#111 Steve Kaufmann on the Evolution of LingQ

Steve Kaufmann, renowned polyglot and founder of LingQ rejoins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about the LingQ language learning app, how intensive your language learning really needs to be and more.

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LingQ

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The origin story behind LingQSteve’s philosophies and practices in motivation and habitsSteve’s 3 survival language resourcesSteve’s ideal day of language learningAdvice to those experiencing the intermediate plateauThe importance of being active physically and comparisons between sports and languageFeedback Benny and Shannon have received from language learners

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Mentioned in this Episode

LingQComprehensible InputSteve’s YouTubeSteve’s InstagramSteve’s TwitterSteve’s websiteSteve’s first episode on the Language Hacking Podcast

Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

LingQ and the journey to creating one of the most popular language learning toolsHow Steve’s son Mark went from hockey player to key player at LingQHow people read more than they may realizeExpanding LingQ from a reading and listening app to a tool integrated with Youtube, Netflix and other platformsNew features in LingQHow Steve’s own learning in LingQ has changed as new features are addedParallels between running a business and language learningHow Steve’s beliefs around the intensity of language learning have changedWhy language learners need to be okay with uncertaintyHow LingQ has impacted the lives of people all over the world

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy