Ask Benny: How Can I Find Content in a Less Common Language?

Language Hacking

English - February 16, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MB
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Previous Episode: #86 Andrew Hamerlinck on What Sports Coaches Can Teach Language Learners

Next Episode: #87 John Fotheringham on “Anywhere Immersion”

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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