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 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!
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Episodes (430)
The best way to read in another language
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Spain vs Latin America: how different is their Spanish?
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Why paper books beat screens for learning (backed by research)
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Why your reasons NOT to learn a language are just EXCUSES
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Why reading in some languages is harder than in others
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9 habits that are KILLING your progress in a new language
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How I learn grammar without studying grammar rules
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How I'm getting my Portuguese ready for Portugal
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Stop forcing yourself to remember vocabulary. Do this instead
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The sweet spot that makes you enjoy learning (and how to find it)
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Why I DON’T use spaced repetition to learn vocabulary
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Languages or Sudoku? The better choice for a healthy brain
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Don’t LEAVE your comfort zone, MOVE it
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I learned Chinese in 1968. Here's how I would do it now
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Why SLOW IS BETTER in language learning
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Why reading is the KILLER APP for language learning
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Can we learn to sound native in another language?
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The 3 stages of comprehension every language learner goes through
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Answering the most common questions about learning Arabic
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3 ways to find more time for language learning
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Want to speak another language? Learn from Europeans
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Why massive input beats flashcards every time
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CEO studied French for 6 years and still can’t speak it. This is why
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The pros and cons of Duolingo
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I learned Japanese in 1971. Here’s how I would do it now
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Is AI about to make education worse?
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The 3-part routine that helped me learn 20+ languages
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Brain rot is real. Fight it with language learning
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The grammar trap: 5 mistakes most learners make
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Feeling STUCK in a language? Here's why
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Is German really that hard to learn?
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How Stoicism can help you learn a new language
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5 things I wish I knew when I started learning languages
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Fun vs focus: why you need both to become fluent
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My 2025 in languages: reflections and plans for 2026
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How to finally learn a language in 2026 (the 4 Cs method)
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5 ways to improve your comprehension using AI
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Spanish vs English: which language is easier?
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What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. @gabrielunlocks)
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Do we still need language teachers in the age of AI?
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5 tips to improve your French pronunciation
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The thing that helped me learn 20 languages (it’s not discipline)
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Le français au Québec, mythes et realité
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Want to learn faster? Reduce cognitive load
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Apprendre une langue, c’est s’y habituer
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Why it’s never been EASIER to learn a language
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Ex–Green Beret explains how U.S. military learns languages
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DON'T overcomplicate language learning
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Grammar drills won’t make you fluent. Here’s what will
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You can’t get fluent in a language without this
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