How Steve Learned 20 Languages: Full Interview | Evolve Podcast

Описание: Steve Kaufmann, the legendary polyglot behind LingQ and one of the most influential language learners in the world, tells his full story for the first time. From his first words in French to mastering 20 languages over 50 years, this is the inspiring journey of a true pioneer in the language-learning world.

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With over 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, Steve Kaufmann has inspired millions to start their own language-learning journey. In this exclusive interview on the Evolve Podcast, Hakim dives deep into Steve’s life story:

How he discovered his passion for languages

Learning languages in his 20s, 30s, 40s and beyond

The cultural lessons that shaped his worldview

Founding LingQ and revolutionizing online learning

What 50 years of language learning taught him about life

This is more than just a conversation about grammar and vocabulary — it’s the story of resilience, curiosity, and the pursuit of lifelong learning.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:58 Steve's childhood
3:37 Steve's studies and international work
9:01 Advantages of being multilingual
11:04 FluentU (ad)
12:07 How Steve learned French
17:40 Arriving in France
21:33 How to acquire a new language
25:40 Cultural weightlessness
30:23 Moving to Asia (Hong Kong)
35:13 Tones in Mandarin
39:08 Moving to Japan
42:20 How Steve acquired Japanese
48:37 Founding LingQ
55:00 Learning languages at an older age
57:55 Steve's following & community
1:01:30 LingQ's approach
1:07:16 Steve's current routine
1:10:08 Final advice & message
1:11:09 Feeling demotivated when studying
1:12:39 Outro

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