I’ve read books in 12 languages. Here’s how I do it @Thelinguist

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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.

📌 Sources:
1. Reading and the Brain: https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/reading-brain
2. 10 Brain Reasons To Make Reading a Habit: kwikbrain.medium.com/10-brain-reasons-to-make-reading-a-habit-aa628d4b498c#:~:text=Research%20out%20of%20Boston%20Children%27s,efficiently%2C%20helping%20you%20learn%20faster
3. Your Brain on Books: matherhospital.org/wellness-at-mather/diseases-conditions/your-brain-on-books
4. L’apprentissage de la lecture et ses difficultés: youtu.be/ABDpL9FFAvI?si=tG1Qqs3WBR1q2g3o
5. People Use Same Brain Regions to Read Alphabetic and Logographic Languages: scientificamerican.com/article/people-use-same-brain-regions-to-read-alphabetic-and-logographic-languages
6. How does the brain read different scripts? Evidence from English, Korean, and Chinese: researchgate.net/publication/359182866_How_does_the_brain_read_different_scripts_Evidence_from_English_Korean_and_Chinese
7. Reading on Paper Versus Screens: What’s the Difference? brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/tech-and-the-brain/2020/reading-on-paper-versus-screens-whats-the-difference-072820#:~:text=Print%20is%20visually%20less%20demanding,without%20fully%20absorbing%20the%20text
8. Spoken-word audio statistics 2022: Listener habits & demographics: beyondwords.io/knowledge-base/spoken-word-audio-statistics/#how-where-listen-spoken-word-audio

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0:00 Reading
1:07 Humans and reading
2:46 Connection between reading and listening
3:28 How the brain processes different writing systems
4:02 Reading in the brain
5:16 Other benefits of reading
5:52 Reading on paper or digitally?
8:38 Books and technology
10:31 How to enjoy reading

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I’ve read books in 12 languages. Here’s how I do it

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-04-18 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/4aC080X
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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.

📌 Sources:
1. Reading and the Brain: https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/reading-brain
2. 10 Brain Reasons To Make Reading a Habit: kwikbrain.medium.com/10-brain-reasons-to-make-reading-a-habit-aa628d4b498c#:~:text=Research%20out%20of%20Boston%20Children%27s,efficiently%2C%20helping%20you%20learn%20faster
3. Your Brain on Books: matherhospital.org/wellness-at-mather/diseases-conditions/your-brain-on-books
4. L’apprentissage de la lecture et ses difficultés: youtu.be/ABDpL9FFAvI?si=tG1Qqs3WBR1q2g3o
5. People Use Same Brain Regions to Read Alphabetic and Logographic Languages: scientificamerican.com/article/people-use-same-brain-regions-to-read-alphabetic-and-logographic-languages
6. How does the brain read different scripts? Evidence from English, Korean, and Chinese: researchgate.net/publication/359182866_How_does_the_brain_read_different_scripts_Evidence_from_English_Korean_and_Chinese
7. Reading on Paper Versus Screens: What’s the Difference? brainfacts.org/neuroscience-in-society/tech-and-the-brain/2020/reading-on-paper-versus-screens-whats-the-difference-072820#:~:text=Print%20is%20visually%20less%20demanding,without%20fully%20absorbing%20the%20text
8. Spoken-word audio statistics 2022: Listener habits & demographics: beyondwords.io/knowledge-base/spoken-word-audio-statistics/#how-where-listen-spoken-word-audio

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Reading
1:07 Humans and reading
2:46 Connection between reading and listening
3:28 How the brain processes different writing systems
4:02 Reading in the brain
5:16 Other benefits of reading
5:52 Reading on paper or digitally?
8:38 Books and technology
10:31 How to enjoy reading

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How to learn any Romance language

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In this video, I talk about my journey learning different Romance languages and what I’ve learned along the way.

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0:00 Intro
0:08 Language families
1:47 The Romance languages
4:05 Dialects and regional differences
6:31 Learning Romance languages

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Develop a reading habit in 5 simple steps

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

SOURCES:
James Clear on How to Make Reading a Habit: penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/james-clear-make-reading-a-habit
The Power of Reading in our World Language Classes with Dr. Stephen Krashen: growingwithproficiency.com/are-you-tapping-into-the-full-potential-of-reading-in-your-language-classes
Reading Wars: Phonics vs. Whole Language Instruction: https://readinghorizons.website/reading-strategies/teaching/phonics-instruction/reading-wars-phonics-vs-whole-language-reading-instruction
Teens Today Spend More Time on Digital Media, Less Time Reading: apa.org/news/press/releases/2018/08/teenagers-read-book
New Data from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report™ Finds Kids are Reading Less as They Age: mediaroom.scholastic.com/index.php?q=press-release%2Fnew-data-scholastic-kids-family-reading-report-finds-kids-are-reading-less-they-age
“I giovani non leggono più” e altri luoghi comuni che piacciono agli adulti: https://www.ilfoglio.it/societa/2021/02/25/news/-i-giovani-non-leggono-piu-e-altri-luoghi-comuni-che-piacciono-agli-adulti-1933671/

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Do young people really read less
3:11 Is there a right way to teach reading
6:16 How to develop a reading habit
9:16 Reading and language learning

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7 tips for speaking better in any language

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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.

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0:00 Introduction
0:45 Tip 1
1:52 Tip 2
2:53 Tip 3
3:48 Tip 4
5:33 Tip 5
6:40 Tip 6
7:47 Tip 7
8:33 The takeaway

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How to find the perfect language tutor

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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.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Mutual understanding
2:06 Being a good listener
5:51 Not being too didactic
8:23 Helping with compelling input
9:02 Understanding how LingQ works
10:21 Being a native speaker
11:18 The takeaway

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The worst thing about being a polyglot

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-09-19 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/ys3ky3hw
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In this video, I discuss the pros and cons of learning many languages, from cultural connections to language interference.

SOURCES:
1. Second language acquisition may depend on how brain talks to itself: healthenews.mcgill.ca/second-language-acquisition-may-depend-on-how-brain-talks-to-itself
2. Consequences of multilingualism for neural architecture: behavioralandbrainfunctions.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12993-019-0157-z
3. How our brains cope with speaking more than one language: bbc.com/future/article/20220719-how-speaking-other-languages-changes-your-brain
4. How Learning a Language Changes Your Brain: discovermagazine.com/mind/how-learning-a-language-changes-your-brain
5. Degree of multilingual engagement modulates resting state oscillatory activity across the lifespan: doi.org/10.1016/j.neurobiolaging.2024.04.009

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:54 Learning languages to learn about the world
3:24 One language at a time or exploring many?
4:12 Flexibility
4:51 Confidence
5:56 Interference from other languages
7:16 Executive function
8:43 The takeaway

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80/20 rule: learn any language with the Pareto principle

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-09-12 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/4dYZjRb
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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.

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0:00 Introduction
0:28 What is the Pareto principle
2:48 How I use the Pareto principle
4:40 The Pareto principle and big picture learning

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How to use ChatGPT to learn a language: tips and prompts

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

✅ MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
Matt Brooks-Green's video: youtu.be/rC-rBgGy5XE
Turkish Coffee Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/79BbYi9Q89GSy451GcG1j9?si=d784a4bca6dd4701

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:46 Use case 1: summarizing self-help books
3:40 Use case 2: summarizing periods of history
4:38 Use case 3: summarizing literature
5:55 Why I wouldn't use ChatGPT for speaking practice

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The entrepreneur’s guide to learning languages

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In today's video, I discuss how my experience starting a business compares to learning languages.

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0:00 Introduction
0:46 Commitment
2:58 Volatility
3:54 Relying on others
5:14 Consequences of quitting
6:20 Consistency
6:58 What's at stake

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Why extensive reading is so effective for language learning

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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!

SOURCES:
A Cambridge paper on extensive reading: cambridge.org/elt/blog/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Extensive-Reading-whitepaper_72dpi.pdf

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
1:23 What is extensive reading?
1:49 The benefits of extensive reading
3:00 Obstacles to extensive reading
3:42 What I see as the main obstacle
6:18 My strategy for reading extensively (part 1)
8:08 My strategy (part 2)
8:43 What I think about video and language learning

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What progress actually looks like in language learning

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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.

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0:00 intro
0:21 the role of surprise in language learning
1:28 what understanding a joke and learning a language have in common
3:04 the importance of known words

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Do I really know 20 languages?

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

The blog post I mention in the video: blog.thelinguist.com/learning-a-language

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0:00 Intro
0:51 How I would categorize my languages (Group 1)
1:16 Group 2
2:04 Group 3
2:54 Can I really say I know these languages?
3:39 Is learning languages similar to falling in love?
4:58 How many words do I know in these languages?
5:50 Why your language journey might look different
6:21 Trying to speak Turkish

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Chunking: the secret to fluency?

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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!

Sources:
The Cambridge presentation on chunking: cambridge.org/elt/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Learning-Language-in-Chunks.pdf

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
0:14 What are language chunks?
1:17 How do we learn language chunks?
2:46 The problem with teaching chunks
4:26 My experience with Turkish

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How to learn a new language as an immigrant

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Today's video is all about learning a language as an immigrant! I'll discuss why your language skills are crucial, how to break the language barrier, and why traditional classes might not be the best solution.

Sources:
1. Five Key Facts About Immigrants with Limited English Proficiency: kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/five-key-facts-about-immigrants-with-limited-english-proficiency
2. Zuwanderer: Sprachniveau ist entscheidend: https://www.iwd.de/artikel/zuwanderer-sprachniveau-ist-entscheidend-447362/
3. Losing one’s mother tongue in multicultural Canada: newcanadianmedia.ca/losing-ones-mother-tongue-in-multicultural-canada
4. Canadian Language Benchmarks: clb-osa.ca/benchmarks/overview

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0:00 introduction
0:43 the importance of learning the new language as an immigrant
1:22 the most important thing about learning as an immigrant
3:29 what to do if you're past the honeymoon phase
5:41 HOW to learn a language as an immigrant
8:23 ESL classes
10:28 losing your heritage language

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Reading or listening: what’s the best way to learn?

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-07-18 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/46cflnV
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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.

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0:00 Is listening as effective as reading?
0:27 Is reading better?
1:32 Audiobooks
3:10 To read or to listen
4:07 How reading and listening reinforce each other
6:39 Literacy strategies

📌SOURCES:
1. Why Listening to a Book Is Not the Same as Reading It: psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/friendly-interest/201812/why-listening-book-is-not-the-same-reading-it
2. They Hear, But Do Not Listen: Retention for Podcasted Material in a Classroom Context: tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00986283.2010.488542
3. Investigating differences in general comprehension skill: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2140402
4. U.S. Audiobook Sales Hit $2 Billion in 2024: publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/audio-books/article/95187-u-s-audiobook-sales-hit-2-billion-in-2024.html
5. Is Listening to a Book the Same Thing as Reading It? nytimes.com/2018/12/08/opinion/sunday/audiobooks-reading-cheating-listening.html

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Stop obsessing over grammar: focus on this instead

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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.

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0:00 Introduction
0:46 What's the point of counting different forms of the same word?
1:30 Why am I so focused on increasing my known words count?
3:20 Can you study grammar if you don't know vocabulary?
4:40 How I add words to known using my iPhone?
6:45 Learning vocabulary is like doing a jigsaw puzzle
9:57 Conclusion

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Challenging myself to learn 100 WORDS EVERY DAY

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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!

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0:00 Introduction
0:27 Why am I setting these goals for myself?
4:40 Why do I care about the number of known words?
5:20 How do we remember new words?
8:18 What actually counts as a new word
9:00 My strategies for moving words to known
11:17 Does the goal depend on the language?
12:25 The importance of learning vocabulary

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I’ve learned 20 languages: what keeps me going?

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

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 My polyglot journey and the power of connections
0:37 Romance languages
2:43 Asian languages
4:31 Slavic languages
8:01 Middle Eastern languages

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How to learn a language for a trip abroad

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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.

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0:00 Intro
0:31 Does being in the environment guarantee success?
1:22 How I'm preparing for my Turkey trip
6:22 Materials I'm using
7:07 Why the trip is not the end goal

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Speaking or comprehension: which comes first?

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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.

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0:00 What this video is about
0:41 Krashen's input hypothesis
2:28 The output hypothesis
6:16 Speaking vs. communicating

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Would I use Duolingo to learn a new language?

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Many of you have asked for my take on Duolingo. In this video, I'll share my experiences using the app to learn Hindi and Turkish, highlighting what works and what doesn't.

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0:00 Duolingo
0:52 Trying Duolingo for Turkish
2:51 Trying Duolingo for Hindi
4:23 My opinion on Duolingo
7:47 Can you become fluent using only Duolingo?

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Why mindset is KEY to successful language learning

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Someone recently asked me to review Carol Dweck's "Mindset". In this video, I'll share my thoughts on the book, along with my own 6 tips for developing a successful language-learning mindset.

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0:00 Carol Dweck's "Mindset"
5:11 Key #1: Curiosity
5:39 Key #2: Confidence
6:07 Key #3: Perseverance
6:49 Key #4: Accepting uncertainty
7:36 Key #5: Visualization
8: 39 Key #6: Doing it for yourself
11:02 My takeaway

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Does learning languages make you smarter?

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-05-23 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/bd9vxfje
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Ever wondered how learning a new language reshapes your brain? In this video I dive into the science behind language acquisition and its impact on our cognitive abilities and emotions.

Sources:
discovermagazine.com/mind/how-learning-a-language-changes-your-brain
cambridge.org/elt/blog/2022/04/29/learning-language-changes-your-brain
ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4006178

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1:31 Language learning in the brain
4:28 Language learning and our cognitive skills
6:57 Language learning and emotions

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My experience learning Arabic, Persian and Turkish: tips and pitfalls

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A couple of years ago, I decided to learn Arabic, Turkish, and Persian at the same time. In this video, I talk about what that was like, give some useful tips, and point out a few pitfalls to watch out for.

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0:15 Why I decided to learn Arabic, Persian and Turkish
3:18 My biggest mistakes
6:59 What keeps me motivated
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On ne maîtrise pas les règles de base dune langue, on sy habitue [ENG CC]

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Nous entendons souvent parler de l'importance de maîtriser les bases d'une langue avant de passer à des choses plus difficiles. Dans cette vidéo, je discute de pourquoi je pense que maîtriser les bases est en fait un très mauvais conseil.

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0:00 maîtriser les bases
0:40 acquisition du langage naturel
1:15 maîtriser les bases en vaut-il la peine?
4:12 processus d'acqusition

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Is there a critical period for learning a language?

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Ever wondered if it's too late to learn a new language after childhood? In this video, I dive into the critical period hypothesis and the debate around how long the window for easy language learning really lasts.

Sources:
Critical period in second language acquisition: The age-attainment geometry: frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2023.1142584
The Critical Period Hypothesis in Second Language Acquisition: A Statistical Critique and a Reanalysis: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3723803
Wikipedia: Critical period hypothesis en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_period_hypothesis
Cognitive scientists define critical period for learning language: https://news.mit.edu/2018/cognitive-scientists-define-critical-period-learning-language-0501

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0:00 What is the critical period hypothesis
01:01 How long is this critical period?
03:45 The ideal age to start learning a language
05:15 Factors that affect our success
7:39 Is there a language acquisition device?
9:45 Does age really matter?

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Fluent in one language or good in many?

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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.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 One or many?
0:26 How many languages can one learn?
2:13 Reasons to explore multiple languages
2:33 Mastering one language at a time
5:20 Plateauing at B1
7:46 My B2 languages

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The most underrated element of language learning

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-04-11 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/4aNionB
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Engagement is a crucial element in language learning that often gets overlooked by both students and teachers. In this video I discuss how I apply the concept of engagement to different aspects of language learning.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction
0:44 The importance of engagement
3:03 Engagement and content
4:55 Engagement and grammar
6:15 Engagement and vocabulary
8:08 Engagement and pronunciation
9:20 Engagement and output
11:05 The importance of finding a good tutor

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Why learning languages in 2024 is just NOT worth it

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-04-01 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/3TGeoOL
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Today is one of those days when I question whether language learning is worth the time and effort it requires.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Why bother learning a language
0:24 My friend's story
1:42 Learning languages is hard work
2:34 Everyone already speaks English
2:53 Lies people spread about language learning
3:38 Is language learning worth it?

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Don’t memorize vocabulary. Do this instead

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-03-28 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/3VE5Uui
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In this video I discuss some common misconceptions about language and vocabulary acquisition and share my strategy for learning vocabulary in a new language.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 learning vocabulary
0:44 the importance of vocabulary acquisition
2:28 myth 1: home environment
4:01 myth 2: being corrected
5:40 myth 3: Chomsky's universal grammar theory
8:07 how much time should we spend on deliberate learning?
10:57 the best way to acquire vocabulary

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My Arabic journey: why it’s been so difficult

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-03-21 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/yz7pndtm
🆓 My 10 FREE secrets to language learning: tinyurl.com/4t52nx4b

📌 Resources:
Yalla Arabee: yallaarabee.com
Lingualism (my Lebanese Arabic reader): lingualism.com/product/lebanese-arabic-voices

🎙️Podcasts I listen to:
@hikmatwehbipodcast
@podcastwithnayla

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I have been learning Arabic since 2017 and I have to admit that it hasn't been easy. In this video you'll learn why I find Arabic so challenging and what I do to keep going despite the obstacles.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 my Arabic journey
0:33 Arabic writing system
5:02 Arabic grammar
6:17 Content in Arabic
8:52 Regional varieties
10:34 Vocabulary in Arabic
11:14 My milestones
13:03 Where I am now

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How technology is changing language learning: the PACE framework

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-03-14 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/2wrh7u6m
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In this video I explain why I don't think technology will eventually kill language learning and how it has been instrumental in my learning journey.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 the PACE framework
0:41 language learning in the Ancient world
1:29 How has technology changed language learning?
2:46 How is technology changing language learning now?
5:28 AI and language learning
6:29 virtual reality
8:18 augmented reality
8:56 other way I use technology to learn
9:57 Is all technology good?
10:19 What can AI teach us about language learning?

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6 habits that made me a successful language learner

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-03-07 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/nh3xt3a
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In this video, I share the six key elements that shaped my language learning journey. Find out why the usual ways might not work and how a different approach can make a big difference.

📌 Sources:
Language Ability Linked to Pattern Recognition: voanews.com/a/language-ability-linked-to-pattern-recognition/1670776.html
Pattern learning key to children's language development: https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2016/04/27/pattern-learning-key-to-childrens-language-development.html
Tap into Your Child’s Natural Way of Learning Language: hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Articles/Tap-Your-Childs-Natural-Way-of-Learning-Language.aspx
Why is it so hard to learn a new language? Scientists blame the brain: cnet.com/science/why-is-it-so-hard-to-learn-a-new-language-scientists-blame-the-brain

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:29 Focus on patterns
3:24 Aim for intensity of input
4:55 Believe in yourself
6:37 Be flexible
8:40 Don't rush to speak
11:21 Stay curious

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Improve your reading and listening with these 5 skills: youtu.be/-zk_TJYanAI?si=dxZSJUgjbSNVQj1K

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Q&A with Steve Kaufmann: 1 million subscriber edition

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-02-29 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/y6marmb8
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To celebrate the milestone of reaching 1 million subscribers, I answer your most pressing questions about language learning. Thank you for continuing to support this channel!

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 how it all started
0:15 I received my YouTube golden plaque!
0:31 Who is Lingosteve?
1:13 Questions about reading and listening
4:15 Questions about speaking
6:38 Questions about vocabulary and grammar
8:58 Questions about time management
11:42 Questions about my method
13:59 Questions about choosing a language

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How U.S. diplomats learn languages | FSI language courses review

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-02-22 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: http://tinyurl.com/mes2c2d
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FSI language difficulty ranking source: fsi-language-courses.org/blog/fsi-language-difficulty

I often get asked how long it really takes to learn a language. In this video I discuss the FSI language difficulty ranking and whether it's really possible to achieve a high level of fluency within the timelines they provide.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 FSI language courses
0:22 plan of the video
1:02 FSI language difficulty ranking
4:51 promised results
6:04 learning activities
8:39 language-related factors
11:22 other factors

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Is there a shortcut to conversational fluency?

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-02-15 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/3OK8EC4
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Ever wondered if rapid conversational fluency is just a myth? In this video I share my opinion and lay out the roadmap to genuine conversational skills.

@timferriss videos featured:
How to Learn a New Language in Record Tim: youtu.be/QkTmAyO_qfE?si=Yv0InkTFyzUCVlRo
How to Quickly Learn a New Language: youtu.be/P7YEY6ze-0U?si=zJGwiKDUVLasQJ7C

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 What is conversational fluency
0:32 Q&A announcement
1:20 Why comprehension is so important
2:45 Tim Ferriss' deconstruction method
5:04 How do we learn vocabulary?
6:29 Is spaced repetition effective?
8:29 Getting ready to output

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Improve your comprehension with these 5 tips

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-02-08 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: tinyurl.com/mr48e6nx
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Want to improve reading and listening comprehension in a language? You're in the right place! In this video I share 5 observations about what works and what doesn't.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - the importance of comprehension
0:43 - forget about the 95% rule
2:07 - build prior knowledge
5:26 - get it wrong the first time
7:19 - narrow the range of subjects
8:27 - leverage the power of listening

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How to learn a language stress-free #languagelearning #shorts

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The benign neglect effect in language learning #languagelearning

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One simple tip to boost your energy levels

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Aprender un idioma NO es como construir una casa

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No intentes dominar lo básico del idioma. Mejor haz esto [ENG CC]

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-02-01 | 🔥 Aprende idiomas con LingQ: bit.ly/3SfDcMI
🆓 Los 10 secretos para aprender idiomas (en inglés): bit.ly/48XMh3Z

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Descubre por qué dominar los 'conceptos básicos' no es el camino inicial ideal en el aprendizaje de idiomas.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 ¿Es verdad que tenemos que aprender lo básico?
0:24 ¿Qué es lo básico?
1:24 El orden natural
3:17 Los errores
5:12 Para concluir

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To improve in a language… take a break from it

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-01-25 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/4be40FR
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😴 The article on sleep: newsinhealth.nih.gov/sites/nihNIH/files/2013/April/NIHNiHApr2013.pdf

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In my last video I talked about how to boost your energy levels. This video is all about rest and why taking a break from a language can help you recuperate energy and motivation.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Why I'm making this video
0:34 Varying intensity and relaxation
2:40 Pacing yourself
3:11 Good sleeping habits
3:54 Taking a break from a language
6:29 Summing up

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The Caribbean French connection

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Always tired? 6 tips to boost your energy levels

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-01-18 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/3SyipWp
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Always tired? Then this video is for you! Here I share 6 tips to boost your physical and mental energy.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - the importance of energy
0:26 - tip 1
1:29 - tip 2
2:29 - tip 3
3:23 - tip 4
4:32 - tip 5
5:23 - tip 6

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I react to Mark Manson's language advice: youtu.be/PXcUbyLNjMA?

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Should you learn similar languages? Pros and cons

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-01-11 | 🔥 Learn languages like I do with LingQ: bit.ly/3tOgaV8
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In today's video I discuss the pros and cons of learning similar languages. Join in on the discussion in the comments!

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 learning similar or related languages
0:12 benefits of learning similar languages
2:10 pitfalls of learning similar languages

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Como aprender idiomas sozinho: youtu.be/bvBMtVEAzek?si=Mu6zeNuB6Nld_emh
Learning Related Languages: youtu.be/1u1Sga0ogQk?si=kZCB6REsA7NAB7uh

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The world is a small place: meeting an old acquaintance on St. Martin

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-01-08 | ...

Thank you for 1 million subscribers on YouTube #languagelearning

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2024-01-08 | My channel has recently reached 1 million subscribers and I wanted to thank everyone who follows me and encourage you to continue learning.

Should we strive to THINK in a foreign language?

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The topic of thinking in the language we are learning comes up all the time. In this video I talk about why we shouldn't force the process and why thinking in the language does not guarantee fluency.

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0:00 Thinking in the language we are learning
0:06 How do I start thinking in my target language?
0:44 Do I always think in my languages?
1:36 Should we force ourselves
2:01 Will I sound like a native?
3:57 Fossilization in language learning

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My plans for 2024: will I be starting a new language?

Steve Kaufmann - lingosteve 2023-12-28 | 🎄 Use code newyear2024 to get 40% off your annual LingQ subscription: bit.ly/3RHNzsE
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2023 is almost over and I wanted to share my plans for 2024 as well as some advice for those of you who will be starting or continuing to learn languages next year.

⏲️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 A little story about learning languages
2:08 My plans for 2024
2:20 Plans for this channel
3:04 How I was learning languages in 2023
5:54 My advice for 2024

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Download my FREE grammar guides: lingq.com/en/grammar-resource
Join the LingQ Discord server: discord.gg/ShPTjyhwTN
Read my language learning blog on The Linguist: bit.ly/2MW83Ab
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