KoreKara Podcast

#52 Stevijs3 - Over 7,000 Hours of Immersion in 3 Years

Aug 4, 2021

We interview Stevijs3, who studied 7,000 hours of Japanese in 3 years and has a gamified learning system. Topics include his immersive study method, Japanese proficiency level, favorite immersion techniques, challenges of communicating in a foreign language, and using Anki for language learning.

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Quick takeaways

Persistence and basic language learning steps can lead to progress in language immersion learning.

Using Anki and tracking progress can help with motivation and achieving language learning goals.

Dedicating specific timeframes to language learning and optimizing resources can enhance progress and fluency.

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Stevie GS3's Language Learning Journey and Study Method

Stevie GS3, known for his success in language learning, shares his journey of learning Japanese through immersion learning. He spent over 7,000 hours studying the language, meticulously tracking his progress using a level up system and statistics like Anki repetitions and content consumed. Despite some initial doubts, he emphasizes the importance of persistence and not overthinking the process. Stevie also discusses his gaming mindset and how it translated into language learning, as well as the motivation and benefits he gains from tracking stats.

Introduction

2min

Educational Background and Language Learning Goals

7min

Challenges of Communicating in a Foreign Language

8min

Using Aki for Language Learning

12min

Consistency and Tracking Progress

9min

Discussing a Japanese Survival Kit and Food Preferences

2min

Ease of Learning Japanese and Importance of Immersion

15min

Language Proficiency and Anime Recommendations

17min

Investing Time and a Message to Keep Going

3min

This week we talked to Stevijs3 AKA Stevi AKA new special nickname to be disclosed in this episode, who has studied a staggering 7,000 hours of Japanese in just a period of 3 years. He tracked every minute he spent studying the language in an extensive excel sheet, including Anki reps, pages read, and even a level up system he designed to gamify learning Japanese. We also talk about just how good his Japanese is, what his goals are for the future, as well as his FAVORITE type of immersion.

Stevi's Links:

► Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQFe...

► Twitter: https://twitter.com/Stevijs1

► Bonus clips of Stevi: https://www.patreon.com/Korepoddo

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