Even people that are native to the English language make spelling & talking mistakes. English is a very difficult language most people will never learn it perfectly.
I've just moved to Korea to teach English and my focus is on getting them to be able to SPEAK to me rather than just learning to pass tests. This video is amazing and I plan to share it with some of my middle school students. I'm going to use your tips for my own journey in learning Korean.
as a Arab who lives in Israel, we have the same problem, we learn for the grades. my 1st time speaking to a Jewish guy was a disaster even though we study Hebrew for 10 years at school. my 1st encounter with an English speaker was in Canada, i know that my English is broken but i don’t care. i won’t improve my English if i don’t speak and make mistakes to learn from
(*speaking brazilian portuguese*) - É nois... Eu acho que a melhor forma de aprender e evoluir no inglês é tendo o Maximo de contato com a lingua no dia a dia. Isso ta me ajudando MUITO.
I am from Taiwan. This is the best "how I learnt my English video" I have ever seen. I like when you put English learning into soul level and learning it for pure joy. I can truly feel you enjoy learning English even though there is a lot of hard word behind.
I’m from England and I was looking up videos of foreigners speaking English and I gotta say your English is some of the best I’ve heard. You speak with such grace and sophistication it’s incredible. Thanks for saying our language is an art 💜
Guys, other than her life story, everything else CAN BE APPLIED TO LEARNING ANY OTHER LANGUAGE!! She has many great tips and useful advice for inspired linguists, but she just forgot to mention that this can be applied for literally any tongue you wish to speak. But her tips are one of the best I've found by far.
Many of you asked me on the comment section how I learned English, so here's my answer to all of you! Enjoy! xoxo This video has both English and Korean subtitles btw.
1.imitation From TV show,parents.. Mimicking speakers... copy some parts of book.. Shadowing..(as you listen, quickly say back the words) More emotional impact 2.focus on what you wanna say. Opinion choose ...more practice More authentic voice.. 3.no right way..be creative... 4.be brave.. discomfort 5.preserve 6.creative journeym Language make you learn from different culture and create your personality.
I was looking for a video that I thought I could share with some of my friends that were still afraid of the English language and I'm sincerely glad I found you. :) I really adore the sincerity within your words, thank you for making and uploading this video back then. You are a blessing. Keep it up! All the best as your journey continues.
I enjoyed your video. It is one of the best video I have watched regarding learning another language. you are a very intelegent woman. I think you have hit on those elements for learning English. I teach English in Mexico City, I will use your videos to instruct my students.
i swear this was the best video i've ever seen about learning english. i remember reading hamlet for the first time in old english,and how dreamy the language was and how desperately i wanted to understand all the words. find yourself an inspiration,something that makes your life more alive.
your english is so nice to listen to because you speak so articulately. a lot of speakers (at least here in the us and me included haha!) tend to slang up sentences and not put much thought into what we're saying in a way. the best example i could give is that if someone directly quoted me or most people i know talking regularly about the same topics as you, they would sound very simple and uneducated almost. but if they quoted you and i read it in a magazine, i'd think, wow, they're so put together and smart! i always wonder how people sound so eloquent in magazine quotes lmao. maybe that's a whole other ordeal for me. but yeah! it's beautiful, i hope to get to this level of japanese and spanish one day!
I love the way you explain English and Korean as your parents. That was hilarious! I'm inspired by your video to improve my English! Thanks a lot, Vicky!
제가 웬만하면 영어 잘하는 분들 보고선 잘 감탄하지 않는데.. 정말 유창하시네요. 문어체적 느낌이 강한 것 같기도 하고요! 문장, 어법, 사용하시는 어휘를 보면 순수한 노력이 매우 많이 포함되었꺼라 예상되네요..! 상황이 허락되지 않아 국내에서만 간절히 영어공부하는 저같은 사람들에겐 매우 귀감이 되는 영상이네요! 부디 귀중한 능력 많은 사람들을 이롭게 하는데 사용하시길 바래봅니다 ^^ 외교관 하셔도 멋있을 것같아요...!
I would’ve never guessed that you were born and raised in Korea. I’m Vietnamese American, meaning I’m ethnically Vietnamese but was born and raised in America. I thought you were like me, bilingual but an American National. This is not even due to your lack of accent, but your correct usage of sentence structure and expressions in the right context. Many native English speakers aren’t even at that level. You are so articulate. You’ve inspired me to continue with my commitment to learn Korean at this ripe age of 39. Thank you!
@@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 I find it one of the more logical languages to learn and one I have a better chance at learning. The words are more distinct and easier to make out compared to say mandarin. The writing is so easy. I also watch a lot of shows and listen to music so Korean naturally is what I like.
Throughout my entire life as a lemon, I always saw English as a very boring language. It didn't have any awesome writing system like: 中文, 힌국어, or 日本語. But seeing your perspective and philosophies of learning langages opens my eyes to new awesome possibilities for not just learning but enjoying the language including my own! By watching your videos I have now become more motivated to enjoy the languages that surround my life all the time, 캄사합니다! ありがとうございます！謝謝（谢谢）thank you!
Hai Vicky,i have seen so many videos on "how i leaned English as an ESL student" because i want to know real authentic massage and tips .I have never seen like this before.unlike others your words and message hasn't just come from the mouth,i think it has come from so deep inside of you and it has got so much inspiration ,pain and pleasure. i am from India and i have been learning English more than one and half year. i am inspired by your video.this is not a simple video , its like a testimony for me. thanks a lot.
Yes, Miss Vicky's English is great and natural. I think the best thing she said at the beginning is that she learned it creatively Just like when we are children, we learn our language in many different manners, she learned it in a way that felt natural and fun for her. Great advice!
I know it's kinda weird to see someone still interesting to write a comment after those all years from the date of posting this video i i went through ur channel and i can see you youbare doing such a great work and that is not surprised because i got feeling that u have the ability to do more great things ppl like u can make change with the society things i like in you u include that u r an inspiration person plus you accent ur voice you take it full package.that was essential for me you are a talented and smart.love from the oldest country on the planet.
Dear Vicky Being a language teacher for 15 years and a learner for double that period, I really enjoyed how you went about your experience. Btw I am learning Korean these days and in my free time I watch your videos. Best wishes
I really think its very important to expose oneself frequently to English, for example, watch videos (English videos that you really enjoy), read in English, speak with native people. Learning English is no easy, but giving up is not an option, thus, we must find the energies and the power to go on.
English is also my second language but I spent almost like 10+ years leaning english..and best tip to learn English a bit faster is .. first learn grammar and spelling and making your reading speeds better (that doesn't matter if u don't understand everything)..and then all u have to do is...watch video and movies in english..with subtitles of the language u already know..when u say a word in your language always try to find out that word in english..even while thinking or speaking in your mind do it in english..and to improve fluency the best way is to have convo in english but if u can't find anyone to talk to ..just simple start talking to yourself..stand in front of a mirror and imagine like someone asked you your daily routine..and then explain it ...and u will become fluent in English..and I think english is even easier than my first language now.. :).. fighting to all english learners u can do it!!!!
@@user-wm3ck8fx4o all the best!!!..try watching something that you really love..like for me I was a huge fan of dolls and I used to watch each and every video of a youtuber "my froggy stuff" which was all english and even the very native version...you can do it!!!!
@@saamiyahsheikh why don’t use you periods? Putting multiple periods like ‘…’ doesn’t count as a period it’s just you taking a little pause. Making it where there’s no periods.
Your English is a helluva lot better than many here in Korea. You seriously sound like a native speaker! I'm actually motivated to work on my Korean more! BTW, we should collaborate!
It is absolutely amazing explanation, it really stimulate any one who is discouraged by his progress like me. I will work hard in the way you said. Thank you.
As a Native English speaker, I find this very sweet to watch, because English is such a hard language for others to learn, so thank you for sharing your experience 🥰
I have been learning English for a long time by my own. I read everyday, I listened music, and created my own dialogues. it is not easy. Be brave!! It is the key. Thank you Vicki. By the way, you are so beautiful. 😘
I suspect she writes a lot . And I do think writing helps her in speaking. Not sure if one can express clearly as she does here without the organized process that can only come from writing. BTW, she is smart and I suspect there is the lineage in her family as well in literature. I have to say Writing is very important. if one can write clearly in her first language, chances are this is person can pick up a second language much quicker.
@@joetyler835 Perhaps designQ Q meant that if you already have a language which you can articulate well in already, you can apply that to another language, just by using other principles.
Children have special ability of learning foreign languages. She started learning from 7years old. But for adults, it's hard to learn English from listening. Mostly writing is easier. To start reading and writing is good. When it comes to speaking and writing, the same process happen in your brain first. When you talk to native speakers, you have to keep up with them. You don't have time to think about grammar. But when you write, you can look up words and expressions you don't know. So learners who don't write often tend to speak fast, but they tend to not know lots of words and expressions. It means they are bad at listening. It means they are bad at communication lol
i've been study english for about 2 years and just study more was I did stay in my english course. but now, in this year, I decided to study more by myself, cuz I know that I fight more and try to improve my english I will able to be better in future. im a brazilian and here, is very difficult found some people's that talk english (just for me is hard) and im so shy too, but im watch so many videos in english, listen everything, read and try to write sentences. i creat situations in my mind and talk with myself when I can training my pronounce. beacuse, to be honest, about conversation is so hard to me. is the most difficult. but I know, if I fight every day, I will able to be improve enough about my english and be fluent. and you can too, believe in yourself. now, after 2 years, I can talk with speakers natives (with some wrongs but no problem) and understand almost that the people are saying. is so crazy and satisfied when you see your evolution. just not stoped, I know, is so hard learn other language, but we are able to.
I hope whoever you speak to in English offers you some help. There’s no need to be shy, learning a language is such a brave thing and you should be proud of it!
Vicky, I have stumbled across your videos in my effort to learn Korean. My I say that, after only watching half of this video, that you are a very intelligent and very brave person. Your advice not only applies to learning English, but to many other life matters. We all learn from our mistakes and you grow as a person when you are prepared to “win lose or draw” put yourself out there.
This video was upload 3 years ago but I've watching in 2021, this content is really great, i got so much motivation and a great method to learn english. Challenge yourself to scary thing in english every day like send the email, eventhought we don't get reply 😂😂
you're so awesome and amazing!! I had never seen a video that explained so perfectly the incredible feeling of not just "learning" a new language but "finding" a version of yourself in it that you never knew existed. you're awesomeeeeee!!!!
I think you are the first one who counts inspiration as one of the important keys to language acquisition. Totally agree with you! Subscription to you can be my job. Thans for your sharing great ideas.
Great video as always, Vicky! One pronunciation tip for English is that in the words 'effort' and 'comfort' the 'ort' is pronounced as 'ert,', however those are the only exceptions. Other than that, your English sounds native seriously!!!
빅키Vicky your English is amazing, research the English 'schwa' to nail these small pronunciation errors. A lot of English words, especially when spoken fast, have the schwa sound (e.g 'a cup of coffee' can be said as 'uh kuh puh coffee'). I learned French with a similar approach to you and I really did my own study on pronunciation in both languages. Other than that your accent sounds to me (I'm british) like a very American one
I’m very luckily when I find your video on RUclips. It makes me understand more clearly about the reasons why I need to learn English or another language. It’s a useful video for me. Love from Vietnam
You are incredible! I taught English in Korea for 8 years. (Seoul, Jinju, Chilgok, Daegu, Busan) I wish I had a partner like you to teach with me. I really enjoy your videos. I am 68 years old.
Excellent work. What a highly inspiring video; it was right on time for me. I've been using the same learning approach for many years. During the last days, I've been trying to make sense of why I prefer to read and write in English instead of Spanish. Most of the content I'm interested in is written or broadcasted in English. My favorite authors write in English also. Your video helped me to understand my feelings about it better: I find joy while learning, practicing, and improving, so why should I deny it? Thank you and best wishes. Greetings from Spain
Great video! This is actually my first time commenting on RUclips ;) My motivation for an English learning has been getting down these days, but watching you talking about English passionately inspired me a lot. I just wanted to say thank you! I'll do my best to be able to speak it fluently as much as you one day ;) From Japan
Halil Kazik yeah thats good way. I have been working for this way and little bit watch a movie.. Now i can understand what people said.. But im still shy when i try to speak. 😩
Reading books has some utility. It's good for developing a precise vocabulary and, of course, it is essential for written communication. But Koreans, in general, learn through rote methods--specifically this technique of book learning--as part of their coursework. It doesn't help that much with the problem area Koreans experience when they actually encounter strangers: shyness. My sister-in-law went to a Korean college that specialized in language training, for instance, and despite this high level training, my wife, who lives in the States, had to do the work of speaking to a Customer Service Agent when we were long-distance-planning our annual trip.
Khanh Ho interesting..I have been reading books, listening to Radios and watching american thriller movies on RUclips in order to improve my level of english! Furthermore I'm looking for opportunities to communicate with someone on skype or via WhatsApp. Face to face communication might be very effective too..
If you want my professional opinion (I am, in addition to being a native speaker, a one-time university professor of English Literature), movies and television and youtube are going to give you the best bang for your buck. You'll get more out of a newspaper like the New York Times, as the vocabulary comes in short busts--and in clusters--that are thematically grouped. I think Skype Language Exchange is not the best idea...unless you have a sustained, committed language partner. I unfortunately did a language exchange through a now-defunct website. This was for Spanish. And it was not helpful, as people kept on asking me the same clusters of questions each time they were introduced to me. They either marvelled about my amazing level Spanish or they asked me things that are basic, like how many children I have or if I'm married or where I live--all terrain that is pretty basic.
To be honestly,i thought my English is not good enough like other kids and i feel embrassed all the time.And i afraid to write text, message ,essays and comment,you know?But after watching your video,i decided to face my fear.Thank you for give me force in learning English.Don't be mind.Please forgive my poor comment. i will keep my learning and discovering.
Fighting! Chukanda! I am an English teacher and I am fluent in Spanish but I am trying to learn Korean and love everything about the Korean culture. I hope to one day be like you in Korean!
Same lol Korean is so hard . I grew up in LA and learned Spanish and English at the same time they both feel like the same language but different words . Korean is super hard lol
Reading is good when you want to enrich your vocabulary. However the best why to learn is just to listen and speak. I'm a native English speaker, but I speak two other languages. Much of the vocabulary gained by reading is only used in writing, also you will likely never hear anyone speak that way.
Listening is better. But it's harder. When it comes to memorize long phrases, reading is better. Because you can't memorize long sentences from listening.
This video aged extremely well! Your advice really does apply to all language learners learning any language. You've inspired me to continue practicing Mandarin, even though the tones are very difficult for me. Thank you Miss Vicky both for the advice and the inspiration!
The word I can say about this video is "FANTASTIC" You're really an INSPIRING person. Thank God for your existence. Thanks a lot, dear! Keep up the good work.
Found your channel through one of your comments on a BBC video, but I learned so much from you today ,I am binge watching your videos today They are so deep in terms of perspective . What a coincidence ! Nature has some plans for me!
It is interesting that what English means to you, Korean is to me. I started learning Korean a while ago and, even though I wouldn't say I am a complete beginner, my skills are quite basic yet. However, I am eager to keep going because I am doing it for myself by myself; it's probably the only thing I love and I'm doing with such a passion. Hearing all you said in this video inspired me even more. It was the push that I needed becaise lately I've been so tired of work and everything. And who knows, someday I may even send you a letter in Korean ;d 감사합니다 ♡♡
I think you are very uniq and smart. I never heard of that so I feel you seem special. I am glad to know you are a Korea. Thanks for sharing your great experiences.
Wow, it is just amazing video! Every phrase and word you said was so great. I realize I really hate discomfort feeling and putting my energy for very small improvement. You gave me the chance to step back little bit from my situation and check why I was so tired about English. Thank you so much! Again, it was amazing video! not only about your English speaking but it hit me a fundamental part of my life related English and my immigration. Thank you for reminding me my dream or goal that I used to have.
Wow, seriously your video has made me put some comments. I just learned English as my second language at the age of 26. Of course, in Korean environment, there are lots of wrong ways to approach languages. I was one of the victims. But something inside me kept asking me to keep going on English for a better future in some aspects. Like you said, I am also one of weirdos. Korean society does not accept the way I am. But I'm sort of flexible to any circumstances. So far I've watched tons of how to learn a language, but your videos are sincere and truthful the most. When I got to university in the States, and now work at a Korean company in the States, I lost my spirit toward English. Back there when I was younger, English was the open gate to communicate with the world. I actually made lots of foreign friends from different culture backgrounds. Now I'm the totally opposite. I don't know why I turned to be the opposite. I don't have native friends. A part of me really wants to go back to Korea where I detested to live by stopping what I want to do and giving up my long progress. Your video makes me think a lot in a long time. I really appreciate your experience and thoughts.
Kevin Yoo wow, I think your English is very good if you started to learn English at age 26. At least your writing is good to me. FYI, English is my 2nd language as well. My mother tongue is chinese. I am learning korean now.
This is how I feel about learning Korean, even though I'm kicking myself for not learning it over 20 years ago 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. I really wish I had a Physical person to help me learn. I started learning Korean on the terms of how we learn our Mother Language when we're babies learning new words and on into sentences. That is the easiest way for me, even though I still have a long way to go. I'm thankful that Hangul doesn't have all the punctuation that English does! 😁 As for learning English as a second or so language, whomever is driven enough to even speak broken English enough to get through a conversation, would be fine. Just make sure you, "you" being the general person, learn words that are familiar overall, or specific to the place you will be speaking English the most. If you are learning how to write English, don't worry about all the punctuation until you have a firm grasp on the language. Thankfully, a lot of Native Speakers will mostly, if not fully, understand what you are trying to say--- written or spoken. Stick with it and it will be rewarding and be persistent will be key. ☺️ That's probably the best advice I can give someone learning English. And be aware that you Might have an English teacher in your school who will only teach British English and not Worldly English.
hi i am sri lankan. thanks for your encourgement. i have been learning english since my childhood .but until now i haven't got fluancy. i think i was not creative. you have very good tips to follow. thanks again keep it up.
Hi Vicky, I've found your channel from your comment post on the Lewis Howes interview with Jay Abraham. I find the concept of English and art is interesting and fresh. I'm from New Zealand and have been here in South Korea for 7.5 years now as a private English teacher. I've always encouraged creativity in English learning and here you sum up the artistic approach so well when you say you use it as a "collaborator" with which to explore your curiosity and creativity, and live a more colorful life. When I look back, without exception every outstanding English of student that I've known has used English in this way, not to merely earn practical benefits. It's the baseline rule, or the turning point for anyone who wants to go from good (or worse) to great as an English user - the desire to be an artist and explorer who uses English as a "collaborator" and form of expression. You speak like a philosopher and I can tell you are very well read, especially from a purpose driven stand-point. Yet you are easy to understand. Great work and voice, keep it going and keep it growing. Where in South Korea do you live?
I usually watch your video when I feel bad about my English skills or when I feel disappointed with my English level. I am now really being in love with English. I have the big compassion to be fluent at it. English is something special to me which I can feel so clearly in my mind. I will come back to comment in this video someday when I am able to be in a close and durable relationship with my love - English. Thank you for your motivation as always!
Your speaking is good. You remind me of when I was learning English from a teacher. He advised students to learn only English and computer. Every student committed themself to learning only English, and most students can speak fluently excluding me. However, many years later, I found out that English skill alone is not enough. We also need to learn general and domain knowledge to better our English skill.
Yes, my English still sucks. My comment should be rewritten to give constructive criticism rather than expressing my feeling. Your profile name is horrible. Why do you have to add "Aka the rapist" to it?
i was feel luckiest that can found this chanel to improve my korean and english languages. Im realy motivate and get inspire from you. I just want to say thank you a lot
This video is great. Sometimes I am frustrated because I feel my English skills are stuck(stop improving) even though I’ve been learning English for over 10 years. I’ve learned a lot from your video. I want to be more creative and less worried about others. Thanks:)
Thank you so much. It's really inspiring. I am also learning English quite well. It's my third language so to say. Through debates in my classroom and am gaining fluency over the languag through personal practice and reading habits. Thank you dear for all your point in the video. I have subscribed your channel and have share it with friends.
Hi, Vicky. I’m Mongolian and my mother tongue is apparently Mongolian. I speak English, Japanese and Korean. One of my teachers is 在日Korean which was mind-blowing. 한국어를할수있어요. 日本語もオッケイ。
“Your English will never be perfect and it doesn’t have to be.” Thank you, Vicky.
Native speakers' English isn't always perfect, either. ;)
@@crazypatrickteacher u made my day thanks a lot I always worried my English 🙏
@@crazypatrickteacher Shakespear's was pretty good. LOL. Native English speakers are no more perfect than native speakers of any other language.
Even people that are native to the English language make spelling & talking mistakes. English is a very difficult language most people will never learn it perfectly.
Neither your Vanglish is perfect nor flawless.
English is my first language however it's so fascinating to see people learn it, good work as well!
Same haha
Army 💜💜
"Inspiration" = "soul feel". Korean must be a wonderful language
It sure is!
I've just moved to Korea to teach English and my focus is on getting them to be able to SPEAK to me rather than just learning to pass tests. This video is amazing and I plan to share it with some of my middle school students. I'm going to use your tips for my own journey in learning Korean.
As a Korean I hope that you would be a good teacher and also have good experiences here in Korea. Good Luck
as a Arab who lives in Israel, we have the same problem, we learn for the grades.
my 1st time speaking to a Jewish guy was a disaster even though we study Hebrew for 10 years at school.
my 1st encounter with an English speaker was in Canada, i know that my English is broken but i don’t care. i won’t improve my English if i don’t speak and make mistakes to learn from
Great video!
I'm Brazilian. I've been studying English for 1 year by myself. I want to become fluent like you,but It's not easy.
Ezequiel Gouveia stay inspired and you'll overcome the difficulties while learning it by yourself
(*speaking brazilian portuguese*) - É nois... Eu acho que a melhor forma de aprender e evoluir no inglês é tendo o Maximo de contato com a lingua no dia a dia. Isso ta me ajudando MUITO.
Keep going Neymar 💪💪
Install hellotalk (speak with a lot of people, including north American english speaker)
I'm in the same boat like you broo ..
I am from Taiwan. This is the best "how I learnt my English video" I have ever seen. I like when you put English learning into soul level and learning it for pure joy. I can truly feel you enjoy learning English even though there is a lot of hard word behind.
Hi I'm from India
I’m from England and I was looking up videos of foreigners speaking English and I gotta say your English is some of the best I’ve heard. You speak with such grace and sophistication it’s incredible. Thanks for saying our language is an art 💜
She speaks well, but she speaks American accent which drains my energy. And as a foreigner I more enjoy British
Hi ,I appreciate the way you presented how you become proficient in speaking the English language.Iam a Nigerian,i wish one day to speak like you.
@Milagros Camila Huarcaya Huamán you can talk with me
lol. love your comment.
@@boburzod most foreigners learn the American accent, it’s much more prevalent in media
You almost sound like a native speaker... it's quite amazing really.
Guys, other than her life story, everything else CAN BE APPLIED TO LEARNING ANY OTHER LANGUAGE!! She has many great tips and useful advice for inspired linguists, but she just forgot to mention that this can be applied for literally any tongue you wish to speak. But her tips are one of the best I've found by far.
Many of you asked me on the comment section how I learned English, so here's my answer to all of you! Enjoy! xoxo This video has both English and Korean subtitles btw.
:)
Can I ask you how long you spent in America?.?
You so sexy
I saw a few chinese words in your notebook . can you speak chinese? your english speaking is very well and how can I get your level ?😊😊😊
Anneong haseio?
1.imitation
From TV show,parents..
Mimicking speakers... copy some parts of book..
Shadowing..(as you listen, quickly say back the words)
More emotional impact
2.focus on what you wanna say.
Opinion choose ...more practice
More authentic voice..
3.no right way..be creative...
4.be brave.. discomfort
5.preserve
6.creative journeym
Language make you learn from different culture and create your personality.
I was looking for a video that I thought I could share with some of my friends that were still afraid of the English language and I'm sincerely glad I found you. :)
I really adore the sincerity within your words, thank you for making and uploading this video back then. You are a blessing. Keep it up! All the best as your journey continues.
I enjoyed your video. It is one of the best video I have watched regarding learning another language. you are a very intelegent woman. I think you have hit on those elements for learning English. I teach English in Mexico City, I will use your videos to instruct my students.
your accent is fabulous! I hope that I will be like you in my upcoming days😍😍!!
When my mother tounge is English but I am still watching this😂
:)))
I wnat to learn English ver badly
@Milagros Camila Huarcaya Huamán give me yours to practice
could u pls give me your Instagram id. we'll talk there
😂😂😂
i swear this was the best video i've ever seen about learning english. i remember reading hamlet for the first time in old english,and how dreamy the language was and how desperately i wanted to understand all the words. find yourself an inspiration,something that makes your life more alive.
your english is so nice to listen to because you speak so articulately. a lot of speakers (at least here in the us and me included haha!) tend to slang up sentences and not put much thought into what we're saying in a way. the best example i could give is that if someone directly quoted me or most people i know talking regularly about the same topics as you, they would sound very simple and uneducated almost. but if they quoted you and i read it in a magazine, i'd think, wow, they're so put together and smart! i always wonder how people sound so eloquent in magazine quotes lmao. maybe that's a whole other ordeal for me. but yeah! it's beautiful, i hope to get to this level of japanese and spanish one day!
Sooo true!! P
Very well eloborated. Wish you best of Luck in Learning Japanese & Spanish !
I love the way you explain English and Korean as your parents. That was hilarious! I'm inspired by your video to improve my English! Thanks a lot, Vicky!
Can we be friends on whatsapp? I am also learning English,,I am from India
제가 웬만하면 영어 잘하는 분들 보고선 잘 감탄하지 않는데.. 정말 유창하시네요. 문어체적 느낌이 강한 것 같기도 하고요! 문장, 어법, 사용하시는 어휘를 보면 순수한 노력이 매우 많이 포함되었꺼라 예상되네요..! 상황이 허락되지 않아 국내에서만 간절히 영어공부하는 저같은 사람들에겐 매우 귀감이 되는 영상이네요! 부디 귀중한 능력 많은 사람들을 이롭게 하는데 사용하시길 바래봅니다 ^^ 외교관 하셔도 멋있을 것같아요...!
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I would’ve never guessed that you were born and raised in Korea. I’m Vietnamese American, meaning I’m ethnically Vietnamese but was born and raised in America. I thought you were like me, bilingual but an American National. This is not even due to your lack of accent, but your correct usage of sentence structure and expressions in the right context. Many native English speakers aren’t even at that level. You are so articulate. You’ve inspired me to continue with my commitment to learn Korean at this ripe age of 39. Thank you!
Can I ask you why you are learning Korean Debbie, just curious~^^
@@szvqorwnpstahskypfwmp9821 I find it one of the more logical languages to learn and one I have a better chance at learning. The words are more distinct and easier to make out compared to say mandarin. The writing is so easy. I also watch a lot of shows and listen to music so Korean naturally is what I like.
Throughout my entire life as a lemon, I always saw English as a very boring language. It didn't have any awesome writing system like: 中文, 힌국어, or 日本語. But seeing your perspective and philosophies of learning langages opens my eyes to new awesome possibilities for not just learning but enjoying the language including my own! By watching your videos I have now become more motivated to enjoy the languages that surround my life all the time, 캄사합니다! ありがとうございます！謝謝（谢谢）thank you!
“Throughout my entire life as a lemon”
Hai Vicky,i have seen so many videos on "how i leaned English as an ESL student" because i want to know real authentic massage and tips .I have never seen like this before.unlike others your words and message hasn't just come from the mouth,i think it has come from so deep inside of you and it has got so much inspiration ,pain and pleasure. i am from India and i have been learning English more than one and half year. i am inspired by your video.this is not a simple video , its like a testimony for me. thanks a lot.
kamu rao Your English is very well. I would never think you just started learning English 1 1/2 years ago. You are doing great.
I don’t even know how I learned English
Dang yo. I legit thought you studied abroad to learn your English. Well done.
Thank you :-) You are amazing
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Me whomst learned Japanese from watching hentai: I tip my hat to you one legend to another
Yes, Miss Vicky's English is great and natural. I think the best thing she said at the beginning is that she learned it creatively Just like when we are children, we learn our language in many different manners, she learned it in a way that felt natural and fun for her. Great advice!
@@semiautothanoscar9612 thats a very smart way of learning a language
Well done 👏👏👏
your vocabs are amazing ~~
You're my langauge goal! 멋있어요 ㅎㅎㅎ❤️
I know it's kinda weird to see someone still interesting to write a comment after those all years from the date of posting this video i i went through ur channel and i can see you youbare doing such a great work and that is not surprised because i got feeling that u have the ability to do more great things ppl like u can make change with the society things i like in you u include that u r an inspiration person plus you accent ur voice you take it full package.that was essential for me you are a talented and smart.love from the oldest country on the planet.
Dear Vicky
Being a language teacher for 15 years and a learner for double that period, I really enjoyed how you went about your experience.
Btw I am learning Korean these days and in my free time I watch your videos.
Best wishes
Imitate
Chitchat, read
Listen Tedtalk
Listen and repeat aloud
Never stop in between.
I really think its very important to expose oneself frequently to English, for example, watch videos (English videos that you really enjoy), read in English, speak with native people. Learning English is no easy, but giving up is not an option, thus, we must find the energies and the power to go on.
English is also my second language but I spent almost like 10+ years leaning english..and best tip to learn English a bit faster is .. first learn grammar and spelling and making your reading speeds better (that doesn't matter if u don't understand everything)..and then all u have to do is...watch video and movies in english..with subtitles of the language u already know..when u say a word in your language always try to find out that word in english..even while thinking or speaking in your mind do it in english..and to improve fluency the best way is to have convo in english but if u can't find anyone to talk to ..just simple start talking to yourself..stand in front of a mirror and imagine like someone asked you your daily routine..and then explain it ...and u will become fluent in English..and I think english is even easier than my first language now.. :).. fighting to all english learners u can do it!!!!
Thanks for your advice now I'm trying to learn English through English episodes
@@user-wm3ck8fx4o all the best!!!..try watching something that you really love..like for me I was a huge fan of dolls and I used to watch each and every video of a youtuber "my froggy stuff" which was all english and even the very native version...you can do it!!!!
@@saamiyahsheikh why don’t use you periods? Putting multiple periods like ‘…’ doesn’t count as a period it’s just you taking a little pause. Making it where there’s no periods.
영어발음 문법 회화 이런문제가 아니고.. 생각하시는게 너무 올바르고 자기의 생각으로 남들에게 영감을 줄 수 있는다는건 엄청난 거라고 생각합니다!! That was A inspiring one Tha.
Your English is a helluva lot better than many here in Korea. You seriously sound like a native speaker! I'm actually motivated to work on my Korean more!
BTW, we should collaborate!
It is absolutely amazing explanation, it really stimulate any one who is discouraged by his progress like me.
I will work hard in the way you said.
Thank you.
Her English is BETTER than many native speakers, not kidding.
@@GaryMcCaffrey Your joke falls flat.
As a Native English speaker, I find this very sweet to watch, because English is such a hard language for others to learn, so thank you for sharing your experience 🥰
Well said!! I have never heard anyone combining spirtuality with English learning process before✨ I appreciate how you approached English as an art❄️
I have been learning English for a long time by my own. I read everyday, I listened music, and created my own dialogues. it is not easy. Be brave!! It is the key.
Thank you Vicki.
By the way, you are so beautiful. 😘
Awesome! I can't help but watch the video 'till the end! I'm an ESL teacher and your video inspired me a lot!
I suspect she writes a lot . And I do think writing helps her in speaking. Not sure if one can express clearly as she does here without the organized process that can only come from writing. BTW, she is smart and I suspect there is the lineage in her family as well in literature. I have to say Writing is very important. if one can write clearly in her first language, chances are this is person can pick up a second language much quicker.
Writing in first language can help one pick up second language ? How is that
@@joetyler835 Perhaps designQ Q meant that if you already have a language which you can articulate well in already, you can apply that to another language, just by using other principles.
Children have special ability of learning foreign languages. She started learning from 7years old.
But for adults, it's hard to learn English from listening. Mostly writing is easier. To start reading and writing is good.
When it comes to speaking and writing, the same process happen in your brain first.
When you talk to native speakers, you have to keep up with them. You don't have time to think about grammar. But when you write, you can look up words and expressions you don't know.
So learners who don't write often tend to speak fast, but they tend to not know lots of words and expressions. It means they are bad at listening. It means they are bad at communication lol
I use this video with my Korean university students! It's been really helpful for them. Thank you for giving the Korean subtitles as well!
i've been study english for about 2 years and just study more was I did stay in my english course. but now, in this year, I decided to study more by myself, cuz I know that I fight more and try to improve my english I will able to be better in future. im a brazilian and here, is very difficult found some people's that talk english (just for me is hard) and im so shy too, but im watch so many videos in english, listen everything, read and try to write sentences. i creat situations in my mind and talk with myself when I can training my pronounce. beacuse, to be honest, about conversation is so hard to me. is the most difficult.
but I know, if I fight every day, I will able to be improve enough about my english and be fluent. and you can too, believe in yourself.
now, after 2 years, I can talk with speakers natives (with some wrongs but no problem) and understand almost that the people are saying. is so crazy and satisfied when you see your evolution. just not stoped, I know, is so hard learn other language, but we are able to.
I think you just have to learn some grammatical rules, tenses, and the way it should be used your English will be fine
I hope whoever you speak to in English offers you some help. There’s no need to be shy, learning a language is such a brave thing and you should be proud of it!
Vicky, I have stumbled across your videos in my effort to learn Korean. My I say that, after only watching half of this video, that you are a very intelligent and very brave person. Your advice not only applies to learning English, but to many other life matters. We all learn from our mistakes and you grow as a person when you are prepared to “win lose or draw” put yourself out there.
This video was upload 3 years ago but I've watching in 2021, this content is really great, i got so much motivation and a great method to learn english. Challenge yourself to scary thing in english every day like send the email, eventhought we don't get reply 😂😂
me too, i watching this video behind you. do you have email , i just learn English for a 6 months. we can make a friend and learn English together.
you're so awesome and amazing!! I had never seen a video that explained so perfectly the incredible feeling of not just "learning" a new language but "finding" a version of yourself in it that you never knew existed. you're awesomeeeeee!!!!
I think you are the first one who counts inspiration as one of the important keys to language acquisition. Totally agree with you!
Subscription to you can be my job. Thans for your sharing great ideas.
Thank you very much for your words of inspiration. They've encouraged me to continue my linguistic journey into english and mandarin chinese.
Great video as always, Vicky! One pronunciation tip for English is that in the words 'effort' and 'comfort' the 'ort' is pronounced as 'ert,', however those are the only exceptions. Other than that, your English sounds native seriously!!!
Thank you Hannah! Will work on that :)
rockn roll she's is speaking English, she doesn't have a British accent but why would she??
빅키Vicky your English is amazing, research the English 'schwa' to nail these small pronunciation errors. A lot of English words, especially when spoken fast, have the schwa sound (e.g 'a cup of coffee' can be said as 'uh kuh puh coffee'). I learned French with a similar approach to you and I really did my own study on pronunciation in both languages. Other than that your accent sounds to me (I'm british) like a very American one
Hannah Lester did u help me to communicate with you for improve my English
Hannah Lester 😍
I’m very luckily when I find your video on RUclips. It makes me understand more clearly about the reasons why I need to learn English or another language. It’s a useful video for me. Love from Vietnam
You are incredible! I taught English in Korea for 8 years. (Seoul, Jinju, Chilgok, Daegu, Busan) I wish I had a partner like you to teach with me. I really enjoy your videos. I am 68 years old.
Excellent work. What a highly inspiring video; it was right on time for me. I've been using the same learning approach for many years. During the last days, I've been trying to make sense of why I prefer to read and write in English instead of Spanish. Most of the content I'm interested in is written or broadcasted in English. My favorite authors write in English also.
Your video helped me to understand my feelings about it better: I find joy while learning, practicing, and improving, so why should I deny it?
Thank you and best wishes.
Greetings from Spain
Your "art" is beautiful, you don't sound like other Koreans when they speak English.
THANKS A LOT FOR ALL
I'm French and I've been studying Korean for 2 months. It's a real pleasure to hear you.
The fact that you learned English and you speak it very well, it makes me more motivated to learn Korean
I can't wait to learn Korean!! I love the language/culture so much!!
Great video! This is actually my first time commenting on RUclips ;)
My motivation for an English learning has been getting down these days, but watching you talking about English passionately inspired me a lot. I just wanted to say thank you! I'll do my best to be able to speak it fluently as much as you one day ;) From Japan
You are not an english teacher but rather motivational speaker.. Your words inspired me... You made my day! Thank you... Love from Nepal
Thank you. Creativity was the thing I really needed. You helped me to find it.
I know how difficult it is to learn a new language, you are a real inspiration....
Improving your english could be achieved by reading books which enables expanding and broadening your vocabulary!
Halil Kazik yeah thats good way. I have been working for this way and little bit watch a movie.. Now i can understand what people said.. But im still shy when i try to speak. 😩
Obvooslly i had ever tried to read harry potter book and that was hard to understand. Hahaha..... So far if read from articles in internet
Reading books has some utility. It's good for developing a precise vocabulary and, of course, it is essential for written communication. But Koreans, in general, learn through rote methods--specifically this technique of book learning--as part of their coursework. It doesn't help that much with the problem area Koreans experience when they actually encounter strangers: shyness. My sister-in-law went to a Korean college that specialized in language training, for instance, and despite this high level training, my wife, who lives in the States, had to do the work of speaking to a Customer Service Agent when we were long-distance-planning our annual trip.
Khanh Ho interesting..I have been reading books, listening to Radios and watching american thriller movies on RUclips in order to improve my level of english! Furthermore I'm looking for opportunities to communicate with someone on skype or via WhatsApp. Face to face communication might be very effective too..
If you want my professional opinion (I am, in addition to being a native speaker, a one-time university professor of English Literature), movies and television and youtube are going to give you the best bang for your buck. You'll get more out of a newspaper like the New York Times, as the vocabulary comes in short busts--and in clusters--that are thematically grouped. I think Skype Language Exchange is not the best idea...unless you have a sustained, committed language partner. I unfortunately did a language exchange through a now-defunct website. This was for Spanish. And it was not helpful, as people kept on asking me the same clusters of questions each time they were introduced to me. They either marvelled about my amazing level Spanish or they asked me things that are basic, like how many children I have or if I'm married or where I live--all terrain that is pretty basic.
To be honestly,i thought my English is not good enough like other kids and i feel embrassed all the time.And i afraid to write text, message ,essays and comment,you know?But after watching your video,i decided to face my fear.Thank you for give me force in learning English.Don't be mind.Please forgive my poor comment. i will keep my learning and discovering.
Good luck! I'm a native English speaker and can say yours is very good! Better than some native speakers here. You got this! 😁
Fighting! Chukanda! I am an English teacher and I am fluent in Spanish but I am trying to learn Korean and love everything about the Korean culture. I hope to one day be like you in Korean!
Same lol Korean is so hard . I grew up in LA and learned Spanish and English at the same time they both feel like the same language but different words . Korean is super hard lol
I'm a native English speaker but this was very enlightening for approaching my second language.
READ, READ and READ more English literature. It will enrich your language and intellectual capacity in English profoundly.
Reading is good when you want to enrich your vocabulary. However the best why to learn is just to listen and speak. I'm a native English speaker, but I speak two other languages. Much of the vocabulary gained by reading is only used in writing, also you will likely never hear anyone speak that way.
Listening is better. But it's harder. When it comes to memorize long phrases, reading is better. Because you can't memorize long sentences from listening.
@@AmazingStoryDewd i learned english from sub of kdrama (so i read in the same time it really helped me)
This video aged extremely well! Your advice really does apply to all language learners learning any language. You've inspired me to continue practicing Mandarin, even though the tones are very difficult for me. Thank you Miss Vicky both for the advice and the inspiration!
The word I can say about this video is "FANTASTIC"
You're really an INSPIRING person. Thank God for your existence.
Thanks a lot, dear! Keep up the good work.
Very good! Congratulations for you learn english. ENGLISH is all this and even more. Let's learn english more and more without stopping.
english is my first language and i am learning korean but i find it fascinating to see it from the opposite perspective
Thank you so much. & You are right here, the opposite perspective is also right. Can I talk little bit more on insta.. like 😁
@@rachana2830 yes! how old are you?
@@strgrl.sav444 thanks I'm 22 and you? What you do ? Where are you from in America ?
Hi Vicky, I am from South America and I'm learning English. I really like your videos.
Found your channel through one of your comments on a BBC video, but I learned so much from you today ,I am binge watching your videos today They are so deep in terms of perspective . What a coincidence ! Nature has some plans for me!
It is interesting that what English means to you, Korean is to me. I started learning Korean a while ago and, even though I wouldn't say I am a complete beginner, my skills are quite basic yet. However, I am eager to keep going because I am doing it for myself by myself; it's probably the only thing I love and I'm doing with such a passion. Hearing all you said in this video inspired me even more. It was the push that I needed becaise lately I've been so tired of work and everything. And who knows, someday I may even send you a letter in Korean ;d 감사합니다 ♡♡
Thanks a lot 😍
Beautiful inside and out
I think you are very uniq and smart. I never heard of that so I feel you seem special. I am glad to know you are a Korea. Thanks for sharing your great experiences.
I love that u don't care if u make a mistake because it will develop you in english i hope to become like u (: 🖤🖤
Wow, it is just amazing video! Every phrase and word you said was so great. I realize I really hate discomfort feeling and putting my energy for very small improvement. You gave me the chance to step back little bit from my situation and check why I was so tired about English. Thank you so much! Again, it was amazing video! not only about your English speaking but it hit me a fundamental part of my life related English and my immigration. Thank you for reminding me my dream or goal that I used to have.
Wow, seriously your video has made me put some comments. I just learned English as my second language at the age of 26. Of course, in Korean environment, there are lots of wrong ways to approach languages. I was one of the victims. But something inside me kept asking me to keep going on English for a better future in some aspects. Like you said, I am also one of weirdos. Korean society does not accept the way I am. But I'm sort of flexible to any circumstances. So far I've watched tons of how to learn a language, but your videos are sincere and truthful the most. When I got to university in the States, and now work at a Korean company in the States, I lost my spirit toward English. Back there when I was younger, English was the open gate to communicate with the world. I actually made lots of foreign friends from different culture backgrounds. Now I'm the totally opposite. I don't know why I turned to be the opposite. I don't have native friends. A part of me really wants to go back to Korea where I detested to live by stopping what I want to do and giving up my long progress. Your video makes me think a lot in a long time. I really appreciate your experience and thoughts.
Kevin Yoo wow, I think your English is very good if you started to learn English at age 26. At least your writing is good to me. FYI, English is my 2nd language as well. My mother tongue is chinese. I am learning korean now.
Kevin Yoo - R.I.P English
Totally agree, I think everyone will have a struggling time for learning the second language. Keep doing and motivate yourself ! Thank you
Great advice! :)
I'm glad i discovered your channel. You are such a thoughtful and interesting person. It is so refreshing to see intelligent content on RUclips.
English is beautiful language when we learn it from its structure.
Ooooh!!! Very useful video! Thank you!!!
This is how I feel about learning Korean, even though I'm kicking myself for not learning it over 20 years ago 🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️. I really wish I had a Physical person to help me learn. I started learning Korean on the terms of how we learn our Mother Language when we're babies learning new words and on into sentences. That is the easiest way for me, even though I still have a long way to go. I'm thankful that Hangul doesn't have all the punctuation that English does! 😁
As for learning English as a second or so language, whomever is driven enough to even speak broken English enough to get through a conversation, would be fine. Just make sure you, "you" being the general person, learn words that are familiar overall, or specific to the place you will be speaking English the most. If you are learning how to write English, don't worry about all the punctuation until you have a firm grasp on the language. Thankfully, a lot of Native Speakers will mostly, if not fully, understand what you are trying to say--- written or spoken. Stick with it and it will be rewarding and be persistent will be key. ☺️
That's probably the best advice I can give someone learning English.
And be aware that you Might have an English teacher in your school who will only teach British English and not Worldly English.
hi i am sri lankan. thanks for your encourgement. i have been learning english since my childhood .but until now i haven't got fluancy. i think i was not creative. you have very good tips to follow. thanks again keep it up.
I would like to speak English like you. 😭
me too 😢
@@violin9759 don’t worry you’ll make it! If your trying to learn it, Do your best!
Me too
your pronunciation is extremely close to a native accent!!! wow 😮
Love the part about creativity. Very cool, young lady
Hi Vicky, I've found your channel from your comment post on the Lewis Howes interview with Jay Abraham. I find the concept of English and art is interesting and fresh. I'm from New Zealand and have been here in South Korea for 7.5 years now as a private English teacher. I've always encouraged creativity in English learning and here you sum up the artistic approach so well when you say you use it as a "collaborator" with which to explore your curiosity and creativity, and live a more colorful life. When I look back, without exception every outstanding English of student that I've known has used English in this way, not to merely earn practical benefits. It's the baseline rule, or the turning point for anyone who wants to go from good (or worse) to great as an English user - the desire to be an artist and explorer who uses English as a "collaborator" and form of expression. You speak like a philosopher and I can tell you are very well read, especially from a purpose driven stand-point. Yet you are easy to understand. Great work and voice, keep it going and keep it growing. Where in South Korea do you live?
영어 가르치는 사람으로써 매우 도움이 되는 영상이네요. 감사합니다. Very inspirational and helpful video for English learners. Thanks!
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"Shadowing" I loved it, thank you. 😉
I usually watch your video when I feel bad about my English skills or when I feel disappointed with my English level. I am now really being in love with English. I have the big compassion to be fluent at it. English is something special to me which I can feel so clearly in my mind. I will come back to comment in this video someday when I am able to be in a close and durable relationship with my love - English. Thank you for your motivation as always!
Hi . Could we practice together ?
I learned so many vocabulary from this video, thank you.
Your speaking is good. You remind me of when I was learning English from a teacher. He advised students to learn only English and computer. Every student committed themself to learning only English, and most students can speak fluently excluding me. However, many years later, I found out that English skill alone is not enough. We also need to learn general and domain knowledge to better our English skill.
Viseth So - Your English sucks
Yes, my English still sucks. My comment should be rewritten to give constructive criticism rather than expressing my feeling. Your profile name is horrible. Why do you have to add "Aka the rapist" to it?
Viseth So - I can't take thine poor English. Thou must take grammar lessons
질문해주시라는 영상에 영어공부 동기를 여쭤봤는대 여기 답이 있었네요 ㅎ 제 네이티브친구들보다 영어로 말을 잘하시는 거 같아요 ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ 정말 청산유수에요 ~~~~~ 공부를 정말 열심히 하셨네요 ㅠ 대단해요!
i was feel luckiest that can found this chanel to improve my korean and english languages. Im realy motivate and get inspire from you. I just want to say thank you a lot
Thank you so much 🥰
@@KoreanwithMissVicky lets stay in touch.. i want to say hello from indonesia (안 넝 하 세 요) ㅋㅋㅋㅋ 😀
This video is great. Sometimes I am frustrated because I feel my English skills are stuck(stop improving) even though I’ve been learning English for over 10 years. I’ve learned a lot from your video. I want to be more creative and less worried about others. Thanks:)
Don't worry and keep practicing your English speaking skills, this will be a foundation of your English speaking success! :)
You inspires me a lot. Thank you Vicky!
I thought you were half Canadian and not fully Korean 😂 your English is like a native speaker well done 👍🏼
Thank you so much. Now I get more confidence to speak English.
As an American, your English skills is better than many Americans and you are very thoughtful and intelligent!!
Great work!!
Thank you so much. It's really inspiring. I am also learning English quite well. It's my third language so to say. Through debates in my classroom and am gaining fluency over the languag through personal practice and reading habits. Thank you dear for all your point in the video. I have subscribed your channel and have share it with friends.
(Btw, your English is amazing)
Hi, Vicky. I’m Mongolian and my mother tongue is apparently Mongolian. I speak English, Japanese and Korean.
One of my teachers is 在日Korean which was mind-blowing.
한국어를할수있어요.
日本語もオッケイ。
I feel great happiness from having big advice of speaking english! Thank you for your ideas😍