WHielcome to Spaced Input, a personal project born from my own language learning journey.
Welcome to Spaced Input, a personal project born from my own language learning journey. My name is Bálint and I'm a Hungarian language learner who's been on a journey to master the art of language acquisition.
I see language learning as a lifelong journey, not a quick fix. I don't believe in shortcuts or silver bullets, but in nurturing and raising a language as if it were a child - it takes time, patience, and dedication.
But, why work hard when you can work smart?
Sure, let's simplify the message:
Ever heard the saying, 'Don't just try harder, try different'? Well, that's the key to language learning success. Some folks get stuck doing the same thing over and over, like using only one teacher or program. It's like beating a dead horse—totally useless!
Our language learning software is all about keeping your goal in mind but being flexible in how you reach it. Repetition is good, but only up to 2-3 times. After that, it's time to mix things up.
Instead of sticking to just one source, our software encourages you to explore different YouTube channels and programs. Stick to your goal, but be ready to change things up along the way. Success in language learning often comes from trying new approaches and keeping things diverse!"
Spaced Input
If you don't succeed quickly you will lose your momentum
Want to learn a language as fast as you scroll through TikTok?
I want you to learn that language in 6 months and get your dream job,
communicate finally with locals when travelling or just maintain your mental fitness.
Just take a moment and visualise your dream career.
What is it exactly? In which city? What car you drive?
How much you make?
Or better. Visualise your favourite holiday destination, imagine yourself having a solid 15 minutes conversation
with a local while traveling.
BUT!
I don't want you to be fluent BROKEN therefore you need new rules.
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There is value in repetition, but going overboard it's just not smart
The dirty truth about language learning programs
Never ever stick to one teacher, one program or one source of content.
This method failed, this method failed miserably a million times.
The truth is that we are not the same. We are individuals with different desires, hopes, dreams and fears.
I truly believe that the cookie-cutter approach of pre-written materials used in apps like Duolingo or Babbel is not effective because it fails to take into account the individuality and unique interests of each language learner.
The one-size-fits-all approach is unlikely to be interesting or compelling for all learners.
If you're looking for an effective way to learn a language, I recommend ditching the pre-written materials and instead finding your own comprehensible input sources that align with your interests. This could be anything from watching YouTube videos by a language learning YouTuber who covers topics you're interested in, to reading articles or books in the target language about your favorite hobbies. By choosing input that you're genuinely interested in, you'll be more engaged and motivated to learn, which will ultimately lead to better language acquisition.
Learn how to use Spaced Input
You need to learn more, Right? WRONG
Do you think 1 hour spent on a compelling material is the same like 1 hour spent on super boring textbook stuff which your your brain literally wants to throw up? 🤮
Have you ever experienced that a happening was so overwhelming your remembered that for a lifetime?
That's what we are looking for! 🔎 👀
Set your own schedule
We use spaced repetition with a twist
In Spaced Input you are in the cockpit.
You set your repetitions according the level of the material
Interactive links
Insert the link whatever you want to repeat and
the app opens up the relevant software
whether it's YouTube, Instagram, Safari or Apple Podcast
Calendar view
You can easily plan ahead and review your
tasks for the upcoming week or long weekend,
ensuring that you stay on track and make the most of your study time.
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Make it stick!
I understand that it might seem overwhelming at first, but don't worry, you don't have to understand everything right away. I believe, it's important to have a good understanding of something in order to really learn it well, especially when it comes to complex concepts (and trust me, it's going to be complex!). That's where the power of time comes in. Sometimes all you need to do is take some time to break it down, read and digest the information, and then take a break. After that, you can come back to it and re-read, applying your new experience to the concept. You can keep doing that, re-reading and tweaking until you really get a handle on it and feel confident in your understanding. It might take some time and patience but you can do it! 💪
I might layout a concept starting with idea A, then move on to B, then C, and then D. But, everyone's brain works differently, and for you, it maybe makes more sense if we start with B, then talk about A, then move on to C, go back to A again, and then finish with D. That way, your brain can make better sense of the information and make more connections.
I highly recommend downloading the free app and saving the link to this blog post in your schedule. This is because I genuinely believe it will be helpful for you and I truly care about your success. By saving the link and accessing it through the app, you can review the information whenever you have a spare moment and reinforce your understanding. It's a small step, but it can make a big difference in your learning journey. So please, take my advice to heart and give it a try!
Stay in the game, there are many more articles to come! 😉