The life of a polyglot globe-trotter only knows one constant: change! In this new update, Benny explains why his decision to postpone his trip to Thailand is the best for his goals in Thai. In fact, he will be focusing on including five languages in his daily life in the next few months.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Joaquin, explains how deciding to study in France helped him become serious about his goal to learn French, and how he kept his progress up by working hard to keep himself accountable.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 ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeitalkiLanguage Hacking FrenchEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How to stay accountable when learning a new languageWhy being bilingual doesn’t mean it’s always easy learning new languagesJoaquin, Elizabeth, and Benny’s ways to includes some fun language days to their learning scheduleMini-missions and how they make learning languages seem more approachableJoaquin’s experience with Language Hacking FrenchPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Since Benny started travelling again, he has had to adapt his learning to his new schedule and route. In this episode, he shares his tips on how to make the most of a little-known WordReference feature, using flashcards in the best way, and keeping working on the languages you know even while traveling abroad.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

Featured ResourcesRebel with a ClausePatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to extended episodes and loads more content. Here’s what you’ll hear in the long-form episode:Motivation around learning and how to make progress when you feel like you’re bad at somethingDr. Oakley’s 3 language survival toolsAdvice Dr. Oakley would have given herself when she was starting out with language learningHow to get back into a language you stopped learningHow Dr. Oakley would start learning a new language todayDr. Oakley asks Benny what to do when a teacher assigns you things that just don’t make sense for you personallyLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Featured in This EpisodeLearning How to Learn MOOCA Mind for NumbersMindshiftBenny’s Speak from Day 1 MethodMentioned in this EpisodeLearning How to Learn MOOCA Mind for NumbersMindshiftDr. Oakley’s websiteEvil GenesBenny’s Speak from Day 1 MethodKumonSmartickEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:How Dr. Oakley got into learning how to learnJoining the military to learn a new language at the Defense Language InstituteUsing the Speak from Day 1 ApproachHow Dr. Oakley’s philosophies around language learning influenced her learning in other fieldsWorking as a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers, teaching in China, being an Army Captain in Germany, working as a radio operator at the South Pole Station and how these things shaped Dr Oakley’s perspectivesHow teaching makes you a better learner through retrieval practiceThe story behind the MOOC “Learning How to Learn”Tricks for encouraging your kids to love learningPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Spanish learner, Hez, chats with Benny and Shannon about fighting perfectionism and practicing patience 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 ChallengeJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengePimsleurDuolingoBenny’s Fluent in 3 Months bookEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:What to do when you’re impatient and you want to learn everything all at onceFighting perfectionism and being kind to yourself in the Fluent in 3 Months ChallengeThe Buddhist idea of a Beginner’s MindKeeping up your language learning during stressful periods in your lifeWays to have fun with your language learningPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

In this Ask Benny episode, Benny discusses his next language project. Benny will rediscover a language he already studied back in 2010 by flying from Brazil to a new surprise destination. He discusses his new approach to learning the language and his plans for preparing himself ahead of landing. Discover Benny’s next language project in this episode!To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

Gabby Wallace, creator of Go Natural English, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about teaching English online, how renovating houses is like learning languages, and what it was like to live in a favela in Brazil.Featured ResourcesitalkiPatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to extended episodes and loads more content. Here’s what you’ll hear in the long-form episode:Building a language teaching business onlineLearning languages to travel - how to prepare and what to do with the language after travel is overShannon and Benny’s tips for avoiding language interference with similar languagesGabby’s ideal day of language learningLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeTuneIn RadioGo Natural English WebsiteGo Natural English on YoutubeGo Natural English on TwitterGo Natural English on InstagramGo Natural English on FacebookGo Natural English PodcastEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:What inspired Gabby to begin teaching EnglishHow being a language learner makes you a better language teacherWays renovating houses and real estate connects to language learningHow to balance really diverse projectsLiving in a favela in BrazilHow to choose topics for online content as a language teacherCorporate language trainingPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

In this Ask Benny episode, Benny gives an update on his current language mission in Jericoacoara, Brazil, and the new hacks and strategies he has worked on and used. If you're looking into vocabulary-learning tips specifically, this episode is for you.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

Luca Sadurny, co-founder of Mosalingua, talks about how learning French helped him discover that everyone can learn a language when using the right method. A discovery that later led to the foundation of the popular language learning resource Mosalingua.Featured ResourcesMosalinguaJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.Mentioned in this EpisodeMosalinguaLuca’s websiteEpisode OverviewSome of the topics discussed in this episode include:Luca’s background and the background and development of MosalinguaIkigai, a concept which motivates you to learn languages in the right wayHow everyone can learn languages if they have the right methodHow to raise trilingual children and the one-parent-one-language approachTime management techniques and how to find time for yourselfPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Elena Mutonono, former ESL teacher and now coach for language teachers, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about language teaching, the ethics of the online language teaching space, and sustainable language teaching.Featured ResourcesOnline Bound PodcastPatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to extended episodes and loads more content. Here’s what you’ll hear in the long-form episode:Redefining what a “good” language teacher isThings language students should be aware of when choosing a teacherOur roles as thought leaders in the language spaceLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeOnline Bound PodcastElena’s InstagramElena’s FacebookElena’s websiteLanguage Lessons filmEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Going from in-person tutoring in Ukraine to teaching onlineFacing burnout as a language teacher and figuring out how to teach in a sustainable wayFinding balance by saying no to many things as a language teacher and what to say no toDifferences between online and offline teaching and setting realistic expectations for bothHow choosing one focus can help you feel more fulfilled in your teaching careerPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy