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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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.
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.