813. Language Learning is a Voyage of Discovery / Steve Kaufmann Interview

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Thanks again to Steve for the interview!

[@Flaviaregina69]

👏👏👏👏 4:56

[@Thelinguist]

A pleasant interview. It was an easy conversation on a subject of interest, which you kept going with your varied and probing questions. Thank you.

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ziaulhaque4462]

I am learning Persian on my own,could you share PDFs or any stuff with me?i am from India.

[@najmehmoradi5122]

@@ziaulhaque4462 I am a native in Persian. If you need help, I will be happy to help you.

[@nara5680]

I have successfully kept my LingQ streak for 153 days since I subscribed the premium last September(Although it takes some 'extra effort' to use it as normal in mainland China). Great thanks to Steve! It really helps me to enjoy the pleasure of reading and learning English at the same time. What's more you inspires me to learn another new language and help me a lot in building a proper, not frustrated attitude in the process of learning a language.

[@martinuniverse]

I've done that kind of intensive courses at home (self-study) and I noticed that works for me, however, I prefer not to do it beacuse I feel like I'm a machine absorbing things without any pleasure. In my case I'm not in a hurry with English and also love the language, so I try to enjoy the process of learning. Luke's channel is one of my faves to practise listening as well as learning new words, expressions, different accents, etc. I'm at the moment that I'm noticing better comprehension of music and films, and I'm very grateful for the effort that Luke makes to do these videos/podcasts. Thanks a lot Luke!

[@drakonnchanel8653]

2 of my favourite english maker people together, speaking with each other in 1 video. What can be better? Like a dream come true! Thank you a lot Luke and Steve!

[@celtellez8085]

It´s taken me ages to learn English and I´ve felt frustrated several times but nowadays I´ve found a new encouragement that has allowed me to develop the intensity that Mr. Kaufmann says and spite the fact I´m still feeling in the plateau, I´m learning a lot listening podcasts of my interests and reading, the only thing is I haven´t found nobody to talk to

[@sandrafarsky1101]

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[@ventsislav1796]

I liked that man. He's got smart sight. Learning language no matter what is function of our intellect. The more intelligent we are, the easier it is.

[@purplebutterfly4078]

I thought I m good for speaking 5 languages...Steve s a whole different level...he s motivated me to improve the languages I already speak and maybe learn something new...he s awesome!

[@karengomez3143]

I can barely keep up my English language skills but hearing this interview made me realise we don’t need to have a wall, we can keep going and going, ty!

[@inganagifka]

What a charming man Steve is, like the actor from Crocodile Dundee! Thanks for the inspiring interview!

[@GahlyHassan]

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[@namaste2]

Dear Luke, I am so happy for you and this interview was inspirating with this gentleman. Your tone is very pleasant and I appreciate that you always bring us exciting topics.🙂 Your guest is pretty intelligent, and diligent, I have been learning English for almost 15 years but I still haven't claimed my goal, to be fluent. Our teachers in the school were not too qualified, because they were Russian teachers and they were retrained to English teachers in the 90s, so they were almost learning the English with us, with plenty of mistakes in the language, but this is not their fault, they tried their best. Today is so much easier for kids.🙂 When I went to the U.K.to get some job and I picked up the language very quickly. I also had German in high school but I did not like it, so I was not able to learn it properly. I think you have to love the language if you would like to learn it properly. Since I am not there in the U.K, I am listening podcasts and reading articles and comments on English sites. I learn 3 or 4 hours a day and I really enjoy it. I do not need it to my work or anything, just for fun. Keep it up, Luke, take care.🙂

[@JorgeLima-qi2lh]

Congratulations, I really appreciate your story

[@namaste2]

@@JorgeLima-qi2lh thank you and have a nice day.🙂

[@ericwalker5186]

​@@namaste2thank u and have a nice food.

[@tahep3906]

Just like Steve has said I've always believed the most important thing is understanding the person you're talking to, because if you don't understand him you can't talk but if you understand him you can pass to other person what you want to say in some way, so the key is listen a lot and being acquainted with words

[@siamakalaei1148]

Thanks, dear Luke and Steve, for the podcast and the video and all your efforts. As a languages lover and a Persian native speaker, I really enjoyed it. Best wishes. ❤❤❤

[@jackxuor8601]

Hi Luke, Thank you so much for this interview, Steve is very encouraging for People who are learning à langage whatever it is. You must stay positive and motivated and the progress will come at the end.

[@umidjonqobiljonov4221]

Hello from Uzbekistan, I have really appreciate to Mr. Steve's knowledge about Movarounnahr's(Uzb) and Xuroson's(Afg) history. In fact, these regions produced many scholars who were responsible for the first and second renaissance of the world after the AD.

[@Random-fw2rh]

الله يكتب اجرك يالوكاس على هالبودكاستات مررره استفدت منها ❤️❤️

[@muslimbek_isroilov]

Nice metaphors and similies, especially the one with a cow. I also have one metaphor and I'd like you to know Luke. It goes like this: Learning a language is like a magic. Being able to speak and understand people from completely different part(s) of the world is something incredible, like magic. Nowadays, in many countries people learn English by using textbooks, videos , films and podcasts. Most of these learners don't get the chance to talk to native speakers and yet when they meet a native speaker (English in this case) ( or any other language one is learning), these people can understand each other easily without any trouble. thanks to the podcasts and especially for Luke's English podcast. I like the diversity of the content of your work, especially the ones where you teach different accents across the UK and british expressions only brits know. When I talk to my British friend, she often gets surprised by some vocabularies I use which I learned through listening to your work. I now know English and Korean and little Russian and I feel like a magician too. Overall, teacher Luke, you are a magician maker/producer I'd say. You are also a magician in terms of French and Japanese(not sure about the second one but anyway). Have a good day and keep up the good work. All the best. Your long-term ninja magician l, Isroilov Muslimbek. 😅

[@DearLittleSable]

wowowow!

[@tammiesterling4631]

Luke, you are a great interviewer. Thank you for doing your homework and research about Mr Kaufman.

[@faithful567]

Love you both Steve and Luke ❤❤. You are the best👍💯

[@Dr.serhii]

You are my favorit coaches in the language lerning area I am so glad to see you together

[@mariapersico3438]

Kudos to Steve for having learned and/or keeping on learning languages with a different alphabet. Respect! Incidentally, your remark about the importance of repetition reminded me of a very dear English language teacher of mine who used to tell us that one should learn "by dint of repetition". Now I see it may not be everybody's cup of tea, but it certainly did work for me. Thank you!

[@elenaekanathapetrova2282]

Steve really inspires me. As a good role model.

[@mahindasiriwardena7404]

Hello! I'm excited about this conversation. I wanted to add this comment before starting to listen to the conversation, because I know that this is going to be very useful program for learners of English as a second language. I first watched a few episodes of Kaufman's presentations in early 2020. His ideas about the acquisition of English language are innovative, novel and result oriented. Hopefully, this episode is full of ideas that every lepster is certain to be satisfied with!

[@vityatarasov4666]

That's magnificent ☺️. My favorite KZbinrs together. I'm so excited!!! Keep it up!!! I'm really grateful for it.

[@Duc3120]

This is a very interesting dialogue . I truly enjoyed listening to Steve on his milestones in lingual skills.

[@andreaalves6797]

Absolutely amazing. I'm feeling encouraged to continue my study in English. Thanks Luke and thanks Mr Steve.

[@gulcanturgut3216]

Thank you from Türkiye 😊l always try to listen you.Your videos help me a lot my learning language process.😊

[@mariama987]

I didn't know Steve, so thank you for this content. So inspiring. Thank you for this channel!

[@aknurrejepowa]

You both are the great teachers , all your suggestions and experiences are inspirational . To be honest when i watch your episodes , you make me feel easy on this way. Thank you so much and keep it up 👍👍👍 i am the one who is waiting to your new episodes always 🤩

[@suzzywong]

Thank you Luke ,it’s a great Chanel to learn English!

[@someone-tm5gv]

Thank you I learn many things from this conversation. I will see it again and again

[@DragonLong-vs3zf]

Well,I’m Chinese guy and I really obsessed in George Orwell’s book so I spent a millions of time like Steve said over and over again practice till you exhausted!I feelings good while I’m in processing in learning English.By the way,Thanks both of you ❤

[@als3odyah]

Im native Arabic speaker and i speak english, i have tried to learn another language (Spanish) but it i have noticed it effected my english in negative way!!

[@ItsMila-p3s]

Me too I prefer this channel Thank you so much sir

[@lucettekittaviny1315]

Thank you so much Luke for the vidéo ❤ I love it so much ❤I am from Guadeloupe ❤❤❤

[@sukjaipholampaisathit6635]

Hi Teacher Luke, Glad I found you on the podcast. I still have been searching for the way practicing my English. Having finished your podcast, I feel more motivation to keep practicing my English which is being my obstacle. Thanks so much.

[@javadj4246]

I really enjoyed this podcast Thank you for making it Frome iran 🇮🇷

[@devendratambe6718]

Yes I am walking in park and listing ur good communication 🙂

[@Katya-li4bi]

Thank you so much for this episode. I was listening it during my day walk in a town. Very pleasure ☺️

[@Lovelyflower7083]

Thanks a lot for sharing this information with us .especial thanks for your guest mester steve

[@hm.dasjerdi-yd2us]

Wow, thanks alot for this. It is full of helpful stuff which I will use and positive encouragement. Thank you luke and Steve.

[@kiranbajgain4439]

Thanks Steve for your motivation! From Nepal 🇳🇵

[@NedaNevermind]

Great inspiring interview for all language learners! Thank you!

[@amanialzhrani4811]

What an inspirational interview! Thank you so much Luke for sharing such informative and brilliant content.

[@audreygvz8675]

Motivation and practice now I know how to improve my English ! Thanks. Steve I hope you enjoyed your stay in Grenoble.

[@nilsbore1611]

Thanks both of you for very interesting talk…))🧡🎈☀️

[@letusplay2296]

46:05 As a Persian I feel like I should mention that the Persian language is 1 language in 3 countries (at least officially) with three standard varieties that are slightly different from each other (mostly just in pronunciation but also some vocabulary). The colloquial dialects in each country, namely Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan can be quite a bit more different from each other, though not much more than American English and British English, Iranians just aren't usually exposed to Tajik or Dari speakers much at all, so they usually have a harder time understanding people outside of Iran than Tajiks or Afghans do Iranians or each other

[@kscaranari]

Fantastic and informative interview covering topics that I have never seen before about Steve’s life, even in his channel. Thanks, I really appreciate it!

[@belstar1128]

Steve kaufmann is my inspiration.

[@ritah791]

Steve is an amazing gentleman. I have some Swiss friends in Switzerland who learnt Chinese but they only could read and recognised Chinese pinyin (kind of Chinese phonic, no words). Compare to Steve, I am such a stupid lady, although I had lived in London more than 3 years, I couldn't watch BBC without subtle 😅

[@tamara6222]

Great interview! Thank you for sharing. It's made motivated to continue with learning German and Lithuanian 💪😎

[@GitkaKottmanova]

Great episode. Thank you both.

[@Atmanyatri]

Wow 20 languages that’s amazing, Great podcast and great questions, thank you so much teacher luke for this channel i listen to you everyday, I wouldn’t be able to learn english if it weren’t for your channel. Thank you so much

[@romanvladimirovichpetrikov4947]

Hello from Russia. Peace and Love ❤. Thank you Luke for the inspiring conversation and the video ! Keep it up! I live in Russia and I love and respect Ukraine 🇺🇦, you will definitely win... I hope it will be very soon....

[@Atit-820]

Love & peace for russian people. Everyone want to finish the wa r.

[@didfrost]

This war is stupid and senseless.

[@Atit-820]

Ask it to Putin

[@InglesDinamico100]

​@@Ab_Ihor who started was putin not russian people

[@volna880]

@@Ab_Ihorit’s so weird to ask someone who doesn’t support this war, who didn’t start this war, about the reasons of this war… People in Russia are the same as everywhere. Not every US citizen bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for example. There were also many innocent people who died without any reason.. The reason is unprofessionalism of politicians of all countries…

[@sergboorow5868]

Never before the process of rumination hadn't been described in such an entertaining manner, well done Luke! Thanks for fascinating stuff. You are definitely taking the cake. Cheers!

[@tetianamandrykina1853]

Thank you very much for amazing interview!

[@marymary-9811]

One of your ‘gold’ episode 😍

[@mallorcapanoramic]

Hello Steve and Luke. I started using Steve' method 25 years ago, and I can assure you that it works.

[@Atit-820]

Very motivating your channel, for learning englsh. It´s of great value

[@Teachersoyeon]

Fascinating and informative interview!

[@domnicazaharia5983]

Thanks for your lovely recommendations

[@jannas.1662]

❤ It was nice to listen to! Thanks a lot!

[@nyafcanyafca]

Wow! I just saw you have Aphex Twin's sticker on your door!!! Loving his music so much. He's genius :)

[@saghihatami3499]

I am really glad that he is learning Farsi ❤❤❤ and knows about Iran

[@Cristype1diabetic]

Great vídeo, I could understand 80 per cent. Congrats and keep doing this great job.

[@bashiirahmed5643]

It's really amazing, this gentleman speaks 20 languages, but there are people who struggle to learn only one language, so where the problem lies in? We, the language learners are expecting more from him.

[@vavilovasvetlana9044]

I really like your videos with interviews with well-known personalities.Thans a lot for your video

[@isma5649]

He s a really amazing man Luke I liked when he said brain works with repetition and novel to avoid being bored with old information and it really works and will empower brain to well sement informations.nice video well done

[@nicknigel7168]

I've been learning English for 30 years... Still it’s going on...I'm fond of it🎉

[@sambkk5873]

Very interesting, his analysis about Persian is indeed true

[@najmehmoradi5122]

Thank you Luke and Steve. It was an amazing podcast, particularly when you were talking about learning Persian, my native language :)

[@ibtihelcharabi5346]

I enjoyed the episode it's very interesting and motivating to improve my english skills. thank you very much

[@sajidahanif2811]

Great,a lot of stuff to get the knowledge .enjoying a lot.

[@nikolaybilov9539]

Thank you very much. A really interesting interview. I have not so excellent ability for languages unfortunately. I am learning only English for long years. It is constant, i think even infinite occupation. But quite a nice one, it can easily fill almost any gaps in my activities even in such circumstances when none other kid of activities could. And it fights depression quite well.

[@didfrost]

I like this: "Novelty and repetition". Easy-peasy!

[@estelapalomeque9085]

Thanks for the interview.

[@carolefoschiani1251]

Very interesting and motivating ! 🎉

[@thecfclad]

I've been watching some of Steve's countless number of collaboration with other KZbinrs the past 2 days and here you are coming up with a collaboration with him yourself 😂 Was an absolute blast watching you two speak and could well say it was a one hour worth of english listening material.

[@EMİNBEY-w5e]

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[@ingwaz8402Mag]

Wonderful conversation, thanks 👏

[@wei.h5689]

wonderful conversation

[@mahmoudabbaszadeh469]

I listened to this podcast yesterday. It's amazing. BTW, I am Iranian and living in South London (Tooting). I'd be happy to have a chat with you if you wanna know more about the Persian language and culture.

[@tchernobalde8106]

Amazing Teachers

[@fowmow5431]

Thanks, luke I can't thank you enough. I ran lately on a tv show called mind your language I wonder if you watched it before it is hilarious.

[@cinthialopezlopez9772]

Luke thank you so much for your excellent job ❤ I’ve been learning English for a while and recently I started with French. Definitely, Steve is amazing, he’s motivation and determination is remarkable 🤩 I follow him on Facebook 😊

[@noushadbekur]

both are my favourites thanks lot 😍

[@harvinbismark513]

"Enjoy the process" , ❤

[@davydovataisiia7585]

Thanks a lot for this talk! it was fascinating, as always:)

[@Johny-d4v]

Thanks a lot, it was really fascinating interview

[@kcmuanpuia]

These insights are great!!

[@audreyandlinCompany]

How does reading Chinese help with learning to speak the language? Since it's not phonetic, it can be read in any language.

[@RUNOV.A]

You guys are cool 😎 hey 👋 from Kiev

[@maryamhajiakhondi3199]

Thanks a lot i enjoyed it 🙏

[@TrangNguyen-yr7hd]

Thank you so much. How about Paris now. Hope that everything is good

[@alexyoung3609]

great episode!👍

[@qingpingma]

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[@qingpingma]

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[@qingpingma]

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[@ozanarcan9152]

I am so happy for i have seen you together

[@csoftgst9041]

Finally going to the UK.

[@hm.dasjerdi-yd2us]

Hey. I am speaking natively Persian and I teach it. It's hellot difficult than other languages, some of my students say that it's kinda a extraterrestrial language.

[@ЛарисаЩербакова-е9к]

Спасибо!

[@kaimolle9386]

absolutly awesome interview, really motivating. I ask me in which language is steve dreaming ?!

[@ChudySzczurNaTrenie]

That would be great if you added english subtitles. Regards from Poland brother!

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

Automatic English subtitles are available. Just switch on the CC.

[@ChudySzczurNaTrenie]

@@LukesEnglishPodcast are they always accurate?

[@LukesEnglishPodcast]

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[@ChudySzczurNaTrenie]

What’s for your quick responses. It means you really care about your listeners. Waiting for more podcasts :)

[@jrenaudcourtney]

Can you learn two languages at the same time? Let’s say my native language is Spanish, l’ve been studying English for a long time and I think I have an intermediate level. I would like to learn Italian also. Do I must dominate English first?