Can we learn to sound native in another language?
From Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann by Steve Kaufmann
May 14, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Steve Kaufmann discusses the unrealistic goals of adult language learners and suggests alternative focuses for improvement.
Most adult language learners are chasing a goal they're unlikely to reach, and I want to share what I think we should focus on instead.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Kaufmann
Topics covered
- language learning
- native pronunciation
- adult learners
- language goals
- focus areas
Keywords
- language
- learning
- pronunciation
- native
- adult
- goals
- focus
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