The Top 5 Excuses for Not Learning German... and Why They're Invalid

The video addresses common excuses for not learning German, such as age, time, cost, and difficulty. It debunks myths, offers practical solutions, and encourages viewers to find effective methods and resources. The speaker emphasizes that adults can learn languages effectively and provides strategies to integrate language learning into daily life.

What is a common misconception about adults learning languages compared to children?

• Children cannot learn languages as effectively as adults.

• Adults and children learn languages at the same pace.

• Children learn languages more easily than adults.

• Adults learn languages faster than children.

How can you utilize your commute time to learn German?

• By reading German books.

• By listening to German podcasts.

• By watching German movies.

• By listening to German music.

What is a suggested way to incorporate German learning into your daily routine?

• Watch German TV shows with English subtitles.

• Write a daily journal in German.

• Read German newspapers every morning.

• Listen to German lessons while getting ready in the morning.

Where can you find free resources for learning German?

• Online language courses.

• Local library.

• Language exchange programs.

• Paid language apps.

What is a common reason people believe they are not good at languages?

• They do not have enough time.

• They are too old to learn.

• They lack the necessary resources.

• They have not found the right learning method.

What should you do if a language learning method does not work for you?

• Focus on learning a different language.

• Stick with the method until it works.

• Try a different method or teacher.

• Give up on learning the language.

What is a key factor in successfully learning a new language?

• Having a natural talent for languages.

• Finding a method that works for you.

• Spending money on expensive courses.

• Starting at a young age.

How is learning German compared to other languages in terms of difficulty?

• German is the easiest language to learn.

• German is slightly more difficult than some languages.

• German is easier than most languages.

• German is the hardest language to learn.

What is the estimated additional time required to learn German compared to other languages?

• 300 more hours.

• 600 more hours.

• 150 more hours.

• 50 more hours.

What is the main message regarding the difficulty of learning German?

• Only linguists can learn German.

• German is too hard for most people.

• The effort is worth the challenge.

• It is impossible to learn German.