Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

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.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com We have to stay with it to succeed in language learning. It is too easy to be frustrated at our lack of progress. In this video I talk about three things that keep me going.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com Languages surround us wherever we are and wherever we travel, like a limitless buffet of delicious morsels of food. We can choose to limit ourselves to a few or to sample many. Here Moses Mccormick and I talk about the fun and challenges of learning many different languages.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com I'm really enjoying short biographical monologues, followed by "circling questions", in Persian. I would love to see the same in Arabic, and in fact for all languages. If you want to help develop this kind of intermediate contents for other languages, please watch my video and contact me: steve@lingq.com.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com Moses McCormick, polyglot extraordinaire, has a humble good natured approach to languages and people that probably belies the concentrated effort needed to crack the code of so many diverse languages. We talk about it here.

Learn a new language on LingQ: https://www.lingq.com Listening is the most strategic activity in my language learning. I am confident that if I can understand what I hear, in movies, podcasts, conversations, etc., my ability to speak will develop, and I will become better at reading and writing as well. Understanding what you hear gives you momentum. Going from easy content, full of high frequency...

Learn a language using content you love at LingQ: www.lingq.com/ It may seem that Chinese and English language are worlds apart. When I started learning Chinese, this exotic quality was part of its appeal. Once you get into the language it becomes familiar & not so distant. Ari of New York (Xiaomanyc) is an enthusiastic YouTuber connecting the two worlds.

Learn a language using content you love at LingQ: www.lingq.com/ Listening is the biggest part of my language learning by far. I am only able to do it while doing other tasks, otherwise I lose focus and feel like I want to do something else. Listening to my languages not only helps me learn them, but makes me more likely to work out and clean up around the house. Listening to languages is good for...

Learn a language using content you love at LingQ: www.lingq.com/ When do we start speaking naturally in another language without translating from our own language? I think this is a gradual process. I discuss this topic with Robin MacPherson, another enthusiastic online polyglot.

Learn a language using content you love at LingQ: https://www.lingq.com/ Do you ever get frustrated when learning a language? I know I do. Usually it is a matter of managing expectations. We are learning, however slowly, and the end goal is elusive but still worth it. How we study and what we expect of ourselves has a great influence on how we view our success and failures in learning a new langua...

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CI Comprehensible Input Or Compelling Input by Steve Kaufmann

Visit my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/lingosteve Learn a new language on LingQ: www.lingq.com My blog: www.blog.thelinguist.com/

Visit my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/lingosteve Learn a new language on LingQ: www.lingq.com My blog: www.blog.thelinguist.com/

Visit my YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/lingosteve Learn a new language on LingQ: www.lingq.com My blog: www.blog.thelinguist.com/