America’s Complicated Relationship with the Metric System: Why It’s Not Commonly Used Today
Recently, I did an episode on why the United States still does not use the metric system, and I wanted to expand upon the history of the system in the…
Mastering the Word “Dude” in American English
Being an American and living in California, there is one slang word that is practically a cornerstone of my vocabulary - "dude."" Now, "dude" might not be my absolute favorite…
Understanding American Work Culture: Why Don’t Americans Use Their Vacation Days?
I recently did an episode that explored American work culture and the strange habit that American workers have - they don't use their vacation days even though they are offer…
How Long Does It Take to Learn English?
I've been teaching English online to non-native students for over two and a half years now, and one of the most common questions I get asked is, "How long does…
How Steve Kaufmann uses comprehensible input to learn languages
For those of you who don't know me, I am a certified English teacher from the United States, and I have been giving English lessons online since 2021. I get…
The Power of Comprehensible Input When Learning a Language
The power of comprehensible input in language learning Comprehensible input is one of the most important concepts in language learning. It refers to language that is at a level that…