Build a Language Learning Foundation
Lesson 17 of 17Alphabet & Writing Systems
Matthew Youlden

Build a Language Learning Foundation
Matthew Youlden
Lesson Info
17. Alphabet & Writing SystemsLessons
Class Introduction
13:06 2Determine your learning type
18:28 3Set goals for language learning
12:46 4Active vs. Passive Learning
19:24 5Create Your Own Language Learning Schedule
24:30 6Technique: Emphasize Similarities
18:34 7Technique: Minimize Differences
38:09 8Technique: Language Immersion
10:46Work Learning Techniques into your Schedule
06:03 10Commit to a Daily Routine
18:15 11Celebrate your Achievements
08:09 12Discover your language alter ego
28:57 13Fundamentals of Pronunciation
07:29 14Pronunciation: Getting to Know Your Mouth
20:38 15Playing with Tongue Twisters
04:57 16Acquire a Native “rhythm"
26:51 17Alphabet & Writing Systems
01:58Lesson Info
Alphabet & Writing Systems
And now, as I said, exactly approximately 70% of the world's population are not. Even the language is the world's population uses at Latina based alphabet, Which means that automatically we're familiar with many letters in another alphabets related to the Latin alphabet. To show you we have here the Greek alphabet Alpha, beta gamma, delta Epsilon stated that they are a couple under mean XY Oh, my grandpa, You know so and so on and so on and so on. But we already can already see that this isn't am This is any This is what would you say this is here. It looks funny her But we know that lasted, exactly is Delta and this is a D. This is a, uh which we don't have, but we do see we saw before that when we were looking Icelandic And so this is a P. This is ah, her. But there's not an axe, but we can memorize this stuff. We know we can already read simply because way have the the ability to understand most of the letters. Now this is that was the Greek alphabet on the Greek alphabet, gave birt...
h to the Russian are so the Cyrillic alphabet on the Cyrillic alphabet is this. Our script is a script used fell, writing several Slavic languages amongst others Serbian, Andi, Russian, and I would now like us to go for it to take our last exercise of the day on. I would like you to write down what you think these words mean in English, based on your knowledge off the Latin alphabet.
Class Description
This course is part of the Learn a Language Bundle.
We all know learning a new language to be a daunting prospect. It’s hard to identify where to get started, what elements of speech to focus on, and how to get organized. The fear of making mistakes can be particularly crippling, preventing us from leaving our comfort zones and talking to native speakers.
Join Matthew Youlden from Babbel to develop a cohesive plan for learning your new language. In this class, you’ll learn how to build a language learning foundation.
Matthew believes that if you practice 10 minutes a day for a month you will be conversational in any language you want. He will teach you how to create a blueprint for learning, map your goals, and use your time effectively. Also, with this class you get access to an amazing "Language Workbook for Beginners" designed by Matthew to help you start to learn the language of your choice which is in addition to the in-class exercises that help you put what you learn into practice.
Class Materials
Bonus Materials with Purchase
Bonus Video: Time to Ployglot
Bonus Video: Why learn a language?
Bonus Video: Myths about language learning
Language Workbook for Beginners
My Language Calendar
Bonus Video: Exercise 1 Pronunciation
Bonus Video: Exercise 2 Tongue Twisters
List Of Major Languages
My First 50 Words
Music Listening Exercise
Bonus Video: Getting Started: Take the First Steps
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