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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How I'm getting my Portuguese ready for Portugal
In this video I'll you how I'm getting ready for my trip to Portugal by using point-of-view stories, circling questions, and AI to create custom lesso...
Stop forcing yourself to remember vocabulary. Do this instead
Today I want to talk about the fifth language skill — the one nobody teaches alongside reading, writing, speaking, and listening, and the one that mig...
The sweet spot that makes you enjoy learning (and how to find it)
Today I want to talk about the state of flow — that feeling of being completely absorbed in what you're doing — and how you can use it to become a bet...
Why I DON’T use spaced repetition to learn vocabulary
Vocabulary is the clearest measure of your level in any language, so here is how I acquire and review words, and why I skip most of the popular method...
Languages or Sudoku? The better choice for a healthy brain
At 80, I'm still learning languages every day, and I'm convinced it does more for your brain than any Sudoku puzzle ever could.
Don’t LEAVE your comfort zone, MOVE it
Everyone says you have to leave your comfort zone to learn a language, but is it really true?
I learned Chinese in 1968. Here's how I would do it now
I started learning Mandarin in 1968 with flashcards and reel-to-reel tapes, and here is what I would do differently today.
Why SLOW IS BETTER in language learning
Today I want to talk about learning slowly — and why if you accept that learning a language takes time, learning slowly actually gets you there faster...
Why reading is the KILLER APP for language learning
After an hour of focused reading in Persian, I felt my grasp of the language jump forward, and it reminded me why reading is the most powerful tool we...
Can we learn to sound native in another language?
Most adult language learners are chasing a goal they're unlikely to reach, and I want to share what I think we should focus on instead.
The 3 stages of comprehension every language learner goes through
There are three stages of comprehension in any new language. Early on, you barely understand anything — and that's fine. The goal at that stage isn't...
Answering the most common questions about learning Arabic
I've been chipping away at Arabic for years, and I recently sat down with Hasan Alhamwi, the founder of Arabic All The Time. He left a career in civil...
3 ways to find more time for language learning
I asked AI what the most important element in language learning is, and the answer surprised me — here's why it comes down to time.
Want to speak another language? Learn from Europeans
Every time I watch interviews from places like Budapest, I'm struck by how well young Europeans speak English. It isn't because their schools suddenly...
Why massive input beats flashcards every time
Flashcards feel like progress. But are they actually helping you learn a language — or just keeping you busy?
CEO studied French for 6 years and still can’t speak it. This is why
The CEO of Air Canada spent 550 hours studying French over six years — and still couldn't speak it. Here's why traditional language learning fails, an...
The pros and cons of Duolingo
Duolingo has 135 million users — but most of them aren't using it as the gateway to real language learning that it can be.
I learned Japanese in 1971. Here’s how I would do it now
After learning Japanese in Tokyo in 1971 and speaking it for over 50 years, I share the five things I'd do differently today.
Is AI about to make education worse?
AI is transforming every industry — but if education doesn't rethink its broken model first, AI will just make a flawed system faster.
The 3-part routine that helped me learn 20+ languages
In this video, I share my science-based daily language learning routine and break down why it works.
Brain rot is real. Fight it with language learning
In this video, I explore the phenomenon of brain rot and how language learning can help you combat it.
The grammar trap: 5 mistakes most learners make
In this video, I break down five common grammar misconceptions that hold language learners back.
Feeling STUCK in a language? Here's why
In this video, I explain why focusing less on improving the language itself and more on learning something genuinely interesting can be the key to fin...
Is German really that hard to learn?
In this video, I break down common difficulties German learners have and what you can do about them.
How Stoicism can help you learn a new language
In this video, I explore how (and whether) Stoic philosophy can be applied to language learning.
5 things I wish I knew when I started learning languages
Today I'm sharing 5 things I wish I knew when I was just starting to learn languages.
Fun vs focus: why you need both to become fluent
In this video, I compare intensity and perseverance in language learning and explain why both matter.
My 2025 in languages: reflections and plans for 2026
Happy New Year! In this video, I reflect on 2025 and share my goals for 2026.
How to finally learn a language in 2026 (the 4 Cs method)
In this video, I share my four C's—the things that have helped me learn 20 languages over the years.
5 ways to improve your comprehension using AI
In this video, I talk about how language learners can combine their interests with the power of AI to create comprehensible input.
Spanish vs English: which language is easier?
In this video, I sit down with Kyle from @pensandoingles6884 to talk about the struggles English and Spanish learners face, learning through compreh...
What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. @gabrielunlocks)
What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. @gabrielunlocks) by Steve Kaufmann
Do we still need language teachers in the age of AI?
In this video, I discuss the possibilities and limitations of AI for language learning.
5 tips to improve your French pronunciation
In this video, I walk you through my best tips for improving your French pronunciation.
The thing that helped me learn 20 languages (it’s not discipline)
In this video, I talk about why curiosity is the biggest driver in my own language learning — and what the research says about it.
Le français au Québec, mythes et realité
Join me for a conversation with Geneviève Breton, a passionate French teacher from Quebec, recorded during my trip to the province in October. We talk...
Want to learn faster? Reduce cognitive load
In this video, I discuss the cognitive load theory and how it can be applied to language learning to make it easier and more enjoyable.
Apprendre une langue, c’est s’y habituer
Dans cette vidéo, j’explique pourquoi l’apprentissage des langues est souvent rendu plus difficile qu’il ne devrait l’être, et comment arrêter de le c...
Why it’s never been EASIER to learn a language
In this video I explain why it's never been easier to learn another language.
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.