education

CEO studied French for 6 years and still can’t speak it. This is why

Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann·Apr 2, 2026·6:09·failed

About this Episode

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, and what actually works.

Hosts & Guests

Steve Kaufmann

Host

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John Smith

Host

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Marc Garneau

Guest

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