Steve Kaufmann: Learning Multiple Languages

What was the first foreign language Steve Kaufmann learned?

• French

• Mandarin

• Japanese

• Spanish

Where did Steve Kaufmann learn Mandarin?

• Canada

• France

• Japan

• Hong Kong

Which language did Steve Kaufmann find easier to learn due to common vocabulary with French?

• German

• Russian

• Arabic

• Persian

What is one of the biggest obstacles in learning Chinese?

• Grammar

• Pronunciation

• Vocabulary

• Script

According to Steve Kaufmann, what is the most important factor in language learning?

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Interest

• Pronunciation

What advice does Steve Kaufmann give to Chinese students learning English?

• Focus on grammar

• Take more exams

• Read and listen more

• Speak only with native speakers

What does Steve Kaufmann emphasize about learning a language?

• It's a competition

• It's a performance

• It's about communication

• It's about showing off

What does Steve Kaufmann suggest to overcome the feeling of not making progress in language learning?

• Find something that interests you

• Give up and try another language

• Focus on grammar rules

• Take more exams

What does Steve Kaufmann say about making mistakes while speaking a foreign language?

• Mistakes should be avoided at all costs

• Mistakes are a sign of intelligence

• Mistakes are inevitable and should not be feared

• Mistakes should be corrected immediately

What is the key to language learning according to Steve Kaufmann?

• Taking exams

• Learning grammar rules

• Sticking to it and not giving up

• Having a high IQ