Polyglots: We Are There to Support You. Luca Lampariello and Richard Simcott

A rambling discussion. Timelines: 0:29 A review of the Language Conference in Moscow. 2:37 What makes the Moscow conference different. 3:40 Academic style of delivering language learning. 4:44 Budapest Polyglot Conference preview. 8:12 How do polyglots transfer confidence to other language learners? 11:12 Luca: Learning multiple languages means choosing a certain lifestyle. 11:52 Take the best out of all language learning approaches. 13:08 Richard: Language learning depends on a person’s individuality. 13:55 The principles all polyglots have in common. 15:35 Luca: Set clear goals. 17:30 If you don’t have the time for studying - make the time. 18:30 3 main pillars of learning a language. 19:00 Beginner language learners are reluctant to believe they can actually make it. 19:52 Richard: Advanced level is optional, not compulsory. 22:51 Comprehension exceeds fluency. 24:40 Why you can read books but you can’t understand what they say on the radio. 26:18 Sources on the Internet for multiple languages. 27:25 Luca: Watching movies with subtitles. 28:09 Luca: Our brain works more or less in the same way in language learning. 28:42 How do you mobilize enthusiasm among polyglot community? 31:50 You better not compare yourself to polyglots, learn from them. 33:50 Polyglot community is there to share and support. 34:36 Richard: You don’t need more than 5 languages in practical terms. 36:39 Richard: Motivation and encouragement is what really needed from polyglots. 38:18 Steve: It doesn’t require the mind of a nuclear physicist to learn a language. 39:40 Languages are tremendously rewarding. Visit https://www.LingQ.com My Blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com/ My Facebook Page:   / lingosteve   My Twitter:   / lingosteve   Follow the new LingQ channel: https://goo.gl/WVnzRS Follow "Steve's Cafe" channel:    / stevekaufmann