Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Bosnian learner, Damian, chats with Benny and Shannon about finding connection with friends and family through languages.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 ChallengePatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus questions and loads more exclusive content.Learn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeuTalkitalkiDuolingoMemriseEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Why Damian learned BosnianHow Damian’s language learning changed when he joined the Fluent in 3 Months ChallengeLearning languages and music to set an example for his kidsHow to stay invested and motivated in your languagesConnections between music and languageUsing scripts to prepare for conversations in another languageLearning with more than one tutor and balancing the right number of lessonsPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

This Ask Benny episode is about flashcards, and how you can use your lessons or conversations with a tutor to create your vocabulary list. Benny explains how his tutor helps him make lists of words and phrases during lessons, and then what he does to turn this into flashcards using Anki. To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

Steve Kaufmann, renowned polyglot and founder of LingQ rejoins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about the LingQ language learning app, how intensive your language learning really needs to be and more.Featured ResourcesLingQPatreon 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:The origin story behind LingQSteve’s philosophies and practices in motivation and habitsSteve’s 3 survival language resourcesSteve’s ideal day of language learningAdvice to those experiencing the intermediate plateauThe importance of being active physically and comparisons between sports and languageFeedback Benny and Shannon have received from language learnersLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeLingQComprehensible InputSteve’s YouTubeSteve’s InstagramSteve’s TwitterSteve’s websiteSteve’s first episode on the Language Hacking PodcastEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:LingQ and the journey to creating one of the most popular language learning toolsHow Steve’s son Mark went from hockey player to key player at LingQHow people read more than they may realizeExpanding LingQ from a reading and listening app to a tool integrated with Youtube, Netflix and other platformsNew features in LingQHow Steve’s own learning in LingQ has changed as new features are addedParallels between running a business and language learningHow Steve’s beliefs around the intensity of language learning have changedWhy language learners need to be okay with uncertaintyHow LingQ has impacted the lives of people all over the worldPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Language Hacking Podcast co-hosts, Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy, bring on Kittichai, known as “The Duke” to talk about his role at Fluent in 3 Months, learning English and Japanese, and becoming a travel vlogger.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeKittichai’s Youtube ChannelEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Learning Japanese using the Speak from Day 1 approachHow Kittichai learned English and how it differed from his experience learning JapaneseWorking at an international company and adapting to the cultural differencesHow Fluent in 3 Months has influenced Kittichai’s language journeyBeing inspired by Benny’s travels and becoming a travel vlogger in ThailandKittichai’s perspective on foreigners learning ThaiThe biggest struggles Thai learners faceWhy foreigners in Thailand often don’t learn ThaiUsing video games as a tool for learning languagesPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Benny is a big fan of using social media to practise his languages, and in this Ask Benny episode, he shares tips and tricks for getting the most out of each social media platform. From making multiple profiles and choosing who to follow, to training the algorithm, Benny has figured out how to make Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok work for him.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

Creator and proprietor of The Grammar Table, Ellen Jovin, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about traveling the country to discuss grammar, learning the languages of New York, and finding joy in learning grammar.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:The most common grammar questions Ellen encountered on the road with The Grammar TableHow knowing more grammar frees you from the confines of grammarEllen’s ideal day with languagesEllen’s advice for someone who dreads learning grammarWays to make learning grammar easier and how to remember it betterEllen’s grammar pet peevesLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeRebel with a ClauseEssential Grammar for BusinessEllen’s TwitterEllen’s InstagramEllen’s FacebookEllen’s websitePimsleurVocabulearnMichel ThomasEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Words and Worlds of New York and learning the languages of the cityWhy many people hate grammar and why Ellen doesn’tThe positives of getting outside and pairing language learning with walkingThe story behind “The Grammar Table”Setting boundaries around grammar and common misconceptionsWays grammar rules are actually somewhat arbitraryRegional uses of languages and loving our linguistic diversityHow The Grammar Table has also been an opportunity for Ellen to learn about other languagesThe power of humility in all thingsPlaying with language and loving grammar and how things are put togetherPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

In this Ask Benny episode, Benny explains how he goes about making a personalised phrasebook. He shares examples of useful sentences that he knows he needs to use when introducing himself, as well as phrases for talking about his interests and work. Benny then explains how he compiles a vocab database, how he makes flashcards, and what other resources he uses during the process.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com

Creator of the immensely popular YouTube channel LangFocus, Paul Jorgenson, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about building a Youtube channel around a passion for languages, living abroad, and language dabbling.Paul also shares his secrets for effective time management as he balances family life with his life as a creator and language learner by using non-negotiable routines.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:How to learn languages with different writing systems without appsTips for overcoming stress and burnoutBenny and Shannon’s strategies for speaking multiple languages without mixing them upPaul’s language survival resourcesPaul’s ideal day of language learningAdvice for a complete beginner to language learningLearn more and access this bonus content on Patreon.Mentioned in this EpisodeLiving Languages HebrewitalkiArabic with MahaLangFocus WebsiteLangFocus on YouTubeLangFocus on TwitterLangFocus on InstagramLangFocus on FacebookGeoFocus on YouTubeEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Learning languages with few accessible resourcesStrategies for making “difficult” languages easy to learnMoving to Japan and living in JapaneseDabbling in dozens of languages as a Youtube creator in order to create contentBuilding a YouTube channel around an interest in languagesCrowdsourcing audio samples of different languagesHow Paul’s language learning strategies have changed as tech has improvedBeing a public figure as an introvertTime management and the importance of non-negotiable routines as a content creator, language learner, and parentBeing a role model and inspiration in the language communityPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Spanish learner, Zsuzsanna, chats with Benny and Shannon about finally finding success in language learning, the importance of friendship and connections in language, and being a gregarious introvert.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 ChallengePatreon Extended EpisodeEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.Mentioned in this EpisodeFluent in 3 Months ChallengeEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Learning Spanish in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge and finally finding success in language learningHow friendships and connections can make learning languages a positive experienceBeing a gregarious introvert and what that means for language learningThe importance of consistencyRaising a bilingual sonLearning Spanish through a non-native languageWhy Office Hours are one of the best parts of the ChallengeHow accountability can impact your successPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Benny explains how to apply the Pareto Principle (aka the 80/20 rule) to language learning. Benny shares how to go about focusing on 20% of a language to get you 80% of the results. He explains his ideas for what you can save until later, and what you should prioritise, so that you can keep your learning as efficient as possible, and make as much progress as you can without wasting time and effort on non-essential elements.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com