Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann
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!
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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Nov 18, 2020 • 7min
Is Language Learning A Bit Like Fishing?
When I learn languages I enjoy the process, even when I’m not sure I’m progressing. People who love fishing enjoy it even when the fish aren’t biting.
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Nov 17, 2020 • 7min
How to React When Native Speakers Answer You in English
It's always fun to practice a language we are learning with a native speaker, wherever we may find them. We shouldn't be disappointed, however, if they reply in our language. There can be many reasons for this.
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Oct 13, 2020 • 6min
When Learning a New Language the Language is the Teacher
In learning languages, we discover all the many ways that people from different cultures are the same. During the process of discovering this we can learn a new language, and learning the language teaches us about the new culture.
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Oct 4, 2020 • 14min
Want to Learn English? Stay Positive like Gabby of Go Natural English
Learning English is sometimes different from learning other languages. It’s often learned out of need or obligation, rather than interest. I discuss this with Gabby of Go Natural English.
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Sep 27, 2020 • 6min
Passive Vocabulary: Why It Matters
We should never underestimate the power of passive vocabulary. A broad passive vocabulary is the key to increased engagement with a language, more listening and reading, enjoying movies, and eventually being able to have meaningful conversations. Passive vocabulary is the key to progress in the language we are learning.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 4min
Studying English? Don't Study Modal Verbs
The modal verb, the "would, should, might" etc. type of verb, is a staple of English as a second language instruction. In order to become comfortable using these verbs, better to spend less time with explanations or drills, and more time listening, reading and speaking.
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Jun 27, 2020 • 18min
Will John, Professional Soccer Player and Language Enthusiast
Will John Olumeri has a popular channel on YouTube and a strong interest in languages. I am always impressed by people who share my enthusiasm for learning languages. And his Danish pronunciation is amazing.
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May 14, 2020 • 15min
Learning French Slang with Street French
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As is the case in many languages, once your French is at a level where you can easily interact with native speakers, you may find yourself wondering at the meaning of certain colloquialisms. Street French focuses on these in their channel. We discuss this in this interview.
Apr 19, 2020 • 7min
Connecting Through Language Under COVID-19 Lockdown
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If anything, the COVID-19 pandemic drives home the fact that we are all connected. We got into this because we’re connected and will get out of it because we’re connected. So I focus my energies on learning languages so I can connect better with other people and cultures.
Mar 31, 2020 • 23min
Get Motivated to Learn Arabic with Mike Still
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Arabic is spoken by over 400 million native speakers on three continents. A powerful historical language, it has influenced languages in the region and in Europe.
Mike Still is an Arabic speaker, has lived in several Arabic countries and helps people learn Arabic. We discuss the learning of Arabic in this video.
