How to Build a Step By Step Language Study Plan

What constitutes a good study plan for learning languages? Developing good habits, things you enjoy doing every day, is more important than any kind of step by step plan or program.

0:00 - The importance of having a study plan in language learning.
0:43 - The most important thing your plan should have.
2:42 - What does Steve's language learning plan look like these days?
3:41 - It's important to do activities you enjoy when learning a new language.
4:41 - We need to devote the time in order to have our language study plan work.
6:06 - When the time comes to speak in the new language.
8:09 - Keep an open mind when making a language study plan.

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[Thelinguist]

Language learning is a fuzzy logic process. It's not a matter of learning the basics and building on that. A study plan needs to be more about ensuring you stay motivated and engaged with the language, rather than a specific plan on the use of time.

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[mikhailtaufiq]

My man couldn't find the language website he needed so he went and built one. Massive respect ✊

[zZjakZz]

Love to lofi background

Language learning and lofi is a vibe

[IKEMENOsakaman]

I wanna live in a room like that, where the walls are books

[Fsanchez]

Hello Steve, I just wanted to thank you. Yesterday I learned that I passed DELF B2 for French and all is thanks to you. I used mostly LingQ with tons of listening and reading, and practice speaking with a tutor at Italki. I’m shocked how well all this worked!!!

[codyjackschwartz]

steve, i watch and find great motivation in your videos each morning. i really admire your approach to life and what interests you. thanks for putting this stuff out there and sparking something within me

[kitschofield]

Couldn’t agree more, habits are the key to continuous process. I recently set some goals and a lot of them start very small and “easy”, like reading a Star Wars novel instead of high literature. I think it’s all about having an entry point you’re passionate about and once the habit is built, it’s easier to devote more time and energy to more complex and demanding material

[cheyennerafterq]

Thanks for ALL your video help, Steve!! You are a master-motivator, and you do it in an easy, logical conversational way! You are appreciated!

[LuisLopez-psgz]

I really love your videos and advice Mr. Kaufmann. It has helped me a lot to improve my English level and that has cheered me to start learning Italian because I want to visit the country in a few years and I found it a little bit easier because my native language is Spanish. My goal is to speak at least five languages in the near future. You are such an example to me! ❤️

[HitchcockBrunette]

You are incredible, Steve!! THANK YOU! Merci beaucoup for these videos!! This has been the biggest motivator for me in my language acquisition journey thus far!

[bibobrabo]

Mr.Kaufmann seems to have read my comment a week ago suggesting his making a  video on how he stays in shape . That is all I needed to hear from him by now.

Resonated well with my own values.

Thanks, Mr.Kaufmann.
Greetings from Uzbek learner in Central Asia!

[kitschofield]

Finally a language YouTuber who says “make *fewer mistakes” 😍 Stannis Baratheon made me ultra aware of that one..

[camilomurcia]

I enjoy this videos a lot. Thanks Steve, good learning everyone.

[laurasalo]

You are very inspiring, sir!
Personally, nothing has helped me more than changing the language on my phone to what I'm learning.
Thanks for all the great advice.
Cheers🇨🇦

[barbaraarzooni]

I remember trying to learn Farsi, over 40 yrs ago, using books, learning grammar..nothing seemed to help, but when I was immersed in the culture & actually lived in Iran a couple of years, did I actually learn the language..today I can proudly say I speak quite fluently..but I must catch up on my German, since 1/2 my heritage is Austrian..german speaking. I feel I have nearly mastered French, since I live in Quebec & it is the official language of the province. I so appreciate your input on language..I heard you today on CJAD Radio in Montreal & was fascinated by your knowledge & love of languages. take care.

[nargizaxatayeva]

I'm from Uzbekistan in Tashkent city.
Nowadays I'm learning Korean language through English.
And also Russian definitely through English. So sometimes my brain face up with trouble.
Great thank you for sharing your experience 👩🏻‍🏫

[amrmoneer]

Man i relate to all wat u said here. I just learn languages as a hobby and i have to say that Motivation and being guided by what u love is important for staying with the language.

[haicautrang]

The idea that you should keep the content interesting is very helpful 😊 and to vary you methods. Thanks Steve

[deansantucci]

Awesome advice, and the comparison to running is perfect ; as you can’t build to run a marathon without a long term plan ; the only difference may be many of us have been scarred by bad language experience back in high school and assume that we need “talent “ to learn a language ; but you set the record straight as it’s desire and a good plan 😁 thanks !!

[almadelatierra]

Thank you so much for the video! Very informative! We asked for it and we got it! Wow 😍 Cant wait to make progress in my French, Spanish and Chinese! 😁