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*Language learning tools / resources mentioned:*- My Spanish vocabulary deck: https://loistalagrand.com/lt/spanish-challenge-package- My AI tutor: https://islandkoala.com/- Assimil Spanish (find it on Amazon)This is the 30-45 minute daily routine I used during my three-month Spanish challenge. The goal was not to do everything. It was to focus on the few activities that would actually help me speak, understand native speakers, and build enough vocabulary to hold real conversations.In this video, I break down the five activities in the routine: memorized words and short scripts, Anki flashcards, AI tutor practice, a compact textbook/course, and passive listening with Netflix.*What we're covering:*- Why memorization still matters for language learning- How to choose the exact scenarios you want to become fluent in- How to use AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini to create targeted practice material- How I used Anki to learn high-frequency Spanish vocabulary- Why I used Island Koala as an AI tutor instead of booking regular tutor sessions- Why Assimil Spanish worked well for a three-month challenge- How passive Netflix listening fit around the 30-45 minutes of active study- Which parts of the routine had the biggest impact*Chapters:*00:00 - The 45-minute language learning routine00:31 - The five activities in the routine00:40 - Activity 1: memorized words and scripts03:04 - Using AI to create targeted vocabulary and phrases06:14 - Activity 2: Anki flashcards07:41 - Activity 3: AI tutor practice with Island Koala10:35 - Activity 4: Assimil Spanish11:53 - Activity 5: Netflix for passive listening13:53 - How the routine fits into 30-45 minutes a day14:53 - The two most important activities*Don't forget to:*- Subscribe for more language learning experiments and software reviews- Like the video if this helped you design your own study routine- Comment with the language you're learning and how much time you study each dayWebsite: http://loistalagrand.com/#LanguageLearning #LearnSpanish #Fluency #Anki #LanguageRoutine #SpanishChallenge #Polyglot---*Disclaimer: Some links above may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you. I only recommend tools I would use or seriously consider myself.*
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