5 Hard Languages That Are Actually EASY to Learn

Olly Richards • November 22, 2024

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This channel will teach you how to finally speak a new language with calm, natural confidence. After years of helping thousands of adult learners break through the "blank mind" barrier with my courses and bestselling books, I reveal the story-based methods that make vocabulary and grammar stick without endless drills or grammar tables. You'll discover how to understand native speakers at real-world speed, build conversational fluency through compelling narratives, and overcome the panic that freezes you mid-sentence - all broken down into practical, brain-friendly steps. Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who's "studied for years" but still can't speak, my tutorials provide a clear path to real conversation without the shame of past failures or the pressure of traditional classes. Become a confident, natural speaker by clicking the link below!

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Have you ever looked at a language and thought, “There’s no way I could learn that!”? I’ve got 5 languages that look intimidating, but you can actually learn enough to be chatting away pretty quickly— you just need to know the sneaky hidden shortcuts! In this video, you’ll learn proven timesavers and clever tricks for tackling a harder language head-on, and discover how to find the EASY in any language. 📺 WATCH NEXT: 7 Easy Languages to Learn 👉🏼 https://youtu.be/e55f2N7NbsE ⬇️ GET MY FREE STORYLEARNING® KIT: Learn any foreign language faster through the power of story with my free StoryLearning® Kit 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/freeslkit_easy_languages ✍🏼 ON THE BLOG: 13 Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/13-easiest-languages 📖 LEARN A LANGUAGE THROUGH THE POWER OF STORY: Learn a language the natural, effective way with one of my story-based courses. 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/StoryLearning-Courses 🗣 SUPERCHARGE STORIES WITH SPEAKING PRACTICE Combining story-based learning with 1-on-1 speaking practice. Book a free trial with a 5-star tutor here 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/languatalkyt ⏱ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Some languages only look hard 0:32 German 6:36 Turkish 12:23 Romanian 17:07 Tagalog 21:26 Welsh 🎬 Video Clips: https://youtu.be/cJEC_xottpQ?si=lKO23IgnMoBDPvhx&t=708 https://youtu.be/2bzj4HQsPRU?si=CXMrizCWmboqqrxv&t=542 https://youtu.be/vrN_StifsEA?t=366 https://youtu.be/ULCnejk97EM?si=tQC8V-Kq3qLDzP5S https://youtu.be/XxSQf11rFc8?si=Re1_RR2UCIuvz7ya&t=206 https://youtu.be/B47D5HGSwE8?si=aLp0k9SqeM1U7Zp9&t=15 https://youtu.be/UiX6uFM0uhQ?si=RviYzZKF53hjr88g&t=64 https://youtu.be/2bzj4HQsPRU?si=lFr69f3wtfDzZg2v&t=139 https://youtu.be/mb099as3dN0?si=IjjBwFNLobeQzIil&t=58 https://youtu.be/hEpsLVKo5vg?t=13 https://youtu.be/P3DwvhFDxog?si=iD4KqdIDQTL78eHJ https://youtu.be/XVdhguqhnyc?si=671aLvtaqSMdCbVX&t=318 https://youtu.be/-ppkYIgASvI?si=kQaTwyfEk0HquGzC&t=158 https://www.tiktok.com/@learnturkishce/video/7250535275376479493?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7397387252056704517 https://youtu.be/-BHqnB4WPJU?si=gKjvOzoCvx1IxFpP&t=275 https://youtu.be/J723HmRU3QU?si=8_MFhMfd2UrBIlm7&t=108 https://youtu.be/BFUzDZ5j3qM?si=mY5kjnVBEiWRtgGQ&t=983 https://youtu.be/5QEsBUvG7rg?t=386 https://www.tiktok.com/@turkishpractice/video/7263839293196553477?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7397387252056704517 https://youtu.be/-ANzOCRgBPw?t=114 https://youtu.be/zhI-EiI6f60?si=o3aUvYpsVS0BTuMD https://youtu.be/Tzs8uwrYWJQ?t=12 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakinturkish/video/7426049836048321799 https://youtu.be/-ANzOCRgBPw?t=32 https://www.tiktok.com/@speakinturkish/video/6995567717604527361?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7397387252056704517 https://youtu.be/OLn5uO5v3-I?si=8SD_cwarACUl6Z8V&t=215 https://youtu.be/uRA3rJ1T9_A?si=z34fSMSJssC-hij5&t=936 https://youtu.be/ltHF9tz8CZU?si=AgdUl0blrOyCtNWH https://youtu.be/CV7JoSS1-l0?si=1zzKDwT-oERpdnHp&t=23 https://youtu.be/TCcN7fiKxLE?si=X_1vHIXPaIse8VR6&t=586 https://youtu.be/ZKFKPuCE56E?si=yhVs2rLsurqjn_Zy&t=715 https://youtu.be/D7Pg5yGU7tU?si=YrqEIc-n4nnUxoVD&t=144 https://youtu.be/r9zSfRxRmAs?si=EMxd-J-W-1uvHOHX&t=166 https://youtu.be/ZKFKPuCE56E?si=dKadFuX5cDeSgjFd&t=411 https://www.tiktok.com/@edsta/video/7364789934814907694 https://youtu.be/IrZo6pxHYJ0?si=1oITV_WGLnGVfED-&t=714 https://youtu.be/PEJjqa8PjN8?si=46nsRMUZjgWxiGYR&t=5 https://youtu.be/8BtVz3kmJaU?si=9spxfIeI5UjxZ42I&t=550 https://youtu.be/UiifIjCRFtY?si=X5tmEeOyvSOKHW18&t=105 https://youtu.be/kuU5HnGP1vY?si=V0pGskG7ntxyIdZY&t=457 https://youtu.be/8vE_ZgqMuoU?si=6_s8Cfi8IIswXYO-&t=419 https://youtube.com/shorts/u5B_91c0D8Q?si=YORNuli-7o73RGo2 https://www.tiktok.com/@tagalogtime.pat/video/7419539962778996010 https://youtu.be/SbGGTepS-6Y?si=LCfmrF6KBYNgbvyM&t=844 https://youtu.be/UOoRkoYLIpQ?si=OrDzbSiw6w-1uuNg&t=677 https://youtu.be/E9aAMTJc_pA?si=NYqpLr08hw9ZL7Zg&t=4 https://youtu.be/vnrc9NMG1xI?si=fXHrakk5FtHD0hPc&t=4 https://youtu.be/BRZQ_KQV6jo?si=FYq8OgybdUy9pD3N&t=48 https://youtu.be/vnrc9NMG1xI?si=wRmVVPuB04ZdgR4k&t=23 https://www.tiktok.com/@cokle_nd/video/7305727152383642913 https://youtu.be/rHd1ucK2Pig?si=KOgetn1boHPbyZhM&t=32 https://youtu.be/f3bUF4CWX50?si=Sm9ixHfY18i4O3e8&t=102 https://www.tiktok.com/@cokle_nd/video/7326865913150541088?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7397387252056704517 https://youtu.be/JuJV_JbbvCk?si=iRmpKZ3jndvZmFpG&t=9