In this podcast episode, Benny Lewis offers a practical glimpse into the workings of his nomadic lifestyle. Navigating the realms of an Irish passport, British citizenship, and a U.S. green card, Benny shares insights into the pragmatic use of multiple passports for streamlined travel experiences. He breaks down the intricacies of sustaining U.S. residency through a specialized travel permit, all while efficiently operating his company from the heart of Texas. With plans to sustain this...

Benny Lewis opens this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast with a brief but impactful message for language learners who might be feeling stuck in the intermediate stage. Drawing on an analogy from other fields, Benny likens the language learning journey to melting ice. He highlights the challenge of not seeing immediate results despite putting in months or years of effort. Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3...

Join Benny in this laid-back podcast episode as he discusses the pragmatic transition from physical to digital language resources. Discover the convenience of downsizing possessions for a more stress-free travel experience and an embrace of a minimalist lifestyle. 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), X (@‌fi3m), Tiktok...

This is a special episode in which Benny shares his top Black Friday language learning deals.Benny has negotiated some fantastic savings for you on his favourite resources, and they are only available this week, so don’t miss out! Visit fi3m.com/black-friday-2023 to get your hands on these amazing savings. Remember, all of these offers expire on November 27th, 2023! Our deals include Fluent in.3 Months Black Friday Bundle, Olly Richard's Uncovered Courses, Mondly, MosaLingua, Rocket...

Join Benny in this episode as he explores a fascinating topic that he often gets asked: “Should I care about dialects?” He reveals why dialect differences are not a significant issue for beginners, and why the main hurdles of learning a language are the same for all dialects.  He also reveals some perks of learning from a tutor who speaks a different dialect of the same language. To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email...

How would you like to learn new things and boost your target language in one go? In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny shows you how to do just that. He introduces you to a variety of learning activities in your target language that you can find online or locally, such as K-Pop dancing. He also offers his advice on how to cope with the challenges and obstacles that may arise during your language learning journey. Follow Benny's Korean Instagram at @kpoplyglot. Also, follow...

In this episode, Benny Lewis celebrates a milestone in his language learning journey: the 20th anniversary of his first successful language project. He takes you back to Valencia, Spain, where he faced many challenges and frustrations with learning Spanish for the first six months. He tells you how he tried different methods that did not work for him, such as attending group lessons, reading Lord of the Rings, and studying the dictionary. He shares how he felt hopeless and discouraged with...

In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis reveals how he turns his daily routine into a virtual immersion experience in his target language. He challenges you to think of ways you can do the things you enjoy in the language you are learning, such as scrolling through TikTok, watching Netflix, listening to Spotify, and more. 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...

Join Benny Lewis in this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast as he talks about his amazing experience of learning Korean in Korea for five months and how he reached his objectives. He also tells you about his upcoming trips to Europe and how he plans to use his Spanish and Catalan skills in different places such as Barcelona, Ibiza, and other areas where it is spoken. Instagram links mentioned in this episode:Spanish @irlandesastreCatalan @catirlandesPortuguese @brasirlandesFrench...

Benny has been pondering a deep question lately, and he shares his thoughts on it in this episode. This is a somewhat deep question that he often gets asked: “Does your age affect your ability to learn languages?” 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 [email protected]. Check out...

Join Benny in this episode as he explores the world of language exchange events. He explains the differences between two common styles of these events, and how to decide which one works for you. He also shows you how to find great language partners and have lively conversations in your target language. Whether you like a relaxed or a formal style, you will find out how to make the most of language exchange events. Follow Benny’s progress on his Korean mission on our YouTube channel, and...

Have you ever had a conversation with someone who is head over heels about languages?  In this interview, psychology researcher Dan Mirea discusses the links between psychology and linguistics (including whether individuals switch personalities when they switch languages) and talks about his journey as a psychology student who was able to gather a huge following on social media by sharing his passion and interest for languages. Other topics covered include how (and when) people develop...

In this episode, Benny explains how he got overwhelmed with his use of Anki in the second month of his Korean mission, and what solutions he found to balance his learning back. PS: Listen to this episode if you want to learn how to fix your learning mistakes even when you’re weeks into your mission. To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@‌languagehacking) or Twitter (@‌fi3m), or you can email [email protected]. Check out Benny’s progress during his mission on [his...

In this episode, Benny lists the most helpful resources that have helped him throughout his Korean mission. He goes into details about what makes those resources great to help all Korea learners out there! Resources: 90 Day Korean Talk To Me In Korean Preply Anki Memrise Kpop Korean 2 KoreanClass101 PS: We have an on-going promotion with Benny’s favourite resource, 90 Day Korean, which you can check out here. The promotion only runs until June 12th, so make the most out of it now! To ask...

Do old-school language learning methods still work in our technology-focused and app-driven world?  Fluent in 3 Months student Peggy tackled this question while learning Spanish with us. She also discovered how to balance motivation and discipline through “little victories”. Peggy shares her experience with realizing failures are more important than successes, building language islands and figuring out what topics are the right ones to choose, how to design a personalized language learning...

“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...

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...

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...

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 [email protected].

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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...