Although this was published in 2003, virtually 20 years from now,  this book is partly about selling his website for learning languages (that is only in the last part though which is 1/3 of the book)

This book has e timeless quality just like the classic books have that makes it worthwhile reading.

I recommend this book to people who aspire to learn a second language because this will truly inspire you to do so, and some practical advice along the way (read it from the first chapte to the last.. But you can skip the selling points of his website because it is irrelevant now because his website turned into LingQ which is a languange learning app)

Just because of the unique experiences and journey of Steve from learning only one language english the gradually french, spanish, the mandarin then Japanese until he learns 20 in total as of present.. He did by literally taking charge of his learning and not depending soley on teachers or classes although they did help 90% of Kaufmans learning of languages is all because of his independent actions

He did all of this when the duolingo or other language apps hasnt even existed! Much less the internet (and no help from google translate) so in order to learn the pronunciation lf works (besides conversing with native speakers) he listen to old tech audiobooks(tapes VCR and CDS) or radio

This guy deserves 5 stars for doing all of that without the luxury of our technology toda

If he can learn a new language without technology and internet at his side, you can learn one too and you could learn faster through the help of tech today.