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Language & Travel Hacking

Fluent in 3 Months

International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning. Learn more at: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/

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45:25

#130 TY on Finding the Fun in French

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/01/23

Is it easier to learn a language when it’s fun?Fluent in 3 Months student and French learner, TY, discusses taking part in Fluent in 3 Months programs and finding the fun in language learning with hosts Benny and Shannon.A language teacher herself, TY discusses her experience creating a program for kids to create their own languages and how recording videos of yourself speaking your language can be used as an effective learning tool.Listen to this episode if you wonder how you can

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49:11

#129 Philippa Wentzel on Lingoda and Language Technology

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/01/16

Will technological advances keep impacting language learning positively?This is a question that Philippa Wentzel, Curriculum Team Lead of the popular online language resource Lingoda, attempts to answer in her discussion with Benny.In this interview, Philippa explores topics such as how academic learning can be unsatisfying, how Lingoda relies on UX analysis to make sure they stay on track with learners’ needs, and the pros and cons of using technology in language learning.Philippa also

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40:54

#128 Greg on “To-Do” Lists to Learn Czech

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/01/09

Is it possible to learn a language better from home than in a foreign country?Fluent in 3 Months student and Czech learner, Greg, explained to Benny and Shannon how he spoke more Czech in 90 days of learning with Fluent in 3 Months than while living in the Czech Republic.In this interview, he also talks about ditching the perfectionist mindset and using to-do lists to improve his learning, as well as finding a connection between project management and language learning.This episode is for

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21:03

New Year's Special: Reflections and Resolutions

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/01/02

New year, new goals! In this special episode, Benny is joined by four other Fluent in 3 Months team members⁠—David, Alice, Elizabeth, and Ashley⁠—to reflect on their language learning in 2022 and discuss their 2023 learning goals. Techniques that haven't worked, exciting new launches, tips and tricks to achieve new goals... Hear all about what the Fluent in 3 Months team has to say about these topics and get inspired to stick to your language learning resolutions in 2023.Mentioned in this

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46:01

#127 Honorée on Learning Languages Through Passion...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/12/26

What exactly do you need to learn a language?Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Honorée, chats about taking part in the Challenge, her plan to learn 5 languages in 10 years, and the importance of consistency and accountability in language learning.Honorée’s advice ranges from how to identify your weak points so you can focus on where your efforts will have the most impact to how building confidence is important and how to do it. She also discusses time management,

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6:34

Ask Benny: What is Christmas like for a solo traveller?

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/12/19

Benny shares his plan of flying back to Ireland this year for the winter holidays. As a solo traveller, he appreciates this occasion to spend time with his family. Benny also shares his experience on how the weeks leading up to Christmas are different in the various countries he has visited or lived in during the period.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

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32:28

#126 Miguel on Community and Connection in Language...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/12/12

Can anyone join the active polyglot community?If you’re hesitant to join the active polyglot community, polyglot and language mentor Miguel, also founder of the blog The Multilingual Bronxite, shares about what he’s discovered from taking part in these communities.In this interview with Benny, Miguel shares his perspective on the usefulness of the polyglot community. As a regular participant and speaker himself at international polyglot events such as Polyglotar, Miguel explains how the

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62:10

#125 Michael Campbell on the Power of “Reps” for...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/12/05

How closely does improving your body impact improving your memory?Michael Campbell, founder and CEO of Glossika, one of the most popular language resources on the Internet, shares how he has improved his physical and mental abilities by making important changes in his life.In this unusual episode (which focuses more on self-improvement than languages), Micheal andBenny discuss the benefits of changing diets and switching mindsets to achieve a healthier personal health.Michael also compared

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9:08

Ask Benny: How do language exchange events work?

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/11/28

Benny explains how language exchanges work by describing his own experience with the MundoLingo events. He covers how events are organised to make language recognition easy, shares how the set-up is ideal even for introverts, and mentions a few tips to make the most about the event.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

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52:01

#124 Olly Richards on Creating the StoryLearning Method

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/11/21

This episode includes a Black Friday promotion. Follow this link to get the Black Friday price.Check out all our Black Friday deals on 50+ languages here.How can language learning happen through reading stories?Olly Richards, creator of the Uncovered Language Courses, is back on the Language Hacking Podcast to answer the question above.Olly shares his story and explains how he combined his background in education, his polyglot skills, and his passion for writing in order to make language

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44:24

#123 Kelsey Lechner on Speaking 6 Very Different...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/11/14

How much does living in different countries shape your personality and influence your personal development?In an episode packed with cultural exploration anecdotes, writer, translator, and educator Kelsey Lechner shares her experience with learning six vastly different languages, keeping her career tightly related to languages in unexpected ways, and adapting to new cultures while living in countries like Tanzania, Japan, and Bangladesh.Kelsey also shares her flexible language learning

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42:51

#122 Brian Powell on How Learning a Dead Language...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/11/07

Are dead languages worth learning?Latin learner, polyglot, and professional translator Brian Powell answers this question by explaining his experience with learning Latin and the way it changed his perspective on learning languages.Among other topics discussed in this conversation with Benny, Brian explains the “Living Latin” movement, using Latin in a spoken way, and whether or not Latin is a useful stepping stone to learn modern romance languages.Brian also shares about his love for

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9:35

Ask Benny: How Do I Create a Language Immersion...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/10/31

Benny starts off this episode with a personal case study related to language immersion at home: studying Egyptian Arabic while still living in Brasil back in 2012. He then gives his favorite tips for home immersion.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

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35:33

#121 Nina on How to Break the Intermediate Plateau

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/10/17

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Greek learner, Nina, shares her experience taking part in the Challenge and connecting with her husband, in-laws, and daughter through Greek with hosts Benny and Shannon.We guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our

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30:20

#120 Melanie on Learning French With Her 7 Kids

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/10/10

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Melanie, discusses taking part in the Challenge and connecting with her kids through French with hosts Benny and ShannonWe guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus

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7:47

Ask Benny: New Language Goals Plans! Focusing on 5...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/10/06

The life of a polyglot globe-trotter only knows one constant: change! In this new update, Benny explains why his decision to postpone his trip to Thailand is the best for his goals in Thai. In fact, he will be focusing on including five languages in his daily life in the next few months.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

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52:34

#118 Joaquin on the Bilingual-Trilingual Journey

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/09/26

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Joaquin, explains how deciding to study in France helped him become serious about his goal to learn French, and how he kept his progress up by working hard to keep himself accountable.We guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy

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10:10

Ask Benny: How do you learn vocabulary while traveling?

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/09/21

Since Benny started travelling again, he has had to adapt his learning to his new schedule and route. In this episode, he shares his tips on how to make the most of a little-known WordReference feature, using flashcards in the best way, and keeping working on the languages you know even while traveling abroad.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

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61:02

#117 Dr. Barbara Oakley on Learning How to Learn

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/09/19

Featured ResourcesRebel with a ClausePatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to extended episodes and loads more content. Here’s what you’ll hear in the long-form episode:Motivation around learning and how to make progress when you feel like you’re bad at somethingDr. Oakley’s 3 language survival toolsAdvice Dr. Oakley would have given herself when she was starting out with language learningHow to get back into a language you stopped learningHow Dr

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43:40

#116 Hez on What to Do When You Want to Learn...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2022/09/12

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Spanish learner, Hez, chats with Benny and Shannon about fighting perfectionism and practicing patience in language learning.We guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and

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