The speaker, a polyglot and PhD student, shares their experience learning German and provides study plan templates and resources for different levels (A1, A2/B1, and B2/C1).
For A1 level, they recommend focusing on one or two learning resources, such as language schools, online courses (e.g., Lingoda), or free online courses (e.g., Deutsche Welle's Nicos Weg). They also suggest using language learning apps like Anki for vocabulary and Reverso for dictionary purposes.
For A2/B1 level, they recommend increasing the intensity of study by adding more resources, such as podcasts (e.g., Easy German), audiobooks, and YouTube channels with CC subtitles.
For B2/C1 level, they suggest immersion in the language by watching German movies and series, listening to podcasts (e.g., Lance Empress, Thought Report), and following German influencers on Instagram. They also recommend reading German papers and books out loud to improve reading skills.
Throughout the video, the speaker emphasizes the importance of consistent practice, building vocabulary, and increasing exposure to the language to achieve fluency.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Zoeia is a language enthusiast who speaks 7 languages.
2. She is doing a bi-national PhD in sociology between France and Germany.
3. Zoeia has been learning German for 3 years with many interruptions.
4. She studied A1 on her own, then took A2 classes at the Goethe Institute in Egypt.
5. Zoeia continued learning German on her own, then took intensive B2 courses at a university.
6. She is currently studying C1 level German on her own.
7. Zoeia recommends focusing on one or two learning resources at a time to avoid confusion.
8. She suggests attending a language school or taking online courses for structured learning.
9. Zoeia's favorite online learning platform is Lingoda.
10. She uses the Nicos VEC free online course provided by Deutsche Welle.
11. Zoeia recommends using Anki for vocabulary learning.
12. She uses a conjugation dictionary to learn verb conjugations.
13. Zoeia suggests listening to podcasts, such as Deutsche Welle, for listening comprehension.
14. She recommends watching German movies and series with subtitles for language practice.
15. Zoeia reads German news articles and books to improve her reading skills.
16. She follows German influencers on Instagram to practice her reading and listening skills.
17. Zoeia believes in building a daily routine and practicing consistently to improve language skills.
18. She provides a two-hour study plan template for different language levels (A1, A2-B1, B2-C1).