😊Hi everyone, let's say "Thanks Steve" in the comments. You can follow Steve @LingoSteve. And learn more about the language learning app Steve co-founded here: jforrestenglish.com/lingq

Thanks for having me on Jennifer, it was a pleasure speaking with you.

in brief: **Introduction:** - The video features an interview with polyglot Steve Kaufmann, who has learned over 20 languages. - Steve shares his best language learning tips, advice, and common mistakes to avoid. 1. **Secret to Learning Languages:** - Steve emphasizes the importance of enjoying the process, not worrying about mistakes, and exposing oneself to the language. - He mentions that while he has learned 20 languages, he's not fluent in all of them. 2. **Becoming a Polyglot:** - Anyone can potentially become a polyglot. The more languages one learns, the easier it becomes. - The first foreign language is the most challenging because of unfamiliarity. 3. **Qualities of Successful Language Learners:** - Motivation and a positive attitude are crucial. - It's essential not to be a perfectionist and to accept uncertainties. 4. **Role of Confidence:** - Confidence is vital in language learning. - Steve stresses the importance of listening and reading to build confidence in the language. 5. **Mistakes in Language Learning:** - Making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process. - Polyglots accept uncertainties and are not overly concerned about perfection. 6. **Forgetting Words:** - Forgetting is a normal part of the learning process. - The act of forgetting and relearning solidifies knowledge. 7. **Improving Fluency:** - Steve recommends investing time in both input (listening and reading) and output (speaking) activities. - He emphasizes the importance of a positive attitude and consistent engagement with the language. 8. **About Steve's Resources:** - Steve has a KZfaq channel called "Lingo Steve" where he shares language learning tips and speaks in various languages. - He co-developed an app called "Link" (LingQ) that helps users learn languages using internet resources. **Conclusion:** - The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to comment on their favorite part of the interview and to thank Steve for his insights. Overall, the video provides valuable insights into the language learning process, emphasizing the importance of a positive attitude, consistent engagement, and accepting mistakes as a natural part of the journey.

This interview gave me so much motivation to keep going with my learning journey. Great work Jennifer 😊

My favorite part of this interview was when he talked about the importance of enjoying the process while learning a new language, because when you are enjoying it the process becomes way easier, so I’ll keep going further knowing that every day I’ll get better!

Hello, Jennifer.😊 Thanks a lot for the amazing interview with Steve. I found many of his words both impressive and informative. For example, "Enjoy the process.", "Don't try to be perfect.", "Trust the brain.", "Polyglots accept uncertainty.", "Forgetting is part of the process.", "Put in the time." and MORE. We tend to pursue good progress, but it might ensue as we simply keep going. Thanks Steve❗😊

Hi Jennifer! Thanks a lot, Steve, for the awesome tips for learning English, and thanks to Jennifer for the excellent questions! Steve gave us students with his “pep talk” a lot of encouragement not to be afraid of mistakes, to have a good motivation, and to put in time to learn more. As for me when it comes to learning English, I tick most of the boxes as I have good motivation, I am not afraid of making mistakes, and I study regularly. The foundation is solid! Speaking English is especially difficult, and I make mistakes mostly then, but like Steve said: that doesn't matter, just keep on trying!

Thanks, Steve and Miss Jeneffer for this amazing and productive conversation, definitely I love all the experiences, techniques and information that Steve shared, I am really sure that the process is the key to learn this complicated but loved language.

Thanks Steve I was following closely and I picked up a great deal of knowledge about learning new languages. English is my second language and I have an insatiable desire to learn and become fluent. I'll keep learning while maintaining a positive attitude. I can only get better in the process. Thanks Jennifer for inviting Steve. I really appreciate it.

Thank you Jennifer for doing this interview with Steve Kaufmann, actually he’s second to none in terms of learning as many languages as possible. The video is not only worth watching but also saving so one can watch it again and again .. Very interesting ideas indeed ❤

Thank you Steve and Jennifer. ❤❤❤ It's really, really interesting!! It's the second time I've heard Steve (interviewed by a french teacher the first time). It's really helpful to have his feedback about making mistakes and enjoy the process of learning most of all. It's really hard to accept that, to be confortable with, but it's really important to work on it. I think it could be great for me to watch this video again several times.

This short talk was one of the most informative, motivating and putting me to continue learning at least two foreign languages so far. Thanks a lot to Steve and Janifer for easy but so helpful insights that support me keep going to be more fluent.

I'm learning my very first language outside of my native tongue and your advice about attitude and time is key. Thanks for the very helpful advice.

Thanks Steve, you're an example for all students in the world, don't matter what language they are learning!! Congratulations!!

Thanks Steve and Miss Jeneffer for this valuable video. You mentioned numerous priceless tips which was incredibly amazing to us. There is no shortcut for learning. You have to enjoy the process of your learning and honestly we have to be patient while we are learning the good things will come to you eventually. This completely happened to me when I was younger. I was not patient and I criticized myself that you are not able to learn English. But, as I was going through the process I saw getting result in my speaking especially in my writing. To conclude , enjoy the process of your learning,give yourself enough time and encouragement through the way, give yourself enough inputs. Thank you ❤

Thank you Steve! Thank you Janiffer for inviting such an amazing guest. You both contribute the process of mastering the language by enjoying the process and encouraging us to move forward. If not your support, I would have gave up already. Thank you from the bottom of my heart once again!

The whole interview! This is the second time I watch and listen to Steve Kauffmann! He is a really unique person! You have discussed many tips I am always thinking about! To my opinion, this is the best video for this year so far, hoping to have new ones in the future! Thanks from my ❤️ for both of you!

Hello everyone! I am currently learning English and a teacher said that we should study studiously the grammar and make sentences with each topic we're studying about and then speak them loudly and repeat. What do you about this method, do you think it is useful? Hope someone can give me an opinion!😊❤

Steve is simply incredible. Great tips! Congratulations on the interview. I've already watched it 3 times.

I've watched so many of Steve's videos and I never stop learning from him. Thanks for doing this great interview and thank you Steve for always being so generous with your time and knowledge and making language learning so accessible. I learned today about that it's actually good to forget and relearn things and that it's a normal part of the process. That is so encouraging. Thank you!

Steve used the word certitude. Not confidence. That's probably the key. When I believe in something, not in myself, but in something, then I have something to say. And the words will appear automatically.

Thank you and free Palestine 🇵🇸

Thanks to you both for such an amazing interview that you arranged. Your speeches were really encouraging. Thank you Steve🙏🙏🙏

Thanks for all your great advice. I really enjoy watching your videos, they provide a lot of knowledge and are very helpful on a daily basis in choosing food when shopping, etc. Thank you ❤✨

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Thanks for sharing information from a polyglot person. Learning a language is an ongoing process I use to forgetting words in a while and restoring it building sentences and connecting with my own experiences. They installed magically the come up while I am sending voice notes to my buddies. Thanks for sharing tips. I will not be ashamed !!

Its amazing...great advice! Thanks Steve!

Thanks Steve. Thanks Jennifer. I've got great tips to level up my current level.

Useful tips for those who want to reach the next level of learning any language, having confidence is number 1, in other words, making mistakes is part of it.

Hi, Teacher Jennifer! It was great from you to bring us a so hugely important interview! And I'd say to take opportunities to make 'inputs' and/or 'outputs' to practice and learn that language you're interested in. So... THANK YOU, STEVE!!! Greetings from this Brazilian English student!

Dear Mr. Kaufmann. The key thing for me, whenever I listen to you, is sincerity. I watched plenty of videos with dozens of different pieces of advice and your openness seems to be # 1. And the interviewer was delicate and intelligent. Thanks for both and Merry Christmas.

What a deep conversation! Thanks Steve and thanks Jennifer! Enjoying the process is the key!

Thanks Jennifer, you always surprising us with new technique to easy learning and become fluent and confident in English. Thank you very much for this amazing interview with Steve..thanks again Jennifer

I very much enjoyed this conversation. Everything that was mentioned makes a lot of sense to me, specially the fact that learning a language is process of continuous growth and improvement, even in your native language! Thanks a lot for all your videos!

Thank steve kaufman you're a great exampler for me and i'm gonna follow all your advices to carry on improving my english

Thanks Steve and Jennifer for powerful effort in teaching one another how to learn new languages.

Two simple points : 1) You need a real curiosity, interest for what you study ; 2) You need time to "digest" whatever you study. Speed, being faster is a madness of nowadays.

Thanks to Steve and to you , Jennifer, for this interesting interview. It tells us, first of all, not to feel guilty when we make mistakes, and not to hurry to be excellent !

Excellent interview. I totally agree with Steve. I learned Portuguese from listening to Brazilian shows and podcasts everyday for about 2 hours, no grammar. About two years later, I visited Brazil and I thought I got enough language to "survive". I was very surprised when I started speaking with locals and they understood me! I felt so happy!! All that passive learning got transformed into active communication. Language learners, keep "consuming" the language of your interest. Eventually it will come out more naturally.

Thank you Steve and Jennifer, I' am trying to improve my english for IELST test, and some times it is really frustrating, especially the grammar and advanced formal vocabulary. Watching this interview, I realize that I need to be more confident and enjoying the process. thanks again for all yours wonderfull tips.

Hi, teacher, I'm excited with this brilliant interview you did. it help me to better my English with positive advice I've got from the interviewed . 👍🏽

Really inspirational, encouraging and motivating. Beneficial, fruitful conversation. Worksble pieces of advice. Thank you very much for airing this incredible interview with personality having a profound knowledge of languages

Great video ! Thanks Steeve and Jennifer.

Thank you Jennifer for your fantastic interview with Steve. In this video I learn that Speaking and Reading are significantly important to fluent spoken English. At the same time,interest is the key to drive a person to practice and learn English constantly.Language can’t be acquired one day,it takes times.We need to enjoy the process,and accept mistakes we made during the process.Making mistakes during the process of learning a language is inevitably.Mistakes makes improvement.❤❤

I am grateful for the lessons dear teacher, Jenifer, and thanks so much Mr. Steve!❤❤

Thanks Steve and Teacher Jen. Hello from Burma(Myanmar). Appreciate for letting know so many valuable tips that keep me going with perseverence on learning English as a never ending enjoyable process.

two of the best teachers i've seen ever and i learned with them a lot thank you Jennifer thank you Steve 💚

Your advices are so valuable for language learners, thanks Steve.

Thank you so much Steve,Jennifer! Great tips and really useful lesson.

Thanks, Steve, and thank you, Jennifer, as well for getting amazing advice from him.

hi Jennifer thank you for your video I always try to listen to it in my daily free time. I learned English and Chinese and I'm trying not to forget them but it's still a long way to say it fluently. thank you Steve for your great tips!!! 🎉😊

Thanks Steve❤ good interview and thanks to you also.

THANKS STEVE FOR YOUR ADVICE !! TRULY APPRECIATE IT ! I WILL CONSIDER AND FOLLOW EACH OF YOUR HINTS !

Thank you, Steve, for sharing your experience, and Jennifer, for leading this interview.

Thanks for this interview, I needed that today.

Thanks Steve !! I loved when he said "if you wanna be totally safe and comfortable you don't learn another foreign language" Powerful and wise advices, i realy thank both of you ❤️

Can't thank you enough for this conversation with him. I always lose the track while learning the other languages or I am not that motivated.

Steve, thank you. I feel that enjoying the learning process and having a big goal to learn is the key to success, at least for me.

Thanks Steve, your suggestion is very perfect for me. I totally agree with you. Learning language and everything depend on human's attitude and motivation. If you immerse yourself into one aspect that you want. That final result will coming to you gradually.

Thanks a lot Steve! I'm very grateful with you for your wonderfull and motivating words!! I'll follow your hints as many times and as much as I can

Thank you for all the tips specially the "enjoy the journey" and "don't be a perfectionist" I fail at that often. 6:21 From self experience yes. In fact, a big amount of people feel afraid or insecure when speaking English due to many natives expecting us to sound like a native and judging quickly to every little mistake we make or mocking us. Thankfully I realized not all are like that, however that experience reminds in your mind.

WOW, this interview was truly fascinating, I'd had seen some Steve's videos however never one like this, thx Steve for sharing all of these pieces of advice. I loved the video. Positive attitude and keep going...

Thank you teacher for this wonderful interview!! ❤

Thanks Jennifer for this wonderful video! And thank you Steve for your suggestions!

Absolutely useful.. I'll take all your recommendations!! Thank u so much for this interview. 🎉

Thank you very much Jennifer and Steve, that is very helpful and insightful.❤

Thanks for having an interview & providing us an opportunity to listen such a wonderful person.

Steve Kauffman’s ability of becoming a wonderful polyglot is something that not everyone’s cup of tea but it also means that other people also acquires that skill if one can have that desire of learning without feeling of failure and guilt. Just keeping important things in mind are Acceptance of mistakes,true enthusiasm, confidence and strong desire and enjoying the entire process of learning in an elaborate way. I respect Steve Kauffman and his patience and dedication.

After watching this video I get motivated.. yesterday my confidence went down since I was little bit stuck while speaking in English. Perfect timing of watching this amazing and wonderful video.. Thank you so much..

Very inspiring. Thanks for all the advice. Now, the hardest part is putting it into practice 😎🫢 I love your channel. Thank you for all the work you do.

Thank you Steve and Jennifer for this amazing interview.. I learned a lot.. 👏👏👏

I have learnt a lot from this interview. I am very satisfied an very happy. Thank you both!

thanks steve, and thanks you teacher for giving us excelent advices.

It was a good interview with Steve Kauffman... Thank you both.

Thank you Steve and Jennifer for this interesting video. I found it very useful in the long process of learning a language

Thank you, Mr. Steve! This interview helps me to become more confident about language learning. I am also thankful for Mrs. JForrest. You make a great job.

Thanks for the great interview with Steve. I SO agree with him in all that he says regarding language learning. You had a great idea Jennifer! 😉

Mr. Kaufmann, you really help me a lot. I agree with your comments, and they make me more confident in the way I am learning my new language. Keep going

Hi Jennifer and Steve . English is my third language I like it my biggest problem is I understand what you said but I can’t speak . Thanks a lot for sharing this tips.keep up the good work !

Thanks you steve and J, the most important part of this interview is enjoying the process; there's proverb said that' if y want get your job done just love it; I appreciate your work!

Thank you Steve Sir. For spending your valuable time to our growth of youngsters✨💐

Wow great interview. Especially for me, it will help me to be less disappointed when I forget certain words that I've learned just at eve 😅. All of these mistakes belong to the learning process.

Thank you Steve for the helpful tips you gave to us in this interview and they are very useful to on learning any language. Thank you so much for sharing this interview with Steve wich is very interesting to keep learning and practicing with motivation.

Thanks to both of you.

I appreciate it, Steven I liked when he said, "you have to enjoy the process"

I hardly ever comment, but this is one of the best explanation, i have ever seen. tks so much🤗

THank you and Thanks Steve for simple but great lesson!

Don't be afraid and put the efforts. Thanks Steve!

Thanks Jennifer, I appreciate your great questions ❤️ "Put in the time." "I forgot good and I relearn it." I've been doing every single day.😅

Than u so much... I learned so much with this interview, mostly to nit be afraid to communicate, to speak and make some mistakes. My official language is Portuguese. I'm struggle to speak and learn engish. I'm engaged to get it. Thank u so much. I liked it. God bless you.

Thanks Steve. I appreciate LingQ and hope to continue using it.

Thanks Steve Kaufmann ! I completely agree with him

Thanks Steve for shareing your techniques, I really enjoyed watching the video !!

Thanks for this interview because showed that i'm in the correct way to english fluency.

Thank Jennifer! Thank Mr. Steve! Lovely class!

Thanks Steve for those incredible tips and hints

Thanks Steve for giving us such wonderful advice.❤

Thanks Steve for your tips for learning English. Thanks Jennifer for this interview.

Thanks for the interview! You have a new subscriber 😁 My favourite part of this video was when Steve stared talking about the confidence. "Make mistakes doesn't matter" that's true!!!

Brilliant advises which have been given by you sir . your each and every word I had observed when I was learning english.