Language & Travel Hacking

Join Benny as he explains how he has started his Korean mission from absolute scratch—and how you can do the same! The steps are simple:Avoiding English at all costs—so no English conversation, even with your tutor.Cheating your way through your first conversation (with Benny’s very own cheating technique).Throwing yourself into the project without fear or objections holding you back!Follow Benny’s progress on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

Pierre, a Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Norwegian learner, shares how joining the learner community helped him overcome fear of speaking another language. He discusses learning Norwegian and the benefits of speaking German. They also explore language forgiveness and the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

Can music help you learn languages?Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp participant and Spanish learner, Zac, discusses:How his learning approach changed in the Bootcamp (formerly the Challenge)The power of music when learning a new languageHow to pick up your studies when you’ve gone off trackZac also explains how he picks a language to focus on. He gives his favorite tips for choosing a language tutor, and discusses how self-talk can support language learning.We guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months BootcampitalkiScott YoungNET ConceptJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Did you hear about Benny’s new project? He’s learning a new language, and to keep in style, he will treat his new mission as a full-time job! Having relocated to Bali for this, he has until May to get “fluent” in this new language.So which one is he learning?Drum roll… The reveal is in the episode!PS: He also explains what he means by “fluent”. This one is for the skeptics!Follow Benny’s progress on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

How can tutors help their students avoid anxiety and the feeling of “stage fright” when speaking a new language?Emanuel Vasconcelos is one of the favorite Spanish teachers among the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp community, and Elizabeth’s primary Spanish tutor. In this interview, they discuss Emanuel’s journey to becoming a Spanish language teacher and the methods he uses to help his students improve their language learning effectively.Emanuel explains how his focus is working with students using constructive techniques rather than the usual error-correction dynamic that many teachers follow.A lot of the Language Hacking Podcast guests are students from the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp (formerly, the Challenge), so Emanuel’s perspective is an eye-opener!PS: Plenty of personal anecdotes from Elizabeth’s and Benny’s learner experiences in this episode, so don’t miss out on them!Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months BootcampHispandom (Emanuel’s website)Spanish Uncovered ReviewStephen Krashen on the Comprehensible Input MethodJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do.Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

What does it feel like to learn the language you have always wanted to learn?Fluent in 3 Months student and Italian learner, Deanna, talks about the power of accountability, finding the right resources, and what it feels like to finally learn the language you always wanted to learn.In this interview, Deanna, Benny, and Shannon discuss how to figure out whether a tool isn’t working for you or if you’re just not ready for the tool and to choose which language learning tools you’re going to use. The episode also covers topics such as avoiding FOMO when it comes to language resources and pushing through when your efforts aren’t giving you results.If you’ve been wondering how to surround yourself with your target language, Deanna’s advice will help you get started the right way.We guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months BootcampitalkiItalianPod101Olly’s StorylearningDuolingoTangerine AppForest AppJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do.Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Benny shares behind the scenes of preparing for a 3 month language challenge, including clearing schedule, logistics, and updates. A retreat before starting can help relax. Learn essential steps for a successful language learning project.

Benny is ready for a new Fluent in 3 Months project, during which he will focus for 90 days on becoming conversational in a new language! In this episode, Benny revisits his past projects and reflects on what he can take from his experience onto this new adventure.Tune in to Benny’s YouTube channel and the Fluent in 3 Months YouTube channel in the month of February to follow Benny’s progress!PS: Benny will announce the language for his new project very soon in a new Language Hacking Podcast episode, so stick around!To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

Is it easier to learn a language when it’s fun?Fluent in 3 Months student and French learner, TY, discusses taking part in Fluent in 3 Months programs and finding the fun in language learning with hosts Benny and Shannon.A language teacher herself, TY discusses her experience creating a program for kids to create their own languages and how recording videos of yourself speaking your language can be used as an effective learning tool.Listen to this episode if you wonder how you can creatively learn a language alongside others, stay on track with your learning when major life events happen, and how to efficiently work with your spouse as you learn their native language.We guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp 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 ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do.Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Will technological advances keep impacting language learning positively?This is a question that Philippa Wentzel, Curriculum Team Lead of the popular online language resource Lingoda, attempts to answer in her discussion with Benny.In this interview, Philippa explores topics such as how academic learning can be unsatisfying, how Lingoda relies on UX analysis to make sure they stay on track with learners’ needs, and the pros and cons of using technology in language learning.Philippa also explains how Lingoda offers learners control over their language learning and curriculum by using a “choose your own path” approach.Mentioned in this EpisodeLingodaJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do!Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy