Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann · Steve Kaufmann

My 2025 in languages: reflections and plans for 2026

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Steve Kaufmann explains his three-part system for staying motivated in language learning, starting with visualizing romantic visits to Istanbul or Isfahan.

Steve Kaufmann reviews his language learning achievements in 2025, particularly his progress in Persian, and announces his focused plan to improve his Arabic in 2026. He shares his motivational strategies, including goal-setting, statistical tracking, and balancing repetition with novelty.

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