Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann Spanish vs English: which language is easier?
Dec 11, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Kyle from Pensando Inglés, an English teacher and YouTuber, shares insights on the struggles of English and Spanish learners. They discuss the global presence of English and the challenges Spanish speakers face finding understandable content. Kyle highlights the unpredictable nature of English pronunciation compared to Spanish's phonetic spelling. They also explore the differences in grammar between the two languages and the importance of input in learning. Lastly, they consider the role of AI in language learning while emphasizing the need for human connection and motivation.
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Learning Through A Friendly YouTube Channel
- Kyle describes his YouTube channel Pensando Inglés and its focus on comprehensible input.
- He uses vlogs, travel, and cooking to help Spanish speakers absorb English naturally.
Consume Plenty Of Comprehensible Input
- Find comprehensible content you can understand and consume lots of it.
- Kyle credits Dreaming Spanish for showing him how to learn naturally by absorbing the language.
Pronunciation vs Grammar Tradeoff
- Steve notes Spanish spelling maps directly to pronunciation while English does not.
- He argues Spanish is less forgiving grammatically, whereas English tolerates many mistakes.