The app I use to learn languages -> bit.ly/3L6Xogj My 10 FREE secrets to language learning -> www.thelinguist.com What are you curious about lately and what do you do to fuel this curiosity?
I am 56, I am italian, I speak also english and portuguese, now I am learning russian. You are so right: today we are allowed to learn languages everywhere, at any time, at any age.
Great video! I’m turning 60 (how did that happen?!) this year and I can’t even imagine not being curious and constantly learning. Keep up the good work, Steve. You are greatly appreciated!
Unfortunately most people your age or even younger have closed their world off, unwilling to learn new things and learn from others… Basically, good job unicorn, proud of you
You inspired me to become a learner, to not be close-minded, and to never stop pursuing good content. I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. You are an inspiration.
You are an inspiration to many people. I am 60 in July. When I was 28, I had been learning French for several years, and I moved to Montreal. I never really learnt to speak French. One year ago I started learning French again, and soon got to a B2 level. I am still learning, using apps and listening to podcasts for native speakers. I have made far more progress over the past year than I ever did thirty years ago, I can now understand podcasts as long as the vocabulary is not too obscure, and the speakers do not mumble. In fact some podcasts are quite easy to understand. I think the difference today is the availability of language apps and the huge number of podcasts providing us with native language resources. I no longer need to spend thirty minutes travelling to a language class, I can do it all at home. And I am retired, so I can spend at least an hour a day on French, often much more. With languages, the key is time spent, in my opinion. I started learning German five months ago, the course says I am B1, I’m not, but it is fun and I am progressing, building vocabulary and slowly acquiring the grammar. It is hard, there is a huge amount to absorb, but I will get there. I also started to learn to skate andmplay hockey at age 53, and I played ice hockey this morning, languages and skating keep my mind active. Research has shown that learning and exercice slow down the degeneration of the brain and the body associated with aging. That said, the 20 year olds always skate faster than me, and get to the puck first!
Thanks so much for sharing steve. I could listen to you talk for hours! I always appreciate and value what you have to say and the wisdom you share with us!
Really Mr Kaufman, listen to you is food for the soul and motivation recharge. For learning a foreign language & for pursuing defiant goals down the life road
I have went to college on and for over 13 and half years. It is very stark contrast from a boy that did not like going to school. Other than, the education itself, I enjoy the routine, the social connection, working towards something. I know, I don't necessarily need college but, I like most of the teachers and students in person or online. Maybe, I get it from my grandfather on my mother's side. He kept on learning until maybe the last 10 years of his life he was really sick. That and I have indulged a lot when, I was younger on quick pleasures. I also, learn independently of school. All the languages, I study, I am not enrolled in any college course maybe in the future but, I am fine on my own for now.
Hi Steve, I recently found your Chanel where you were interviewed that you can speak 15 to 20 languages. Since then I admired you. Believe me I have been studying English for years. And I'm still struggling with the language, you're such an incredible person. Thank you for the advice I appreciate it!
Hi Steve. I agree with you. You're an inspiration to many people. I'm interested in learning new things and new languages. Everybody has his own method of learning. The important thing is to have a desire to learn new things. We are in such an era that we have access to all the knowledge.
in brief: In this video, Steve Kaufmann discusses the importance of lifelong learning and its impact on health, happiness, and success. He refers to a German audiobook by neuroscientist Manfred Spitzer, which highlights how adults think and learn. Kaufmann emphasizes that learning is crucial throughout life and is primarily dependent on the individual's curiosity. He points out that governments invest heavily in education and health, but the ease of learning has never been greater due to the internet and other resources. Curiosity is the main driver for learning, and Kaufmann stresses the importance of remaining interested in various topics. He also notes that learning new things and staying mentally active can help maintain cognitive functions as people age. Kaufmann critiques the overcomplication of learning styles and argues that curiosity should guide learning. He suggests that as long as individuals remain curious and continue to learn, their brains can stay as young as possible despite their age. Kaufmann concludes by stating that lifelong learning is a crucial part of being fully engaged as a human being, regardless of one's age.
Excellent Steve. I need to thank you for your help on this very subject. In February, this year I viewed one of your TH-cam videos. That lead to another. My underlying motivation was that I am a failed "language learner" or a "false beginner" in several languages. I wanted Spanish and I wanted it specific to Spain. Bingo. LingQ allowed me to embrace comprehensible input and to do so specific to Spain. You lead me to Pablo Romàn of Dreaming Spanish. I now have 300 hours of audio and video input. We have been told language is tough for adults. Nonsense. I am 70+ and this 'science project' of learning Spanish with comprehensible input is fun and I am seeing amazing progress. Your thoughts on language learning and the need to stay curious are on the mark. Perfect. Thanks much.
Hay Steve just saw ur channel on u tube channel I totally agree with you we are neaver to old to learn still working on language learning ur 77 years old u are a very intelligent and smart man I hope I will be able to speak different languages one day I would like to Japan in the future have a good trip to Poland keep on with it channel take care 😘 u motivate people I injoy ur language learning advice
Learning is endless. I keep learning something new at work. It gets me stressed and overwhelmed sometimes. But yeah the curiosity helps me enjoy this learning curve. 🤓🧐
Neuronet summed it up (on the basis of this video) : 1. Learning is important throughout our lives, not just language learning. 2. Learning is a major driver of health, happiness, and success. 3. It is important to remain curious and interested in things. 4. The theory of different types of learners is debunked. 5. Bringing in new information is important to maintain the youth and activity of our brains.
Bonjour Monsieur Steve, I'm so happy you uploaded this video, I'm very curious about neuroscience, language learning, artificial intelligence and video games in virtual reality. One of the most amazing experiences to learn in virtual reality, it is playing Cyberpunk 2077 but in the target language, that way every dialogue can be read and listened. In adition to that, as this game is very similar to what you have in VR Chat for instance (in terms of an open world kind of exploration gameplay), where there is multiple visual stimulus and words in banners and different parts of the virtual world. Playing the game without a VR headset is already very stimulating for language learning, as the fun makes vocabulary retention amplified. Al utilizar un dispositivo de VR, la inmersión amplifica aún más esa curva de aprendizaje, permitiendo aprender el idioma target como si se estuviese inmerso en el país de origen. Probably Cyberpunk 2077 and other games will create expansions where NPC can express ideas by communicating through ChatGPT, the perfect tutor. We are in a beautiful time for learning everything and in particular for languages. Thank you for everything, you're like a rockstar in the polyglot arena, and I always recommend your channel and your videos to people to motivate them to learn new languages. Thank you so much for LingQ, amazing app
A wholehearted book recommendation for everyone who is interested in the neurobiology of learning and can read a little german: "Das neue Lernen heißt verstehen" from Dr.Henning Beck It not only covers the whys and hows of learning but also strategies to make learning more fun, easier, and deeper, so one can actually do more with the concepts one has aquired. It's ideal for medium reading bursts of like 15-25 minutes and thanks to the use of many analogies a pretty digestible read.
Wonderful and so inspiring, as always. And yes, the infamous Learning Types theory, while still being taught in universities everywhere, has been thoroughly debunked.
Hi Steve , I am Mohamed from Tunisia , I like you very much and I learn from you the secrets of languages , and at the same time I listen to all your videos to improve my listening skill in english , thank you and I hope that you make a vlog to show us your daily routines especially your learning routine. Thank you Steve , you are a great man
Love your thumbnail Stay corious stay young, cool stetement. It means, when we learn any languanges we should be remain corious cos the languange learning has no ending Journey/destination.😊
Steve clings to his impression that there are no such things as "visual learners", "auditory learners", etc. But the fact is that, even if the brain lears the same way (supposedly), people still have their preferences when it comes to studying. I for instance have difficulty in learning a new word in my target languages if I don't see that word written or if I don't write it myself.
Hi Steve. Maybe this hole learn types theory has a chance, if you change the perspective. I mean, if a person is more attracted to visual input it is a better learning tool for this person than a book would be and vise versa. Maybe the motivation to learn is the main point of this learning type theory. So it is more an "attracted to type" than a "learn type" thing. Cheers René
Curious people, life-long learners have perennial source of recreation hence they are at peace with themselves and are at peace with others. Moreover minimal sources are required. Thank you.
Thanks Steve. This is different and hugely useful. By the way I am an Indonesian native speaker. Should you desire to speak Indonesian feel free to contact me and talk with me.
The app I use to learn languages -> bit.ly/3L6Xogj
My 10 FREE secrets to language learning -> www.thelinguist.com
What are you curious about lately and what do you do to fuel this curiosity?
Important lesson, I knew your secret of being young. I will follow your lesson till last moment of my life. Bhagalpur ,Bihar , India .
I am 56, I am italian, I speak also english and portuguese, now I am learning russian. You are so right: today we are allowed to learn languages everywhere, at any time, at any age.
удачи в изучении русского!
Молодец!
Uhuhuh, português é raro de se ver! I'm 13 and I'm still learning English! Good luck in Russian
You started too late for Russian. :)
Agreed 🤝
77 and such mental fitness?!
Truly inspiring!!
Thank you!!!
I'm 65 and happily retired. I was a Japanese teacher of English. Thank you for good advice.
Great video! I’m turning 60 (how did that happen?!) this year and I can’t even imagine not being curious and constantly learning. Keep up the good work, Steve. You are greatly appreciated!
Unfortunately most people your age or even younger have closed their world off, unwilling to learn new things and learn from others…
Basically, good job unicorn, proud of you
You inspired me to become a learner, to not be close-minded, and to never stop pursuing good content. I want to thank you for everything you have done for me. You are an inspiration.
We love u Steve forever
Without any shadow of a doubt learning a language is brain exercise. Learning more than one language is even more exercise.
You are an inspiration to many people. I am 60 in July. When I was 28, I had been learning French for several years, and I moved to Montreal. I never really learnt to speak French. One year ago I started learning French again, and soon got to a B2 level. I am still learning, using apps and listening to podcasts for native speakers. I have made far more progress over the past year than I ever did thirty years ago, I can now understand podcasts as long as the vocabulary is not too obscure, and the speakers do not mumble. In fact some podcasts are quite easy to understand. I think the difference today is the availability of language apps and the huge number of podcasts providing us with native language resources. I no longer need to spend thirty minutes travelling to a language class, I can do it all at home. And I am retired, so I can spend at least an hour a day on French, often much more. With languages, the key is time spent, in my opinion. I started learning German five months ago, the course says I am B1, I’m not, but it is fun and I am progressing, building vocabulary and slowly acquiring the grammar. It is hard, there is a huge amount to absorb, but I will get there. I also started to learn to skate andmplay hockey at age 53, and I played ice hockey this morning, languages and skating keep my mind active. Research has shown that learning and exercice slow down the degeneration of the brain and the body associated with aging. That said, the 20 year olds always skate faster than me, and get to the puck first!
Thanks so much for sharing steve. I could listen to you talk for hours! I always appreciate and value what you have to say and the wisdom you share with us!
Thank you, Steve! It's always so interesting to listen to you!😊I agree that we should always remain curious!
感謝您如此慷慨地分享學習與生活之道, 作為台灣的受眾, 我深感獲益良多, 真心感謝, 祝福您!
MANY THANKS! I am a Russian, now learning Turkish. Your energy and sincere enthusiasm are inspiring me. BRAVO!!!
Really Mr Kaufman, listen to you is food for the soul and motivation recharge. For learning a foreign language & for pursuing defiant goals down the life road
Steve, you are an inspiration. Learning is the one activity I do where I feel like I'm not wasting away my time.
I have went to college on and for over 13 and half years. It is very stark contrast from a boy that did not like going to school. Other than, the education itself, I enjoy the routine, the social connection, working towards something. I know, I don't necessarily need college but, I like most of the teachers and students in person or online. Maybe, I get it from my grandfather on my mother's side. He kept on learning until maybe the last 10 years of his life he was really sick. That and I have indulged a lot when, I was younger on quick pleasures.
I also, learn independently of school. All the languages, I study, I am not enrolled in any college course maybe in the future but, I am fine on my own for now.
you are so inspirational, love to follow you
You inspire so many people Steve 🙂🇧🇷
Hi Steve, I recently found your Chanel where you were interviewed that you can speak 15 to 20 languages. Since then I admired you. Believe me I have been studying English for years. And I'm still struggling with the language, you're such an incredible person. Thank you for the advice I appreciate it!
Such a wonderful message! Curiosity is key 🗝
Great sound !! What a nice mic. Thank you Steve for all your inspiration
Hi Steve. I agree with you. You're an inspiration to many people. I'm interested in learning new things and new languages. Everybody has his own method of learning. The important thing is to have a desire to learn new things. We are in such an era that we have access to all the knowledge.
in brief:
In this video, Steve Kaufmann discusses the importance of lifelong learning and its impact on health, happiness, and success. He refers to a German audiobook by neuroscientist Manfred Spitzer, which highlights how adults think and learn. Kaufmann emphasizes that learning is crucial throughout life and is primarily dependent on the individual's curiosity.
He points out that governments invest heavily in education and health, but the ease of learning has never been greater due to the internet and other resources. Curiosity is the main driver for learning, and Kaufmann stresses the importance of remaining interested in various topics. He also notes that learning new things and staying mentally active can help maintain cognitive functions as people age.
Kaufmann critiques the overcomplication of learning styles and argues that curiosity should guide learning. He suggests that as long as individuals remain curious and continue to learn, their brains can stay as young as possible despite their age. Kaufmann concludes by stating that lifelong learning is a crucial part of being fully engaged as a human being, regardless of one's age.
Gpt4?
@@сергейосипов-п1с6р yes, how do you know
@@e-genieclimatique this is obvious!
You are amazing, Steve! Thanks so much! Lots of love from Argentina! 🥰
Thank you, Steve. You are always a source of inspiration 👍
Excellent Steve. I need to thank you for your help on this very subject. In February, this year I viewed one of your TH-cam videos. That lead to another. My underlying motivation was that I am a failed "language learner" or a "false beginner" in several languages. I wanted Spanish and I wanted it specific to Spain. Bingo. LingQ allowed me to embrace comprehensible input and to do so specific to Spain. You lead me to Pablo Romàn of Dreaming Spanish. I now have 300 hours of audio and video input. We have been told language is tough for adults. Nonsense. I am 70+ and this 'science project' of learning Spanish with comprehensible input is fun and I am seeing amazing progress. Your thoughts on language learning and the need to stay curious are on the mark. Perfect. Thanks much.
Hay Steve just saw ur channel on u tube channel I totally agree with you we are neaver to old to learn still working on language learning ur 77 years old u are a very intelligent and smart man I hope I will be able to speak different languages one day I would like to Japan in the future have a good trip to Poland keep on with it channel take care 😘 u motivate people I injoy ur language learning advice
MANY THANKS ! YOUR VIDEOS ARE ALWAYS VERY MOTIVATING, TRULY INSPIRING
Steve you're such an inspiration, i couldnt agree more with you, we share the same passion for language learning =) and learning a as whole
Learning is endless. I keep learning something new at work. It gets me stressed and overwhelmed sometimes. But yeah the curiosity helps me enjoy this learning curve. 🤓🧐
Neuronet summed it up (on the basis of this video)
: 1. Learning is important throughout our lives, not just language learning. 2. Learning is a major driver of health, happiness, and success. 3. It is important to remain curious and interested in things. 4. The theory of different types of learners is debunked. 5. Bringing in new information is important to maintain the youth and activity of our brains.
Hello and thanks so much Mr Steve! You help many people to stay motivated and as a result young
Thanks my friend because you're teaching well but good job Steve...So I'm following since Haïti
Bonjour Monsieur Steve, I'm so happy you uploaded this video, I'm very curious about neuroscience, language learning, artificial intelligence and video games in virtual reality. One of the most amazing experiences to learn in virtual reality, it is playing Cyberpunk 2077 but in the target language, that way every dialogue can be read and listened. In adition to that, as this game is very similar to what you have in VR Chat for instance (in terms of an open world kind of exploration gameplay), where there is multiple visual stimulus and words in banners and different parts of the virtual world. Playing the game without a VR headset is already very stimulating for language learning, as the fun makes vocabulary retention amplified. Al utilizar un dispositivo de VR, la inmersión amplifica aún más esa curva de aprendizaje, permitiendo aprender el idioma target como si se estuviese inmerso en el país de origen. Probably Cyberpunk 2077 and other games will create expansions where NPC can express ideas by communicating through ChatGPT, the perfect tutor.
We are in a beautiful time for learning everything and in particular for languages. Thank you for everything, you're like a rockstar in the polyglot arena, and I always recommend your channel and your videos to people to motivate them to learn new languages. Thank you so much for LingQ, amazing app
Wow I didn't realize that you were 77 years old until you mentioned it in the video. I was somehow under the impression that you're in your 60s.
Stay young and keep learning
I look forward to retiring in about 20 years time, so I can acquire new languages and digest information that interests me.
I'm a big fan of you from Bangladesh❤️❤️
A wholehearted book recommendation for everyone who is interested in the neurobiology of learning and can read a little german: "Das neue Lernen heißt verstehen" from Dr.Henning Beck
It not only covers the whys and hows of learning but also strategies to make learning more fun, easier, and deeper, so one can actually do more with the concepts one has aquired.
It's ideal for medium reading bursts of like 15-25 minutes and thanks to the use of many analogies a pretty digestible read.
Dzień dobry Panie Steve. Powodzenia w nauce języka polskiego. Pozdrawiam z Polski.
Thanks
Wonderful and so inspiring, as always. And yes, the infamous Learning Types theory, while still being taught in universities everywhere, has been thoroughly debunked.
Hi Steve , I am Mohamed from Tunisia , I like you very much and I learn from you the secrets of languages , and at the same time I listen to all your videos to improve my listening skill in english , thank you and I hope that you make a vlog to show us your daily routines especially your learning routine.
Thank you Steve , you are a great man
Thank you Steve 🥺🤍
Love your thumbnail Stay corious stay young, cool stetement. It means, when we learn any languanges we should be remain corious cos the languange learning has no ending Journey/destination.😊
Thank you for the motivation 😊
Steve clings to his impression that there are no such things as "visual learners", "auditory learners", etc. But the fact is that, even if the brain lears the same way (supposedly), people still have their preferences when it comes to studying. I for instance have difficulty in learning a new word in my target languages if I don't see that word written or if I don't write it myself.
Most people can't remember words if they don't see them. Writing them also helps most people. Hearing them also helps most people.;
شكرا على كل شيء
Excellent work, steve
thank you grandpa❤
スティーブさん、『ことば習得への道』（authorHOUSE）を、一気に読ませていただきました。これからも楽しみながら英語を聞いたり、読んだりしていきたいと思います。・・・好奇心をもって！
Es interesante su charla gracias
Hey, you're going to Poland! Amazing! Any special plans and goals for your trip?)
May 25 Warsaw, 27-29 Krakow, then back to Warsaw for May 30 - Jun 2. still subject to change.
Excellent Steve...
Hi Steve.
Maybe this hole learn types theory has a chance, if you change the perspective. I mean, if a person is more attracted to visual input it is a better learning tool for this person than a book would be and vise versa. Maybe the motivation to learn is the main point of this learning type theory. So it is more an "attracted to type" than a "learn type" thing.
Cheers
René
I liked the message of this video
Keep on with ur u.tub channel
Comment for the algorithm. Good video :)
👏👏👏
❤️
One never knows when what's learnt is use
Curious people, life-long learners have perennial source of recreation hence they are at peace with themselves and are at peace with others. Moreover minimal sources are required. Thank you.
Take care not to succumb to society’s stereotypes of what aging means! And avoid equivocating schooling with education. 😊
🤔👏waw
Iam 25
Hi i don't know what to say thank you Steve
diagressiom /
Kinetic learner /overly complicating/debunked
Go to Japan 🗾
Thanks Steve. This is different and hugely useful. By the way I am an Indonesian native speaker. Should you desire to speak Indonesian feel free to contact me and talk with me.
You are the boss!! I'm from Poland you are always welcome!
Thanks...