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Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy meet real-life language learners and discover smarter, faster ways to learn a language. Learn more at: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/

Language Hacking Fluent in 3 Months

    • Education
    • 4.8 • 69 Ratings

Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy meet real-life language learners and discover smarter, faster ways to learn a language. Learn more at: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/

    Ask Benny: Melting ice: Constant work to push through a plateau

    Ask Benny: Melting ice: Constant work to push through a plateau

    Benny Lewis opens this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast with a brief but impactful message for language learners who might be feeling stuck in the intermediate stage. Drawing on an analogy from other fields, Benny likens the language learning journey to melting ice. He highlights the challenge of not seeing immediate results despite putting in months or years of effort.
    Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.
    To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking), X (@‌fi3m), Tiktok (@irishpolyglot), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

    • 4 min
    Ask Benny: Travel update: downsizing

    Ask Benny: Travel update: downsizing

    Join Benny in this laid-back podcast episode as he discusses the pragmatic transition from physical to digital language resources. Discover the convenience of downsizing possessions for a more stress-free travel experience and an embrace of a minimalist lifestyle.
    Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.
    To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking), X (@‌fi3m), Tiktok (@irishpolyglot), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

    • 9 min
    Ask Benny: Dialects: when should you learn them?

    Ask Benny: Dialects: when should you learn them?

    Join Benny in this episode as he explores a fascinating topic that he often gets asked: “Should I care about dialects?” He reveals why dialect differences are not a significant issue for beginners, and why the main hurdles of learning a language are the same for all dialects. 
    He also reveals some perks of learning from a tutor who speaks a different dialect of the same language.
    To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.
    Check out Benny’s progress during his mission on his YouTube channel

    • 7 min
    Ask Benny: Dance lessons and online tutorials in your target language

    Ask Benny: Dance lessons and online tutorials in your target language

    How would you like to learn new things and boost your target language in one go?
    In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny shows you how to do just that. He introduces you to a variety of learning activities in your target language that you can find online or locally, such as K-Pop dancing. He also offers his advice on how to cope with the challenges and obstacles that may arise during your language learning journey.
    Follow Benny's Korean Instagram at @kpoplyglot.

    Also, follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.
    To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

    • 7 min
    Ask Benny: Why November 1st is the most important date in my language learning story

    Ask Benny: Why November 1st is the most important date in my language learning story

    In this episode, Benny Lewis celebrates a milestone in his language learning journey: the 20th anniversary of his first successful language project. He takes you back to Valencia, Spain, where he faced many challenges and frustrations with learning Spanish for the first six months.
    He tells you how he tried different methods that did not work for him, such as attending group lessons, reading Lord of the Rings, and studying the dictionary. He shares how he felt hopeless and discouraged with his progress and how he was the worst student in the class.
    He also reveals how he turned things around and learned to speak Spanish fluently by changing his approach and mindset. Listen to this podcast to learn more about his inspiring story and his language learning tips!
    Follow Benny’s progress on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.
    To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

    • 15 min
    Ask Benny: Virtual immersion: Do what you normally do in the target language!

    Ask Benny: Virtual immersion: Do what you normally do in the target language!

    In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis reveals how he turns his daily routine into a virtual immersion experience in his target language.
    He challenges you to think of ways you can do the things you enjoy in the language you are learning, such as scrolling through TikTok, watching Netflix, listening to Spotify, and more.
    Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.
    To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.
    Check out Benny’s progress during his mission on his YouTube channel

    • 7 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
69 Ratings

69 Ratings

qtguy ,

Love the Podcast

I love learning languages and would do it full-time were it not for my job..haha Benny's help over the years has been instrumental in my Spanish learning and now I'm working on French. This podcast is great to remind you about differetn approaches and tools to help and progress your language learning at any level! Benny and Shannon are just great. Thanks and keep it up!!!

Bre's Mac ,

Inspiring and Motivational

My favorite language learning podcast!! They always bring on exciting guests and come up with the most interesting interview questions. My favorite part of every episode is when the hosts share their personal takeaways at the end. Fantastic work!

Shark37 ,

Really helpful!

Every episode is enlightening.

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