Steve Kaufmann's Language Learning Advice | The Level Up English Podcast 234

Steve Kaufmann is a polyglot who has a good level of proficiency in around 20 languages. Steve is well known for his content online and on his TH-cam channel, Lingo Steve. You've probably seen him before!
Today he joined me for a really fascinating chat about language learning. I cover some of his recent TH-cam videos and ask for tips on some of these topics. If you want to know more, I highly recommend going to his channel for more details.
In this episode, we cover:
- Language learning mistakes
- The importance of curiosity
- The Intermediate Plataeu
- Leaving your comfort zone
- Increasing vocabulary
- And of course more
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00:00 Intro
02:48 Level Up Members
03:57 Podcast Start
07:29 Common Language Learning Mistakes
10:31 How to Stay Curious
15:17 The Intermediate Plateau
22:20 Leaving Your Comfort Zone
27:23 Speaking in Unfamiliar Environments
29:26 Increasing Vocabulary
34:28 Where to Find Steve

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[@tt-yd6xs]

This episode reminds me of the importance of stepping out of our comfort zones. But I understand you try to soften the words and not to push us too hard. It's all about balance right? Thank you for your kindness :)

[@rebelcat9956]

Steve, he's my guide, my map, my master.

[@user-lp1zy7nl1b]

Hello, I am Doha from Saudi Arabia.
I like this episode. It is very nice. I am impressed with the Knowledge that Steve has. Thank you so much.
I am a super fan of Level Up English podcasts. Every time I learn something new.

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

Thanks so much, Doha! Steve was great to talk to

[@MinamiJP]

That was a fantastic episode! It motivated me a lot.
I especially enjoyed that Michael asked Steve about the intermediate plateau.
It made me realise that I need to read more novels to improve my vocabulary.
Thank you so much for putting lots effort making such a great episode.

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

I felt the same! Listening to Steve is always inspiring. Appreciate you listening along with us on this one

[@myrnasanchez-wd3bv]

Well said. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@parkash9999]

Well, that was a great conversation. Actually other day I was watching Luke's English learning videos on TH-cam and he was reading article written by Steve if I heard it clearly. Here I saw him first time on your channel. That's amazing. Great points mentioned for language learners.

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

Amazing! I'm sure most people have come across Steve at some point like you had, but I'm pleased to bring him to you for the first time (face to face)

[@heran6899]

I like Steve's comment about some frustration we can face in learning languages. Specifically i totally agree that reading non fiction books is far easier than comprehension of fiction books. Nowadays I try to read novels more in order to expand my vocabulary as well as some expressions, which, i hope, would be helpful in my listening and speaking of English.😂

[@aparecraft]

Great interview! Steve is such an inspiration

[@sandravidal2998]

You are the best! Thank you very much!

[@evaobermajerova]

Hi, Michael, Steve has mentioned Czech language, I am very curious if he can speak in my native language..😉 btw there is really useful advice for me here because I have been finding myself in that 'intermediate plateau' for maybe two years. The other day I started read my first book..The old man and the sea..It's very important to choose the right book..😉

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

Hi! I don't know his level in Czech, but yes - he does speak some Czech! There are some older videos on TH-cam showing him speaking it.
Great to hear you found a book that helped you 🙂 Keep pushing on!

[@petrosstefanidis6396]

I really like your content!❤

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

Thanks so much!

[@user-ks5jp4ur2h]

Спасибо!

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

пожалуйста!

[@SandraSoul8888]

When I think there’s nothing else left that could be useful and posted to TH-cam, then a new episode of yours comes out 👏🏻🫵🏻

[@LevelUpEnglishPodcast]

That's high praise! Thank you 🙂