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“Before the Challenge I would have laughed if you told me I was going to study [French] every day for a week.” This is what Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Will Scott, shared. Discover how he found success with the language and completely revamped his learning through fun and the support of a community. Will Scott shares how traveling to Salamanca didn’t do much for his Spanish learning, how building language islands around his juggling hobby added fun into his language learning routine, the power of documenting your progress in a new language, and how he set up French dinner parties with his friends to practice the language. (Pss… Listen to this episode to hear Will ask Shannon and Benny questions about how to use flashcards and spaced-repetition to master their languages.) Mentioned in this Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp We guarantee that anyone who completes 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. italki FrenchPod101 Anki Memrise Deepl Translator Inner French Le Petit Prince Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

In this episode, Benny goes over his Korean mission and lists some of the best decisions he’s taken and the setbacks he’s encountered. He analyses the CEFR level he is at, outlines a plan to improve over the next weeks, and shares where he will travel to for the following months. PS: Listen to this episode if you want to hear about Benny’s idea for a new hobbie… it involves K-pop! To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com. Check out Benny’s progress during his mission on his YouTube channel.

How do you learn to speak another language when there are little to no resources available for learners? Fluent in 3 Months student Anika took head-on as she learned Telugu with us. She shares how she taps into native resources with the help of native speakers and what to do when the spoken language you’re learning is different from its written language. Anika shares her experience with finding content in another language and hiring native speakers to help her create her own learning resources. She also discusses what it’s like learning her partner’s native language, using the TPRS method to learn language, and how to take initiative with your language tutors. Mentioned in this Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp italki Fiverr 7-Step Re-Reading TPRS Method Fingtam Languages In this episode, we mention the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge which has been replaced by Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp. We guarantee that anyone who completes Bootcamp will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here. Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Benny gives his opinion on learning a language with the help of your partner and why it can cause difficulties both to the language learning and the relationship itself. Instead, he suggests alternatives that would still allow your partner to help you practise the language indirectly! To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com.

What’s it like attending an in-person language exchange event? Victoria Galmarini, Lead Manager for MundoLingo, an in-person language exchange organization, shares how to run a language exchange event, ways exchanges differ in different countries, and what a successful language exchange event looks like. (PS: Learn a little about Benny’s experience at language exchange events by listening to this episode!) Mentioned in this Episode Mundo Lingo Apply to be a Mundo Lingo Manager Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do! Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Benny answers the big questions that a lot of skeptics asking him: Why 3 months? Listen to this episode to hear the founder of world-famous Fluent in 3 Months language brand explain how setting himself a deadline of three months motivates him to actually learn a new language. Benny reflects on his “learning drought” over the last 10 years, his new mission, and the work and sacrifices he has put in to lay the ground for his Korean mission this time. Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission 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 you make grammar “less boring” to learn? Mignon Fogarty, founder of the platform Quick and Dirty Tips and of the beloved Grammar Girl podcast, comes onto the Language Hacking podcast to help answer this question. She tells Benny how Grammar Girl was born from having to look up grammar rules often as part of her job, and how she grew her podcast into a successful business. Mignon then explains how language evolution tends to emerge primarily from younger people, hence why using social media to stay on top of grammar evolution is completely valid! She and Benny discuss changes in the English language, including the emotional weight of punctuation online, and how social media can be the number one resource for fun language facts. (PS: Listen to this episode if you wonder what kind of experience in life you need to become a polyglot. Benny explains how his background in engineering helps him face language learning in a more productive way.) Mentioned in this Episode Grammar Girl Podcast Quick and Dirty Tips Mignon’s twitter Mignon’s TikTok Benny’s main TikTok Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

How can you find good resources to learn uncommon or less popular languages? Azren grew up multilingual and made a career out of his passion for languages. He currently speaks English, French, Spanish, Gujarati, and Mandarin, but his online tutoring business covers 11 more… Some of which are not widely spoken worldwide. In his interview with Benny, Azren explains how he went from working for a window-cleaning franchise during his university studies to developing his own language-tutoring team. He goes into details about how he carefully selected tutors over the course of several years, and how he maintains the same patient rhythm to constantly grow his business by organically recruiting team-members to cover new languages. Then the conversation moves on to a pain point for minority language learners: finding resources, either digitally or physically, a struggle which Azren has learned. From intensive learner to intensive learner, Azren and Benny discuss Azren’s methods to do full immersion, talk about how he stumbled upon the online polyglot community, how it helped him to grow as a language learner, and how it has impacted his teaching style. (PS: If you’re struggling to get out of an intermediate plateau, Azren has some must-hear advice for you!) Mentioned In This Episode Calgary Language Nerds Azren’s Instagram CEFR Companion Guide italki Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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

Can introverts and shy learners also benefit from joining learner communities? Fluent in 3 Months Challenge (now Bootcamp) participant and Norwegian learner, Pierre, tells Benny and Shannon how the joining the Fluent in 3 Months community helped him overcome his fear of speaking another language, and how he was able to learn more quickly than with any other methods. Pierre also chats about learning a lesser studied language like Norwegian, how speaking German helped him along the way, and lists some ways to get feedback on your language skills. (If you also want tips on learning a language to prepare for a trip, this is the episode for you!) 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 Resources Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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 track Zac 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 Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp italki Scott Young NET Concept Join Our Patreon Enjoy 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 Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp Hispandom (Emanuel’s website) Spanish Uncovered Review Stephen Krashen on the Comprehensible Input Method Join Our Patreon Enjoy 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 Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp italki ItalianPod101 Olly’s Storylearning Duolingo Tangerine App Forest App Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

In this episode, Benny pulls back the curtain to reveal behind the scenes when he prepares for a new 3 months challenge, and how this helps him get the most out of the learning period. Between clearing his schedule, dealing with the logistics of his new move, and preparing updates for followers, there is a lot to do beforehand! PS: All is fair in language learning: going for a retreat before getting started is a great idea to relax ;) To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.com. Follow Benny’s progress on [his YouTube channel(https://www.youtube.com/@irishpolyglot).

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 Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Join Our Patreon Enjoy 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 Episode Lingoda Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do! Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

Is it possible to learn a language better from home than in a foreign country? Fluent in 3 Months student and Czech learner, Greg, explained to Benny and Shannon how he spoke more Czech in 90 days of learning with Fluent in 3 Months than while living in the Czech Republic. In this interview, he also talks about ditching the perfectionist mindset and using to-do lists to improve his learning, as well as finding a connection between project management and language learning. This episode is for you if you want to learn how you can stay on track when things come up that could derail your learning and utilize the people around you to keep from burning out 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. Patreon Support Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do. Mentioned in this Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp italki Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

New year, new goals! In this special episode, Benny is joined by four other Fluent in 3 Months team members⁠—David, Alice, Elizabeth, and Ashley⁠—to reflect on their language learning in 2022 and discuss their 2023 learning goals. Techniques that haven't worked, exciting new launches, tips and tricks to achieve new goals... Hear all about what the Fluent in 3 Months team has to say about these topics and get inspired to stick to your language learning resolutions in 2023. Mentioned in this Episode Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp Benny's 2022 Webinars Fluent in 3 Months blog Join Our Patreon Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to support what we do. Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy