James Hutchinson

It's hard to find time to learn a language and especially hard to be consistent enough to reach a conversational level.

I'm a native English speaker and also speak Spanish and Italian. I've spent the past 13 years understanding how our minds learn languages in the most efficient way (least time, least effort, highest chance of success).

I've written this book to condense everything I know about language learning (plus external research) into one place. It's to-the-point and you can probably get through it in a few days, because it's designed for busy people.

It doesn't teach a specific language, it teaches techniques and tools that can be used to learn any language. Also ideal for all levels, but particularly if you're just getting started (basic level).

Available now in eBook format and as a paperback: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GZNXPCH5.

Cheers,
James.

3 hours ago | [YT] | 0

James Hutchinson

You might have taken language classes at school. Normally as part of a group with the rest of your classmates.

For some people, they managed to get a good grade but still couldn't really speak the language.

For others, they might have got a bad grade, telling themselves that 'language learning isn't for them'. This then makes it harder to undo this way of thinking as an adult, as you're constantly doubting your abilities to learn a language; so you give up.

In both scenarios, the problem isn't with you but actually the method in which schools teach languages.

They teach grammar first, which most people find boring and can't see the practical use of it (because it's often a case of memorising tables of grammar rules). Students then hate the process of learning a language.

Then, schools teach in group classes so everyone is expected to learn the same way, at the same level, at the same speed. This 'one approach for all' doesn't work.

So what is my point? Well with over 13 years of language learning experience, I understand how people can learn a language in far less time than traditional methods such as in school.

Also, in a way that makes you massively less likely to quit because you'll enjoy it.

Recently, I wrote a book where I cram everything that I've learnt about language learning into one place. Tools and techniques that can be applied to any language (because the principles are the same).

I have called it 'No Bullsh*t Language Learning' because it cuts to the point, with no BS included. Designed for busy people who want to learn a language but aren't sure how.

This is the final book you'll need to read, if you want to speak another language.

Anyway, the book is available now on Amazon as an eBook download.

Here's the link to both stores:

Amazon UK: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GX3DLKHW

Amazon US: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX3DLKHW

That's it for now,

James.

4 days ago | [YT] | 0

James Hutchinson

It's live on Amazon! A couple of years ago I started writing a book specifically aimed at helping busy people learn another language. It works for any language.

It's based on a mix of my personal experience learning Spanish and Italian, as well as psychological research in terms of how the brain learns and retains languages.

Much of it goes against how we're taught in school and that's the point. It cuts out the bullsh*t of traditional language learning in favour of more effective techniques that massively increase the chance of someone actually learning a language rather than quitting.

Anyway - here's the link: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GX3DLKHW.

Also, if you enjoy it feel free to leave a review as it helps more than you think!

6 days ago (edited) | [YT] | 3

James Hutchinson

AI can help you learn a language, but it's not magic.

It's a bit like using YouTube or Google to help you with certain words and phrases or grammar.

The information is there but in order to actually learn it you still need repetition and to hear and speak it regularly in order for your brain to feel confident using it.

Really, it's great that we can chat with AI to help us speak another language but many people use it once, get impressed and forget about it. Instead, build it into your current routine (even 10 mins here and there). Little and often is better than cramming for 4 hours on a Sunday afternoon.

AI will get better and improve, but if youre not using it right, it won't make a difference :)

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 2

James Hutchinson

Earlier this year I was in Mexico with my partner. We went to an authentic Mexican restaurant to try different dishes than we're using to.

We both can't handle spice, and many of the words on the menu were niche foods so we weren't sure if we would actually like them.

I thought to myself - it's great being able to travel and communicate with people in their native language, but when it comes to food and cuisines it can feel almost impossible to learn all the items of food and ingredients.

Imagine if you have allergies too, that you're trying to avoid.

So when I came back home I started making an app that lets you point your phone camera at any menu and it tells you exactly what to pick, based on what you like/dislike and any allergies you have.

It asks you this information as part of the onboarding when you download the app.

It works for any language (it always gives you the recommendation in English no matter what menu you scan), and I've designed it so that it learns what you like and dislike over time. Every scan makes the recommendation more accurate to your tastes.

I built it for me. When I came across a situation when I found it super useful.

Now, I've decided to open it up to others. It's my startup business, that I've made as affordable as possible to everyone.

When you download it, your first scan is free (so you can see what it does), then after that it's £4.99 (about $6.70) per month and you get unlimited scans for that. Cancel anytime.

Here's the link: thetastematchapp.com/.

Anyway - thought I'd share it, incase any of you love travelling/exploring new places but have to be carful about what you order!

Ps. Yes that's me drinking a pina colada in the Mexican restaurant. It's my new obsession (didn't have one of me staring at a menu so that will have to do).

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

James Hutchinson

If you like to travel and explore new foods and cuisines but don't want to pick something you hate or are allergic/intolerant to:

I've made an app that lets you scan any menu and it tells you what to choose from the menu based on your likes/dislikes and allergies.

Works in any language and also learns what you like/dislike over time (the more scans you do).

Try it for free now on the app store: thetastematchapp.com/.

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

James Hutchinson

If you're someone who loves to watch TV shows and movies, and also wants to learn another language, I've created something that might be super useful:
watchingcontent.jameshutchinsonlanguages.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

James Hutchinson

So I can create more content that's super helpful to anyone learning another language, what is your biggest struggle right now/the thing that you feel is holding you back? Any I'm missing? Comment below...

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

James Hutchinson

Really, there's no 'magic method' to be able to speak a language super quickly, however...

It's a game of integration. By this I mean you have to integrate whichever form of language learning you find most fun (reading/watching tv/listening to podcasts) into your current lifestyle long enough for your brain to understand and be able to speak the language. I say 'fun' because you also have to not quit, so you have to enjoy it.

Literally, you don't have to be super clever to learn a language. You don't need any special techniques - it's all about giving yourself exposure to the language for long enough time without giving up.

Obviously, the more time you spend each week, the faster you'll get there but that's up to you.

Don't overcomplicate it :)

2 months ago | [YT] | 1

James Hutchinson

If you're wondering what's the next step to take to get closer to your language goal, I've created a free quiz:

In under 2 minutes, it'll tell you the real reason you're not progressing and exactly what to do next:

nextstep.jameshutchinsonlanguages.com/.

(It's based on my 12 years of language learning experience and basically tells you the next step to take after asking you a few questions).

Cheers,
James.

2 months ago | [YT] | 1