The speaker shares their approach to learning German, which includes:
1. Setting daily goals on a whiteboard to stay motivated and track progress.
2. Practicing reading comprehension using GermanNet, which offers quizzes and exercises tailored to different levels.
3. Studying grammar using books like "German Grammar Drills" and "Hammer's German Grammar and Usage."
4. Translating song lyrics to improve vocabulary and grammar, using websites like Linguee and Reverso.
5. Listening to podcasts like Coffee Break German, NDR documentaries, and German music to improve listening skills.
6. Using apps like Duolingo and Quizlet to practice vocabulary.
7. Practicing speaking with a language partner or tutor through platforms like italki.
The speaker emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, setting realistic goals, and finding a balance between grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and speaking. They also recommend using a variety of resources and finding what works best for each individual learner.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker started studying German at the age of 15 in high school.
2. The speaker stopped studying German for about 2-3 years after high school.
3. The speaker resumed studying German at the beginning of 2019.
4. The speaker uses a whiteboard to write down daily language goals.
5. The speaker uses German.net for reading comprehension practice.
6. German.net has reading comprehension exercises with quizzes for different levels (A1, A2, B1, B2).
7. The speaker uses "Hammer's German Grammar and Usage" and "German Grammar Drills" for grammar practice.
8. The speaker uses the websites Linguee and Reverso for translations.
9. The speaker listens to the "Coffee Break German" podcast for listening practice.
10. The speaker watches NDR documentaries for listening practice.
11. The speaker listens to German music for listening practice.
12. The speaker uses Duolingo, memorization cards, and Quizlet for vocabulary practice.
13. The speaker uses the app italki for conversation practice with a language partner or tutor.
14. The speaker takes one conversational German lesson per week on italki.
15. The speaker finds italki to be a valuable resource for language practice.