Thanks for sharing! I totally get what you mean - I'm also guilty of being hard on myself when I mess up, even if it's something that's bound to happen.
@@SpeakViking It is certainly comforting to know that others struggle with it too. I will continue to try and improve myself in this and stop being so afraid of mistakes. Especially as I would like to learn Icelandic in the near future. Takk
@@Wut3225 People struggle with it or are challenged by it - there's also an important aspect to it all which is = how do you view the journey? Best of luck on your Icelandic learning journey Brent! Skál!
I've got deeply seeded trauma because of all the ridicule I've experienced at the hands of Icelanders when I do practice. I could go on and on about this, but I have a volunteer shift at the Red Cross to get ready for, where I am likely to be accosted in some way or another for not speaking enough. And there the cycle goes with me.
yeah, but with pronunciation there is a great deal of uncertainty and it's harder to relearn oneself if you learn something incorrectly( and it may be demotivating...and what's the degree should you let yourself be wrong? is it 30% wrong or 50% wrong? is it good enough? personally, it's hard for me to say. I think one needs a mentor at the initial stage to pass this uncertainty edge.
I agree that pronunciation can be challenging, but we shouldn't let fear of mistakes hold us back from trial and error. Failure can be a powerful tool for growth and improvement. Having a mentor can be helpful, but progress is still possible through practice and perseverance.
@@SpeakViking then it all comes down to motivation which is pretty hard to find if you have a regular job...it's an endless cycle of finding and losing motivation
@@SpeakViking traveling independently and impressing locals if it comes down to learning languages) but, tbh, it's like 5% motivation and 95% habit and discipline. We don't alwyas learn languages for material reasons, so we come up with ideas. And, as for the video, I think you mentioned a very valid point - not to be too harsh to yourself. You have to be strict but not to the point you demotivate yourself. And again, it's a balance you have to find yourself...or with the help of some mentor
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Definitely recognise what you are saying. I am far too hard on myself when making mistakes, even ones that I should be making
Thanks for sharing! I totally get what you mean - I'm also guilty of being hard on myself when I mess up, even if it's something that's bound to happen.
@@SpeakViking
It is certainly comforting to know that others struggle with it too. I will continue to try and improve myself in this and stop being so afraid of mistakes. Especially as I would like to learn Icelandic in the near future.
Takk
@@Wut3225 People struggle with it or are challenged by it - there's also an important aspect to it all which is = how do you view the journey?
Best of luck on your Icelandic learning journey Brent! Skál!
Thank you
My pleasure - was there anything specific that you found helpful?
@@SpeakViking the starting to fail part. Very true and a good reminder
Very glad you found it helpful
I've got deeply seeded trauma because of all the ridicule I've experienced at the hands of Icelanders when I do practice. I could go on and on about this, but I have a volunteer shift at the Red Cross to get ready for, where I am likely to be accosted in some way or another for not speaking enough. And there the cycle goes with me.
yeah, but with pronunciation there is a great deal of uncertainty and it's harder to relearn oneself if you learn something incorrectly( and it may be demotivating...and what's the degree should you let yourself be wrong? is it 30% wrong or 50% wrong? is it good enough? personally, it's hard for me to say. I think one needs a mentor at the initial stage to pass this uncertainty edge.
I agree that pronunciation can be challenging, but we shouldn't let fear of mistakes hold us back from trial and error. Failure can be a powerful tool for growth and improvement. Having a mentor can be helpful, but progress is still possible through practice and perseverance.
@@SpeakViking then it all comes down to motivation which is pretty hard to find if you have a regular job...it's an endless cycle of finding and losing motivation
What would you say is the strongest motivator for you? Was there anything in this video that gave you motivation?
@@SpeakViking traveling independently and impressing locals if it comes down to learning languages) but, tbh, it's like 5% motivation and 95% habit and discipline. We don't alwyas learn languages for material reasons, so we come up with ideas. And, as for the video, I think you mentioned a very valid point - not to be too harsh to yourself. You have to be strict but not to the point you demotivate yourself. And again, it's a balance you have to find yourself...or with the help of some mentor
@@victoricus1 agreed - if there's one thing I hope anyone watching takes away from the video it's to not be harsh on yourself.