Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

In this video, I compare intensity and perseverance in language learning and explain why both matter.

Happy New Year! In this video, I reflect on 2025 and share my goals for 2026.

In this video, I share my four C's—the things that have helped me learn 20 languages over the years.

In this video, I talk about how language learners can combine their interests with the power of AI to create comprehensible input.

In this video, I sit down with Kyle from ‪@pensandoingles6884‬ to talk about the struggles English and Spanish learners face, learning through comprehensible input, and how AI-generated content can support language learning.

What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. ‪@gabrielunlocks‬) by Steve Kaufmann

In this video, I discuss the possibilities and limitations of AI for language learning.

In this video, I walk you through my best tips for improving your French pronunciation.

In this video, I talk about why curiosity is the biggest driver in my own language learning — and what the research says about it.

Join me for a conversation with Geneviève Breton, a passionate French teacher from Quebec, recorded during my trip to the province in October. We talked about language, culture, and what makes learning French in Quebec so unique.

In this video, I discuss the cognitive load theory and how it can be applied to language learning to make it easier and more enjoyable.

Dans cette vidéo, j’explique pourquoi l’apprentissage des langues est souvent rendu plus difficile qu’il ne devrait l’être, et comment arrêter de le compliquer inutilement.

In this video I explain why it's never been easier to learn another language.

In this video, I talk with Jon Hamilton, a former Green Beret, about language learning and how physical training relates to mastering new languages.

In this video, I explain why language learning is often made harder than it needs to be and how to stop overcomplicating it.

In this video I discuss the importance of noticing in language learning and whether it's something we can deliberately train.

In this video, I talk about automaticity in language learning—why it matters for speaking and how you can develop it.

In this video I discuss how the complexity theory can be applied to language learning and how even the smallest interaction can make a big difference.

In this video, I share advice I received from pro golfer Drew Jones that I believe will help anyone learning languages.

In this video, I talk about what it really means to “know” a word, why forgetting is normal, and the simple steps I use to remember and retrieve vocabulary.

In this video, I share how we can use the concept of leading and lagging indicators to set better goals in language learning.

In this video, I discuss 4 ways in which learning languages can make us happier.

Struggling with language learning motivation? Here are 3 tips to get back on track.

In this video, I explain why our motivation to learn a language can fade—and how shifting your mindset can help you stay focused on long-term progress.

In this video, I talk about how we choose which language to learn—and what factors are worth considering.