Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann
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Should you learn low-frequency words? My approach as a polyglot
You don’t need a perfect language learning routine
Why You Can Speak a Language But Still Can’t Understand It
Do This if You Understand But Can't Speak
The best way to read in another language
Spain vs Latin America: how different is their Spanish?
Why paper books beat screens for learning (backed by research)
Why your reasons NOT to learn a language are just EXCUSES
Why reading in some languages is harder than in others
9 habits that are KILLING your progress in a new language
How I learn grammar without studying grammar rules
How I'm getting my Portuguese ready for Portugal
Stop forcing yourself to remember vocabulary. Do this instead
The sweet spot that makes you enjoy learning (and how to find it)
Why I DON’T use spaced repetition to learn vocabulary
Languages or Sudoku? The better choice for a healthy brain
Don’t LEAVE your comfort zone, MOVE it
I learned Chinese in 1968. Here's how I would do it now
Why SLOW IS BETTER in language learning
Why reading is the KILLER APP for language learning
Can we learn to sound native in another language?
The 3 stages of comprehension every language learner goes through
Answering the most common questions about learning Arabic
3 ways to find more time for language learning
Want to speak another language? Learn from Europeans
Why massive input beats flashcards every time
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, and what actually works.
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 finally reaching fluency.
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 comprehensible input, and how AI-generated content can support language learning.
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 talked about language, culture, and what makes learning French in Quebec so unique.
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 compliquer inutilement.
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.