Latest German Language Learning Podcast Episodes
Benny's travel update: 3 huge South American travel projects for 2024
Language Hacking - March 11, 2024 11:00 - 10 minutesIn this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, host Benny shares his travel plans and projects for the year, all centered around South America. He discusses three major travel projects: visiting all Brazilian states, traveling from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean entirely by b...
Benny shares his optimism and enthusiasm about his favourite AI language tool
Language Hacking - March 04, 2024 12:00 - 13 minutesIn this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny explores the game-changing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into language learning. Breaking away from his previous skepticism, Benny unveils a cutting-edge tool where users can engage with an AI teacher for unlimited lan...
Ask Benny: Benny Shares His Skepticism About AI's Role in Language Learning
Language Hacking - February 26, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutesIn this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny discusses the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in language learning. He acknowledges the potential of AI to revolutionize language education, including the possibility of replacing human teachers with AI-powered systems....
Ask Benny: Other ways to avoid being an obvious foreigner
Language Hacking - February 05, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutesBenny Lewis discusses strategies to avoid standing out as an obvious foreigner when speaking a new language, drawing from his experiences in Brazil. Academic choices of written words, like or simply saying things that are just illogical, can make you stand out more. Follow Benny on our...
Ask Benny: The interesting trick; teaching people other info so they´ll put up with my bad language skills
Language Hacking - January 29, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesBenny shares his insights on how to engage in conversations as a beginner or intermediate language learner. He emphasizes the importance of having interesting things to say, such as sharing personal skills, stories, or tricks, to keep the other person engaged and patient. Follow Benny ...
Ask Benny: How to be the 1st ever
Language Hacking - January 22, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutesBenny Lewis expresses his enthusiasm for the unique opportunity of being the first foreigner many Brazilians will ever meet during his travels off the beaten path. He encourages language learners to explore less touristy areas, underlining the special privilege of representing the world...
Ask Benny: Mental health struggles and being a language learner
Language Hacking - January 15, 2024 12:00 - 12 minutesBenny Lewis shares his experience with a recent intensive Korean language project after a 10-year gap. He reflects on personal challenges, emphasizing the importance of considering mental health during language learning. Benny encourages listeners to go easy on themselves, focus on prog...
How to dive deep into dialects (Benny's 2024 language plan)
Language Hacking - January 08, 2024 12:00 - 15 minutesIn this podcast episode, Benny shares his language learning plans for the year, focusing on Portuguese and exploring the diverse dialects in Brazil. He offers practical advice, suggesting starting with the standard version of the language before delving into specific dialects. Benny sha...
Ask Benny: How to learn a language in 2024: Taking a resolution and turning it into a true project
Language Hacking - January 01, 2024 12:00 - 10 minutesIn the first Language Hacking Podcast episode of 2024, Benny discusses effective language learning strategies for New Year's resolutions. Instead of vague goals, Benny advocates for SMART goals—Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Drawing from his Fluent in 3 Mon...
Ask Benny: Geoguessr, Geography, country studies (How Benny relaxes)
Language Hacking - December 25, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutesIn this festive episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis brings a unique twist, stepping away from traditional language learning to share an exhilarating passion – geography. As the world celebrates Christmas, Benny takes you on an exciting journey into his downtime adventures, fuel...
How to pronounce tricky letter combinations - ‘sch’, ‘ei’, ‘ie’ and more | The Coffee Break German Show 1.10
Coffee Break German - December 20, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsDo you know how to pronounce the German letter combinations - ‘sch’, ‘ei’ and ‘ie’? In this final episode of The Coffee Break German Show, Mark and Olivera dissect and practise several of the most challenging German sounds to pronounce. By the end of this episode you will be more confident when ...
Ask Benny: When should I move on to the next language, if I want to be a polyglot?
Language Hacking - December 18, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutesIn this episode of the Language Hacking podcast, Benny Lewis tackles a question that language enthusiasts often ponder: When is the right time to move on to the next language in your polyglot journey? Benny dismisses the common notion that polyglots must juggle multiple languages simult...
‘Nein’, ‘nicht’ and ‘kein’ - Negation in German | The Coffee Break German Show 1.09
Coffee Break German - December 13, 2023 16:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWelcome to the penultimate episode of The Coffee Break German Show! In this episode, Mark and Thomas discuss how to express the negative using nein, nicht, and kein. By the end of this episode you will be able to confidently express negative ideas in German! ➡️ Click here to access the blog art...
Ask Benny: What are the resident logistics of a nomad? Benny's Travel update and long-term travel plan
Language Hacking - December 11, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutesIn this podcast episode, Benny Lewis offers a practical glimpse into the workings of his nomadic lifestyle. Navigating the realms of an Irish passport, British citizenship, and a U.S. green card, Benny shares insights into the pragmatic use of multiple passports for streamlined travel e...
‘Zu’ or ‘um ... zu’? - How to use the infinitive form of the verb | The Coffee Break German Show 1.08
Coffee Break German - December 06, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWelcome to the new episode of The Coffee Break German Show! Today Mark and Thomas discuss how to use the infinitive form of verbs in 'zu' and 'um ... zu' constructions. By the end of this episode you will be confident in using the infinitive form of verbs in sentences in German! ➡️ Click here t...
Ask Benny: Melting ice: Constant work to push through a plateau
Language Hacking - December 04, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutesBenny 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...
Compound words - Breaking down long German words | The Coffee Break German Show 1.07
Coffee Break German - November 29, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsThe focus of today's Coffee Break German Show episode is compound words! In this episode Thomas and Olivera discuss how to construct and understand compound nouns. By the end of this episode you will be more familiar with long German words! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet...
Karneval, Fastnacht - in November?
Germany vs USA - November 27, 2023 23:00 - 19 minutesIn the 2nd part to our traditions-series the guys discuss the traditions around Fastnacht, Fassenacht or Karneval and also includes Mardi Gras! [email protected]
Ask Benny: Travel update: downsizing
Language Hacking - November 27, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutesJoin 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 progre...
What is a case? - An introduction to German cases | The Coffee Break German Show 1.06
Coffee Break German - November 22, 2023 16:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWelcome to a new episode of The Coffee Break German Show! In this episode we discuss the four German cases, how to identify them and how to use them. By the end of this episode you will understand the concept of cases in German! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accomp...
Using the formal ‘you’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.05
Coffee Break German - November 15, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsHow confident do you feel using the formal "you" in German? In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show, Mark and Thomas discuss how to say "you" within a conversation with a German speaker. By the end of this episode you will know exactly how to use this very common word! ➡️ Click here to ...
Ask Benny: Dialects: when should you learn them?
Language Hacking - November 13, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutesJoin 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 ...
How to form questions in German | The Coffee Break German Show 1.04
Coffee Break German - November 08, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsKnowing how to form questions is an essential part of having conversations in German. In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show, Mark and Thomas discuss how to form questions, specifically focusing on sentence structure and question words in German. ➡️ Click here to access the blog artic...
Ask Benny: Dance lessons and online tutorials in your target language
Language Hacking - November 06, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutesHow 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, suc...
American Geister
Germany vs USA - November 05, 2023 20:00 - 23 minutesAlex and Jim discuss Halloween folklore including Salem witch trials, Three-legged Lady Road, and the Bell Witch. Feedback, ideas and nonsense: [email protected]
All about umlauts - Usage and pronunciation | The Coffee Break German Show 1.03
Coffee Break German - November 01, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsIn this episode of The Coffee Break German Show we are focusing on pronunciation! In particular we learn how to pronounce letters with an umlaut and its different uses in German. By the end of this episode you will know exactly when and why we use an umlaut! ➡️ Click here to access the blog art...
Ask Benny: Why November 1st is the most important date in my language learning story
Language Hacking - October 30, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutesIn 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...
When to use ‘fahren’ and ‘gehen’ | The Coffee Break German Show 1.02
Coffee Break German - October 25, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsDo you know when to use gehen and fahren to say "to go" in German? In this episode of The Coffee Break German Show Mark and Thomas clarify the different contexts in which you would use each verb. ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this lesson ⬅️ Hosted on Ac...
Ask Benny: Virtual immersion: Do what you normally do in the target language!
Language Hacking - October 23, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutesIn 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...
A guide to German word order - Sentences with two verbs | The Coffee Break German Show 1.01
Coffee Break German - October 18, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsWelcome to the very first episode of the Coffee Break German Show! To start off the series, we're chatting about some rules to follow when using more than one verb in a sentence. Los geht’s! ➡️ Click here to access the blog article and worksheet that accompany this episode ⬅️ Hosted on Acast...
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