The most honest people I’ve ever heard on RUclips about language learning, I think his success is also because that. Steve is not afraid to talk about his level in every language, most people do.
Terrific interview! During the pandemic, I decided to add French to my English and Spanish, where I have native fluency. I decided it would take three or four YEARS to get to a conversational level, which is realistic for a non-full-time student. Never believe the marketing baloney “learn a language in three weeks or months.” I am now at a conversational level in French.
LingQ is a great learning source, maybe the best single one out there for multiple languages. Kaufman really knows what he’s talking about. Thats a good interview, I’m glad you just let him talk on his favourite subject.
It is 100% the best for reading and listening comprehension.. speaking.. there are probably better options.. unless money isn't a problem for you.. writing.. idk I've never wrote on LingQ either I have Brazilian friends so I don't need to write on LingQ.. unfortunately nobody wants to talk on the phone with me.. which is.. upsetting because I want to talk.. but anyway LingQ is by far the best and I find it very fun.. it's quite addicting to find new words or you're reading and find a LingQ that you realize now you know and you get to always see your numbers go up I've been reading a lot of books (in English) and maybe 1 in Portuguese.. but I haven't been able to use LingQ because of it for 4 months but now I'm about done with a series and I've had an ich to use LingQ... 😂
I’ve tried lots of apps and programs for language learning, and LingQ is by far the best one out there. It’s ideal for the workings of the brain. And most of all, it’s fun!
The traditional method persists because it makes money. Major publishers make a lot of money on text books. Universities get students to pay a lot of money each semester. Apps make money with monthly subscribers. It’s not about money-it’s ALL about money.
They wouldn’t make money on it so readily if people weren’t so willing to be suckered into false promises just because school instilled in them a wrong understanding of how learning works
1) you cant be fluent in every language 2) you can be conversational in many languages 3) you can be motivated if you enjoy learning 4) you can immerse yourself to read and listen 5) you have to study and practice to make it reflexive 6) you have to make alot of mistakes without being ashamed 7) do it wrong everyday to be able to do it right a year from now
When I started learning French, I spent two months explicitly studying, chapter by chapter, a 'complete french grammar' book. Most of my listening was the content from the grammar book I was using. In that first two months, I also added words to a vocabulary list that I reviewed through efficient self-testing and 'making up sentences in french' with the words I was reviewing. I got through the whole grammar book. After that, I went to school to study something else for eight months. I kind of just sat on the French I had learned and did a little bit of it during the eight months. After the eight months, I started studying french full time again and started watching kids shows in French and I progressed really fast. Anyways I have two points about grammar: 1) learning the grammar was relatively easy and I found it helpful to know what verb tense I was listening to, and also how to express myself correctly. And 2) since I learned complete french grammar I basically knew Italian grammar and Spanish grammar. Knowing the grammar allowed me to progress in spanish and Italian much faster... Although I would say it is the fact that I had gotten used to speaking with french grammar (as opposed to having explicit knowledge of it) that helped spanish and Italian feel a lot easier than it would have been without my french experience. Indeed, it is the habituation to the language that is key and not the explicit knowledge.
Wow informaccion excellente. Gracias Amigos por me ayuda otra estillos a aprender un lengua Nueva. Tengo 36 mes mas o menos con Espanol. Para me cuando yo llegar en un pais Espanol yo aprender mucho palabras en El calle. Tambien cuando tu va por otra pais, tu leer muchos en restaurante y Otra negocios!
The cliffhangers in the beginning are actually ruining this for me, I've listened to Steve Kaufmann's opinion a lot already so i kinda now what he's gonna say. So that actually made me not interested in the rest of the video anymore
Great conversation! Regarding the last part, what's your take on reading and listening at the same time (in other words audiobook)? Are there any studies on how effective this is compared to solely reading or listening? What's your experience?
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The most honest people I’ve ever heard on RUclips about language learning, I think his success is also because that. Steve is not afraid to talk about his level in every language, most people do.
Terrific interview! During the pandemic, I decided to add French to my English and Spanish, where I have native fluency. I decided it would take three or four YEARS to get to a conversational level, which is realistic for a non-full-time student. Never believe the marketing baloney “learn a language in three weeks or months.” I am now at a conversational level in French.
Wooooow this is huge, congrats man.
🥳 Thank you 🙏
Two of my favorite language RUclipsrs!
Thanks for this interview. I always enjoy hearing what you guys have to say.
LingQ is a great learning source, maybe the best single one out there for multiple languages. Kaufman really knows what he’s talking about. Thats a good interview, I’m glad you just let him talk on his favourite subject.
It is 100% the best for reading and listening comprehension.. speaking.. there are probably better options.. unless money isn't a problem for you.. writing.. idk I've never wrote on LingQ either I have Brazilian friends so I don't need to write on LingQ.. unfortunately nobody wants to talk on the phone with me.. which is.. upsetting because I want to talk.. but anyway LingQ is by far the best and I find it very fun.. it's quite addicting to find new words or you're reading and find a LingQ that you realize now you know and you get to always see your numbers go up I've been reading a lot of books (in English) and maybe 1 in Portuguese.. but I haven't been able to use LingQ because of it for 4 months but now I'm about done with a series and I've had an ich to use LingQ... 😂
I’ve tried lots of apps and programs for language learning, and LingQ is by far the best one out there. It’s ideal for the workings of the brain. And most of all, it’s fun!
it's a tool in the toolbag, but it's pretty overrated. I bet he endorses it too $$$$
@@RafaMedina-Vendedor Lute3 is basically a free version of lingQ the refold yt channel made a video about it
Thanks for the support!
The traditional method persists because it makes money. Major publishers make a lot of money on text books. Universities get students to pay a lot of money each semester. Apps make money with monthly subscribers.
It’s not about money-it’s ALL about money.
true
They wouldn’t make money on it so readily if people weren’t so willing to be suckered into false promises just because school instilled in them a wrong understanding of how learning works
1) you cant be fluent in every language
2) you can be conversational in many languages
3) you can be motivated if you enjoy learning
4) you can immerse yourself to read and listen
5) you have to study and practice to make it reflexive
6) you have to make alot of mistakes without being ashamed
7) do it wrong everyday to be able to do it right a year from now
When I started learning French, I spent two months explicitly studying, chapter by chapter, a 'complete french grammar' book. Most of my listening was the content from the grammar book I was using. In that first two months, I also added words to a vocabulary list that I reviewed through efficient self-testing and 'making up sentences in french' with the words I was reviewing.
I got through the whole grammar book.
After that, I went to school to study something else for eight months. I kind of just sat on the French I had learned and did a little bit of it during the eight months. After the eight months, I started studying french full time again and started watching kids shows in French and I progressed really fast.
Anyways I have two points about grammar:
1) learning the grammar was relatively easy and I found it helpful to know what verb tense I was listening to, and also how to express myself correctly.
And
2) since I learned complete french grammar I basically knew Italian grammar and Spanish grammar. Knowing the grammar allowed me to progress in spanish and Italian much faster... Although I would say it is the fact that I had gotten used to speaking with french grammar (as opposed to having explicit knowledge of it) that helped spanish and Italian feel a lot easier than it would have been without my french experience.
Indeed, it is the habituation to the language that is key and not the explicit knowledge.
Great interview!
Steve Kaufman is so humble ❤
Lingq in reality is worth 1.99 per month
Wow informaccion excellente.
Gracias Amigos por me ayuda otra estillos a aprender un lengua Nueva. Tengo 36 mes mas o menos con Espanol. Para me cuando yo llegar en un pais Espanol yo aprender mucho palabras en El calle. Tambien cuando tu va por otra pais, tu leer muchos en restaurante y Otra negocios!
Wait, Steve is Eric Kaufmann's dad?
The cliffhangers in the beginning are actually ruining this for me, I've listened to Steve Kaufmann's opinion a lot already so i kinda now what he's gonna say. So that actually made me not interested in the rest of the video anymore
Great conversation! Regarding the last part, what's your take on reading and listening at the same time (in other words audiobook)? Are there any studies on how effective this is compared to solely reading or listening? What's your experience?
Nice
Thank you, @matt_brooks-green, for all your videos. They have helped me a lot in my language-learning journey.
Amazing. I'm so pleased. Thanks for letting me know too! It means a lot