Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy chat with musician and translator Jeremy Bardo about his experience going viral with a Spanish language music video. We also discuss the myth of the language gene and finding joy in embarrassing moments.

Featured Resources

Speak from Day 1Language Hacking Spanish

Mentioned in this Episode

Speak from Day 1Language Hacking SpanishMemriseStop Making ExcusesJeremy Bardo’s YoutubeLas Flores Se AbriránJeremy’s Website

Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

The myth of the “language gene”Overcoming perfectionism by finding joy in embarrassing momentsFinding balance in your language studiesThe power of technology in language learningCognates and how they can help youUsing a Spanish phrase book as a conversation starterHow learning languages helps you become a more compassionate language teacherImportant qualities language teachers should haveIdentifying when an error is important and deserves feedback with your studentsUsing your interests to learn languagesRecording music and going viral in your non-native languageFinding a foothold in a new language with just a few words

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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