Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

The Unsung Hero in Language Learning

Jun 30, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Steve's Tape Recorder Language Lab

  • Steve Kaufmann recounts managing a language lab with open reel tape recorders in Paris.
  • He contrasts this with today's mobile access to vast MP3 language content libraries.
INSIGHT

Power of Time-Stamped Audio

  • Time-stamped MP3 audio aligned with transcripts helps learners match audio precisely with text.
  • Different study modes like sentence view and karaoke view increase learning versatility.
ADVICE

Vary Study Methods for Retention

  • Practice language material repeatedly using varied methods such as sentence view, vocabulary review, and karaoke view.
  • Interleaving different study approaches boosts retention compared to block learning.
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