#77 Gabriel Silva on Learning Two Languages at the Same Time

Polyglot and language coach, Gabriel Silva, talks with Benny
Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner about his method for learning two
languages at the same time, and the joy of random interactions in
your target language.


Gabriel is very active on YouTube and Instagram, and his popular
#1SentenceChallenge inspires learners around the world to share
videos of their progress. Gabriel helps his students to manage
their expectations when it comes to learning, and is very
transparent about how long it has taken him to reach milestones
in his languages.


Featured Resources


Gabriel’s Book “Terrible at Learning Languages: No More!”

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Mentioned in this Episode


Gabriel’s Book “Terrible at Learning Languages: No More!”

Gabriel’s YouTube

Gabriel’s Instagram

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Episode Overview


Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:


Fluctuations in motivation and how to “ride the wave”

The pitfalls of grammar-based languages courses

Finding the fun and pleasure in language learning

The joy of interactions with random people in your target
language

Matching your learning activities to your energy levels

An 80/20 approach to learning two languages at once

Managing frustration and not giving up

The benefit of walking away from a problem for a while, and
adding variety to your learning

Gabriel’s #1SentenceChallenge

Consistency as the key to progress

How recording yourself speaking, even just for yourself, can
be so helpful

How to manage expectations, and how being part of a community
can really help



Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy


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