Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

People often look for better ways to do things, sometimes called hacks. Are there hacks for learning languages? I checked out some productivity hacks on the Internet. Do they work for languages? Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2XXpp5n

Stu Jay Raj speaks languages of southeast Asia, India and China. Most people know that the Indian subcontinent and China have a combined population of around 3 billion people but don’t realize Southeast Asia has a population of almost 700 million. There are a lot of people that Stu can speak to and learn from. Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3hQgyt7

Language learning is in itself a form of travel. We are able to visit different cultures, different ways of saying things and to enjoy the pleasure of moving to exotic environments. Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3hCfTew

Content drives enjoyment and success in language learning. It has evolved from teachers, books, tapes, online content including mp3 files, to all the ways we can learn from videos. Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/394sFhy

Factors that influence our choice in languages to learn include how easy it seems, how useful it seems and our interest in the language. It is the last one, interest, that I find the most motivating. ___ Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2XcM3qb

Exploring the unique challenges of learning two languages simultaneously, the discussion highlights personal experiences with Arabic and Persian. The speaker emphasizes enjoying the process and leveraging various learning materials. Strategies for effective dual language study are shared, along with the importance of a tutor to enhance the learning experience. Listeners are encouraged to personalize their approach and experiment with different methods for maximum success.

I did nothing in Persian for two weeks, no listening, no reading, and focused on Egyptian Arabic. When I next spoke with my Persian tutor, I did better than ever. Benign neglect.

My mornings are important. That's when each day begins. If I start each day by listening in my target language, this usually triggers further learning later in the day.

Language learning requires us to cut off some of our normal contacts in our own language, in order to concentrate on acquiring a new language. This can, at times, feel lonely. Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/38e2LqT

We live in an age where we can easily access enormous quantities of great input material for our language learning. The downside is how easily we can be distracted. How do we deal with it?