CAN YOU LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE IN 7 DAYS?
June 11, 2019 by Wild We Roam | Language: EN Play Time: 00:08:57 | SAILING YOUTUBERS
Learning a new language in one week is a massive undertaking, but with this challenge I wanted to see if it was possible to learn enough basic Greek to talk to a stranger and ask them if I could draw their portrait–all in just seven days, starting from ZERO!
Obviously fluency in a foreign language takes longer than a week, but the goal of this challenge was to see how much language learning I could cram into 7 days, and how far that effort would take me–could I strike up a conversation with a stranger on the street and get them to agree to a quick portrait drawing? At first it didn’t seem possible… Before this week, I would have said “that’s impossible!”
Quick backstory: I wanted to learn Greek because Lou and I are going to be spending our entire summer in Greece living out our van life dreams of sunshine and endless beaches. And while learning a new language can definitely be overwhelming, I think if you make your goals attainable and specific you’ll be shocked at how much you can learn in a short amount of time.
The way languages are taught in school seems to focus so much attention on reading and writing, and I decided to do the exact opposite. Focus all my attention on speaking, simple get to know you phrases, and put all my effort towards a specific conversation – can I draw your portrait and are you alright with me filming.
Hope you enjoy all the nerves the comes with new languages and talking to strangers : )
Lots of love from Greece,
Dana (+ Lou)
#learninganewlanguagein7days #learningalanguage #foreignlanguage
I also wrote a blogpost about my experience plus my favorite language learning resources-
https://www.wildweroam.com/blog/learninganewlanguage
……………………………………………….
Want to Support Us?
Purchase our eBook Live Creatively at https://www.wildweroam.com/store
……………………………………………….
MUSIC
We find all our music on Epidemic Sound, you can too with this 30 Day Free Trial:
http://share.epidemicsound.com/pl2WQ
………………………………………………..
What Camera Gear Do We Use?
For our full gear list and reviews go to https://www.wildweroam.com/gear
………………………………………………..
Keep in Touch:
on http://instagram.com/wildweroam
CAN YOU LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE IN 7 DAYS? Locations
Wild We Roam
We are on a mission to live creatively and explore this beautiful earth.
Channel Information:
- Joined: July 17, 2015
- Subscribers: 357,000
- Videos: 412
- Views: 45,732,686
- Latest Video: March 30, 2025
- US
- Language: EN
Social Media Links:
Note of Recognition for Wild We Roam
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Wild We Roam and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the video description of "CAN YOU LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE IN 7 DAYS?", or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Wild We Roam but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Wild We Roam or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
Wild We Roam Lastest Videos
The Hardest Winter Yet…
Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and making these stories possible. If you’d like to open your own online shop or create a website, go to https://www.squarespace.com/wildweroam for 10% off your first purchase. This week, we look back a...
Fox in the Hen House
Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and making these stories possible. If you’d like to open your own online shop or create a website, go to https://www.squarespace.com/wildweroam for 10% off your first purchase. After a couple months in ...
Tiny Kitchen Meal Prep – 45 Burritos in a Day!
Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and making these stories possible. If you’d like to open your own online shop or create a website, go to https://www.squarespace.com/wildweroam for 10% off your first purchase. This week, Dana prepares ...
Demolishing the Wall Tent (interior)
Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and making these stories possible. If you’d like to open your own online shop or create a website, go to https://www.squarespace.com/wildweroam for 10% off your first purchase. If you'd like to try our ...
Let’s REMODEL Our Shipping Container Home!
Thank you to Squarespace for sponsoring this video and making these stories possible. If you’d like to open your own online shop or create a website, go to https://www.squarespace.com/wildweroam for 10% off your first purchase. If you'd like to try our ...