Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

What constitutes a good study plan for learning languages? Developing good habits, things you enjoy doing every day, is more important than any kind of step by step plan or program. Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2MCDrnt

We can improve our English speaking skills by speaking more. But if not surrounded by English speakers, the next best thing is to step up our listening and reading while waiting for more opportunities to speak. ___ Study this video as a lesson on LingQ: ​https://bit.ly/3jeJ3A7​ LingQ course of my videos as lessons: https://bit.ly/3r79JW4

BTS, the popular Korean pop group, has an appeal that represents a desire in the world for everyone to just get along and accept each other. Here I talk about how they have fun speaking different languages, especially Chinese and English. ___ Learn Korean with BTS on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2MimLRD

For all the languages that I have learned, I only attended school twice. However, in every case it was becoming an independent language learner that brought me success.

As with all the languages I’ve learned, my passion for the language, and all that surrounds it, was key to success in learning Mandarin. But lots of reading and listening helped me achieve my goals. Study a language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3oX5egl

It’s a New Year. 2021. What do I hope to achieve this year? I’ll stay on Persian and Arabic for a while and maybe go back to Turkish in the summer. We’ll see how I do. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3rS6YcC

I got turned on to French long ago and my passion for the language has stayed with me for over 50 years. In this video I share my journey to French fluency. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2WX9NuL

We don’t need more language textbooks, with limited language content, drills and explanations. We just need each other to talk about what interests us, record it, transcribe it and offer it to learners of our language. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2Ma2U70

History is one of my major motivations for learning languages, and learning languages motivates me to learn history. In this video I discuss my interest in languages, different peoples, and the course of history, with special reference to the languages I am now learning, Persian, Arabic and Turkish. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3phQkkB

When I learn languages I get into the culture and history of that language. Listening to the history in the language connects me emotionally, but I get most of my information reading in English. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/3gNGHHh

When we learn a foreign language we imitate an aspect of another culture. In other words, we are entering into a foreign cultural space. This can sometimes cause difficulties. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/2JMPahF

We all have language habits, ingrained from our native languages, or languages we speak well. How do we get outside these and develop new language habits? Jeremy discusses this with reference to Korean. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://bit.ly/38Op5ZO

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com Get my 10 Secrets of Language Learning: https://www.thelinguist.com

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com

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. Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com 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.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com 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.

Learn a new language on LingQ: www.lingq.com 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.

Learn a new language on LingQ: www.lingq.com Over 100 million Germans speakers in Europe. At the center of the old continent and at the heart of its history. Classical music and Rammstein, engineering and philosophers, Rhine wine and beer. Lots to like.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com Comprehension questions aren’t helpful to language learners, but many teachers think these can determine learners’ levels. To me they are just another useless test. Input, pleasurable input, listening & reading, using content that we choose and enjoy, these are the fastest way to improve in a language. Being asked questions to prove our understa...

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com Race is irrelevant to language learning. At every polyglot meeting I find people of every race and gender speaking lots of languages. Yet some people are surprised that people who look a certain way can speak certain languages. *In reviewing this video I realize that I talk too much. Also our trip to Japan was cancelled because of coronavirus.