Steve Kaufmann
Person on 3 sites
Canadian former diplomat and lumber trader who speaks twenty languages, most of them learned after the age of sixty. Co-founded the language-learning site…
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2 channels on ppll (opens ppll.app)
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8 beliefs on korrents (opens korrents.com)
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He reached the conclusion that input drives language acquisition on his own, before meeting the research that says so. (opens korrents.com)
“I came to the same conclusions independently before I encountered Krashen's work, and decades of learning across 20+ languages have only reinforced them. The research supports the intuition: input is where acquisition…”
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Language classes are worth something for the company and the correction, but listening and reading are what actually teach the language. (opens korrents.com)
“Sure, language classes can provide social benefits and feedback. But the real means of learning a language is consistent, ample amounts of listening and reading.”
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Learning from input does not mean refusing grammar books; the point is to notice patterns, not to master the rules. (opens korrents.com)
“Some people think CI means you reject grammar books. I disagree. I often reference grammar materials and find these explanations useful. However, the focus of my learning is not to “master the rules”. Grammar resources…”
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He reached the conclusion that input drives language acquisition on his own, before meeting the research that says so. (opens korrents.com)
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4 recommendations on rcmnd (opens rcmnd.app)
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DuoLingo (opens rcmnd.app)
“Duolingo is a fun, easy way into a language and good for daily contact and review, but it lacks depth and real content.”
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LingQ (opens rcmnd.app)
“Having studied over a dozen languages in my lifetime, I can confidently say that LingQ stands out as the most effective tool for language learning.”
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Pimsleur (opens rcmnd.app)
“My verdict: Pimsleur is a good icebreaker for a complete beginner, but not something to rely on for long-term progress.”
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DuoLingo (opens rcmnd.app)