Eight myths about reaching fluency

Eight myths about reaching native-like fluency (from a non-native C2 speaker)

Julia Tsilman

In this video, we're going to delve into 8 myths about achieving fluency in English (or any other language, really!). 

As a Russian-speaking Estonian living in London for nearly a decade, I've not only attained proficiency but also started tutoring English, giving me some insider knowledge on both language learning and some common misconceptions! So let's debunk some myths that are only slowing us down!

0:45 - You must live in a country where the target language is spoken 01:45 - You must speak with no mistakes 02:25 - You need to sound like a native speaker 03:18 - You have to memorize all the complex grammar rules 04:25 - You need to know all the slang and vocabulary 05:46 - You must understand all accents 06:50 - You need to spend a lot of money on courses 08:20 - You must follow a specific language learning method or technique

Hey! Lovely to meet you! I'm Julia, a Russian-speaking Estonian girl who has been living in London for over 10 years. I share content about the English language, productivity, my life in London and plenty more. Thank you for watching my first ever YouTube video! Don't forget to subscribe if you'd like to see more!