Why SLOW IS BETTER in language learning
From Learn Languages with Steve Kaufmann by Steve Kaufmann
May 28, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Steve Kaufmann discusses the benefits of slow language learning and how it can lead to faster mastery over time.
Today I want to talk about learning slowly — and why if you accept that learning a language takes time, learning slowly actually gets you there faster.
People in this episode
Host: Steve Kaufmann
Topics covered
- language learning
- slow learning
- efficiency
- time management
- language acquisition
Keywords
- language learning
- slow learning
- efficiency
- language acquisition
- time management
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