I speak 20 languages. I've been learning languages for over 50 years and I've tried all kinds of approaches. I talk about my experiences, my approach to language learning, what I enjoy about learning languages and all manner of other topics related to language. If you love languages, or think you would if you hadn't been discouraged by past experiences, this is the podcast for you. Anyone can learn a language. You just need the right attitude and the right approach!
…
continue reading
T
Travel Wisdom Podcast -travel and learn languages for success and money


1
Travel Wisdom Podcast -travel and learn languages for success and money
travelwisdompodcast@gmail.com (Ladan Jiracek)
Can travel be more than just a fun thing to do? Could it also provide some benefit and learning experiences later in life? I have always thought this and this is why I have relentlessly travelled the world and now have been to over 80 countries. I have always thought that I was planting the seeds of wisdom while in faraway lands. Through experiences with foreign people, cultures, concepts, and ways of doing things I learned much more than anything I could've done while at home. I interview a ...
…
continue reading
Where's the toilet? Two coffees please! How much is it? Learn the basics in bite-sized pieces with Katie and Matteo. (formerly known as 5 minute Italian)
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Why I stopped studying grammar (and what I do instead)
9:53
9:53
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
9:53
In this video, I talk about why grammar instruction is not as important as we are taught to think and why you're better off focusing on reading, listening, and speaking.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
119: Salute! A guide to saying “cheers” in Italian
8:32
8:32
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
8:32
How do you say “cheers” in Italian? Learn the two main ways, plus a few important rules so you can toast like a local! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/cheers-in-italian/ Today's Italian word…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
6 Tips To Become A Better Reader In Any Language
9:31
9:31
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
9:31
In this week’s video I about why reading is so important for language learners and how to use technology to supercharge your reading skills.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
118: Al, del, sul... Italian Articulated Prepositions Made Simple
11:50
11:50
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
11:50
Not sure how to use those little words like “al”, “del” and “sul” in Italian? Learn how in this simple guide! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/italian-articulated-prepositions/ Today's Italia…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Do I agree with @IAmMarkManson's language learning advice?
14:41
14:41
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
14:41
Some recently suggested that I give my opinion on language-learning advice from bestselling author @IAmMarkManson.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
117: How to Say and Write Dates in Italian
10:36
10:36
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
10:36
Find yourself fumbling over dates in Italian? Learn how to say and write them with confidence, and avoid the common mistakes that trip up most learners. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/dates…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Is There a LAZY Way to Learn a Language?
6:21
6:21
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
6:21
Lazy language learning has been a hot topic lately. In this video, Steve explains why he considers lazy learning to be the best approach to learning a language, even if some researchers say otherwise.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
116: Months of the Year in Italian: A Quick and Easy Lesson
9:52
9:52
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
9:52
Want to learn the months of the year in Italian fast? We’ll help you remember these important Italian words and avoid the most common learner mistakes. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/months…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
You Don't Have to Be Perfect to Become Fluent
5:38
5:38
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
5:38
This week’s video is all about perfectionism. I talk about why, where, when and how language learners should or shouldn’t pursue perfection.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
115: Sì! 4 common ways to say “yes” in Italian
7:58
7:58
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
7:58
Yes, in Italian is “sì”. But did you know that Italians have other ways to say yes? These 5 everyday expressions will help you fit in with the locals! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/yes-in-…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
STOP Making These EXCUSES Not to Learn a Language
4:01
4:01
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
4:01
I received a comment recently, saying that learning languages as an older person is almost an impossible task. As someone who has learned 10 languages after turning 60, here’s what I think about the topic.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
114: Altrettanto: The Easiest Way To Reply in Italian
7:52
7:52
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
7:52
Not sure how to respond in Italian? Use ‘altrettanto’ to have an instant reply in these everyday situations! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/altrettanto-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Al…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Avoid These 3 Mistakes to Become Fluent
5:35
5:35
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
5:35
In this video I talk to @JForrestEnglish about the most common mindset mistakes language learners make.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
113: Italian Prepositions Made Easy: Tips and Tricks for Learners
11:18
11:18
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
11:18
Confused by Italian prepositions? Don't worry! Here you’ll learn them in a simple way, so you can feel confident using them in conversation with Italians. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/ita…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Improve Your Reading and Listening Skills With This Strategy
6:48
6:48
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
6:48
I often get asked whether it's better to listen or read first. In this video, I talk about my approach to improving listening and reading comprehension and explain why it's important to adapt your strategy to your level.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
112: 3 Essential Ways to say Please in Italian
8:58
8:58
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
8:58
Do Italians say please? Learn the 3 most authentic ways to be polite in Italian. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/please-in-italian/ Today's Italian words: Per piacere = Please (lit. to pleas…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
How to REALLY Increase Your IELTS, TOEIC & TOEFL Scores
12:23
12:23
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
12:23
Standard language tests exist for many languages. IELTS, TOEFl and TEOIC are some of the best known tests for English. Keith, of Keith's Speaking Academy, is an expert on these tests and how to prepare. ✅ Learn more in this interview with him.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
111: 10 Italian Sayings with Numbers That Will Impress Your Friends
9:06
9:06
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
9:06
Learn these common Italian sayings with numbers and impress everyone with your knowledge of colloquial Italian! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/italian-sayings-with-numbers/ Today's Italian …
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Study Smarter, Not Harder: Tips From ‘Make It Stick’
7:43
7:43
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
7:43
Many people try to read and reread things to force them into their brains through massed practice. 🛑 This is not the best way to learn things!📚 We need to learn how to learn, as described in the book "Make Things Stick" by Peter C. Brown. In this video I share with you the most helpful tips and information.…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
110: The 4 Meanings of Allora in Italian
10:01
10:01
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
10:01
Feel like Italians say allora all the time, but not exactly sure what it means? Read on to learn the 4 situations when you should be using it - and when you shouldn’t! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflang…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Learning Styles Are a Myth! This is How EVERYONE Learns Languages
5:55
5:55
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
5:55
🦄 Think you are a “visual,” “auditory,” "book," or “kinesthetic” learner? Think again! According to psychologists Cedar Riener and Daniel Willingham in their 2010 paper “The Myth of Learning Styles,” “There is no credible evidence that learning styles exist.”In this video, I explain more about why learning styles are a myth and the universal ways i…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
109: Everyday Italian Phrases to Describe Your Routine
9:34
9:34
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
9:34
What do you do every day? Here you’ll learn those routine Italian words and phrases you absolutely have to know! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/everyday-italian-phrases/ Today's Italian wor…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Don’t Always Do the Same Thing When Studying a Language
8:01
8:01
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
8:01
🚀 In this video, I share what I do at various levels in the language learning journey and the best way to get up to the delightful upper-intermediate stage where your fluency really starts to take off.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
108: Learn Italian Numbers 1- 100… And Avoid These Common Mistakes!
16:51
16:51
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
16:51
Knowing your Italian numbers is an essential skill for beginners. Learn and remember them easily with this guide. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/italian-numbers/ Today's Italian words: uno,…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Gigachad Polyglot LanguageSimp Gets Serious About Languages
14:48
14:48
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
14:48
🙀 Popular entertainer and polyglot @LanguageSimp joins me to talk about why language learning should be fun and how he got started in languages, TikTok, and YouTube. He also teaches this 77-year-old language grandpa the meaning of the Gen Z term "simp" (it is NOT what I assumed)...על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
107: Italian Restaurant Etiquette: How to Order Like a Local
11:33
11:33
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
11:33
Learn how to order food in Italian and avoid the common mistakes most people make in Italian restaurants. You’ll be ordering like a local in no time! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/how-to-o…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Can You Speak a Foreign Language Well Without Studying Grammar?
11:40
11:40
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
11:40
📚 In this video, I explain the best way to improve your speaking skills, why vocabulary tends to be more important than grammar, why second-guessing grammar harms your ability to communicate, and why you don't need to STUDY grammar rules to correctly FOLLOW them.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
106: Nervous to Speak Italian? Here’s what to do
15:09
15:09
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
15:09
If you’re nervous to speak Italian don’t worry: you’re not alone! Here you’ll learn how to overcome these nerves and start speaking Italian with confidence. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/n…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Will a Spaced Repetition System (SRS) Help You Learn a Language Faster?
13:34
13:34
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
13:34
⏳ Some people swear by "spaced repetition systems" (SRS). Others think they are waste of time.What's my take? I've learned 20 languages so far in my life, but have only relied on spaced repetition for a few specific needs in language learning. Watch on to see what those use cases are and what approach I think is generally more effective than using …
…
continue reading
L
Learn Italian with Joy of Languages


1
105: How to Learn Italian - 3 Tips to Learn Quickly and Start Speaking
8:06
8:06
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
8:06
Ready to learn Italian? These 3 tips will help you learn quickly and start speaking the language asap. Let’s get started! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://tiny.one/joyoflanguages-italian-school Get the bonus materials for this episode: http://joyoflanguages.com/how-to-learn-italian-2/ Today's Ital…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
3 Reasons You Should Learn Languages the Natural Way
5:54
5:54
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
5:54
🧠 The brain acquires languages through lots exposure of input, NOT the conscious memorization of grammar rules and vocabulary. This is a good news! In this video, I share 3 major benefits of learning languages in a natural, non-rules-based way.על ידי Steve Kaufmann
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Do Adults Learn Languages Like Children?
14:40
14:40
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
14:40
👶 Everyone knows that children are better language learners, right? Well, the truth is not so simple...While children do have SOME advantages when it comes to language learning (e.g. pronunciation), we adults run circles around the little ones in other ways!In this video, I detail the similarities and differences between first and second language a…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Why Rules Don't Matter in Language Learning
9:02
9:02
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
9:02
📖 If we want to speak a language fluently, we first have to memorize a bunch of rules, right? Wrong!🧠 It turns out that our brains will automatically internalize a language's underlying patterns when we get enough exposure and practice. So instead of spending all your time memorizing rules, focus on reading and listening. This approach is more natu…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
What is the Key to Success in Language Learning & Life?
4:33
4:33
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
4:33
🚪 Languages can unlock doors you never even knew existed, but you first have to reach out and turn the handle. The doors won't open themselves.Don't overthink decisions. Just take action and see where the language learning adventure leads you!I've made a number of pivotal decisions that completely changed the trajectory of my life, languages, and c…
…
continue reading
L
Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann


1
Why Are Some Languages Harder to Learn Than Others? 2 Polyglots Share Their Experience
11:30
11:30
נגן מאוחר יותר
נגן מאוחר יותר
רשימות
לייק
אהבתי
11:30
❓What is the most difficult language to learn?The short answer? It depends!The difficulty of a language depends on a number of critical factors, 6 of which I share in this video. I also explain why certain languages tend to be more difficult than others, and why ONE language has been particularly challenging for me.Later in the video, I am joined b…
…
continue reading