Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

Can Writing By Hand Help You Learn A Language Faster?

Dec 16, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Handwriting in Language Learning

  • Steve Kaufmann wrote extensively by hand in French and Chinese due to the lack of alternatives at the time.
  • He believes this significantly aided his learning, especially for Chinese characters.
ADVICE

Writing to Improve Speaking

  • Writing, especially by hand, improves language skills, particularly output and speaking.
  • It forces you to look up words, acting as an assist to improve speaking.
ANECDOTE

LingQ's Integrated Review

  • Steve Kaufmann demonstrates the "integrated review" feature on LingQ.
  • This feature assists output by providing sentence reconstruction exercises with vocabulary review.
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