. The speaker listens to German music to practice listening and vocabulary.
15. The speaker uses Duolingo, Quizlet, and memorization cards to practice vocabulary.
16. The speaker recommends using the app italki to find language partners or tutors.
17. The speaker is a professional English teacher on italki.
18. The speaker takes one conversational German lesson per week on italki.
19. The speaker recommends paying for lessons on italki for conversational practice.