Language & Travel Hacking

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-language Featured Resources Women in Language Mentioned in this Ep...

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 Resources The Mimic Method Episode Overview Some of the topics brought up during the interview are: How Idahosa developed the Mimic M...

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 ho...

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 Resources How to Travel the World on $50 a Day Mentioned in this Episode Nomadic Matt Coffee Break French Coffee Break Spanish Matt’s Pat...

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 Episode Speak at Hom...

Peter Galante, the founder of Innovative Languages, shares how he went from creating a Japanese podcast to running a company that teaches more than 30 languages. He also discusses running a language learning business and his personal tips for learning a new language. Featured Resources Innovative Languages Mentioned in this Episode JapanesePod101 Innovative Languages Fluent in 3 Months Bringing ba...

This episode features Louisa, who learned conversational Chinese 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 talk to Louisa about how creating a system for sel...

This episode features Fluent in 3 Months team member Caitlin Sacasas sharing her story of when she took part in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge . The Fi3M Challenge is a 90-day language learning challenge where participants aim to have a 15-minute conversation in their new language as a part of a supportive community. It can help you start conversing a new language while providing you with accoun...

Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy answer listener questions about language learning as a part of a special live episode of the Language Hacking Podcast . Featured Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week Drops Anki Mentioned in this Episode Livestream on Youtube Memrise Spaced repetition Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speaking without Conversing HelloTalk Speechling All Benny’s Language...

Language educator and author Olly Richards joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy in this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast. He shares about his “Story Learning” method and how his experience learning languages led him to develop this approach. Featured Resources Spanish Uncovered German Uncovered French Uncovered Italian Uncovered Japanese Uncovered Language Hacking Books Olly’s Uncovered Co...

In this episode of The Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis interviews his co-host, Shannon Kennedy about how she made the transition from music to languages, raising multilingual children, and what it’s like speaking another language when you identify as a shy introvert.  Featured Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week LingQ Mentioned in this Episode Eurolinguiste Fluent in 3 Mon...

Mentioned in this Episode italki Fluent in 3 Months Blog Fluent in 3 Months Challenge LingQ Fathers and Sons Episode Overview Learning languages at university How to overcome language learning failures and keep learning How to build confidence in your language skills Finding accountability with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Having fun while learning languages How to best use your time when lear...

Meet Benny Lewis, the creator of Fluent in 3 Months and the Language Hacking Method. In this episode, Benny shares how he got started in languages, why “fluent” in 3 months, and he offers some universal language hacks. Mentioned in this Episode Fluent in 3 Months Blog Benny’s Language Missions Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Innovative Products Speak in a Week Benny on Twitter Fi3M on Twitter Benny o...

Scott Young shares his experience going a year without English and why immersion is the path to least resistance in language learning in this episode of The Language Hacking Podcast. Benny and Shannon also ask Scott about ultralearning and how it relates to language learning.  Mentioned in this Episode Scott's Rapid Learner course Scott’s book “Ultralearning”   The Year Without English Pimsleur Sc...