Why reading is the KILLER APP for language learning
From Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann by Steve Kaufmann
May 21, 2026 · 7 min
About this episode
Steve Kaufmann discusses the importance of reading in language acquisition, sharing his personal experience with Persian.
After an hour of focused reading in Persian, I felt my grasp of the language jump forward, and it reminded me why reading is the most powerful tool we have for acquiring a new language.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Kaufmann
Topics covered
- language learning
- reading
- acquisition
- Persian
- education
Keywords
- language learning
- reading
- Persian
- acquisition
- education
- language tools
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Persian
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