How I learned Mandarin in 6 months *self-taught at home*

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Title	:	How I learned Mandarin in 6 months self-taught at home
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I learning Mandarin pinyin as part of my TCMP program what I'm struggling with currently is mastering the tones I've also dedicated my self to learn outside of my class using Duolingo mostly to learn the characters because I want to be able to use(read,write) and speak Mandarin in my personal and professional life
Comment from : Ben Morris

I think because you have the genes of Chinese, which is your language gift
Comment from : Bulou Tian

Thank you for sharing :)
Comment from : hermin

👍👍👍👌👌👌thanks you teacher 🙏
Comment from : Dalha Tsegyal

Thanks for sharing
Comment from : Daniel Kifle

Thank you very much
Comment from : S S

谢谢 Izzy 先生 !😅😅😅
Comment from : Fáwéhìnmi Olúwatóbi

Chinacuntryiloveme
Comment from : Jhunu Mahanta

围情你家一比一比一上下比一比你妈生存方式生活
Comment from : Kok Ching Leong

You will not likely learn competent Mandarin in six months Having a "pleasant smile" and med school background helps on YouTube, but not in terms of info retention The tonal system and vast number of word groupings and concepts are not readily available to English speakers, besides "where is the?" "how is the?" "tell me about?" "have a nice day" With 50-85k characters, can you imagine any kind of fluent immersion in this time? More like six years minimum
Comment from : //D Atkinson

Learn? But aren't You chinese???😮
Comment from : Jimmy The Gent Conway

Thanks
Comment from : achcha paritosh achcha choudhary

26K br br brShare br brDownload br br524K views 2 years ago Language + Chinese Learning 🗣 br🌊 If we're on the same wavelength, join my online community! ✍🏻 Every week I send my top tips, favourite things and interesting thoughts directly to your inbox with love 💜 br📋 Sign up here: izzysealeycom/joinus … br749 Comments br brGG Baranga brAdd a comment br@mohammeddaddi8989 br@mohammeddaddi8989 br1 year ago brI'm currently working as an interpreter, assistant, coordinator or( whatever you can call it) in a Chinese company here, when I first took this position my Chinese was really basic and after few 2 or 3 months I just couldn't believe how I became fluent and can handle any kind of conversations especially those related to my job,, I remember when I met the lawyer of the company for the first time I really couldn't translate anything to my Chinese manager cuz simply I didn't know any words about law, so my strategy was picking a topic per week and try to find all the words that are related to it and practice them , such as accounting, law, trade, construction, cuz that's what I really need for my job br br17K br br brReply br br br18 replies br@saxmaniac6321 br@saxmaniac6321 br1 year ago (edited) brAfter 10 months’ learning Mandarin with weekly online lessons and some language exchange, I’m really happy to say I’m now speaking Mandarin in my dreams As a jazz saxophonist, reaching this stage in learning jazz theory was a fantastic milestone…means I’m getting somewhere 🙌🏻🙌🏻 br br438 br br brReply br br br5 replies br@AlanChikinChow br@AlanChikinChow br1 year ago brSo awesome! Thanks! br br45 br brDr Izzy Sealey br brReply br br brDr Izzy Sealey br· br br2 replies br@matildawolfram4687 br@matildawolfram4687 br1 year ago brMy brother studied languages at the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center in California The pace of study was intense Students had to master the language course in 36-64 weeks Psychologically it was very difficult, but fortunately he was helped by Yuriy Ivantsiv's book "Polyglot Notes Practical tips for learning foreign languages” The book " Polyglot Notes" became a desk book for my brother, because it has answers to all the problems that any student of a foreign language has to face Thanks to the author of the channel for this interesting video! Good luck to everyone who studies a foreign brlanguage and wants to realize their full potential! br br590 br br brReply br br br11 replies br@tazmandavies2598 br@tazmandavies2598 br1 year ago brCongrats on attaining a high level of mandarin in just 6 months! Very inspirational and great study tips I lived in China for one year before I was able to pass HSK 4 (94) I’d recommend many of the same resources to anyone who’s learning mandarin - guided HSK textbooks, Pleco, language partner, Chinesepod, Peppa Pig :) br br143 br br brReply br br br2 replies br@MattAgustin br@MattAgustin br2 years ago brWow oh wow Absolutely loved learning about your journey here, Izzy! br brSitting down right now to make sure I have my reasons "why" for language learning Also, thanks for the transparency of how much you were focusing on it each day because it can be so easy to see others do something and really not realize how much they put into it 🙌🏾 br br148 br brDr Izzy Sealey br brReply br br brDr Izzy Sealey br· br br1 reply br@peacefuldragon1831 br@peacefuldragon1831 br4 months ago (edited) brYou made the right decision not to write Chinese physically It’s kind of embarrassing for me to admit that I am having difficulty to write Chinese characters on paper, even though Chinese is my mother tongue, and I graduated from one of the top universities in China I give praise to those who can write Chinese characters on paper with the perfect order of strokes I will settle for inputting Chinese characters in pingyin from a standard QWERTY keyboard br br53 br br brReply br br br2 replies
Comment from : GG Baranga

Hsk textbook are the most stuipid thing ive seen so far for some reason they decided to put the explanation in chinese characters, so that you wont even get what theyre talking about
Comment from : Haru

This lady is half Chinese Its disingenuous to suggest she started as a beginner
Comment from : happyhappynuts

came to learn chinese, instead fell in love
Comment from : kendo512

Im watching peppa pig in mandrin now or sum
Comment from : Yayaya

All nice and good but you did not explain the most important part, how you practised pronunciation and sentences on your own You gave a list of the resources your used but didn't go into any details, especially at the beginners level, of how to learn such a difficult language!
Comment from : Sali Zac

I have we chat,hello talk and chinese wife but I can't advance
Comment from : Moxigeren50 Gabe

Hi, I watched your video when I was feeling unmotivated after a mandarin self-study session and your techniques really inspired me! I was wondering how you took the HSK test without learning to write the characters by hand?
Comment from : honeyboy

👍👍👍
Comment from : ilder onal

Congratulations! However, as a Cantonese speaker to learn Mandarin in six months is a different story It's like you learn to speak fluently Italian in two to three months as a native Spanish speaker It's not so difficult Try Arabic!
Comment from : Julio Cervantes

I've dated 4 chinese girls so I might aswell just bight the bullet and accept I need to learn this crazy language
Comment from : Brother Lestat

chatgpt is great for a dictionary
Comment from : Killah Kurlz

I'm really curious, what kind of movies or TV shows do you watch?😊
Comment from : 韓開欣

This is awesome thank you!
Comment from : Blurred Maniac

4:42 hey! What anki decks did you use, more specifically was it just a random anki deck app and you made the flash cards? Or did you find the set somewhere? Im confused on what you meant here and would definitely love to use them Thanks!
Comment from : Nickolas Jackson

Trust me! She explained nothing
Comment from : Brian Geni

Just a question do you speak any other Asian language from home ?
Comment from : eden5260

我是看妳的YT来br学英文的。Actually i'v been following your channel for some time and It is truly a good place to learn my English
Comment from : SC Freely

Bruh im 15 years in learning mandarin and still not fluent 😭😭😭
Comment from : Lily Rayner

Beautiful woman
Comment from : Renze

I would love to know what your opinion is on Pimsleur! 😊
Comment from : Drew Darrington

Did you just bought the textbooks and have them physically or used it digitally?
Comment from : TheLionWithin

Congratulations on your incredible achievement! It's truly inspiring to see your dedication and hard work paying off Your self-developed method for learning Chinese in just 6 months is a game-changer Thank you for sharing your informative and indepth video, which will undoubtedly be a valuable resource for many aspiring Chinese learners Keep up the fantastic work and continue inspiring others with your impressive language skills 加油!
Comment from : Speak Easy

Step 1: Have Cambridge medical school level mental acuity
Comment from : Someone Doe

i loved your british accent
Comment from : Zahra Abdirahman Yasin

You are just yourself , intensely superrrb Fine ☺️
Comment from : Tabibul Islam

I can't take my eyes off you 😭
Comment from : Perpetual Learner

Are there any online sites where you can take hsk levels test?😢
Comment from : Kirk Brown

Aren't you chinese?
Comment from : Eliel

Hi, don’t know if you’re still reading comments but how did you use your excel sheet to track progress?
Comment from : Dandy man

and she's gorgeous
Comment from : Stevie Mac

你好老师早上好
Comment from : Bashir Masih

Im chinese race but english native like you, it took me 7 years to feel close to native like Its a long journey
Comment from : IcyboyG

this video is amazing and super useful It would be great to know what your initial level was If I am honest I would say you look of Chinese background if it is like you could speak Chinese becouse one of your parents or grandparents is Chinese I think that makes a big difference for the non-Chinese
Comment from : Enrique Prats

please help me also
Comment from : foodie world

How many hours do you spend per day?
Comment from : Taunggyi Ghost

You look half Asian Are you half Chinese or Taiwanese?
Comment from : Felix Böhm

why the hack yt recommand this video to me? a native mandarin speaker?
Comment from : Neroine Tong

off topic but she's so pretty what the hell
Comment from : Angelina

Thanks so much for the shout-out!
Comment from : Hanping Chinese

I've been learning for over 9 years at my Chinese school but I'm still terrible at it
Comment from : Valeria

How just to understand just by listening Than i would learn at all if i could How and where to look up characters I believe you that you passed the hsk exam very easy, but ima beginner
Comment from : deryugituberschlechthingh

Excellent video! Thank you! I'm about to start learning I know English and Spanish, and am now starting MandarinbrSomething I like to do is get books and the audiobook version in the language you're trying to learn I'm a big reader already, though
Comment from : Varxiva Escobar

Wait, you're "far from perfect" after studying for approx 5 hours per day brGd damn it, why is it so hard to find easy answers brWhere are the 'learn chinese in 1 hour per day resources"
Comment from : PepperPeterPiper Pickled

thank you It really was a good helping light to show me the way forward
Comment from : Mohammad Rasi

Are there any good books for Cantonese as well?
Comment from : Emily Rose

Oh, Thanks Izzzy, I decided learning Chinese yesterday just because I don't want to be as a robot in my company who didn't 😂 So I bought a book and now watched your video 2 months ago I like your video because I like British accent❤ Luckily, now I see your guiding 😘❤ Thanks
Comment from : Julie

in brief : brThe video provides insights into how the creator self-taught Mandarin Chinese in six months br1 **Introduction**: br - Dr Izzy Sealey mentions that Mandarin Chinese is one of the hardest languages for a native English speaker to learn br - She shares her journey from being a beginner to passing the HSK4 Chinese proficiency exam with a score of 99 and being able to have basic conversations with native Chinese speakers br br2 **Planning & Motivation**: br - Emphasizes that learning Mandarin is a marathon, not a sprint br - Importance of planning, prioritizing, and sticking to motivations br - Advises defining language learning goals at the outset br - She used an Excel spreadsheet to plan and track her progress br br3 **Resources**: br - **HSK Curriculum**: Used the HSK standard course textbooks and workbooks from HSK1 to HSK4 These books provided vocabulary, grammar points, dialogues, and exercises br - **Anki Decks**: Used Anki, a spaced repetition software, for efficient memorization She used two Anki decks: one for characters and another for full sentences with audio br - **Chinese Dictionaries**: Recommended apps are Pleco and Han Ping br - **Language Buddies**: Used websites like iTalki and languageexchange to find native speakers to practice with br - **Comprehensible Inputs**: Used TV shows, movies, music, and podcasts to practice listening Recommended a Chrome extension called "Language Learning with Netflix" which allows watching shows with dual subtitles br br4 **Conclusion**: br - Emphasizes enjoying the process of language learning br - Quotes Confucius: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop" br - Encourages viewers to leave comments if they want more language learning content br brThe video is a blend of personal experiences, tips, and resource recommendations that Dr Izzy Sealey found beneficial in her Mandarin learning journey
Comment from : e-genieclimatique

Hsk4 is quire far away from being proficient…
Comment from : A G

i love using VR Chat to speak with people !
Comment from : klickinklyde

加油！
Comment from : Yong Qiang

Guapa Señorita
Comment from : Ravi Verma

Hello Izzy, is there anyone of your family from China?
Comment from : Chrispeaking

I am a chinese borned in Malaysia but didn't study mandarin in school I never get pass lower intermediate level in Mandarin as I couldn't fully understand mandarin news or have decent conversation with the native mandarin speakers from China What is your mandarin level and are you able to understand mandarin news?
Comment from : Ricky Wong

How would i be able to speak English language like natives ? Can ya plz help me out ?
Comment from : Duha Ganie

Practice your listening skills in Chinesebr youtube/in5vRKa4Onwbr Learn Chinese through ancient myths
Comment from : Learn Chinese Through Myths

You made the right decision not to write Chinese physically It’s kind of embarrassing for me to admit that I am having difficulty to write Chinese characters on paper, even though Chinese is my mother tongue, and I graduated from one of the top universities in China I give praise to those who can write Chinese characters on paper with the perfect order of strokes I will settle for inputting Chinese characters in pingyin from a standard QWERTY keyboard
Comment from : Peaceful Dragon

I tried learning Mandarin on my own It didn't go quite as I expected Mandarin is a hard language to grasp My motivation slowly diminished Hats off to you
Comment from : Alex Trujillo

有一點黑人血統，中國＋英國
Comment from : 陳德樹

I am doing alot of buissnes with the chinese, after 10 trips over 2 years i am finally gonna impress them with learning chinese!
Comment from : Sicc

Are you Chinese descendants?
Comment from : Trishit Das

Don't lie please am pretty sure you have a Chinese background!!
Comment from : Ras Rif

博主中文口音虽然不地道，但有妖娆的味道。
Comment from : XL Huang

I casually started learning Mandarin in February with a relaxed aim of commiting more time and being persistent in my approach later on The future has come, HSK 1-4 on order Thanks for the inspiration!
Comment from : Turmoil Stabilizer

ni hao
Comment from : AL KAYWAN ASSOCIATES

I LOVE ❤️ YOU ❤️😘
Comment from : D to you

I had to stop watching this because she’s so pretty
Comment from : odmaodmadot odma

发音好准，赞
Comment from : henry chow

show
Comment from : Marcos Leite

Got any tips for learning Canto?
Comment from : Soroush Torkian

This video is very inspiring as I have been learning Japanese in school for three years now but have found the pacing to be difficult to actually reach the level of proficiency I am wanting to get to Now I am starting to try self studying and these tips have proven to be very helpful! Thanks for sharing!
Comment from : cosplayonpointe

I am a local graduate student in China, and due to academic requirements, I need to improve my English speaking ability If there are friends who need to practice Chinese speaking and listening, please contact me and learn together
Comment from : nivk han

I'm a chinese, i wanna to learning English, so I will do opposite of this video, hope I can comment this message half year after! 加油💪🏻 So, if you wanna learn some Mandarin, we can exchange our skills, I have a twitter and wechat
Comment from : Delicia lee