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Language Building

with Von

I learn

I am learning English.

I’m currently learning English in an online class.

Although I’m still taking an online English course, most of my progress comes from self-learning and regular practice at language exchanges, where I have the chance to talk with both other learners and native speakers.

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Community - Build Together

Join my Language Exchange Facebook community for casual chats, practice, meetups, and more.

Scan the QR code or use the link below to join.

https://tinyurl.com/48mne5p3

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Sharing is Caring

What is your Why?

Is the Why important? More than the What and the How?

Communication - to understand and to be understood

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Pronunciation is Hard - Gallagher - Tongue Twisters

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Red leather, yellow leather.

A big black bug bit a big brown bear.

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear. Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair. Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy, was he?

Geese cackle, cattle low. Crows caw, cocks crow.

Eight great geese in a green field grazing.

I have got a date at a quarter to eight; I’ll see you at the gate, so don’t be late.

Six thick thistle sticks. Lucy likes light literature.

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Teach Me Your Ways

In 30 seconds, teach me about a basic accounting concept. (or something you are very knowledgeable about)

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Dictation - Error Correction

“The company’s financial statements must comply with international accounting standards to ensure accuracy and transparency.”

“A detailed profit and loss statement helps stakeholders analyze the company’s revenue, expenses, and overall profitability.”

“The auditor discovered a discrepancy in the ledger, which required immediate investigation to identify the source of the error.”

“Tax deductions for businesses often include expenses such as salaries, office supplies, and depreciation on equipment.”

“The balance sheet provides a snapshot of a company’s financial position, listing its assets, liabilities, and equity at a specific point in time.”

“Cash flow forecasting is critical for ensuring that the business has sufficient liquidity to cover its operational expenses.”

“Accrual accounting records revenues and expenses when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash is received or paid.”

“The accounts payable department is responsible for managing the company’s obligations to vendors and ensuring timely payments.”

“Internal controls are essential for preventing fraud and ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded accurately.”

“Net income, often referred to as the bottom line, is calculated by subtracting all expenses, including taxes, from total revenue.”

“Goodwill is an intangible asset that reflects the value of a company’s brand, customer relationships, and intellectual property.”

“Auditors often use sampling techniques to evaluate the accuracy of financial records without reviewing every transaction.”

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Planning & Methodologies

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Building - Habits, Language

All or nothing?

vs.

Piece by piece (atomic)

Foundations

Pillars

Walls

Roof

2nd Floor?

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How to Learn Language?

Class

Self-learning

Sink-or-swim

Watch movies/TV shows

Read

Listen to podcasts

Exchange languages/cultures

Learn about other things using the target language

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Resources & Tips

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Learning Curve

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Realistic Curve

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Useful Tools & Tips

Language Reactor - Browser addon (https://www.languagereactor.com/)

Book: What do you need to know to learn a foreign language?

Spaced Repetition

Deliberate Practice

Hands-on practice

Non-Zero Days

Be like a Kid and Have Fun!