Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann
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Learn Languages with 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...
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Ex–Green Beret explains how U.S. military learns languages
In this video, I talk with Jon Hamilton, a former Green Beret, about language learning and how physical training relates to mastering new languages.
DON'T overcomplicate language learning
In this video, I explain why language learning is often made harder than it needs to be and how to stop overcomplicating it.
Grammar drills won’t make you fluent. Here’s what will
In this video I discuss the importance of noticing in language learning and whether it's something we can deliberately train.
You can’t get fluent in a language without this
In this video, I talk about automaticity in language learning—why it matters for speaking and how you can develop it.
Fluency isn’t linear (and that’s a good thing!)
In this video I discuss how the complexity theory can be applied to language learning and how even the smallest interaction can make a big difference.
What golf taught me about language learning
In this video, I share advice I received from pro golfer Drew Jones that I believe will help anyone learning languages.
FOUR easy steps to remembering vocabulary
In this video, I talk about what it really means to “know” a word, why forgetting is normal, and the simple steps I use to remember and retrieve vocab...
Want to get fluent? Focus on daily habits
In this video, I share how we can use the concept of leading and lagging indicators to set better goals in language learning.
Language learning can make you HAPPIER. Here’s how
In this video, I discuss 4 ways in which learning languages can make us happier.
3 things to do when you’re in a learning slump
Struggling with language learning motivation? Here are 3 tips to get back on track.
Why motivation fades (and how I deal with it)
In this video, I explain why our motivation to learn a language can fade—and how shifting your mindset can help you stay focused on long-term progress...
How to decide which language to learn
In this video, I talk about how we choose which language to learn—and what factors are worth considering.
Will ChatGPT make us forget how to think? Not if you use it right
Will ChatGPT make us forget how to think? Not if you use it right by Steve Kaufmann
Struggle with language anxiety? Try this approach
Language anxiety is real, but you can beat it. This simple formula helps.
AI won’t REPLACE language learning, but it WILL CHANGE it
In this video, I share why I'm optimistic about the future of language learning and how we can use tools like ChatGPT or NotebookLM to create our own...
Why I skip language drills (even though everyone recommends them)
In this video, I talk about the role of questions in language learning—when they’re helpful, and when they can actually get in the way of enjoyable, l...
Why I’m still learning languages in my 70s
In this video, I talk about how memory changes as we age and what that means for older adults learning languages.
Comfortable but not fluent: my honest Persian update
In this video, I talk about my experience learning Persian as well as the challenges and successes I’ve had along the way.
How I'm using NotebookLM to power up my language learning
In this video, I share my impressions of Google's NotebookLM and discuss how I'm planning to use it for language learning.
Why I don’t trust language tests (and neither should you)
In this video, I talk about why I’m skeptical of language tests and their ability to accurately assess someone’s language level.
Intensive vs. extensive reading: which is better?
Intensive vs. extensive reading: which is better? by Steve Kaufmann
Understand everything but still can't speak? Watch this
In this video, I talk about the challenge of understanding more than you can say, and share strategies for turning passive vocabulary into active voca...
My 7 tips for staying motivated when learning a language
In this video, I talk about key ideas from Jeff Haden’s book The Motivation Myth and share my take on how motivation really works in language learning...
STOP chasing perfection and START making progress
In this video I talk about why perfectionism has no place in language learning and how our brains actually use mistakes to learn.
Focusing on the most common words WON’T make you fluent
In this video, I discuss the importance of acquiring low-frequency vocabulary and share my approach to learning less common words.
Don’t compare yourself to other language learners (do this instead)
In this video, I talk about how comparison can either inspire or discourage you when learning a language — and how I approach it to make sure my motiv...
Anime, LingQ, and motivation: how @BijuuMike is learning Japanese
In this video, I talk with Mike—a Japanese learner and LingQ user—about the challenges of learning Japanese and his personal journey.
How I balance novelty and repetition in language learning
In this video I talk about why we need both novelty and repetition in our language learning routine, and how to strike a balance between the two.
Why I don’t use spaced repetition (and what I do instead)
Repetition is a key part of language learning, but how can you make it truly effective?
Polyglot reacts: How good is Mark Carney’s French?
Canada has a new Prime Minister—but how good is his French?
Explaining LingQ to a linguistics student: AI, dialects, gamification and more
In this video, I answer questions about AI, explicit grammar study, and gamification in language learning.
My daily goal for language learning (and why it works)
In this video, I talk about how focusing on understanding first sets me up for better speaking skills down the road.
How to learn a completely unfamiliar language: my first steps in Punjabi
Is immersion-based learning effective for completely unfamiliar languages? I think so! Watch as I take on Punjabi with LingQ in my latest video.
10 things I never do when learning a language
10 things I never do when learning a language by Steve Kaufmann
How I actually use LingQ to learn languages
Motivation, time, and the ability to notice are all key to language learning. In this video, I share how I use LingQ to make the most of all three.
Start a language from scratch (the natural way)
In this video, I share how to start learning a language from scratch in a way that aligns with how our brains naturally learn.
How to revive a language you’ve forgotten
Worried you’ve forgotten a language? Reviving it might be easier than you think! In this video, I share my step-by-step plan and discuss my experience...
4 mindset pillars for language learners
In this video, I discuss the concept of cultural weightlessness and share how Taoist philosophy has shaped my language learning journey.
6 reasons I still buy language books in 2025
In this video, I explore the advantages and disadvantages of using paper books for language learning.
7 reasons to listen before you read
In this video, I share 7 reasons why I prefer listening before reading when learning a new language.