So very right you are. Yes, you have to create an intense and intimate relationship with the language. A bit like Achilles and Patroculous?? You and me all alone, with all the Greeks dead and ruined, marching into Troy?? But then you may be a fickle lover, having mastered so many languages (^^). I see you as somebody conducting a kind of thought experiment on yourself. You are quite mad and I've always loved people touched with a bit of madness. By the way, your Japanese is beautiful.
I love this and agree wholeheartedly. I have lived my entire life in Iceland and the educational system here stresses learning foreign languages a lot. But learning them is far from enjoyable. However, I have begun to teach myself Korean on my own terms and it is one of the most fun things I have ever done! This video of yours is an inspiration and a great reminder that you don‘t always have to be speaking a language ASAP. Thank you so much for this.
@lingosteve I already signed up at LingQ yesterday and thought I might start meddling with learning Japanese :) I would love for Korean to be a part of LingQ though, since I don‘t have very many resources ... :) Oh, I love your blog by the way.
I have been studying Russian off and on for a couple years with no real use or need to speak it. I wanted to learn for the literature and music as well as it seemed like a challenge. One thing I have noticed is my passive learning has been most beneficial. The harder and more intense Itry the more I hit walls, however, when I go at it on a relaxed no pressure tactic I tend to remember more on a long term basis. Thanks for LingQ. it is the best source I have ever found!
the last two minutes of the video, everything to do with analyzing and reading strategies and the like, that is absolutely not just true for language learning, it is true for reading in your native language. thats why ive always hated english class in school, all the crap you have to do for what youre reading, questions and projects and the like, is absolutely intolerable, i HATE it. i wish they would realize this.
Steve, I study on my own and each day i am finding my own way. I enjoy listening to your encouragements. The freedom to enjoy language learning is an inspiring and wonderful topic today. I appreciate your contribution to the adventure.
"how to", "learn", "learning", "foreign", "language", "languages", "tutorial" and of course "Steve" "Kaufmann"... oh, and maybe what ever language you speak in the video.
Wow, I always thought this was a good idea. However after learning useless words (for everyday beginner speech anyways) like "horseback riding" and "to advise" in my Russian class we are supposed to tell long intricate stories in class. How am I supposed to talk about how to get cheap airline tickets when I can't even say "I don't know enough words". Oh the joys of bad language teachers (she also never spoke Russian, but the class was in French so at least I learned something)
I can't believe these videos are so under-viewed. doesn't the english speaking world even care that they are being so disadvantaged like this? you are an inspiration Steve. Thank you.
I really enjoy hearing what you have to say because I recently did a project on the silent period in one of my TESOL classes, and I have to say my professor was against it.
Of course, because I'm shy even in speaking English, I was naturally prone to having a silent period when learning Spanish- lacking in conversation but full of input, so it's nice to hear that someone agrees with me oh, and I'm going to try LingQ out while I'm on break! Thanks!
So very right you are. Yes, you have to create an intense and intimate relationship with the language. A bit like Achilles and Patroculous?? You and me all alone, with all the Greeks dead and ruined, marching into Troy?? But then you may be a fickle lover, having mastered so many languages (^^). I see you as somebody conducting a kind of thought experiment on yourself. You are quite mad and I've always loved people touched with a bit of madness. By the way, your Japanese is beautiful.
tairanotomomori 2 months ago
Steve, you are a Great person! If only more people could be like you! :)
kninametalhead 8 months ago
Linq is in my top 5 language learning resources. I love it, it's great value. Good video Steve!
YouStoleMyTube 1 year ago
I love this and agree wholeheartedly. I have lived my entire life in Iceland and the educational system here stresses learning foreign languages a lot. But learning them is far from enjoyable. However, I have begun to teach myself Korean on my own terms and it is one of the most fun things I have ever done! This video of yours is an inspiration and a great reminder that you don‘t always have to be speaking a language ASAP. Thank you so much for this.
olofp92 1 year ago
@olofp92 We will probably start Korean at LingQ this week. Please come and join us.
lingosteve 1 year ago
@lingosteve I already signed up at LingQ yesterday and thought I might start meddling with learning Japanese :) I would love for Korean to be a part of LingQ though, since I don‘t have very many resources ... :) Oh, I love your blog by the way.
olofp92 1 year ago
I have been studying Russian off and on for a couple years with no real use or need to speak it. I wanted to learn for the literature and music as well as it seemed like a challenge. One thing I have noticed is my passive learning has been most beneficial. The harder and more intense Itry the more I hit walls, however, when I go at it on a relaxed no pressure tactic I tend to remember more on a long term basis. Thanks for LingQ. it is the best source I have ever found!
driblesmits 2 years ago
Thanks and I am glad you like it. We are only as good as our community.
lingosteve 2 years ago
the last two minutes of the video, everything to do with analyzing and reading strategies and the like, that is absolutely not just true for language learning, it is true for reading in your native language. thats why ive always hated english class in school, all the crap you have to do for what youre reading, questions and projects and the like, is absolutely intolerable, i HATE it. i wish they would realize this.
xnightxamex 2 years ago 2
Steve, I study on my own and each day i am finding my own way. I enjoy listening to your encouragements. The freedom to enjoy language learning is an inspiring and wonderful topic today. I appreciate your contribution to the adventure.
osanago354287400 2 years ago
Hi Steve, I would suggest:
"how to", "learn", "learning", "foreign", "language", "languages", "tutorial" and of course "Steve" "Kaufmann"... oh, and maybe what ever language you speak in the video.
catwoman316 3 years ago
I also can't believe these videos are so under-viewed. How about more tags, Steve?
Thanks for sharing.^^
catwoman316 3 years ago
Thanks for the nice comments. What kind of tags would you recommend? Steve
lingosteve 3 years ago
tags that grab what potential customers would most likely type in to youtube: eg. learn english, apprendre l'anglais, [insert language search here].
rsherfan 3 years ago
Steve is my hero! I love the way he approaches languages. Its just so inspiring.
fatfortyyearold 3 years ago 4
Wow, I always thought this was a good idea. However after learning useless words (for everyday beginner speech anyways) like "horseback riding" and "to advise" in my Russian class we are supposed to tell long intricate stories in class. How am I supposed to talk about how to get cheap airline tickets when I can't even say "I don't know enough words". Oh the joys of bad language teachers (she also never spoke Russian, but the class was in French so at least I learned something)
mulleygraves 3 years ago
I can't believe these videos are so under-viewed. doesn't the english speaking world even care that they are being so disadvantaged like this? you are an inspiration Steve. Thank you.
royxsdv 3 years ago 2
I've been enjoying your sudden influx of videos on youtube, Steve. Just wanted you to know you aren't going unappreciated.
ImAlwaysR1ght 3 years ago 6
Thank you for the quick reply! By the way, I'm a "she" but I'll forgive you since English has no gender neutral pronoun.
paige4president 3 years ago
Well, some people use "they" for a gender neutral third person. I'm in favour of it.
crouchtig 3 years ago
I really enjoy hearing what you have to say because I recently did a project on the silent period in one of my TESOL classes, and I have to say my professor was against it.
Of course, because I'm shy even in speaking English, I was naturally prone to having a silent period when learning Spanish- lacking in conversation but full of input, so it's nice to hear that someone agrees with me oh, and I'm going to try LingQ out while I'm on break! Thanks!
paige4president 3 years ago