Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

By Steve Kaufmann

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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!

Episode Date
Fluent in one language or good in many?
Apr 25, 2024
I’ve read books in 12 languages. Here’s how I do it
Apr 19, 2024
Don’t memorize vocabulary. Do this instead
Mar 28, 2024
My Arabic journey: why it’s been so difficult
Mar 22, 2024
Technology won’t KILL language learning. It will make it more FUN
Mar 15, 2024
6 habits that made me a successful language learner
Mar 07, 2024
Q&A with Steve Kaufmann: 1 million subscriber edition
Feb 29, 2024
How U.S. diplomats learn languages | FSI language courses review
Feb 22, 2024
Is there a shortcut to conversational fluency?
Feb 16, 2024
No Intentes Dominar Lo Básico Del Idioma Mejor Haz Esto
Feb 01, 2024
To improve in a language… take a break from it
Jan 25, 2024
6 simple habits to boost your energy levels
Jan 18, 2024
Should you learn similar languages? Pros and cons
Jan 11, 2024
Should we strive to THINK in a foreign language?
Jan 05, 2024
Year-End Review and Plans for 2024
Dec 28, 2023
Aramaic, Greek and Latin: a linguistic history of Christmas
Dec 22, 2023
Do I agree with @JustinSung's language-learning advice?
Dec 14, 2023
Why I stopped studying grammar (and what I do instead)
Dec 07, 2023
6 Tips To Become A Better Reader In Any Language
Nov 30, 2023
Do I agree with @IAmMarkManson's language learning advice?
Nov 24, 2023
Is There a LAZY Way to Learn a Language?
Nov 16, 2023
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Become Fluent
Nov 09, 2023
STOP Making These EXCUSES Not to Learn a Language
Nov 02, 2023
Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Become Fluent
Oct 26, 2023
Improve Your Reading and Listening Skills With This Strategy
Oct 19, 2023
How to REALLY Increase Your IELTS, TOEIC & TOEFL Scores
Oct 12, 2023
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Tips From ‘Make It Stick’
Oct 05, 2023
Learning Styles Are a Myth! This is How EVERYONE Learns Languages
Sep 28, 2023
Don’t Always Do the Same Thing When Studying a Language
Sep 21, 2023
Gigachad Polyglot LanguageSimp Gets Serious About Languages
Sep 14, 2023
Can You Speak a Foreign Language Well Without Studying Grammar?
Sep 07, 2023
Will a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) Help You Learn a Language Faster?
Aug 31, 2023
3 Reasons You Should Learn Languages the Natural Way
Aug 24, 2023
Do Adults Learn Languages Like Children?
Aug 17, 2023
Why Rules Don't Matter in Language Learning
Aug 10, 2023
What is the Key to Success in Language Learning & Life?
Aug 03, 2023
Why Are Some Languages Harder to Learn Than Others? 2 Polyglots Share Their Experience
Jul 28, 2023
Is Korean Hard to Learn? It Has Been for Me! Here's Why…
Jul 20, 2023
How to Read 1 Million Words a Year in Your Target Language
Jul 14, 2023
Do You Really Need a Teacher to Get Fluent in a Language?
Jul 05, 2023
The Unsung Hero in Language Learning
Jun 30, 2023
Language Learning is Like an Iceberg
Jun 27, 2023
Active & Passive Vocabulary: When Do We Know a Word?
Jun 20, 2023
How I Immerse Myself in a Language
Jun 16, 2023
How To Improve Your Speaking
Jun 13, 2023
The BEST Way to Measure Language Learning Success
Jun 08, 2023
A Language Is Like a Lump Of...
Jun 01, 2023
Learn Languages Fast By Learning Slow
May 30, 2023
How Should We Define Languages and Dialects?
May 25, 2023
How This Polyglot Starts Learning Languages
May 18, 2023
Why Some Language Learners Are Afraid to Speak
May 16, 2023
Boomers Need to Be More Grateful!
May 11, 2023
Polyglot Learned 7 Languages on Her Own
May 05, 2023
10 Language Learning Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)
May 02, 2023
DON'T Complicate Language Learning
Apr 28, 2023
Stay Curious, Stay Young: The Power of Lifelong Learning
Apr 25, 2023
Do You Need to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone? Yes... & No.
Apr 21, 2023
Which Language Should You Learn?
Apr 18, 2023
Culture, Language &…Ghosting: US vs. Europe with @FelifromGermany​
Apr 13, 2023
How Languages Shape Our Understanding of History
Apr 11, 2023
How to Learn Vocabulary Without Even Trying
Apr 04, 2023
ChatGPT: Should Language Teachers Be Worried?
Mar 31, 2023
Elon Musk’s Neuralink & the Future of Language (Learning)
Mar 28, 2023
Language Learning Through Travel
Mar 23, 2023
Learning Italian with Davide of @PodcastItaliano
Mar 21, 2023
The Truth About Learning a Language (That Many Don’t Want to Hear)
Mar 16, 2023
What Is ChatGPT & How Can It Be Used for Language Learning?
Mar 15, 2023
DON'T Learn Slang
Mar 09, 2023
How I Learn Languages From Scratch
Mar 07, 2023
Language Education in Japan & the US 日本と米国の言語教育 in English & Japanese
Mar 02, 2023
Why I Don't Do Language Tests, Drills or Quizzes
Feb 28, 2023
How to Get Started Learning a Language
Feb 23, 2023
Why I Say “Don’t Aspire to Fluency in Language Learning”
Feb 21, 2023
ChatGPT, AI & Language Learning with Luca Lampariello
Feb 16, 2023
What Are the Basics in Language Learning (And Do They Matter)?
Feb 14, 2023
How To Deal With The Language Learning Plateau
Feb 09, 2023
The Key To Improved Listening Comprehension
Feb 07, 2023
Tips To Improve Your Pronunciation From Expert @hadar.shemesh
Feb 03, 2023
The Most Effective Way To Increase Your Vocabulary
Jan 31, 2023
The 5 Stages Of Enjoyment In Language Learning
Jan 26, 2023
Atomic Habits & Language Learning
Jan 24, 2023
When Learning A Language DON'T Study The "Basics"
Jan 20, 2023
Should English Be The Lingua Franca?
Jan 17, 2023
Can Learning Languages Help Prevent Dementia?
Jan 12, 2023
One Thing I AVOID When Learning A Language
Jan 10, 2023
Language Challenges & Maintaining Your Streak
Jan 05, 2023
My Language Learning New Years Resolutions 2023
Jan 03, 2023
In Language Learning Do It WRONG The First Time
Jan 01, 2023
Why It’s Hard To Learn Similar Things When Learning A New Language
Dec 29, 2022
Monolingual Child to Polyglot Adult: Stefani’s Journey
Dec 22, 2022
Speak Your Way To Fluency
Dec 20, 2022
Can Writing By Hand Help You Learn A Language Faster?
Dec 16, 2022
7 Reasons To Learn Languages
Dec 14, 2022
How Close Are Ukrainian And Russian?
Dec 09, 2022
Joe Rogan On Language Learning: Disappointing In My View
Dec 06, 2022
How Do We Improve Our Writing In A New Language?
Dec 02, 2022
Do Your Emotions Affect Your Success In Learning A New Language?
Nov 30, 2022
Language Learning Success Depends On Rewarding Yourself
Nov 24, 2022
The Pareto Principle & Language Learning
Nov 22, 2022
My Top Tip For English Pronunciation
Nov 15, 2022
Learn To Use These Cool French Pronouns “Y” And “En”
Nov 10, 2022
How Do We Know We're Learning A New Language?
Nov 03, 2022
Want To Speak Well In Your Target Language? Read More.
Nov 01, 2022
Vocabulary You Forget is Still Part of Your Memory
Oct 27, 2022
How to Succeed in the First 3 Months of Learning a Language
Oct 26, 2022
How To Improve Your Reading Comprehension
Oct 21, 2022
Mexican Spanish Vs. Spain Spanish
Oct 19, 2022
Reading & Listening Comprehension Strategy: When To Focus
Oct 14, 2022
AI And Language Learning
Oct 12, 2022
To Learn Vocabulary We Must Forget Vocabulary
Oct 04, 2022
Does Language Immersion Work?
Sep 29, 2022
Combine These Language Learning Strategies For Success
Sep 28, 2022
Don't Compare Yourself To Others When Learning A Language
Sep 20, 2022
How I Would Teach Languages In A Classroom
Sep 16, 2022
Can We Acquire A Language Naturally As Adults?
Sep 08, 2022
Authenticity In Language Learning
Sep 06, 2022
Forget About Native Pronunciation & Focus On NATURAL Pronunciation
Aug 31, 2022
Mastering TOEIC With Tetsuya Of @Morite2 English Channel
Aug 25, 2022
Steve Kaufmann & Stephen Krashen In Conversation
Aug 23, 2022
Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules: My Thoughts
Aug 18, 2022
Don’t Study Phrasal Verbs And Collocations
Aug 16, 2022
Why I Learn Languages: Persian
Aug 12, 2022
How I Use Dictionaries When Learning A Language
Aug 09, 2022
How To Focus In On Content When Learning A Language
Aug 05, 2022
Variety Is The Spice Of Language Learning
Aug 03, 2022
Listening & Reading Comprehension, YES - Comprehension Questions, NO
Jul 27, 2022
The Most Important Thing In Language Learning
Jul 22, 2022
How To Review Vocabulary
Jul 20, 2022
Learn English Like A Native With @English Like A Native
Jul 14, 2022
Don't Make Long Term Goals In Language Learning
Jul 12, 2022
The Power Of Reading
Jul 07, 2022
The Power Of Listening
Jul 05, 2022
Speed LingQing - My Language Learning Plateau Technique
Jun 28, 2022
Don't Try To Memorize Vocabulary
Jun 23, 2022
Get The Best From Your Online Language Tutor
Jun 21, 2022
To Improve Comprehension DON'T Try To Understand
Jun 16, 2022
Enjoy The English Learning Journey With Rupa Sensei
Jun 14, 2022
Learning Persian: My Intensive Study Plan
Jun 10, 2022
Language Learning & The Inverted Hockey Stick
Jun 08, 2022
3 Tips For First Time Language Learners
Jun 02, 2022
How I Learn Arabic
Jun 01, 2022
Culture: Language Learning Goal 7
May 27, 2022
What Makes A Successful Language Learner?
May 20, 2022
Why Learn Another Language?
May 13, 2022
Writing In A New Language: Language Learning Goal 6
May 11, 2022
Italian Automatico With Alberto @Impara L'Italiano Con Italiano Automatico
May 06, 2022
We’ll Never Be Perfect
May 04, 2022
Grammar: Language Learning Goal 5
Apr 26, 2022
How To Learn Vocabulary With And Without Flashcards
Apr 21, 2022
Language Learning Content Or Grammar Focus? With Olly Richards
Apr 19, 2022
Learning Languages Through Stories With Olly Richards
Apr 14, 2022
Speaking A New Language: Language Learning Goal 4
Apr 12, 2022
Listening: Language Learning Goal 3
Apr 08, 2022
How I Learned Ukrainian
Apr 06, 2022
Reading Comprehension: Language Learning Goal 2
Mar 30, 2022
Learning Vocabulary: Language Learning Goal 1
Mar 25, 2022
My 7 Goals Of Language Learning
Mar 23, 2022
Learn Italian With Francesco Of @Impara L'italiano Con Vaporetto Italiano
Mar 18, 2022
When Learning A Language: Listen Before You Speak
Mar 15, 2022
How Learning Languages Changed My Life
Mar 08, 2022
John Cena Speaking Mandarin Chinese
Mar 03, 2022
Is French Difficult?
Feb 25, 2022
Language Learning Motivation With Will John
Feb 22, 2022
What Makes English Difficult?
Feb 18, 2022
LingQ 5.0 What You Should Know
Feb 15, 2022
The Dead Languages Of The Classic World, Ancient Greek And Latin
Feb 11, 2022
You DO NOT Need To Be Perfect
Feb 08, 2022
Learning Multiple Languages At The Same Time
Feb 04, 2022
Learn Russian With Star Wars! Chat With Daria Of @Real Russian Club
Feb 01, 2022
Language Learning Burnout? Here Are My Tips
Jan 28, 2022
What's The Easiest Language To Learn
Jan 25, 2022
Language Learning Activity Goals For 2022
Jan 17, 2022
How To Learn Vocabulary
Jan 13, 2022
Key To Pronunciation: Feel You Want To Belong Discussion With @Iryna Fedchenko
Jan 11, 2022
2022 Language Learning Goals
Jan 06, 2022
How I Learned Italian
Jan 04, 2022
Language And Culture - First Learn The Language, Then The Culture
Dec 30, 2021
Don't Just Learn Business English
Dec 28, 2021
Shadowing Technique - Arabic And Persian
Dec 24, 2021
How I Learned German
Dec 20, 2021
Seniors Should Learn Languages
Dec 17, 2021
My Language Learning Motivation
Dec 14, 2021
Learning A Language Involves Indirect Motivation
Dec 10, 2021
CI / Compelling Or Comprehensible Input In Language Learning
Dec 03, 2021
How Should Languages Be Taught In School
Dec 01, 2021
Language Learning And Introverts
Nov 23, 2021
The Motivation Of A Polyglot @Gabriel Poliglota
Nov 16, 2021
The Importance Of Reading
Nov 09, 2021
Common Language Learning Problems
Nov 02, 2021
Task - Based Language Learning
Oct 29, 2021
You Needn't Travel To The Country To Achieve Fluency Chat With @English With Veronika Mark
Oct 25, 2021
Speaking In Your Target Language My Thoughts & Tips
Oct 21, 2021
How To Become A Polyglot
Oct 14, 2021
Stephen Krashen And Language Acquisition
Oct 12, 2021
Don't Learn Slang
Oct 08, 2021
Language Learning And Augmented Reality
Oct 05, 2021
Don't Just Learn A Language, Get Familiar With It
Sep 27, 2021
Productivity Hacks For Language Learning
Sep 23, 2021
Polyglot Stuart Jay Raj On Learning Tonal Languages
Sep 20, 2021
Language Immersion And Travel
Sep 16, 2021
Learning Languages with Netflix & YouTube
Sep 13, 2021
How To Choose Which Language To Learn
Sep 10, 2021
Learning Two Languages At Once
Sep 06, 2021
Don't Speak In Your Target Language
Sep 02, 2021
Morning Routine For Language Learning
Aug 30, 2021
Loneliness In Language Learning
Aug 27, 2021
How To Stay Focused In Our Language Learning
Aug 16, 2021
How To Stay Motivated
Aug 13, 2021
Language Study Motivation And Repetition Q&A
Aug 10, 2021
The Importance Of Repetition In Language Learning
Aug 05, 2021
How To Make The Time To Learn Languages
Aug 02, 2021
Language Learning Progress Videos: Why They're A Great Idea
Jul 30, 2021
Polyglot Speaking In 9 Languages
Jul 26, 2021
Entrepreneurs & Language Learners
Jul 22, 2021
For Better Pronunciation In A Foreign Language, Work On Your Attitude
Jul 19, 2021
Is There A Talent For Language Learning
Jul 15, 2021
The Noticing Hypothesis In Language Learning
Jul 12, 2021
Extensive Reading Works: And That Means Real Books
Jul 09, 2021
Why Many People Fail At Language Learning
Jul 05, 2021
How To Improve Your Listening Skills
Jul 01, 2021
DO NOT Go To Language School
Jun 28, 2021
Novak Djokovic Communicates So Well In French! Even With Mistakes
Jun 25, 2021
Critical Thinking Skills: Can They Really Be Taught?
Jun 21, 2021
Learning Arabic and Persian: Language Challenge Week 2
Jun 18, 2021
How To Learn A Language The LAZY Way
Jun 14, 2021
Learning Arabic & Persian Language Challenge Week 1
Jun 10, 2021
Do NOT Study Grammar
Jun 07, 2021
90 Day Arabic And Persian Language Challenge
Jun 03, 2021
Pitch Accent: Is It Important?
May 31, 2021
How Do You Become Good at Speaking in a New Language?
May 27, 2021
My Favourite Language Learning Apps
May 21, 2021
How I Learned Japanese
May 20, 2021
Why You Need To Make Mistakes When Speaking A New Language
May 20, 2021
How to Start Talking in a New Language
May 10, 2021
A Polyglot's 10 Secrets to Language Learning
May 07, 2021
SRS, Spaced Repetition Systems, A Major Boost to Language Learning?
May 03, 2021
Language Learning: Should You Study the Basics?
Apr 30, 2021
How to Learn a New Language from Scratch: Indonesian
Apr 26, 2021
Learn a Language in a Month: Is it Possible?
Apr 22, 2021
How To Study Languages Effectively At School
Apr 20, 2021
How to Study Effectively
Apr 15, 2021
How Long Does It Take To Learn A Language
Apr 09, 2021
How I Learned Russian
Apr 03, 2021
What Is The Hardest Language to Learn?
Mar 27, 2021
Learning How to Learn: A Polyglot's Opinion
Mar 20, 2021
Chinese Vs Japanese Vs Korean: Learning Experience
Mar 16, 2021
How Hard Is It to Learn English? Interview with @ゆじー/Yuzzy​
Mar 10, 2021
How I Learned Spanish
Mar 01, 2021
How to Become Great at Public Speaking in Your Target Language
Feb 22, 2021
Is It Hard To Learn Japanese?
Feb 19, 2021
Learn A New Language While You Sleep: Is It Possible?
Feb 15, 2021
The Best Way To Learn New Vocabulary
Feb 08, 2021
How To Build A Step By Step Language Study Plan
Feb 04, 2021
How To Improve Your English Speaking Skills
Feb 02, 2021
BTS Speaking Chinese & English A Polyglot's Reaction
Jan 26, 2021
How To Learn A Language On Your Own
Jan 22, 2021
How I Learned Chinese
Jan 19, 2021
My Language Learning Goals For 2021
Jan 04, 2021
How I Learned French
Jan 04, 2021
Talking Our Way To Fluency
Dec 31, 2020
Language & History
Dec 21, 2020
Do We Learn About The Culture In The New Language Or Our Own?
Dec 15, 2020
Overcoming Cultural Obstacles In Language Learning
Dec 09, 2020
Overcoming Language Learning Obstacles
Nov 27, 2020
Is Language Learning A Bit Like Fishing?
Nov 18, 2020
How to React When Native Speakers Answer You in English
Nov 17, 2020
When Learning a New Language the Language is the Teacher
Oct 13, 2020
Want to Learn English? Stay Positive like Gabby of Go Natural English
Oct 04, 2020
Passive Vocabulary: Why It Matters
Sep 27, 2020
Studying English? Don't Study Modal Verbs
Sep 08, 2020
Will John, Professional Soccer Player and Language Enthusiast
Jun 27, 2020
Learning French Slang with Street French
May 14, 2020
Connecting Through Language Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Apr 19, 2020
Get Motivated to Learn Arabic with Mike Still
Mar 31, 2020
Get Motivated to Learn German with Dominik from Get Germanized
Mar 31, 2020
Listening Comprehension Questions - Le Mauril
Mar 12, 2020
Levelling Up With Moses (laoshu505000): Part 3
Mar 05, 2020
How to Avoid Giving Up in Language Learning
Mar 03, 2020
Levelling Up With Moses Mccormick (laoshu505000): Part 2
Mar 01, 2020
Language Learning & the Circling Method
Feb 26, 2020
Levelling Up With Moses (laoshu505000): Part 1
Feb 20, 2020
Language Listening Strategy
Feb 19, 2020
XiaomaNYC Uses His Fluent Chinese to Connect Cultures
Feb 14, 2020
Language Learning And Multitasking
Feb 11, 2020
How Do We Get to Thinking in Another Language?
Feb 07, 2020
The Frustrations of Language Learning
Feb 05, 2020
Reading May Be The Secret Of My Success In Language Learning
Jan 29, 2020
What I Really Think About Language Learning
Oct 15, 2019
CI Comprehensible Input Or Compelling Input
Sep 20, 2019
Starting A New Language (Facing The Unknown)
Aug 08, 2019
How Do We Develop The Ability To Notice In A New Language
Jul 09, 2019
On The Importance Of Disagreeing.
Jul 02, 2019
Common Mistakes In English Adding Ed And Ing To Words
Jun 26, 2019
Keep Your Vocabulary Review Random
Jun 21, 2019
Don't Memorize Vocabulary
Jun 17, 2019
Language Input Or Output
Jun 14, 2019
We Don't Learn Languages In The Classroom, We Learn Them Wherever We Go
Jun 13, 2019
3 Stages Of Language Acquisition - How Long Does It Really Take
Jun 07, 2019
Fluent In 3 Months
May 23, 2019
Language Learning Progress
May 14, 2019
Active or Passive Language Skills, YouTube and More
May 09, 2019
Learning Multiple Languages at the Same Time (Part 2)
May 07, 2019
Learning Multiple Languages at the Same Time (Part 1)
May 07, 2019
Can Introverts Learn Languages
May 06, 2019
Steve And Daniel - Conversation About Language Learning
Feb 28, 2018
Learning Russian - Difficulties And Tips
Feb 23, 2018
Learning Mandarin - Difficulties And Tips
Feb 23, 2018
Learning French - Difficulties And Tips
Feb 23, 2018
Learning German - Difficulties And Tips
Feb 23, 2018
Vocabulary - Is It Even Necessary To Memorize It
Feb 23, 2018
Language Learning - The Biggest Mistake People Make
Feb 23, 2018
The Truth About How I Learn Languages
Feb 23, 2018
Language Learning - The Most Effective Method Of All
Feb 23, 2018
Best Way To Learn A Language
Feb 23, 2018