Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann Extensive Reading Works: And That Means Real Books
Jul 9, 2021
A passionate case for learning languages with plain paper books. Short takes on why printed pages reduce distractions and feel comforting. Discussion of mixing books with digital tools and using platforms as training wheels. Notes on pairing audio, e-text and paper, plus practical workarounds when publishers limit access.
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Choose Paper Books To Avoid Digital Distraction
- Do prefer paper books for focused reading and reduced distractions.
- Steve Kaufmann finds paper books more comfortable, with no notifications or lights pulling attention away from the text.
Reinforce Learning By Covering Material In Different Formats
- Use multiple formats to reinforce learning by covering the same material in different ways.
- Steve explains LingQ as a tool to build vocabulary until you can read the same content comfortably in a paper book.
LingQ Born From Frustration Underlining Unknown Words
- Steve recounts creating LingQ because he repeatedly underlined unknown words while reading Spanish and German.
- He stopped looking them up and forgot them, so LingQ became training wheels to avoid that inefficiency.