#AskSteve

Steve talks about how errors are inevitable in language learning. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve of LingQ.com talks about Rosetta Stone language learning software. Timelines: 0:03 My son’s experience of using Rosetta Stone. 1:06 Rosetta Stone did a tremendous job. 1:59 Rosetta Stone’s method essence. 3:42 Reason 1: Multiple-choice questions VS Communication. 4:11 Reason 2: I wouldn’t find time to commit to it. 4:40 Reason 3: I don’t believe in nailing things down. 5:37 Reason 4: Lack of context. 6:22 Reason 5: It’s not gratifying to me. 7:03 Reason 6: It doesn’t take me far on my language learning path. 7:26 Reason 7: Uncertainty doesn’t bother me. 8:35 I would like to hear your opinion. Visit https://www.LingQ.com My Blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com/ My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lingosteve My Twitter: https://twitter.com/lingosteve Follow the new LingQ channel: https://goo.gl/WVnzRS Follow "Steve's Cafe" channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SteveKaufmann

Steve talks about Krashen, and the need to recognize that different people learn languages for different reasons. Accuracy is not necessarily a goal for all. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve talks about Krashen and the importance of reading and listening, and the other things we need to do. Timelines: 0:07 Steven Krashen language learning theory. 0:47 Reading on your own VS Reading with instruction. 1:45 Fast switch from beginner to advanced content. 3:56 Output makes you more observant. 5:00 Input must be prevailing. 5:29 Speak everyday after a large period of reading and listening. 6:51 How do measure people’s command of language. 7:46 Listening is even more powerful than reading. 8:23 My way of studying grammar. 8:54 I’m a Krashenite with reservations. Visit https://www.LingQ.com My Blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com/ My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lingosteve My Twitter: https://twitter.com/lingosteve Follow the new LingQ channel: https://goo.gl/WVnzRS Follow "Steve's Cafe" channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SteveKaufmann

Steve talks about Krashen and the importance of reading and listening. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Do we learn languages differently? Is there a role for Twitter in language learning? Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve talks about the importance of accepting uncertainty in language learning, this time in Swedish. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve de LingQ.com fala da aprendizagem das linguas. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve talks about what makes a good language learner. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve talks about the importance of learning words and the limited role of dictionaries in language learning Timelines: 1:23 Dictionary doesn’t dictate usage. 2:35 I used to hate dictionaries. 3:26 Word-list shortcomings. 4:06 Language learning is mostly about words and understanding. 5:11 How do you get more words? 5:57 Avoiding misspelling and switching keyboards. 7:12 An alternative to looking words up in a dictionary. 7:51 Google translate is excellent, it gives you a hint. 8:32 Overall conclusion. Visit https://www.LingQ.com My Blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com/ My Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/lingosteve My Twitter: https://twitter.com/lingosteve Follow the new LingQ channel: https://goo.gl/WVnzRS Follow "Steve's Cafe" channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/SteveKaufmann

Steve talks about language politics in Canada and elsewhere and criticizes the position of Graham Fraser the Commisioner of Official Languages in Canada. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com

Steve talks about language discrimination in the work place, real and imagined. Learn a language at: http://www.lingq.com Visit my blog: http://blog.thelinguist.com