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Fluent in 3 Months

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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/
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03/30/22 • 7 min

For this episode, Benny shares his opinions and experience of the Duolingo app. Getting points and maintaining a streak may be great motivators, but does it really work if you want to speak the language? Benny explains how gamified apps can be a valuable part of your language learning, but to be successful, there is another important element that should be central to your practise.

To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email [email protected]

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03/30/22 • 7 min

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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 community is less intimidating than what would seem from the outside. As he puts forward, everyone is learning, so everyone is very open and like-minded!

Miguel also discusses how studying on your own can prove more valuable than learning languages the academic way as well as his opinion regarding immersion. Does it really help you learn a language, or does that depend on your skill level?

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Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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12/12/22 • 32 min

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What’s it like attending an in-person language exchange event?

Victoria Galmarini, Lead Manager for MundoLingo, an in-person language exchange organization, shares how to run a language exchange event, ways exchanges differ in different countries, and what a successful language exchange event looks like.

(PS: Learn a little about Benny’s experience at language exchange events by listening to this episode!)

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04/17/23 • 39 min

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Language dabbler and native Spanish speaker, Elena Guillén, speaks with Benny and Shannon about learning Hindi during the pandemic, as a part of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

This episode features Elena, who found the routine and structure of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge helped her make significant progress with Hindi in just 90 days.

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.

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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

  • The pros of being an introverted language learner
  • Learning languages with ADD and finding focus
  • Using structures vs frameworks
  • Overcoming perfectionism and distraction
  • Tips for studying lesser-learned and ancient languages
  • Finding commonalities between languages
  • Advantages and disadvantages of knowing multiple languages
  • Learning through music, songs and films
  • Learning vocabulary with the “goldlisting” method
  • The power of community and accountability
  • The fun of learning different writing systems

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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03/07/22 • 36 min

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02/21/22 • 55 min

Language Mastery creator and author, John Fotheringham, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to discuss “anywhere immersion”, learning difficult languages, and finding the fun in language learning.

John has a wealth of experience learning Japanese and Mandarin, which he shares with us in this episode. If you’re interested in learning either of these, or any other “difficult” language, this is the episode for you.

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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

  • Learning “difficult” languages like Japanese and Mandarin
  • How to immerse yourself in a language at home
  • Practising your language with Alexa
  • Learning languages through activities that you love
  • Living abroad and creating memories in the local languages
  • How to choose language learning tools and methods suited to you personally
  • Fun ways to learn languages
  • Experiencing languages as a learner, teacher, and mentor
  • Recommended books for language learners

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02/21/22 • 55 min

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In this week's "Ask Benny" episode, Benny addresses the problem of finding content in a less commonly spoken (or learned) language, and shares how he "trains" online algorithms to find the content he wants. He also reveals his method for finding good radio stations in your target language, and who he likes to ask for recommendations.

Benny put together this episode based on his recent experience seeking out engaging content in Catalan, Irish, and American Sign Language (ASL).

To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email [email protected]

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02/16/22 • 11 min

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02/28/22 • 49 min

Listening expert, Cara Leopold, talks with Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy about how she helps people improve their ability to understand fast-talking native speakers.

For the majority of people, listening is the first language skill we develop - it actually starts before we’re born! Cara explains how visual context, transcripts, and relevant content are all crucial for effective listening development. She also talks about how English changes when it’s spoken quickly, and gives advice for using subtitles effectively to learn a language by watching movies.

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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

  • The stress of classroom listening activities at school
  • Why our listening ability may be behind our other language skills
  • Overcoming the fear that comes with not understanding when someone speaks
  • Visual clues playing an important role in listening
  • How to improve your listening comprehension
  • Ways to use TV and movies as tools to improve listening
  • Different ways to use subtitles effectively
  • Being an eco-friendly language learner

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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02/28/22 • 49 min

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02/07/22 • 48 min

Writer and long-term expat, Alicya, speaks with Benny and Elizabeth about learning French through the lens of another passion - wine tasting.

This episode features Alicya, who made significant progress with her French speaking ability in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

We actually 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.

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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

  • Arriving in France with zero French
  • Why the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge is so good, even for a shy or introverted person
  • What it’s like living in France as an American
  • Why Alicya had a harder time with French than Spanish and Italian
  • How to make the most of a language exchange opportunity
  • Raising a bilingual child
  • Learning to read, and reading to learn
  • Wine as a gateway to learning about French culture and history
  • Developing a French “wine language island”
  • Learning to do things using your target language
  • How to tackle a polyglot Challenge

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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02/07/22 • 48 min

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This week Benny talks about his experience with Mandarin, and why it doesn't deserve its reputation of being a difficult language for native English speakers to learn. He explains that if you focus on speaking, and leave the Chinese characters to one side, there are actually a lot of things that make Mandarin less complicated than many other languages.

Benny discusses learning and teaching Mandarin with Northwestern University professor, Dr. LiCheng Gu in more detail in episode 85. Benny, Shannon Kennedy, and Dr Gu worked together to write the new "Language Hacking Mandarin" book, which is a fantastic resource for anyone wanting to make quick and effective progress speaking Chinese.

You can get a copy of "Language Hacking Mandarin" here.

To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email [email protected]

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02/02/22 • 9 min

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Soccer coach and fitness trainer, Andrew Hamerlinck, speaks with Benny and Shannon about learning German and Spanish to chat with his fellow soccer players in their native languages.

This episode features Andrew, who made significant progress with his German and Spanish speaking abilities in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

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.

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Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

  • How language and sports intersect
  • Using mini milestones or missions to say motivated
  • The importance of discipline, accountability, and community
  • Habit-stacking fitness and language learning
  • Building scripts
  • Language islands
  • Using “dials” to assess your workload

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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02/14/22 • 31 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Language Hacking have?

Language Hacking currently has 203 episodes available.

What topics does Language Hacking cover?

The podcast is about Motivation, Chinese, Language Learning, Podcasts, Japanese, Self-Improvement, Education and Spanish.

What is the most popular episode on Language Hacking?

The episode title 'Ask Benny: Does Daily Duolingo Really Help?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Language Hacking?

The average episode length on Language Hacking is 33 minutes.

How often are episodes of Language Hacking released?

Episodes of Language Hacking are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Language Hacking?

The first episode of Language Hacking was released on Jun 16, 2020.

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