Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann
Steve Kaufmann
I speak 20 languages. I've been learning languages for over 50 years and I've tried all kinds of approaches. I talk about my experiences, my approach to language learning, what I enjoy about learning languages and all manner of other topics related to language.
If you love languages, or think you would if you hadn't been discouraged by past experiences, this is the podcast for you. Anyone can learn a language. You just need the right attitude and the right approach!
If you love languages, or think you would if you hadn't been discouraged by past experiences, this is the podcast for you. Anyone can learn a language. You just need the right attitude and the right approach!
Episodes
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Mar 22, 2024 • 18min
My Arabic journey: why it’s been so difficult
I have been learning Arabic since 2017 and I have to admit that it hasn't been easy. In this video you'll learn why I find Arabic so challenging and what I do to keep going despite the obstacles.
Mar 15, 2024 • 13min
Technology won’t KILL language learning. It will make it more FUN
Exploring the impact of technology on language learning, from ancient tools to modern advancements like ChatGPT and virtual reality. Discussing AI personalization, memory aspects of learning nouns versus verbs, and language capability development.
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Mar 7, 2024 • 13min
6 habits that made me a successful language learner
Discover the importance of confidence, belief, flexibility, and patience in language learning success. Embrace curiosity and the joy of learning by building vocabulary and fostering interest in different languages and cultures.
Feb 29, 2024 • 20min
Q&A with Steve Kaufmann: 1 million subscriber edition
Steve Kaufmann discusses the importance of input in language learning, traits of good language learners, pronunciation improvement, strategies for overcoming language learning challenges, adult vs child language learning, embracing the joy of language learning, and starting a language from scratch.
Feb 22, 2024 • 13min
How U.S. diplomats learn languages | FSI language courses review
Exploring the FSI language difficulty ranking and achievable fluency levels within set timelines. Discussing challenges and surprises in learning languages like French, Danish, Romanian, and German. Shifting from traditional language courses to self-study balance. Factors like writing systems, phonetic scripts, and motivation influencing language learning difficulty and progression.
Feb 16, 2024 • 10min
Is there a shortcut to conversational fluency?
Debunking the myth of rapid fluency, importance of vocabulary variety, Tim Ferriss' language deconstruction method, mnemonic techniques for language learning, vocabulary acquisition strategies, spaced repetition, enjoyable learning methods, diverse contextual exposure, making mistakes to improve fluency
Feb 1, 2024 • 6min
No Intentes Dominar Lo Básico Del Idioma Mejor Haz Esto
In this video, I explain why trying to master the basics of a language is not a good idea.
Jan 25, 2024 • 7min
To improve in a language… take a break from it
In my last video, I talked about how to boost your energy levels. This video is all about rest and why taking a break from a language can help you recuperate energy and motivation.
Jan 18, 2024 • 7min
6 simple habits to boost your energy levels
Always tired? Then this video is for you! Here I share 6 tips to boost your physical and mental energy.
Jan 11, 2024 • 6min
Should you learn similar languages? Pros and cons
The podcast explores the pros and cons of learning similar languages. They discuss the advantages and challenges, including examples of English and French, Spanish and Italian, and Russian and Czech. They also highlight the difficulties and pitfalls of learning similar languages and explain the three steps our brain goes through when speaking a language.
