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Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson

813. Language Learning is a Voyage of Discovery / Steve Kaufmann Interview

Feb 22, 2023
01:15:52

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  • Extensive listening and reading are crucial for language learning to help the brain adapt to the new language.
  • Repetition and encountering new content are both important in language learning, similar to cross-country skiing.

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Learning languages intensively and immersively

Steve Kaufman shares his experience of learning Chinese intensively, spending hours each day studying and immersing himself in the language. He emphasizes the importance of extensive listening and reading to help the brain adapt to the new language. He also believes that anyone with motivation, time, and the ability to notice patterns can learn languages successfully.

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