This episode features Yawhann, who learned conversational Cantonese and Mandarin 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.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeMentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeRamit SethiEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How parents can encourage their kids to embrace their heritage languagesWhy “I don’t have enough time” is usually an excuse rather than a good reasonStrategies for keeping conversations with natives in your target languageUsing your technical skills in learning languagesThe ways language creates cultural connectionsHann’s experience in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge and the importance of accountabilityLearning similar languagesWhen it’s the right time to learn your second, second languageReframing your language learning progress as successes rather than small stepsPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Benny is getting stuck back into some language projects, which have recently included Irish, Spanish, Chinese, and Catalan. As he's doing this, he's taken the opportunity to reflect on how difficult life events and mental health challenges have impacted his language learning. It has been challenging, with some very hard times leading to Benny making his mental health recovery a priority. To ask Benny a question, please email ask@languagehacking.comJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Holistic language coach, Lina Vasquez, talks to Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy about growing up multilingual, holistic language learning, and how personal development impacts how you learn languages.Lina really understands herself as a learner, and knows how to play to her strengths. She uses her knowledge of psychotherapy and positive psychology to help people understand themselves better, so they can approach learning in a way that will be both effective and enjoyable.Featured ResourcesLina’s CoachingMentioned in this EpisodeLina’s CoachingLina VasquezLina’s FacebookLina’s InstagramLina’s YoutubeLina’s ClubhouseLina’s LinkedInEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Growing up bilingualDeciding when to dabble and when to deep dive with a languageWhat holistic learning is and what holistic language coaching looks likeIncorporating meditation into language learningQuick tips for implementing a more holistic language learning approachMindfulness practices for language learnersUsing your strengths and personality to design your language learning routineBuilding your self-esteem and confidence by getting to know yourselfIndirect ways personal development impacts your language learningMental blocks that get in our way of our overall development and how to break through themLina’s personal strategies for learning languagesPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

This week Benny gives an update about his own language learning progress and shares his method for jump-starting a dormant language. In 2006 Benny spent the summer intensively learning Catalan, but hasn't maintained it since. After 15 years of letting this language lie dormant, it's time to get it back ahead of his upcoming trip to Mallorca. To ask Benny a question, please email ask@languagehacking.comJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Benny, Elizabeth, and team members from Fluent in 3 Months share their favourite gifts for language learners. Use this to get ideas for your festive shopping this year, or pass this wishlist on to your friends, family, and Santa Claus!Whether you’re thinking about what to buy or what you’d like to receive, this episode is packed with ideas that will help make this a perfect polyglot Christmas. We’ve got suggestions for all budgets, all language levels, and all ages, so you’re bound to find something that will put a smile on a language learner’s face this festive season.Featured GiftsFluent in 3 Months ChallengeLanguage Hacking booksPreplyThe Bullet Journal MethodPanda PlannerTime TimerDabble Spanish courseScript Hacking booksOlly Richards’ Short StoriesUrbion Card GameKindle Fire tabletMentioned in this EpisodeChristmas food traditions around the worldBook DepositoryEpisode OverviewSome of the gift ideas mentioned during the episode are:A bullet journal, colourful pens, and sticky notesA ringbinder, plastic pockets, paper, and hole puncherBooks, and graphic novelsThe Harry Potter series, Marc Levy, and Edward Rutherford booksRecipe books, and cooking a traditional Christmas dishA magazine subscriptionMaking a playlist of target language songsGiving someone the gift of time so they can studyA board game, and children’s activity booksGift cards for books or online lessons, and coupons for tech supportKeyboard cover/skin, and wireless or waterproof headphonesPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Gabriel Silva, a polyglot and language coach, discusses learning two languages at once with Benny Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner. They cover topics like managing motivation, avoiding grammar-centric courses, finding joy in language interactions, and the importance of community support. Silva's #1SentenceChallenge is highlighted, emphasizing consistency, managing expectations, and the value of diverse learning approaches.

Benny shares how he manages lessons when he is particularly busy. We all have weeks that are busier than usual. Benny recommends that you resist the temptation to cancel your lessons! It's not ideal to skip the prep, but the lesson can still be really valuable if you follow Benny's advice.To ask Benny a question, please email ask@languagehacking.comJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

19-year-old student, Ben Phillips, talks to Benny Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner about his experience of doing a highschool German exchange programme, and how he stayed focussed and motivated enough to reach C1 level after just a year.Ben explains how, after unsuccessfully dabbling in Japanese, Greek and Mandarin, he was able to excel at German in such a short period of time, how and why reading is so integral to his learning, and the ways he has been able to travel and live abroad more or less for free.Featured ResourcesAnkiitalkiLingQMentioned in this EpisodeBen’s article on the Fluent in 3 Months blogAnkiitalkiLingQMemriseCongress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX)WorkawayWorldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)Episode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:High school language exchanges and language camp with the Congress-Bundestag Youth ExchangeAttending a German school and the joy of finally being able to participate in a class discussionTaking and passing the C1 test in German after only a year of learningHow to make the most of opportunities to learn a language while living abroadThe importance of keeping your goal in mindHow speaking with people and learning about a culture in your target language is its own rewardOvercoming the temptation to slip back into English while living abroadHow to set monthly goals and why they’re usefulHow to find time to study and still do the things you enjoy in your free timeTracking your accomplishments, like finishing a book in your target languageReading as a key part of your language practice - novels, Twitter, and using LingQFinding motivation to study when you don’t have the pressure of being in the countryScholarships and work exchanges as ways to travel and have enriching experiences abroad for freePodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Polyglot and avid traveller, Doree Huneven, joins Benny Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner to talk about her experience learning multiple languages, travelling the world, and how the violin has made her a better learner.Doree shares why she thinks discipline is the key to being a successful language learner and having fun, and why the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge is so appealing, even to an experienced language learner. 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.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeMentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeLinguaphoneEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How a family camping trip to Mexico sparked her love of languagesTeaching English in Egypt and learning ArabicHow studying and teaching the violin help with language learningWhy discipline is an invaluable assetThe value of being active in the Fi3M Challenge communityWhy, as an experienced language learner, she still joined the Fi3M ChallengeDeveloping communities as you travelThe desire to connect with people as a driving force for learningHow language resources have changed over the last 50 yearsMimicking phrases, copying body language, and blending in with locals when you travelSaving money, cutting costs, and making travel more financially accessibleThe “Doree Huneven Reward System”What Doree does with her “sleeping” languagesPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Benny shares his advice about how to prepare for a 1-1 language lesson, and his method for note taking before, during, and after lessons. To ask Benny a question, please email ask@languagehacking.comJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.