How to Learn Any Language - Interview with Legendary Polyglot Steve Kaufmann

[@LucaLampariello]

Steve also interviewed me on his channel! Make sure to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZXFl2Zup6yda8U

[@RetroShotv1]

Sorry Luca but this video has 15 ads which makes it hard to watch

[@sovanyzoli]

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[@sndrsch]

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[@slavicdrill3211]

Just wanted mention i saw ur video where u talked in ur all languages.Ur polish Ć is so bad.You pronounce it same as CZ.The rest was perfect just wanted mention that.So when u learn the Ć pronounciation i would think u are native polish speaker.💪good luck

[@cl7658]

Retro Plays Games Because he wants money so bad. That’s what I feel.

[@Thelinguist]

Luca, leaving aside your obvious language skills, experience, excellent learning methods etc., perhaps your greatest asset is your generous enthusiasm and encouraging personality. Absolutely contagious. It brings out the best in people. Thanks for the interview.

[@haitiancreolewithluciano]

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[@JasonEyermann]

Bromance

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@anak_kucing101]

@@mansionbookerstudios9629 Why you don't do it by yourself alone?

[@ayuko17]

according to Steve, the most important factors when it comes to learn languages: 1. attitude of the learner 2. time spent with the language 3. the ability to notice how the language works

[@jerstumc5033]

You saved up to me a lot of time xd

[@zacharymenefee9675]

This is quite similar to what Kató Lomb thought, if you never heard of her she was a polyglot in the early 20th century. Her formula was invested time * Motivation/Inhibition = Result

[@sleepsmartsmashstress8705]

Boils down to an astute brain Polyglotism is for top 3% sharp minds I speak 24

[@Limemill]

He backtracked on #3 and said that Stephen Krashen was right about that one and not him

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@JasonEyermann]

Steve has changed my life. I wouldn’t have learned any language without his advice.

[@PasxalkA]

- Who dislikes Italy? - I don't know, Italians? lol

[@arnasb.6414]

It's just those Italians who I think are so acostumed to what they have that they take it for granted 😅. If I only could live in Italy I'd be greatful for it every si ge day personally 😁😁

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I Laughed when he said that

[@floatingsara]

I also laughed, it means he really knows the country ahahahah

[@ericas.4617]

@Language and Programming Channel where do u live?

[@lokifgr4789]

@Language and Programming Channel where do you live

[@cb1999s]

Two legends of language learning! Thank you so much for everything you do, it’s so inspiring ❤️

[@cb1999s]

Noor ElShahidi because of the y instead of the g? yeah, that was my keyboard.

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@obalfaqih]

Seeing Steve and Luca in one video is just so great. As a language enthusiast, this video is a 44 mins worth of golden information. Learning languages is more than exchanging information, it’s more of a connection and exploration. Simply, with each language, you get a new way of thinking and a different life! Thanks for the video, and big love to the both of you and the whole languages community ❤️

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@josephnguyen9666]

Two legends. Thank you so much to both for all your inspiration through the years.

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks for the lovely comment Joseph! =)

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@kl1541]

You two are my biggest inspirations! I'm from Indonesia and currently speak English,Swedish and French. Wish me luck!

[@ricois3]

Wow, félicitations!

[@suleymanck735]

Wow congrats!! Did you learn them in school or alone?

[@kl1541]

All by myself and ofc i've followed the tips Luca has provided me in this channel :D

[@abdulmuiz1390]

@@kl1541 hai, Indonesia juga nih. Skg lagi belajar Perancis, Spanyol, Italia sama Tetun Dili. Barangkali bisa tandem.

[@zoushuu]

Bra val av språk! :D

[@Reza-uf9ql]

The whole interview was impressive! As a Persian living in Italy, I'm so amazed at how much Steve is curious about the Persian language and culture! I definitely admit that Persian is a hard language to learn but as you get into it you can enjoy its pure literature and amazing beauty of this language! Wish you the best and thank you dear Luca for arranging this awesome interview! I'd definitely be happy to help you with Persian!

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks for the kind words Reza! =)

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

My advice to whoever wants to learn Arabic: is to learn the Egyptian dialect of it. It's the easiest & the most likable among the Arab world.

[@gee8883]

​@@sabrinaandhusband7791 what about syrian? All i have is syrian girls here

[@samaval9920]

Also, see Zoe from China & her at least 4 videos in Farsi at Zoe.languages. Also, Bahador Alast in Canada has multi language guest speakers, including Farsi speakers + Tajik, Baluchi, Pashto, S Ossetian, Spanish, etc.(?)

[@mrila-x3e]

i subscribe to the ability to notice part. I used to listen to Japanese before and wanted to understand everything perfectly before moving on, that's why my progress was very slow. Now, I just keep listening and listening even if I don't perfectly understand everything, but each time i do, I 𝔫𝔬𝔱𝔦𝔠𝔢 something and from there I learn. I always notice something new, learn it, even dream about and it rings in my head.

[@adamschultz3799]

Now, go and actually practice the language! Don't just spend all day learning about learning, use the video as a tool not the end goal!

[@marcelosilveira7079]

What if the person's goal is just reading or maybe watch animés ?

[@adamschultz3799]

@@marcelosilveira7079 then you are still using it. Unless your goal is learning English, these videos won't help you learn the language unless you use what is taught in the video

[@carolaguilar975]

Wow. Actually that's exactly what I do. I mean thanks!

[@adamschultz3799]

@@carolaguilar975 I fall into this sometimes, too 😅 I love learning how to learn, but sometimes we forget to use what we learn

[@carolaguilar975]

Adam Schultz Jaja exactly! And you spend your entire day looking for "which it's the best and fast way to learn a new language." But later you realize you already has those tools and the correct steps. But your day already has done. 😁😂 Sorry I'm trying my best here with English. I speak Spanish and I'm trying to learn Italian, since a week ago. 😪

[@equipo1557]

Son mis dos poliglotas favoritos , son una inspiración , genial vídeo , sigan adelante nos ayudan mucho , saludos desde Perú

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@michaelmarkunas]

Thanks for confirming that so many of the doubts and misgivings I have had in my study of multiple languages are normal. I am also encouraged how my approach has been similar to yours-albeit no where near as proficient as yours. Thanks for the encouragement!

[@CrocusValley]

Steve's realism and openness about learning and forgetting is really encouraging!

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@pianistanton1]

Wow, as a Ukrainian I was surprised how many times Steve was talking about his experience with Ukrainian language and that he visited Lviv. Unfortunately, Ukraine is not quite a popular place because of all those infamous events. Anyway, I was really pleased to hear that Steve interacts with Ukrainian quite often. Steve, if somehow you read this comment you should visit Kyiv, Odessa, Kharkiv and Bukovel if you hadn't yet. Best wishes to you!!

[@MichaelMiller-qm1nl]

@Language and Programming Channel What is Nationalizm civil war??? There is a war between Russia and Ukraine.

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@weilaiyvn_DEACTIVATED]

Espero que você esteja bem

[@THEMathHacker-121]

This is sad to read with current events. Hope all well with you

[@sabrinaandhusband7791]

Where is Kaufman is originally from? He sounds as if he speaks English as a 2nd language.

[@matteosposato9448]

From 36:24 to 37:05. This is something we all know is a benefit, but here it was so wonderfully said: "Through knowing languages, the map of the world starts to come alive for me". Effective, bright, beautiful

[@ofgodzeus]

I probably never watched a 44 min video on KZbin before this x) Thank you for sharing guys. It's always a pleasure to hear you guys' opinion on such topics. You're an inspiration to us!

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@MatW1lson]

Thanks for asking him more about his bio. and history of LingQ. I was always curious, myself.

[@lesliebonilla8330]

I started to relearn English about 5 months. I'm really into it and I know I'll get a C2 level of English.

[@henriq.silva88]

What level have you achieve so far?

[@TheKarthhh]

Steve and Luca, I have tremendous respect for both of you and what you've done so far. Your work has inspired and motivated thousands of people. Thank you.

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks for the kind words! =)

[@agustinbarrios327]

Thanks for this!! I learn a lot with you guys and you are the inspiration to many of us. Best regards to you from Argentina.

[@AlinefromToulouse]

They are my 2 'mentors' on YT for language learning.

[@josecrespo4519]

Hello Agustin! I'm Jose Luis from Argentina too. If you feel like speaking English, I'm here to listen and talk. Regards,

[@marcelosilveira7079]

I'd like to hear Steve talking about entrepreneurship and confidence, being confident

[@giovannipetrecca7762]

this is the most interesting and motivating conversation about language learning I've ever seen!

[@LucaLampariello]

Glad you found it interesting and motivating Giovanni!

[@Smilemaker4u]

This was a great interview. What a wealth of information. As a multiracial woman that grew up in Queens, NY but moved away at 15yo, I have wanted to become a fluent Spanish speaker for many years. Some of my family is fluent and it's frustrating to me when I understand much of what they say but can't respond back. This is a goal of mine for this year and you two have greatly inspired me. Thank you.

[@enxingxiong7273]

- Accept the uncertainty for polyglots; How to maintain? you will forget what you learn but you can pick up quickly. - attitude to learn - time you spend with the language, not with its grammars. - the ability to notice how the language works. e.g That old audios listened again will notice some new things. structure, phrases - line by line listening and reading + do other things while listening to familiar audios. - Steve Kaufmann does not focus on the writing systems in most languages. (an interesting feature) - willing to let it in, let it come into you; trust your brain will learn. wash on my brain. - focus on comprehension and enjoying the language. Don't focus on many details. - learning a language is to learn the culture.

[@the_flushjackson]

A couple of my favorite people. Thank you for these exploratory conversations, you both have helped me immensely over the last year. I hope to see you both at a future Polyglot Conference! Thank you

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@teresatumanyan3630]

Thank you for the insipiration! I love languages, too. I am 16 year-old native speaker in Armenian and Russian, I'm very fluent in English (C1) and I am pretty conversational in Italian (B1).

[@wanderingdoc5075]

My Native language is Russian. How easy would it be for me to learn Armenian?

[@teresatumanyan3630]

@@wanderingdoc5075 Probably it would be easy, as there are many similarities. I think Armenian is even easier compared to Russian. So you can do it!)

[@100Livello]

It's always interesting hearing both of you talk. PS: I guess somebody's washing machine just finished 🤣 7:50

[@paulvaulker5004]

Or a plane just landed. A lot of people live next to the airport and then it gets super annoying.

[@forric23]

I didnt remember putting any washing in?? Oh wait its in the video LOL

[@ManuLuck82]

MY TWO IDOLS TOGETHER!!! THEY'RE THE BEST!!! I LOVE THEM BOTH!!! THANKS FOR THE VIDEO 🙏🙏🙏

[@duyhungnguyen8759]

The interviewer and the interviewee both are living legends in language learning. Hat off!

[@ytyt3922]

Not as much as that bald British guy with the glasses (I forget his name)

[@cyruschen2618]

Great discussion. In particular the last part. Even though technology can solve lots of translaton needs, but high-tech translation software can not replace communication and connection between humans, in particualr lots of emotional intellegence related context can never be translated. So it worth the time to learn the language and learning foreign languages are enormously and largely rewarded in many ways.

[@jjohanesson9139]

Two fascinating people sharing their language acquisition methods and insights. Thanks.

[@successcollege4283]

Oh Two Gurus are on stage. Respect & Respect. Simon Park.

[@austinlegge5144]

Steven and Luca, you guys are the best. Thank you both for all of your contributions towards the growing language learning community.

[@forric23]

At my job I sat next to an Account Manager who looked after Dutch customers, he spoke "The queens english" with a slighly cockney accent, so imagine my surprise when he picks up his phone and talks to a Dutch customer fluently! I'm fascinated by how quickly he switched languages without any effort at all, it melts my brain the more I think about it.

[@TheJuggler14]

you gotta love 'THE KAUF'. This guy is everywhere. He's like the grandmaster of online language learning. Luca and him are inspirational to us all.

[@Ivan-qt4ol]

I am totally grateful about have found you both years ago. My language learning path wouldn't have been the same without you two. I really admire you guys. Thanks for everything Luca and Steve

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@maxhaddock6227]

I was pleasantly surprised to discover my methods were similar to Steve’s this was a excellent video - thank you Luca and Steve

[@luizantonio0808]

This interview is pure gold, both Luca and Steve deliver so much quality content. Thank you so much, guys!

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@ConnorWidmaier]

Great birthday gift! Thanks guys

[@Rodeiro_y_Baiona]

Wonderful interview Luca. Steve is a really great idol! 😊

[@AlexFeel_]

Beautiful interview for improve my english, most most free value thank you Luca for all this 💯🙏💪

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks!

[@joshuakruel2943]

This was helpful. I really liked Steve's attitude towards languages. Thanks for putting this together, Luca.

[@guilhermeferreira4504]

Today my friends, today is a best day of 2020

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

"the best" is probably what you meant :). Happy for you, though.

[@aksb2482]

Well they didn't have much of a high standard to break 😂

[@lbb2rfarangkiinok]

@@aksb2482 A couple of bands I like released albums this year. But yeah, overall, pretty low bar.

[@pinkchanelgirl5]

Thank you for uploading this video. This has been very helpful and I appreciate Steve’s honest and raw insights.

[@MinamiJP]

I always love and enjoy this two great polyglots to speak. Best talk ever. Great medicine/encouragement to my journey of learning language, much appreciated with sharing beautiful knowledge and experience.

[@ysbuchanan]

Thank you Steve for your generous sharing of your own experiences with Luca's good way of questioning!

[@edertelvino3570]

I am glad that I've found awesome people like Steve Kaufman and Luca Lampariello not in person but here on KZbin who motivated me to learn foreign languages when I found it difficult or impossible.

[@legitprowrestling6653]

Two hugely inspirational teachers. Thank you ever so much.

[@talkcommonsense]

Interesting interview Luca with excellent questions... thank you...

[@frlanguages4010]

Qué bonita entrevista!!!!!!!!! Eso es verdad todos los políglotas son muy comprensivos y siempre te están ayudando..... SON MIS IDOLOS STEVE Y LUCA de verdad FELICIDADES POR SER UNA INSPIRACIÓN PARA MUCHOS. I teach English and I am going to explain to my students this great video... It's true they get frustrated because they are obsessed with the grammar structure but they don't enjoy the language process.... DE VERDAD ME ENCANTAN BRAVÍSIMO

[@arik5544]

I am very impressed! Thank you for this excellent interview!

[@freepunjabifilms360kulchu3]

One of the most amazing crossovers in history for sure!

[@dominikaspackova4312]

I have always loved reading as a tool for learning. And LinQ saves so much time, really accelerates learning.

[@gioelezanarella9925]

Best interview ever

[@arnoldsuarez6718]

Luca, I have been waiting 2 months for this video(part 2). Gracias hermano!

[@zachmosher3879]

I find the biggest challenge with learning another language is speaking. It is a topic I would love to hear experts such as Luca and Steve talk about in further detail. Reading and listening are great for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition, among other things, but once one removes context and has to rely solely on themselves to reproduce the language for the purposes of speaking, fluency becomes far more difficult than hearing and understanding the news or reading an article or short story.

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@deecee9479]

I agree, Zach! My reading and writing comprehension is good, but my speaking and listening skills need work. Aside from practicing speaking, I’d like more tips on how to do it. 😊

[@yhagood4119]

Great interview! It helped me to let go of another layer of my perfectionism! Question: I hear about so many great learning programs and sites but Hindi very rarely shows up on their content. It's the 3rd most spoken language in the world so WHY are the resources so hard to find? Is there a secret to finding resources?

[@musiklernen11]

Steve and Luca are two legends of language learning. Thanks to both for the interview!

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@mrila-x3e]

thanks guys. this was very important to hear. more important than what is told in schools

[@ronaldgamboa6594]

Excellent presentation!!! Inspiring!!!

[@vodkatonyq]

Steve is right about the importance of noticing: that's the way grammar is learned and therefore how one arrives at speaking correctly.

[@polyglot9149]

I love you guys!!❤️

[@yoliveira.translator]

Amazing interview. Thank you both

[@sohersaker7578]

thanks for giving us this great opportunity

[@ZipfelmannKD]

Great video. But why so many ads?

[@bkwrmgl]

"What did Luigi say to Maria?" - I can't remember 😂 😂 😂

[@jerstumc5033]

Lol HAHAHAHA

[@kamilsiwiec4151]

I really love to watch your videos guys, and listen to you both and your language learning tips...plus Richard Simcott. 🙂 Greetings from Poland

[@Spicyfingers1]

Really good interview. I thought your questions were quality and I'm subscribing

[@michaelbeee3801]

I would like to say that we don't forget a language, the memory pointers are weak, or getting weak. Once you reinforce the pointer, the whole language comes back. I wish we stop using this phrase. I always say it is dormant. It sleeps and you have to wake it up. Looking at this way gives yourself more power.

[@jorgeluisviloriamontiel9612]

Thank you Luca for all of your videos, I'm been learning English and your videos make me keep motive🙏🙏

[@eartamonova_eng]

Thank you, guys! Cheers

[@alexmga9303]

Two legends and great role models!

[@AskOld000]

You are both really fantastic. Thanks for the great interview. It is impressive and inspiring.

[@mickobrien6360]

Helpful video, thank you, gracias.

[@JA-jh5gr]

Incredible Luca your videos are very beneficial. Thank you شكرا لك 谢谢你

[@pepsicolla123]

What a wonderful guy is Mr. Steve! I totally agree that learning a language opens doors to culture, history and people. We just need to notice it :) ! Grazie Luca per l'intervista :) .

[@williambenitez881]

Excellent interview

[@gramirez72]

Mi sono appena iscritto al tuo canale, Luca. Io ascolto e guardo a Matteo e Katie sul loro canale KZbin Easy Italian, e anche ascolto a Matteo e te sul Easy Italian Podcast. Sono un «fan» di Steve, come molto altre persone. Che bella intervista. Molto interessante.

[@phoenixknight8837]

Great conversation and sound advice.

[@axel_017]

My poliglot heroes! Amazing!!

[@lucaspedraza94]

Living legends

[@franklinamadeoyanapacuri9078]

Gracias Luca!! Disfrute al maximo este podcast!! Dios te bendiga hermano y espero algun dia conocerte en persona.

[@Refael8219]

The most awaited video. I waited so long I thought I missed it.

[@barbara4142]

You do great job guys!!! All so much true. Enjoy the process of learning, breathe the language ....

[@mariategus5184]

Steve is one of the people I admire in life and a true inspiration, proving that languages can be learnt at any ages. Hi Luca. I'm using your translation method but when I do not know some words in the text what do I do? if I look up the words in the translation I end up copying them without thinking, how can this help me? Should I write them down? I would be super interested about what you do when you don't know words.

[@mansionbookerstudios9629]

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[@Kradari]

43:15 None of Steve's info is in the description...

[@soledadearcoverde3223]

First of all I thank you two for this great oportunity. Luca, I can't follow easily everything while watching moveis or TV programs neverthanless, I understood all your discusstion in this video. So, I feel quite happy, although I think that I have to improve my English. How do I know my level?

[@kerryparffrey9993]

Luca, you're an awesome interviewer!

[@LucaLampariello]

Thanks! =)

[@sleepsmartsmashstress8705]

Steve and Luca in one video WOW

[@miguelmurillo1820]

You both are amazing polyglots

[@bigruan]

Why this video doesn't has automatic subtitles?

[@samykiani944]

Check out the video later. Usually the automatic subtitles are available after a while.

[@bigruan]

​@@samykiani944 Thanks for your advice

[@gregorydiasmusic]

i listen to it and then i read it and i listen again and i read and i try to hammer that sentence into my brain then i listen again later on i still don't understand what i understood when i was doing it sentence by sentence i now no longer understand but that's just part of the process i'm sure you have the same experience --- Just thought this nugget might mean something to someone because its very important for me (who beats up on himself for going through the same process :)

[@marciaolavo7749]

@Lucas, I loved it. More and more, I feel teaching me, by my side, thanks:)

[@brianvelasco3429]

I've been learning my wife's language for 13 years. When we fight it definitely makes me not want to learn it anywmore.

[@valdomiroroberto7035]

what language do you wife speak ?

[@huuhaa33]

I am learning now the language that my fiancee speaks natively. I started it as a new year promise (for myself), but have been more serious since april/may. Do you have tips to do or what should not do? Ps. Thank god we fight using english and she curses with my own mother tongue.

[@jonbacon6664]

Saku Kaarakainen don’t do too much that it is hard to maintain. So try twenty minutes a day, duolingo stories videos on KZbin and slowly you will gain vocab and knowledge

[@leenobody3249]

Have you tried farting in her face instead?

[@brianvelasco3429]

Korean

[@GustavoSerraUrubu]

What a huge inspiration!!!

[@MegaLoveDoctor]

youre a really good interviewer im glad i found you

[@juanchevere10]

Brother thank you for the video. I was very interested but it keep cutting off into commercial way too soon. It became frustrating. Tha k you though.

[@jonathanemslander6896]

My core exercises have become Olly Richards Short Stories series. Helped me start reading in Dutch. Would recommend! Really good video, it really encouraging know y’all struggle like us mere mortals! Lol