Hey language friends! Here are some ways I find content and create practice opportunities online when it's difficult to find native speakers of a language near me. Hope you enjoy the video and good luck on practicing your languages!
Here's a blog post I wrote about the topic: https://lindiebotes.com/2020/12/21/5-useful-ways-to-practice-langauges-when-you-dont-know-native-speakers/
Apps mentioned:
Ling app: sign up here http://partners.ling-app.com/176336/12126
Hinative
Mondly
HelloTalk
Duolingo podcasts lol
Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored and I only promote apps and products I personally use and enjoy
#languagelearning #polyglot
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:59 Let's talk about shadowing
2:37 Siri, pets and talking to yourself
4:51 The power of chatbots & exchange apps
7:16 Getting corrections online
9:07 Using social media to your advantage
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Welcome to my channel! My name is Lindie and I share my love for languages through my polyglot progress and language learning tips here. South African by birth, I spent most of my life in France, Pakistan, the UAE and Japan. Now I work as a UI/UX designer in Singapore. I'm a Christian and strive to shine God’s light in all I do. May this channel inspire you to reach your language goals!
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Japanese for Busy People on Amazon → https://geni.us/JapaneseForBusy1
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