Language & Travel Hacking

This 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 Spanish.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 ChallengeLingQFrench UncoveredMentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeLingQFrench UncoveredWorkawayFabulinguaFable CottageThe Spanish ExperimentRadio AmbulanteScott Young’s Year Without EnglishEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge helped Turia become a confident learner after 20 years of learning on and off againHow Turia is teaching her three kids to speak fluent SpanishMoving to Spain for immersion and learning about the cultureIncorporating Spanish into a homeschooling curriculumNavigating tricky or nightmare situations in another languageWhat it’s like traveling alone with kidsTuria’s favorite rituals and resources for learning SpanishMaking friends and building relationships in SpanishLetting kids’ language studies be child-ledMore ResourcesAfter we recorded this episode, Turia was kind enough to share more specific resources with us.Spanish champs - a program that includes a script and is song/activity based. It also includes a dvd with clips incorporating the songs taught.Talkbox Mom - a subscription service that offers resources to help you switch your day to day interactions into your new language.Whistlefritz - a foreign language show for kids by kids available on Amazon prime.Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Kerstin 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 ResourcesYour Solid Vocab MemoryGerman UncoveredMentioned in this EpisodeThe Fluent ShowThe Four Tendencies by Gretchen RubinGerman UncoveredDuolingoFluentlanguage.co.ukKerstin’s InstagramKerstin’s Youtube channelKerstin’s Twitter accountEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How the bigness of our world inspired Kerstin to learn languagesLearning English using 90s Brit-popKerstin’s curiosity and excitement for learning WelshKerstin’s biggest challenges learning MandarinUsing mnemonics and visual images to learn new vocabularyHow to find your language learning personality so you can find the right approaches and resources for youHow Kerstin takes language learning slow, studying only 2-3 hours a weekKerstin’s top tips for language learners from her experience as a one-to-one language coachHow to choose the best language learning resources for youUsing handwriting in vocab notebooks as a memory strategyHow teaching German helps Kerstin feel like she knows the language better than everKerstin’s German student immersion retreats“Your solid vocab memory” - Kerstin’s method of acquiring, memorizing, and reviewing vocabularyPodcast 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 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 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 ChallengeitalkiLingQMentioned in this EpisodeJane’s blogEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How Jane quit her job after her husband retired to start traveling around Europe, learning languages along the wayHow traveling in a motorhome gives Jane and her husband the freedom to travel affordably while always having their home with themHow the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge helped Jane get through the false starter phase of language learningThe power of accountability and communityHow to learn languages with an unpredictable schedule and unreliable InternetThe Comprehensible Input approach to language learningTalking to yourself in a language to get both practice and build your confidenceHow to overcome self-limiting beliefsCommon language learning roadblocks and tips for getting through themHow to filter what you’re learning to what’s relevant to youPodcast 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 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 ResourcesMuzzy in GondolandMentioned in this EpisodeMuzzy in GondolandGoluremiGoluremi on YoutubeGoluremi on Youtube in SpanishThe Way of Will JohnWill John’s Instagram11th Commandment YouTubeForeign footballers speaking Finnish videoEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Will’s first foreign language: learning Spanish as a kid by watching Spanish-language TV shows.The strategies Will used to learn Danish when he moved to DenmarkTips for learning a language with immersion and with immersion.The power of rehearsal in language learningHow to avoid the “English bubble” when living abroadJob opportunities that open up when you’ve got language skillsHow Will mixes his languages and football skills, and applies his football training methods to language learningFacing fears and creating online videos in other languagesWhy reading matters in language learningFeeling “ok” in the danger zone - and why that matters for language learnersPodcast 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 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 clients. She also discusses the power of friendship in language learning, and how being in a learning community changed her approach to French and gave her the confidence to learn Italian.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeThe Courage to SpeakMentioned in this EpisodeDuolingoFluent in 3 Months, the bookFluent in 3 Months ChallengeThe Courage to SpeakDropsEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:The power of learning a language with friends and community.Why being the quiet one in the back makes the language classroom ineffective.How to build confidence in your languages and speaking.How the online language community helped Debs become the polyglot she was always meant to be.Why it’s important to share both the ups and downs of language learning.The dangers of comparison and how to overcome them.Strategies for overcoming overwhelm when it comes to learning resources.How learning your second language is different than your first.How Debs has been able to use her language skills at work in the medical field.What happens when a giant spider interrupts your language exchange.Debs favorite language learning rituals including mindmaps and sticky notes.Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Shannon 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-languageFeatured ResourcesWomen in LanguageMentioned in this EpisodeWomen in LanguageWomen in Language InstagramWomen in Language FacebookEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:The story behind Women in LanguagePast events and stories from attendeesElizabeth’s Women in Language workshop about language exchangesWhy it’s important to amplify and champion lesser heard voicesHow Women in Language’s speaker selection process brings new speakers to the conversationHow you can attend the 2020 Women in Language eventPodcast 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 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 ResourcesThe Mimic MethodEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How Idahosa developed the Mimic Method by learning multiple languagesFreestyle rapping as a language toolMouth and tongue training to form sounds in a new languageLearning to tune your ear to a new languageHow to sound like a native and integrate into other culturesHow to overcome perfectionism by getting into the flowPodcast 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 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 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.Featured ResourcesThe Fluent in 3 Months ChallengeMentioned in this EpisodeMeet UpRadio AmbulanteEl Washington Post PodcastEl PaisNews in Slow GermanCoffee BreakInner FrenchFrancais AuthentiqueEl Ministerio del TiempoGran HotelWhy Hungarian is EasySuzanne’s InstagramEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:What it was like being in Madrid after years of Spanish study, unable to speak Spanish.Why it’s important to find the right tutor and not use English in your lessons.The difference between learning languages at university and learning in community with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.Learning languages as a shy person and why it’s important to lean into your discomfort.How to choose your first words in a new language.Overcoming obstacles in language learning and building confidence.Combining language learning with other activities, including self-care.Suzanne’s favorite language learning rituals and how she incorporates language learning into her day.Learning multiple languages and managing notes with different colored notebooks.Podcast 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 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 ResourcesHow to Travel the World on $50 a DayMentioned in this EpisodeNomadic MattCoffee Break FrenchCoffee Break SpanishMatt’s PatreonThe Nomadic NetworkEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Traveling on a budgetMatt’s experience learning French in ParisThe importance of getting private tutors for your languageMatt’s experience learning ThaiUsing hand signals to aid your communication in a new languageAdvice on traveling after the pandemicTop tips for budget travel and local travelPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

Polish-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 EpisodeSpeak at Home TonightMaster ChefTop ModelNikki’s InstagramNikki’s FacebookNikki’s TwitterEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Nikki’s experience speaking Polish at home while growing up in the USNikki’s experience moving to Germany with a host family at 15 years oldHow travel has helped Nikki become better at immersing herself in a language even when not abroadHow important it is to have a teacher you can trustWhat inspired Nikki to start Speak at Home TonightLearning Croatian and traveling in the BalkansWhy it’s important to even do just a little bit each dayTeaching your child multiple languagesFocusing on accent and pronunciationHow to keep from mixing up languages when studying multiple languages at the same timeLearning languages with prayerFinding the best approach in language learningPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.