Le Polyglot Path

A small break as I catch up on other priorities. In the meantime, find me on YouTube; search "Surfing Chaos" and "Eric Lampaert".

Get studying, and I'll speak with you soon.

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Although tired, I pushed through, hope it's still useful. 200 common words to paint and decorate your phrases with.

Email: surfingchaoschannel@gmail.com

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Paste, present, future, all in one! I take a look at the last five core verbs in the three main tenses and test my knowledge using my Anki deck...

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The fourth of five episodes looking at Spanish verbs in the present tense, reminding us of the past, and introducing the future.

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We're still exploring verbs and their conjugated form in the present tense, as well as introducing the past tense, and a little practice on our Anki deck, finished with a story in Spanish. Message me surfingchaoschannel@gmail.com or on Instagram: Eric.Lampaert

Nous explorons toujours les verbes et leurs formes conjuguées au présent, tout en introduisant le passé, avec un peu de pratique sur notre deck Anki, et nous terminons avec une histoire en espagnol. Écrivez-moi à surfingchaoschannel@gmail.com ou sur Instagram : Eric.Lampaert.

Seguimos explorando los verbos y sus formas...

Another five verbs in the present tense, with a focus on the formulas that show how the infinitive form of a verb changes when conjugated.

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Top 5 Core Verbs in present tense (EN, FR, SP)

Ser: Soy, Eres, Es, Somos, Sois, Son

Estar: Estoy, Estas, Esta, Estamos, Estais, Están

Tener: Tengo, Tienes, Tiene, Tenemos, Teneis, Tienen

Hacer: Hago, Haces, Hace, Hacemos, Hacéis, Hacen

Poder: Puedo, Puedes, Puede, Podemos, Podeis, Pueden9. Top 5 Core Verbs in present tense (EN, FR, SP)

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Commitment, Consistency, Discipline, and Repeat

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Let's take a look at the base structure of verbs in their non-conjugated forms, learning my target language of Spanish, using the ones I already speak and their etymologies.

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I fumble, flirt, and find my way through languages from Italian to Arabic, French to Spanish… and now, olá to Brazil and okuiya kuwa to Angola! 🌍

This episode’s a recap of my Italian journey (with French and Spanish twists), before I dive into Spanish and Arabic—maybe for future work with Saharan refugees. We talk handles (I can, je peux, posso), cognates (famille, familia, famiglia), idioms, tongues, and... glossolalia?

It’s not a language course—it’s an adventure. And yes, sometimes the ball goes over the net. 🗣️🏓

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Discover a technique that may help you with your studying, and let's implement it straight away. Today, we'll do two blocks of studying together, and meet during the breaks, where I get silly sharing the words for fruits and vegetables.

Music:

Drifting at 432 Hz - Unicorn Heads

The Inner Sound - Jesse Gallagher

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In this episode, we dive into the challenges of learning a new language when life demands your attention, and the difficulty in maintaining momentum when the stakes aren't life or death. I share my personal experiences and the ups and downs of language learning, from my early days of being a bullied foreigner in the UK to reflecting on how AI is changing the landscape of translation. We’ll explore the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis and how language shapes our thoughts, and I’ll offer tips for staying consistent in your language learning journey. Plus, I want to hear from you—are yo...

Episode Title: Celebrating French Language Day with Mark Steel

Episode Description:

Happy French Language Day! That’s right, it’s a thing. De nos jours, tout a sa journée… Established by the UN in 2010, this day celebrates multilingualism and cultural diversity, promoting the equal use of its six official languages: English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese.

Joining me today is none other than stand-up comedian and newspaper columnist Mark Steel. He’s written for The Guardian, The Independent, and the Daily Mirror, appeared on BBC TV and radio, and earlier t...

Lost my laptop so i’m recording the episode the old school way. We’re looking (and listening) at the foundation; the alphabet and how it sounds. Plus we discover why it’s good to stay curious.

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Maximise Your Language Learning – The Ultimate Guide to Fluency 🌍📚

Want to learn a language faster and more efficiently? This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly what you need to do to reach fluency, from mastering pronunciation to full immersion. Whether you're just starting or refining your skills, these proven methods will help you think and speak like a native!

🔹 Foundation: Pronunciation, sentence structure & essential vocab

🔹 Building fluency: Past & future tenses, listening & speaking practice

🔹 Refinement: Complex grammar, idioms & active writing

🔹 Advanced fluency: Full immersion, debates & reading advanced texts

No matter your level...

The Art of Apologizing: Sorry, Excuse Me, Pardon?!

Forgiving is for giving. But how do different languages handle apologies? From sorry and pardon to désolé and lo siento, I break down the fascinating origins of how we say "I'm sorry" across English, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese.

We’ll explore the history of these words, their deeper meanings, and some absurd examples—because let’s be honest, some apologies need more than just words.

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I once saw a British tourist in Germany order food without even trying to speak German. No “please,” no “thank you,” just: “Can I get one of them sausages with the powder on it?” 🤦‍♂️

This got me thinking—why do some people make zero effort abroad? And more importantly, why don’t we all at least learn please and thank you in different languages?

So today, we're diving into the fascinating origins of these words across French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Arabic, and Chinese, plus a few surprises! 🧐

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We all make mistakes. Shut up...

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Mastering Word Order in Different Languages: Un Hack Pour Apprendre les Langues

Avant de te lancer dans l’apprentissage d’une nouvelle langue, it’s smart de comprendre la structure de base des phrases. Je ne parle pas juste de savoir dire please et thank you (même si c’est important et poli), mais plutôt de connaître où placer le sujet, le verbe et l’objet.

💡 Pourquoi c’est important ? Parce que traduire mot à mot sans respecter l’ordre des mots peut mener à des erreurs embarrassantes (system solar au lieu de solar system, ça vous dit quelque cho...

Learning a new language is like learning a musical instrument! 🎻🎶 Just like mastering the violin requires technique, repetition, and muscle memory, so does language acquisition. From physicality—where the sound starts in your mouth—to repeating phrases until they feel natural, the process is all about practice and persistence.

In this video, I explore the parallels between music and language learning, showing how breaking things down into small, repeatable segments leads to fluency. 🎵🗣️

Let’s practice together! What’s a phrase you’re working on? Drop it in the comments! 👇

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💬 Constructive Feedback vs. Ego-Driven Criticism 💬

There’s a big difference between offering feedback to help someone grow and criticizing just to feel superior. This video is for two groups:

1️⃣ Learners: Keep going! Accept feedback but remember, not all criticism is accurate. Stay resilient. 💪

2️⃣ Critics who care: Your words have power. Are you helping or just tearing someone down? 🤔

We’re all beginners at some point. Mistakes are part of learning—don’t let negativity stop you! Develop thick skin like a shark 🦈 and push forward. 🚀

🌍 Learning a new language? Pursuing a new skill? Keep at it. Support o...

Love—Amor—Amour—Amore—Dragoste? 💘 Did you know the Romance languages aren’t named for their romantic allure but for their Roman roots? 🇮🇹🇫🇷🇪🇸🇵🇹🇷🇴

From Latin Amor to Ti amo, Je t’aime, and Te quiero, these languages evolved from Vulgar Latin, spoken across the Roman Empire. Even English borrowed from Latin—think eloquent, loquacious, colloquial! 🏛️

Let’s explore the beauty, history, and connections between French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and Romanian—because all roads really do lead to Rome!

📖🔤 #RomanceLanguages #LatinRoots #Linguistics #JeTaime #TiAmo #LanguageLearning #History #Polyglot

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I say what I said from the previous episode, but in Italian, which I then dissect a little to find bridges and connections from the English & French with the Italiano.

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Salut tout le monde ! Aujourd’hui, je vais parler d’un concept fascinant en Français d’abord, et ensuite en anglais. 🇫🇷➡️🇬🇧 Si tu apprends le français, écoute bien et vois ce que tu peux comprendre avant la traduction. Et si tu apprends l’anglais, écoute bien la version anglaise après la version française.

🎬 Le sujet ? Un de mes films préférés : Arrival (ou Premier Contact en France, L’Arrivée au Québec). Ce film explore comment une linguiste tente de comprendre une langue extraterrestre.

🌍 La grande question :

"What is your purpose here on Earth...

Au début, je voulais apprendre plusieurs langues pour connecter avec les gens… but now, c’est juste pour escape les conversations gênantes. Joke. Today, i'll share another quick code to learn hundreds of words instantLY.

Dans cette vidéo, je vais partager:

✅ Un hack simple pour apprendre des centaines de mots en français, espagnol et italien.

✅ L’histoire de la Tour de Babel… en plusieurs langues (écoute bien 👀).

✅ Comment les langues peuvent être un bridge… ou un mur.

Parfait pour les polyglottes, les learners, et ceux qui veulent juste éviter de pa...

🌍🗣️ Bienvenue sur Le Polyglot Path avec Eric Lampaert! Un podcast où on explore les langues, la culture, et le chaos magnifique de la traduction.

Dans cet épisode, on commence avec une phrase qu’on apprend à l’école: Où est la bibliothèque? But why would you need to find a library on your trip to Paris? Cette question nous emmène dans un voyage à travers les bizarreries linguistiques, les différences culturelles, et l’évolution fascinante des mots.

🧐 Ever wondered pourquoi Where’s Waldo? devient Où est Charlie? en français?

🦈 Pourquoi le mot français pour shark (requin) vient...

🎙 Episode 1: Unlock Thousands of Words Instantly! 🇬🇧🇫🇷

Welcome to Le Polyglot Path / Le Chemin du Polyglotte! In this introductory episode, I’ll speak first in English and then in French to guide you on your journey to mastering new languages. 🌍

Did you know that by understanding simple language patterns, you can instantly recognize and translate thousands of words between English, French, Spanish, and Italian? For example, most English words ending in -tion have nearly identical counterparts in these languages:

✨ Education → Éducation → Educación → Educazione

✨ Communication → Communication → Comunicación → Comunicazione

By learning these linguistic shortcuts, yo...