Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann

I 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 learn a language. You just need the right attitude and the right approach!

Episodes

5 things I wish I knew when I started learning languages

January 15, 2026 • 9 mins
Today I'm sharing 5 things I wish I knew when I was just starting to learn languages.
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Fun vs focus: why you need both to become fluent

January 8, 2026 • 7 mins
In this video, I compare intensity and perseverance in language learning and explain why both matter.
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My 2025 in languages: reflections and plans for 2026

January 1, 2026 • 11 mins
Happy New Year! In this video, I reflect on 2025 and share my goals for 2026.
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How to finally learn a language in 2026 (the 4 Cs method)

December 25, 2025 • 8 mins
In this video, I share my four C's—the things that have helped me learn 20 languages over the years.
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5 ways to improve your comprehension using AI

December 18, 2025 • 8 mins
In this video, I talk about how language learners can combine their interests with the power of AI to create comprehensible input.
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Spanish vs English: which language is easier?

December 11, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. ‪@gabrielunlocks‬)

December 4, 2025 • 29 mins
What speaking 8 languages actually looks like (feat. ‪@gabrielunlocks‬) by Steve Kaufmann
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Do we still need language teachers in the age of AI?

November 27, 2025 • 16 mins
In this video, I discuss the possibilities and limitations of AI for language learning.
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5 tips to improve your French pronunciation

November 20, 2025 • 15 mins
In this video, I walk you through my best tips for improving your French pronunciation.
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The thing that helped me learn 20 languages (it’s not discipline)

November 13, 2025 • 7 mins
In this video, I talk about why curiosity is the biggest driver in my own language learning — and what the research says about it.
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Le français au Québec, mythes et realité

November 6, 2025 • 15 mins
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.
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Want to learn faster? Reduce cognitive load

October 30, 2025 • 5 mins
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.
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Apprendre une langue, c’est s’y habituer

October 23, 2025 • 8 mins
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.
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Why it’s never been EASIER to learn a language

October 16, 2025 • 5 mins
In this video I explain why it's never been easier to learn another language.
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Ex–Green Beret explains how U.S. military learns languages

October 9, 2025 • 29 mins
In this video, I talk with Jon Hamilton, a former Green Beret, about language learning and how physical training relates to mastering new languages.
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DON'T overcomplicate language learning

October 2, 2025 • 8 mins
In this video, I explain why language learning is often made harder than it needs to be and how to stop overcomplicating it.
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Grammar drills won’t make you fluent. Here’s what will

September 25, 2025 • 10 mins
In this video I discuss the importance of noticing in language learning and whether it's something we can deliberately train.
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You can’t get fluent in a language without this

September 18, 2025 • 5 mins
In this video, I talk about automaticity in language learning—why it matters for speaking and how you can develop it.
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Fluency isn’t linear (and that’s a good thing!)

September 11, 2025 • 8 mins
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.
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What golf taught me about language learning

September 4, 2025 • 4 mins
In this video, I share advice I received from pro golfer Drew Jones that I believe will help anyone learning languages.
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