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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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29:10

#135 Azren on Going from Window Cleaner to Language...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/03/27

How can you find good resources to learn uncommon or less popular languages?Azren grew up multilingual and made a career out of his passion for languages. He currently speaks English, French, Spanish, Gujarati, and Mandarin, but his online tutoring business covers 11 more… Some of which are not widely spoken worldwide.In his interview with Benny, Azren explains how he went from working for a window-cleaning franchise during his university studies to developing his own language-tutoring

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9:54

Ask Benny: How Do You Start Speaking From Day 1?

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/03/20

Join Benny as he explains how he has started his Korean mission from absolute scratch—and how you can do the same! The steps are simple:Avoiding English at all costs—so no English conversation, even with your tutor.Cheating your way through your first conversation (with Benny’s very own cheating technique).Throwing yourself into the project without fear or objections holding you back!Follow Benny’s progress on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months

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32:44

#134 Pierre on Beating Fear & Shyness

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2023/03/13

Can introverts and shy learners also benefit from joining learner communities?Fluent in 3 Months Challenge (now Bootcamp) participant and Norwegian learner, Pierre, tells Benny and Shannon how the joining the Fluent in 3 Months community helped him overcome his fear of speaking another language, and how he was able to learn more quickly than with any other methods.Pierre also chats about learning a lesser studied language like Norwegian, how speaking German helped him along the way, and

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44:38

#133 Zac on the Power of Music for Language Learners

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/03/06

Can music help you learn languages?Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp participant and Spanish learner, Zac, discusses:How his learning approach changed in the Bootcamp (formerly the Challenge)The power of music when learning a new languageHow to pick up your studies when you’ve gone off trackZac also explains how he picks a language to focus on. He gives his favorite tips for choosing a language tutor, and discusses how self-talk can support language learning.We guarantee that anyone who completes

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10:38

Ask Benny: What Language Is Benny Learning Now?

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/02/27

Did you hear about Benny’s new project? He’s learning a new language, and to keep in style, he will treat his new mission as a full-time job! Having relocated to Bali for this, he has until May to get “fluent” in this new language.So which one is he learning?Drum roll… The reveal is in the episode!PS: He also explains what he means by “fluent”. This one is for the skeptics!Follow Benny’s progress on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask

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58:08

#132 Emanuel on “Stage Fright” in Language Learning

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/02/20

How can tutors help their students avoid anxiety and the feeling of “stage fright” when speaking a new language?Emanuel Vasconcelos is one of the favorite Spanish teachers among the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp community, and Elizabeth’s primary Spanish tutor. In this interview, they discuss Emanuel’s journey to becoming a Spanish language teacher and the methods he uses to help his students improve their language learning effectively.Emanuel explains how his focus is working with students

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40:41

#131 Deanna on Avoiding Language FOMO

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2023/02/13

What does it feel like to learn the language you have always wanted to learn?Fluent in 3 Months student and Italian learner, Deanna, talks about the power of accountability, finding the right resources, and what it feels like to finally learn the language you always wanted to learn.In this interview, Deanna, Benny, and Shannon discuss how to figure out whether a tool isn’t working for you or if you’re just not ready for the tool and to choose which language learning tools you’re going to

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9:34

Ask Benny: How Do You Prepare For a 3 Month Mission?

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/02/06

In this episode, Benny pulls back the curtain to reveal behind the scenes when he prepares for a new 3 months challenge, and how this helps him get the most out of the learning period.Between clearing his schedule, dealing with the logistics of his new move, and preparing updates for followers, there is a lot to do beforehand!PS: All is fair in language learning: going for a retreat before getting started is a great idea to relax ;)To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram

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10:11

Benny's Fluent in 3 Months Projects History (+ a Big...

Language & Travel Hacking ·

2023/01/30

Benny is ready for a new Fluent in 3 Months project, during which he will focus for 90 days on becoming conversational in a new language! In this episode, Benny revisits his past projects and reflects on what he can take from his experience onto this new adventure.Tune in to Benny’s YouTube channel and the Fluent in 3 Months YouTube channel in the month of February to follow Benny’s progress!PS: Benny will announce the language for his new project very soon in a new Language Hacking 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

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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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