Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

Language Learning Podcasts

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...

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