Language Hacking
222 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -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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#20 Johan Tekfak on “Kaizen Power” in Language Learning
October 19, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.7 MBJohan Tekfak, creator of Français Authentique, shares how he uses Kaizen and other productivity systems to build his language business and improve his language skills each and every day. Mentioned in this Episode Français Authentique Getting Things Done by David Allen Episode Overview Some of the topics brought up during the interview are: How Johan learned German for his job as an engineer Creating systems to learn languages Making use of “dead time” in language learning F...
#19 Turia Pope - from False Beginner to Spanish Homeschooler
October 12, 2020 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBThis episode features Turia, who learned Spanish to the conversational level in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge. Turia shares her experience going from an on-again-off-again Spanish learner to a confident Spanish speaker with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge. She also shares how she travels alone with her children in Spanish-speaking countries, developing a homeschooling curriculum for Spanish for her children, and how she responded to emergency situations in Spa...
#18 Kerstin Cable on Slow Learning
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBKerstin Cable from the Fluent Language Blog shares her experience learning English to full fluency as a native German speaker, her method for acquiring new vocabulary and her long-term, slow approach to learning new languages. Featured Resources Your Solid Vocab Memory German Uncovered Mentioned in this Episode The Fluent Show The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin German Uncovered Duolingo Fluentlanguage.co.uk Kerstin’s Instagram Kerstin’s Youtube channel Kerstin’s Twitt...
#17 Jane T - The Motorhome Language Learner
September 28, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThis episode features Jane T, who learned several languages to the conversational level in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge. Jane quit her job after her husband retired to start traveling around Europe in a motorhome, learning languages along the way. Shannon and Benny talk with Jane about her motorhome journeys and how she learns languages while she travels. Jane also shares how community helps with overcoming limiting self beliefs in language learning. We guara...
#16 Will John on the Power of Rehearsal in Language Learning
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBBenny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy talk to Will John, a professional soccer player from the US who has played for teams in many different countries, including Denmark, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Morocco and Georgia. Will shares his top tips from his experience learning languages as he travels the world..
#16 Will John on Mixing Football and Language Skills
September 21, 2020 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBBenny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy talk to Will John, a professional soccer player from the US who has played for teams in many different countries, including Denmark, Serbia, Azerbaijan, Morocco and Georgia. Will shares his top tips from his experience learning languages as he travels the world… Featured Resources Muzzy in Gondoland Mentioned in this Episode Muzzy in Gondoland Goluremi Goluremi on Youtube Goluremi on Youtube in Spanish The Way of Will John Will John’s Instagr...
#15 The Power of Friendship in Language Acquisition with Debs Bensaul
September 14, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBThis episode features Deb Bensauls, an enthusiastic language learner who learned conversational French AND Italian 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. Debs shares about travelling on her own using her French skills, using the language at work to create a better experience for her c...
#14 Women in Language: Championing Female Voices in Language Learning
September 07, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBShannon joins the co-founders of the Women in Language conference, Lindsay Williams and Kerstin Cable. Together with Elizabeth Bruckner they share the story behind the Women in Language online event and what’s in store for this year’s conference. Register for the Women in Language conference at: https://fluentin3months.com/women-in-language Featured Resources Women in Language Mentioned in this Episode Women in Language Women in Language Instagram Women in Language Facebook ...
#13 How to Learn a Language “By Ear” with Idahosa Ness
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MBBenny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy have a conversation with Idahosa Ness, founder of the Mimic Method. In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Idahosa details his language learning strategies, employing music, rapping, mimicry and deliberate practice. Featured Resources The Mimic Method Episode Overview Some of the topics brought up during the interview are: How Idahosa developed the Mimic Method by learning multiple languages Freestyle rapping as a language tool Mouth ...
#12 Find the Joy of Languages with Suzanne
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBShannon and Benny chat with Suzanne about how learning in community built confidence in her language skills and provided her with the support she needed to “lean in” on the parts of language learning that made her uncomfortable. She also talks about how the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge provided her with the support and nurturing environment to make doing those things possible.
#12 Suzanne - "I go to the Tapas Bar and talk in Spanish for hours"
August 24, 2020 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBThis episode features Suzanne, who learned several languages to the conversational level 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. In this episode, Shannon and Benny chat with Suzanne about how learning in community built confidence in her language skills and provided her with t...
#11 Nomadic Matt on Travelling the World for $50 a Day
August 17, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MBBenny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy chat with Matt Kepnes, also known as Nomadic Matt. Matt shares his experiences learning languages as he travels the world on a budget as well as his best budget travel tips in this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast. Featured Resources How to Travel the World on $50 a Day Mentioned in this Episode Nomadic Matt Coffee Break French Coffee Break Spanish Matt’s Patreon The Nomadic Network Episode Overview Some of the topics brought up during...
#10 Nikki Prša on Little Moments of Language Practice
August 10, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBPolish-American language learner and educator Nikki Prsa shares what it was like growing up as a native Polish speaker in the US and what inspired her to go on to study languages abroad. Benny and Shannon also chat with her about her linguistics studies at university, what it’s like teaching languages online, and her experience teaching her son new languages. Mentioned in this Episode Speak at Home Tonight Master Chef Top Model Nikki’s Instagram Nikki’s Facebook Nikki’s Twitt...
#09 Peter Galante on Creating Podcasts in 34 Languages
August 03, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBPeter Galante, the founder of Innovative Languages, shares how he went from creating a Japanese podcast to running a company that teaches more than 30 languages. He also discusses running a language learning business and his personal tips for learning a new language. Featured Resources Innovative Languages Mentioned in this Episode JapanesePod101 Innovative Languages Fluent in 3 Months Bringing back a dead language - Benny’s Hungarian project Eurolinguiste Episode Overview ...
#08 Louisa on the Goldlist Method & Learning Chinese in 90 Days
July 27, 2020 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBThis episode features Louisa, who learned conversational Chinese 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. In this episode, Shannon and Benny talk to Louisa about how creating a system for self-learning Chinese helped her find success in her language learning after failing to ma...
#07 Caitlin Sacasas on Meditating & Binge-Watching Netflix to Learn Japanese
July 20, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBThis episode features Fluent in 3 Months team member Caitlin Sacasas sharing her story of when she took part in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge. The Fi3M Challenge is a 90-day language learning challenge where participants aim to have a 15-minute conversation in their new language as a part of a supportive community. It can help you start conversing a new language while providing you with accountability and guidelines to make huge strides in your language in just three months. Lear...
#06 Benny & Shannon Answer Your Language Learning Questions
July 13, 2020 11:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBBenny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy answer listener questions about language learning as a part of a special live episode of the Language Hacking Podcast. Featured Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week Drops Anki Mentioned in this Episode Livestream on Youtube Memrise Spaced repetition Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speaking without Conversing HelloTalk Speechling All Benny’s Language Missions Defense Institute of Languages Categories Language learning in ...
#05 Olly Richards on Living Abroad and Story Learning
July 06, 2020 11:00 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBLanguage educator and author Olly Richards joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy in this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast. He shares about his “Story Learning” method and how his experience learning languages led him to develop this approach. Featured Resources Spanish Uncovered German Uncovered French Uncovered Italian Uncovered Japanese Uncovered Language Hacking Books Olly’s Uncovered Courses Mentioned in this Episode I Will Teach You a Language I Will Teach You...
#04 Shannon Kennedy on Musicianship, Shyness and Scripting in Language Learning
June 29, 2020 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MBIn this episode of The Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis interviews his co-host, Shannon Kennedy about how she made the transition from music to languages, raising multilingual children, and what it’s like speaking another language when you identify as a shy introvert. Featured Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week LingQ Mentioned in this Episode Eurolinguiste Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week Drops Pimsleur LingQ Women in Language Shann...
#03 Paulette on Inventing Your Own Language Path
June 18, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBMentioned in this Episode italki Fluent in 3 Months Blog Fluent in 3 Months Challenge LingQ Fathers and Sons Episode Overview Learning languages at university How to overcome language learning failures and keep learning How to build confidence in your language skills Finding accountability with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Having fun while learning languages How to best use your time when learning a language Learning French while battling cancer Staying motivated u...
#02 Benny Lewis on Ignoring Destiny and Embracing "Failure"
June 18, 2020 05:30 - 49 minutes - 67.8 MBMeet Benny Lewis, the creator of Fluent in 3 Months and the Language Hacking Method. In this episode, Benny shares how he got started in languages, why “fluent” in 3 months, and he offers some universal language hacks. Mentioned in this Episode Fluent in 3 Months Blog Benny’s Language Missions Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Innovative Products Speak in a Week Benny on Twitter Fi3M on Twitter Benny on Facebook Fi3M on Facebook Benny on Instagram Fi3M on Instagram Benny on ...
#01 Scott Young on Learning Four Languages in One Year
June 16, 2020 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBScott Young shares his experience going a year without English and why immersion is the path to least resistance in language learning in this episode of The Language Hacking Podcast. Benny and Shannon also ask Scott about ultralearning and how it relates to language learning. Mentioned in this Episode Scott's Rapid Learner course Scott’s book “Ultralearning” The Year Without English Pimsleur Scott’s Macedonian project MIT Challenge HSK Exam Scott’s blog Scott’s podcast ...