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Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann — 423 episodes
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 pros and cons of Duolingo
I learned Japanese in 1971. Here’s how I would do it now
Is AI about to make education worse?
The 3-part routine that helped me learn 20+ languages
Brain rot is real. Fight it with language learning
The grammar trap: 5 mistakes most learners make
Feeling STUCK in a language? Here's why
Is German really that hard to learn?
How Stoicism can help you learn a new language
5 things I wish I knew when I started learning languages
Fun vs focus: why you need both to become fluent
My 2025 in languages: reflections and plans for 2026
How to finally learn a language in 2026 (the 4 Cs method)
5 ways to improve your comprehension using AI
Spanish vs English: which language is easier?
What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. @gabrielunlocks)
Do we still need language teachers in the age of AI?
5 tips to improve your French pronunciation
The thing that helped me learn 20 languages (it’s not discipline)
Le français au Québec, mythes et realité
Want to learn faster? Reduce cognitive load
Apprendre une langue, c’est s’y habituer
Why it’s never been EASIER to learn a language
Ex–Green Beret explains how U.S. military learns languages
DON'T overcomplicate language learning
Grammar drills won’t make you fluent. Here’s what will
You can’t get fluent in a language without this
Fluency isn’t linear (and that’s a good thing!)
What golf taught me about language learning
FOUR easy steps to remembering vocabulary
Want to get fluent? Focus on daily habits
Language learning can make you HAPPIER. Here’s how
3 things to do when you’re in a learning slump
Why motivation fades (and how I deal with it)
How to decide which language to learn
Will ChatGPT make us forget how to think? Not if you use it right
Struggle with language anxiety? Try this approach
AI won’t REPLACE language learning, but it WILL CHANGE it
Why I skip language drills (even though everyone recommends them)
Why I’m still learning languages in my 70s
Comfortable but not fluent: my honest Persian update
How I'm using NotebookLM to power up my language learning
Why I don’t trust language tests (and neither should you)
Intensive vs. extensive reading: which is better?
Understand everything but still can't speak? Watch this
My 7 tips for staying motivated when learning a language
STOP chasing perfection and START making progress
Focusing on the most common words WON’T make you fluent
Don’t compare yourself to other language learners (do this instead)
Anime, LingQ, and motivation: how @BijuuMike is learning Japanese
How I balance novelty and repetition in language learning
Why I don’t use spaced repetition (and what I do instead)
Polyglot reacts: How good is Mark Carney’s French?
Explaining LingQ to a linguistics student: AI, dialects, gamification and more
My daily goal for language learning (and why it works)
How to learn a completely unfamiliar language: my first steps in Punjabi
10 things I never do when learning a language
How I actually use LingQ to learn languages
Start a language from scratch (the natural way)
How to revive a language you’ve forgotten
4 mindset pillars for language learners
6 reasons I still buy language books in 2025
7 reasons to listen before you read
New Year’s resolution: goal or commitment?
The neuroscience behind sticking to your resolutions
This Italian polyglot speaks 15 languages. What’s his secret? (feat. @LucaLampariello)
How to use YouTube to boost your language skills
STOP doing these 7 things to START crushing your language goals
10x your vocabulary growth with this language challenge
How to pick the right language book for self-study
5 ways to improve your pronunciation in any language
The best app for learning a language on your own
How much Turkish did I learn in 7 months? Traveling to Turkey
10 tips for managing your time as a language learner
How to learn any Romance language
Develop a reading habit in 5 simple steps
7 tips for speaking better in any language
How to find the perfect language tutor
Are there problems with being a polyglot?
80/20 rule: learn any language with the Pareto principle
How to learn languages with ChatGPT
The entrepreneur’s guide to learning languages
Why extensive reading is so effective for language learning
What progress actually looks like in language learning
Do I really know 20 languages?
Chunking: the secret to fluency?
Essential language tips for immigrants
Reading or listening: what’s the best way to learn?
Stop obsessing over grammar: focus on this instead
Challenging myself to learn 100 WORDS EVERY DAY
I’ve learned 20 languages: what keeps me going?
Challenging myself to learn 20,000 words before my trip to Turkey
Speaking or comprehension: which comes first?
Fluent in one language or good in many?
I’ve read books in 12 languages. Here’s how I do it
Don’t memorize vocabulary. Do this instead
My Arabic journey: why it’s been so difficult
Technology won’t KILL language learning. It will make it more FUN
6 habits that made me a successful language learner
Q&A with Steve Kaufmann: 1 million subscriber edition
How U.S. diplomats learn languages | FSI language courses review
Is there a shortcut to conversational fluency?
No Intentes Dominar Lo Básico Del Idioma Mejor Haz Esto
To improve in a language… take a break from it
6 simple habits to boost your energy levels
Should you learn similar languages? Pros and cons
Should we strive to THINK in a foreign language?
Year-End Review and Plans for 2024
Aramaic, Greek and Latin: a linguistic history of Christmas
Do I agree with @JustinSung's language-learning advice?
Why I stopped studying grammar (and what I do instead)
6 Tips To Become A Better Reader In Any Language
Do I agree with @IAmMarkManson's language learning advice?
Is There a LAZY Way to Learn a Language?
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Become Fluent
STOP Making These EXCUSES Not to Learn a Language
Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Become Fluent
Improve Your Reading and Listening Skills With This Strategy
How to REALLY Increase Your IELTS, TOEIC & TOEFL Scores
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Tips From ‘Make It Stick’
Learning Styles Are a Myth! This is How EVERYONE Learns Languages
Don’t Always Do the Same Thing When Studying a Language
Gigachad Polyglot LanguageSimp Gets Serious About Languages
Can You Speak a Foreign Language Well Without Studying Grammar?
Will a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) Help You Learn a Language Faster?
3 Reasons You Should Learn Languages the Natural Way
Do Adults Learn Languages Like Children?
Why Rules Don't Matter in Language Learning
What is the Key to Success in Language Learning & Life?
Why Are Some Languages Harder to Learn Than Others? 2 Polyglots Share Their Experience
Is Korean Hard to Learn? It Has Been for Me! Here's Why…
How to Read 1 Million Words a Year in Your Target Language
Do You Really Need a Teacher to Get Fluent in a Language?
The Unsung Hero in Language Learning
Language Learning is Like an Iceberg
Active & Passive Vocabulary: When Do We Know a Word?
How I Immerse Myself in a Language
How To Improve Your Speaking
The BEST Way to Measure Language Learning Success
A Language Is Like a Lump Of...
Learn Languages Fast By Learning Slow
How Should We Define Languages and Dialects?
How This Polyglot Starts Learning Languages
Why Some Language Learners Are Afraid to Speak
Boomers Need to Be More Grateful!
Polyglot Learned 7 Languages on Her Own
10 Language Learning Mistakes You’re Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)
DON'T Complicate Language Learning
Stay Curious, Stay Young: The Power of Lifelong Learning
Do You Need to Get Out of Your Comfort Zone? Yes... & No.
Which Language Should You Learn?
Culture, Language &…Ghosting: US vs. Europe with @FelifromGermany
How Languages Shape Our Understanding of History
How to Learn Vocabulary Without Even Trying
ChatGPT: Should Language Teachers Be Worried?
Elon Musk’s Neuralink & the Future of Language (Learning)
Language Learning Through Travel
Learning Italian with Davide of @PodcastItaliano
The Truth About Learning a Language (That Many Don’t Want to Hear)
What Is ChatGPT & How Can It Be Used for Language Learning?
DON'T Learn Slang
How I Learn Languages From Scratch
Language Education in Japan & the US 日本と米国の言語教育 in English & Japanese
Why I Don't Do Language Tests, Drills or Quizzes
How to Get Started Learning a Language
Why I Say “Don’t Aspire to Fluency in Language Learning”
ChatGPT, AI & Language Learning with Luca Lampariello
What Are the Basics in Language Learning (And Do They Matter)?
How To Deal With The Language Learning Plateau
The Key To Improved Listening Comprehension
Tips To Improve Your Pronunciation From Expert @hadar.shemesh
The Most Effective Way To Increase Your Vocabulary
The 5 Stages Of Enjoyment In Language Learning
Atomic Habits & Language Learning
When Learning A Language DON'T Study The "Basics"
Should English Be The Lingua Franca?
Can Learning Languages Help Prevent Dementia?
One Thing I AVOID When Learning A Language
Language Challenges & Maintaining Your Streak
My Language Learning New Years Resolutions 2023
In Language Learning Do It WRONG The First Time
Why It’s Hard To Learn Similar Things When Learning A New Language
Monolingual Child to Polyglot Adult: Stefani’s Journey
Speak Your Way To Fluency
Can Writing By Hand Help You Learn A Language Faster?
7 Reasons To Learn Languages
How Close Are Ukrainian And Russian?
Joe Rogan On Language Learning: Disappointing In My View
How Do We Improve Our Writing In A New Language?
Do Your Emotions Affect Your Success In Learning A New Language?
Language Learning Success Depends On Rewarding Yourself
The Pareto Principle & Language Learning
My Top Tip For English Pronunciation
Learn To Use These Cool French Pronouns “Y” And “En”
How Do We Know We're Learning A New Language?
Want To Speak Well In Your Target Language? Read More.
Vocabulary You Forget is Still Part of Your Memory
How to Succeed in the First 3 Months of Learning a Language
How To Improve Your Reading Comprehension
Mexican Spanish Vs. Spain Spanish
Reading & Listening Comprehension Strategy: When To Focus
AI And Language Learning
To Learn Vocabulary We Must Forget Vocabulary
Does Language Immersion Work?
Combine These Language Learning Strategies For Success
Don't Compare Yourself To Others When Learning A Language
How I Would Teach Languages In A Classroom
Can We Acquire A Language Naturally As Adults?
Authenticity In Language Learning
Forget About Native Pronunciation & Focus On NATURAL Pronunciation
Mastering TOEIC With Tetsuya Of @Morite2 English Channel
Steve Kaufmann & Stephen Krashen In Conversation
Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules: My Thoughts
Don’t Study Phrasal Verbs And Collocations
Why I Learn Languages: Persian
How I Use Dictionaries When Learning A Language
How To Focus In On Content When Learning A Language
Variety Is The Spice Of Language Learning
Listening & Reading Comprehension, YES - Comprehension Questions, NO
The Most Important Thing In Language Learning
How To Review Vocabulary
Learn English Like A Native With @English Like A Native
Don't Make Long Term Goals In Language Learning
The Power Of Reading
The Power Of Listening
Speed LingQing - My Language Learning Plateau Technique
Don't Try To Memorize Vocabulary
Get The Best From Your Online Language Tutor
To Improve Comprehension DON'T Try To Understand
Enjoy The English Learning Journey With Rupa Sensei
Learning Persian: My Intensive Study Plan
Language Learning & The Inverted Hockey Stick
3 Tips For First Time Language Learners
How I Learn Arabic
Culture: Language Learning Goal 7
What Makes A Successful Language Learner?
Why Learn Another Language?
Writing In A New Language: Language Learning Goal 6
Italian Automatico With Alberto @Impara L'Italiano Con Italiano Automatico
We’ll Never Be Perfect
Grammar: Language Learning Goal 5
How To Learn Vocabulary With And Without Flashcards
Language Learning Content Or Grammar Focus? With Olly Richards
Learning Languages Through Stories With Olly Richards
Speaking A New Language: Language Learning Goal 4
Listening: Language Learning Goal 3
How I Learned Ukrainian
Reading Comprehension: Language Learning Goal 2
Learning Vocabulary: Language Learning Goal 1
My 7 Goals Of Language Learning
Learn Italian With Francesco Of @Impara L'italiano Con Vaporetto Italiano
When Learning A Language: Listen Before You Speak
How Learning Languages Changed My Life
John Cena Speaking Mandarin Chinese
Is French Difficult?
Language Learning Motivation With Will John
What Makes English Difficult?
LingQ 5.0 What You Should Know
The Dead Languages Of The Classic World, Ancient Greek And Latin
You DO NOT Need To Be Perfect
Learning Multiple Languages At The Same Time
Learn Russian With Star Wars! Chat With Daria Of @Real Russian Club
Language Learning Burnout? Here Are My Tips
What's The Easiest Language To Learn
Language Learning Activity Goals For 2022
How To Learn Vocabulary
Key To Pronunciation: Feel You Want To Belong Discussion With @Iryna Fedchenko
2022 Language Learning Goals
How I Learned Italian
Language And Culture - First Learn The Language, Then The Culture
Don't Just Learn Business English
Shadowing Technique - Arabic And Persian
How I Learned German
Seniors Should Learn Languages
My Language Learning Motivation
Learning A Language Involves Indirect Motivation
CI / Compelling Or Comprehensible Input In Language Learning
How Should Languages Be Taught In School
Language Learning And Introverts
The Motivation Of A Polyglot @Gabriel Poliglota
The Importance Of Reading
Common Language Learning Problems
Task - Based Language Learning
You Needn't Travel To The Country To Achieve Fluency Chat With @English With Veronika Mark
Speaking In Your Target Language My Thoughts & Tips
How To Become A Polyglot
Stephen Krashen And Language Acquisition
Don't Learn Slang
Language Learning And Augmented Reality
Don't Just Learn A Language, Get Familiar With It
Productivity Hacks For Language Learning
Polyglot Stuart Jay Raj On Learning Tonal Languages
Language Immersion And Travel
Learning Languages with Netflix & YouTube
How To Choose Which Language To Learn
Learning Two Languages At Once
Don't Speak In Your Target Language
Morning Routine For Language Learning
Loneliness In Language Learning
How To Stay Focused In Our Language Learning
How To Stay Motivated
Language Study Motivation And Repetition Q&A
The Importance Of Repetition In Language Learning
How To Make The Time To Learn Languages
Language Learning Progress Videos: Why They're A Great Idea
Polyglot Speaking In 9 Languages
Entrepreneurs & Language Learners
For Better Pronunciation In A Foreign Language, Work On Your Attitude
Is There A Talent For Language Learning
The Noticing Hypothesis In Language Learning
Extensive Reading Works: And That Means Real Books
Why Many People Fail At Language Learning
How To Improve Your Listening Skills
DO NOT Go To Language School
Novak Djokovic Communicates So Well In French! Even With Mistakes
Critical Thinking Skills: Can They Really Be Taught?
Learning Arabic and Persian: Language Challenge Week 2
How To Learn A Language The LAZY Way
Learning Arabic & Persian Language Challenge Week 1
Do NOT Study Grammar
90 Day Arabic And Persian Language Challenge
Pitch Accent: Is It Important?
How Do You Become Good at Speaking in a New Language?
My Favourite Language Learning Apps
How I Learned Japanese
Why You Need To Make Mistakes When Speaking A New Language
How to Start Talking in a New Language
A Polyglot's 10 Secrets to Language Learning
SRS, Spaced Repetition Systems, A Major Boost to Language Learning?
Language Learning: Should You Study the Basics?
How to Learn a New Language from Scratch: Indonesian
Learn a Language in a Month: Is it Possible?
How To Study Languages Effectively At School
How to Study Effectively
How Long Does It Take To Learn A Language
How I Learned Russian
What Is The Hardest Language to Learn?
Learning How to Learn: A Polyglot's Opinion
Chinese Vs Japanese Vs Korean: Learning Experience
How Hard Is It to Learn English? Interview with @ゆじー/Yuzzy
How I Learned Spanish
How to Become Great at Public Speaking in Your Target Language
Is It Hard To Learn Japanese?
Learn A New Language While You Sleep: Is It Possible?
The Best Way To Learn New Vocabulary
How To Build A Step By Step Language Study Plan
How To Improve Your English Speaking Skills
BTS Speaking Chinese & English A Polyglot's Reaction
How To Learn A Language On Your Own
How I Learned Chinese
My Language Learning Goals For 2021
How I Learned French
Talking Our Way To Fluency
Language & History
Do We Learn About The Culture In The New Language Or Our Own?
Overcoming Cultural Obstacles In Language Learning
Overcoming Language Learning Obstacles
Is Language Learning A Bit Like Fishing?
How to React When Native Speakers Answer You in English
When Learning a New Language the Language is the Teacher
Want to Learn English? Stay Positive like Gabby of Go Natural English
Passive Vocabulary: Why It Matters
Studying English? Don't Study Modal Verbs
Will John, Professional Soccer Player and Language Enthusiast
Learning French Slang with Street French
Connecting Through Language Under COVID-19 Lockdown
Get Motivated to Learn Arabic with Mike Still
Get Motivated to Learn German with Dominik from Get Germanized
Listening Comprehension Questions - Le Mauril
Levelling Up With Moses (laoshu505000): Part 3
How to Avoid Giving Up in Language Learning
Levelling Up With Moses Mccormick (laoshu505000): Part 2
Language Learning & the Circling Method
Levelling Up With Moses (laoshu505000): Part 1
Language Listening Strategy
XiaomaNYC Uses His Fluent Chinese to Connect Cultures
Language Learning And Multitasking
How Do We Get to Thinking in Another Language?
The Frustrations of Language Learning
Reading May Be The Secret Of My Success In Language Learning
What I Really Think About Language Learning
CI Comprehensible Input Or Compelling Input
Starting A New Language (Facing The Unknown)
How Do We Develop The Ability To Notice In A New Language
On The Importance Of Disagreeing.
Common Mistakes In English Adding Ed And Ing To Words
Keep Your Vocabulary Review Random
Don't Memorize Vocabulary
Language Input Or Output
We Don't Learn Languages In The Classroom, We Learn Them Wherever We Go
3 Stages Of Language Acquisition - How Long Does It Really Take
Fluent In 3 Months
Language Learning Progress
Active or Passive Language Skills, YouTube and More
Learning Multiple Languages at the Same Time (Part 2)
Learning Multiple Languages at the Same Time (Part 1)
Can Introverts Learn Languages
Steve And Daniel - Conversation About Language Learning
Learning Russian - Difficulties And Tips
Learning Mandarin - Difficulties And Tips
Learning French - Difficulties And Tips
Learning German - Difficulties And Tips
Vocabulary - Is It Even Necessary To Memorize It
Language Learning - The Biggest Mistake People Make
The Truth About How I Learn Languages
Language Learning - The Most Effective Method Of All
Best Way To Learn A Language