Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

5 ways to improve your pronunciation in any language by Steve Kaufmann

LingQ was recently recognized as the most effective language learning app by an independent research organization. In this video, I talk about what sets LingQ apart from other apps and methods.

Curious about the progress you can make in 7 months of intensive language study? In this video, I’m sharing my experience traveling to Turkey after seven months of Turkish study.

In this video, I’m sharing 10 tips to help you make the most of your time when learning a language.

I discovered my passion for French as a university student, and since then, I’ve learned not only French but also Spanish, Italian, Romanian, and Portuguese. In this video, I share my approach to learning Romance languages.

I've talked about the benefits of reading many times before—today, I’m sharing how to turn it into a lasting habit.

Struggling to speak fluently in a foreign language? In this video I share 7 practical tips that will help you communicate better without stressing over grammar or pronunciation.

Throughout my language-learning journey, I've had many good tutors. In this video, I’ll highlight the 6 key qualities that make a tutor truly exceptional.

In this video, I discuss the pros and cons of learning many languages, from cultural connections to language interference.

In this video, I discuss the 80/20 rule and how it applies to language learning. I'll explain why I don’t worry about high-frequency words and how balancing big-picture input with focused study has been helping me make progress in Turkish.

In today's video, I talk about how I'm using ChatGPT to learn languages with a focus on comprehensible input.

The entrepreneur’s guide to learning languages by Steve Kaufmann

Have you heard of extensive reading? If not, in today's video you'll learn what it is and how I use this strategy to acquire vocabulary and grammar!

In today's video, I discuss the role of surprise in language learning: how our progress often follows an unpredictable path, why unexpected moments help our brains absorb new information, and much more.

In today's video, I discuss how many languages I really know and what it truly means to know a language.

Discover the benefits of language chunks in today's video. Learn what they are, how to use them, and what teachers often get wrong about chunking!

Today's video is all about learning a language as an immigrant! Learn why your language skills are crucial, how to break the language barrier, and why traditional classes are not the answer.

Can listening to books be as effective as reading them for learning? In this video, I'll explain why you don't have to choose just one.

Is vocabulary more important than grammar? In this video, I'll explain why I believe it is and share insights on how focusing on vocabulary can boost your progress.

In my last video, I shared my goal of learning 20,000 words before my trip to Turkey in September. Today, I'm going to show you exactly how I'm making that happen!

I reflect on my language-learning journey and discuss the importance of various types of connections: linguistic, emotional, neural, and more.

In today's video, I'm reflecting on what has and hasn't worked for boosting my language skills for travel and sharing my (quite ambitious!) Turkish learning plan.

In this video, I discuss the differences between comprehensible input and the output hypothesis and explain why speaking a foreign language isn't always the same as engaging in meaningful communication.

I often get asked whether it's better to focus on one language and become fluent in it or to explore many languages. In this video I talk about why I don't think there's one answer to this question.

Reading books has many benefits for our brain, and it's also a great way to learn a language. In this video I talk about my approach to reading in different languages and how I manage to enjoy the process despite the difficulties.