Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann
Steve KaufmannI 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 lear... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 440 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Education | |||
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The US Foreign Service Institute sorts languages into five categories based on how long they take English speakers to learn. Spanish and French sit at the easy end, while Mandarin, Japanese, Korean and Arabic land in the hardest group at around 88 we... more
I'm on the border of Portugal and Spain, and yesterday at lunch I spoke five or six languages with people from Scandinavia, Germany, France, and even a Chinese family who live here. That kind of variety makes me very happy. Not everyone has the same ... more
People often tell me to learn 10 words a day and nail them down until I can use them. That has never worked for me. I read and listen a lot, look words up, and simply accept that I'll forget most of them at first. Over time, meeting the same words in... more
When I start a language like Persian or Arabic, at first it's just noise. I can't even tell where one word ends and the next begins. So I listen first, every morning, while I make breakfast or do my exercises. I listen to a short story two or three t... more
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Привет я hoss guy I’m learning Russian and Japanese and I have to say これは優しいとかっこいいです it’s nice to have something that I can listen to while learning how to learn languages keep up the good work hoss(plz talk about “Duolingo”
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United States2 years ago - Excellent content
Love to listen to Steve Kaufman’s voice, very soothing. Content is excellent.
Apple Podcasts5Connecticut 2United States2 years ago - Good content
Great way of looking forward to learn and to share knowledge .
Apple Podcasts5logoninandoutUnited States3 years ago - 5stars
Steve Kaufman is a brilliant polyglot, he covers unlimited numbers of languages related topics.
Apple Podcasts5Fæbel
Norway3 years ago - He's the GOAT of language learning
Steve inspires me so much!
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Brazil3 years ago
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What comes through across recent episodes is a clear focus on practical language learning strategies, motivation, and the psychology of study. The host advocates input-rich methods, minimal reliance on rigid grammar drills, and consistent, enjoyable engagement to build real fluency. Several episodes explore mindset shifts (overcoming fear, embracing gradual progress, and sequencing tasks for flow) and practical workflows—using mini-stories, comprehensible input, AI-assisted content, and cross-language practice—to keep learners engaged over the long term. A recurring thread is the belief that language learning is accessible to almost anyone with the right attitude, and that long-term consistency often beats short-lived intensity. Noteworthy ... more
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1. Alberto Salas
2. Hasan Alhamwi
3. Kyle Singer
4. Gabriel Pacheco Silva
5. Jon Hamilton
6. Drew Jones
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