Podcasts by Language Hacking

Ask Benny: What are the resident logistics of a nomad? Benny's Travel update and long-term travel plan from 2023-12-11T07:00

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...

Ask Benny: Melting ice: Constant work to push through a plateau from 2023-12-04T07:00

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 analog...

Ask Benny: Travel update: downsizing from 2023-11-27T07:00

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 s...

Ask Benny: Dialects: when should you learn them? from 2023-11-13T07:00

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 beginne...

Ask Benny: Dance lessons and online tutorials in your target language from 2023-11-06T07:00

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...

Ask Benny: Why November 1st is the most important date in my language learning story from 2023-10-30T07:00

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 h...

Ask Benny: Virtual immersion: Do what you normally do in the target language! from 2023-10-23T07:00

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 o...

Ask Benny: Benny's late-2023 language learning update from 2023-10-16T07:00

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...

Ask Benny: Deep thought: Does age make us worse learners or is it something else? from 2023-10-09T07:00

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 t...

Ask Benny: Different types of language exchange events: Stand-up and sit-down from 2023-10-02T07:00

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....

#141 Dan Mirea on TikTok, Psychology&Linguistics from 2023-07-17T07:00

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 ...

Ask Benny: What Was Your Biggest Mistake During Your Korean Mission? from 2023-06-26T07:00

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 hi...

Ask Benny: What Are Your Favourite Korean-Learning Resources? from 2023-06-09T07:00

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...

#140 Peggy on “Little Victories” from 2023-06-05T07:00

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 learnin...

#139 Will Scott on Learning French Daily from 2023-05-22T07:00

“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 Scot...

Ask Benny: How Did the Korean Mission Go? from 2023-05-15T07:00

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 ...

#138 Anika on How to Learn Telugu from 2023-05-01T15:29:31

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 sh...

Ask Benny: Can I Learn a Language With My Partner? from 2023-04-24T07:00

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 sugges...

#137 Victoria Galmarini on Mundo Lingo and Language Exchange Events from 2023-04-17T08:00

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 ex...

Ask Benny: Why 3 Months? from 2023-04-10T07:00

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 expla...

#136 “Grammar Girl” Mignon Fogarty on How to Make Grammar Less Boring from 2023-04-03T07:00

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 podca...

#135 Azren on Going from Window Cleaner to Language Teacher from 2023-03-27T07:00

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, Fre...

Ask Benny: How Do You Start Speaking From Day 1? from 2023-03-20T07:00

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 convers...

#134 Pierre on Beating Fear&Shyness from 2023-03-13T07:00

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 Shanno...

#133 Zac on the Power of Music for Language Learners from 2023-03-06T07:00

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 Chall...

Ask Benny: What Language Is Benny Learning Now? from 2023-02-27T07:00

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 ...

#132 Emanuel on “Stage Fright” in Language Learning from 2023-02-20T07:00

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 Fluen...

#131 Deanna on Avoiding Language FOMO from 2023-02-13T07:00

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 r...

Ask Benny: How Do You Prepare For a 3 Month Mission? from 2023-02-06T07:00

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.

Bet...

Benny's Fluent in 3 Months Projects History (+ a Big Announcement) from 2023-01-30T07:00

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 re...

#130 TY on Finding the Fun in French from 2023-01-23T07:00

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 lear...

#129 Philippa Wentzel on Lingoda and Language Technology from 2023-01-16T07:00

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, att...

#128 Greg on “To-Do” Lists to Learn Czech from 2023-01-09T07:00

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...

New Year's Special: Reflections and Resolutions from 2023-01-02T07:00

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 i...

#127 Honorée on Learning Languages Through Passion and Asking for Help from 2022-12-26T07:00

What exactly do you need to learn a language?

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Honorée, chats about taking part in the Challenge, her plan to learn 5 languages ...

Ask Benny: What is Christmas like for a solo traveller? from 2022-12-19T07:00

Benny shares his plan of flying back to Ireland this year for the winter holidays. As a solo traveller, he appreciates this occasion to spend time with his family. Benny also shares his experien...

#126 Miguel on Community and Connection in Language Learning from 2022-12-12T07:00

Can anyone join the active polyglot community?

If you’re hesitant to join the active polyglot community, polyglot and language mentor Miguel, also founder of the blog The Multilingual Bron...

#125 Michael Campbell on the Power of “Reps” for Language Learners from 2022-12-05T07:00

How closely does improving your body impact improving your memory?

Michael Campbell, founder and CEO of Glossika, one of the most popular language resources on the Internet, shares how he ...

Ask Benny: How do language exchange events work? from 2022-11-28T07:00

Benny explains how language exchanges work by describing his own experience with the MundoLingo events. He covers how events are organised to make language recognition easy, shares how the set-u...

#124 Olly Richards on Creating the StoryLearning Method from 2022-11-21T07:00

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#123 Kelsey Lechner on Speaking 6 Very Different Languages from 2022-11-14T07:00

How much does living in different countries shape your personality and influence your personal development?

In an episode packed with cultural exploration anecdotes, writer, translator, an...

#122 Brian Powell on How Learning a Dead Language Changed His Perspective from 2022-11-07T07:00

Are dead languages worth learning?

Latin learner, polyglot, and professional translator Brian Powell answers this question by explaining his experience with learning Latin and the way it c...

Ask Benny: How Do I Create a Language Immersion Environment at Home? from 2022-10-31T07:00

Benny starts off this episode with a personal case study related to language immersion at home: studying Egyptian Arabic while still living in Brasil back in 2012. He then gives his favorite tip...

#121 Nina on How to Break the Intermediate Plateau from 2022-10-17T12:05:11

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Greek learner, Nina, shares her experience taking part in the Challenge and connecting with her husband, in-laws, and daughter through Greek with hos...

#120 Melanie on Learning French With Her 7 Kids from 2022-10-10T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and French learner, Melanie, discusses taking part in the Challenge and connecting with her kids through French with hosts Benny and Shannon

We gua...

Ask Benny: New Language Goals Plans! Focusing on 5 Languages From Now On from 2022-10-06T03:34:23

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 f...

#118 Joaquin on the Bilingual-Trilingual Journey from 2022-09-26T07:00

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 progr...

Ask Benny: How do you learn vocabulary while traveling? from 2022-09-21T07:00

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 ...

#117 Dr. Barbara Oakley on Learning How to Learn from 2022-09-19T07:00

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#116 Hez on What to Do When You Want to Learn Everything at Once from 2022-09-12T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Spanish learner, Hez, chats with Benny and Shannon about fighting perfectionism and practicing patience in language learning.

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Benny's Next Language Project - Next Stop: Another Continent from 2022-09-07T07:00

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 dis...

#115 Gabby Wallace on How Language Teachers Learn a Language from 2022-09-05T07:00

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 ...

Benny's Language Project Update (+ Mini Discovery Related to Learning Vocabulary) from 2022-08-31T07:00

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 vocab...

#114 Luca Sadurny on Mosalingua and Ikigai from 2022-08-29T19:00

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 foun...

#113 Elena Mutonono on Tutoring in Ukraine and Creating an Online Business from 2022-08-22T07:00

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, a...

#112 Damian on Surprising His Friend by Learning Bosnian from 2022-08-15T07:00

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 any...

Ask Benny: How Can My Tutor Help Me Make Flashcards? from 2022-08-10T07:00

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 wo...

#111 Steve Kaufmann on the Evolution of LingQ from 2022-08-08T07:00

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...

#110 Kittichai Boonthong on Learning English and Japanese, and Cultural Differences from 2022-08-01T07:00

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 becom...

Ask Benny: How Can I Use Social Media to Learn Languages? from 2022-07-27T07:00

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 m...

#109 Ellen Jovin on “The Grammar Table” from 2022-07-25T07:00

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 fi...

Ask Benny: How Do I Make A Personalised Phrasebook? from 2022-07-13T07:00

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 we...

#107 Paul Jorgenson on How to Make Difficult Languages Easy from 2022-07-11T07:00

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 ...

#106 Zsuzsanna on Learning Languages as a Family from 2022-07-04T07:00

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 an...

Ask Benny: What is the 80/20 Rule? from 2022-06-29T07:00

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 ...

#105 Fiel Sahir on Learning a Language Without “Studying” from 2022-06-27T07:00

Enthusiastic learner, New York resident, musician, and polyglot, Fiel Sahir, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to talk about finding mentors, learning heritage languages, studying Chinese wi...

#104 Corentin on How to Reinvent Yourself as a Language Learner from 2022-06-20T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Dutch learner, Corentin, chats with Benny and Shannon about “redefining” yourself as a language learner and finding success in your new identity.

Ask Benny: Why Learn Esperanto? from 2022-06-15T07:00

Benny shares the reasons he learned Esperanto and why it's so useful, despite it not being an officially recognized language. The international Esperanto community is one that Benny loves being ...

#103 Simon Ager on Creating an Encyclopedia of Languages from 2022-06-13T07:00

Linguistics expert and language enthusiast, Simon Ager, talks with Benny and Elizabeth about creating one of the internet’s biggest (and first) encyclopedias of languages and writing systems. Listen

#102 Professor Argüelles on Learning a Language in 15 Minutes a Day from 2022-06-06T07:00

Professor, polyglot and all-round language expert, Alexander Argüelles, talks with Benny and Elizabeth about his routines, methods, favourite activities and language learning interests.

Pr...

Ask Benny: Two Big Announcements! from 2022-06-01T07:00

This week Benny shares some exciting news in a special Ask Benny episode. Benny is heading back out on the road, to live the nomadic life he loves. This means new language challenges and lots of...

#101 Scott Brills on World Travel&Language Survival Basics from 2022-05-30T07:00

World traveler, tour coordinator, and language learner, Scott Brills, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to chat about “faking” comprehension, deep-diving into cultural experiences, and cross...

#100 Celebrating 100 Episodes with Scott Young from 2022-05-23T07:00

Our first ever Language Hacking Podcast guest, author, and course creator, Scott Young, revisits the show to catch up with Benny and Shannon and share what’s changed for him over the last two ye...

#99 Shannon and Elizabeth on Self-Compassion in Language Learning from 2022-05-16T07:00

Language Hacking Podcast co-hosts, Shannon Kennedy and Elizabeth Bruckner catch up and talk about how this last year has been a time of learning, and building self-compassion and resilience in b...

Ask Benny: What are Language Islands? from 2022-05-11T07:00

This new episode is all about language islands. Benny explains how creating these specific areas of language knowledge, based on your personal needs or interests, is a solid way to build confide...

#98 Benny and Shannon on Language Learning When Life Happens from 2022-05-09T07:00

Language Hacking Podcast co-hosts Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy catch up and share what their own recent language learning projects, takeaways, and milestones have been, as they approach the 1...

#97 Louisa on Learning About Herself Through Italian from 2022-05-02T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and Italian learner, Louisa, speaks to Benny and Shannon about how she learned as much about herself, as she did about languages, while taking part in th...

Ask Benny: What is the Pomodoro Technique? from 2022-04-27T07:00

Benny shares how he uses the "Pomodoro Technique" in his language missions,, and explains how you can use it to work or study for longer periods of time. The Pomodoro Technique is a very accessi...

#96 Fiona’s 90-Day Italian Challenge from 2022-04-25T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge winner, Fiona, joins Benny and Elizabeth to talk about her progress learning Italian, the myth of “natural talent”, and how excited she is to speak to family, friend...

#95 Jeremy Ginsburg on "Beginner's Mind" from 2022-04-18T07:00

Business coach and self-proclaimed “VietNomad”, Jeremy Ginsbury, talks with Benny Lewis about his experiences living in Israel, Ghana and Vietnam, and being on reality TV in another language. Listen

Ask Benny: What's Your Favourite Language App? from 2022-04-13T07:00

In this episode, Benny talks about why, after many years of using it, Anki is still his favourite app for language learning. Anki is a free flashcard app that utilises spaced repetition theory t...

#94 Sam on Comedy and Humor in Language Learning from 2022-04-11T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant, Sam, joins Shannon and Benny to talk about how the Challenge changed the way he learned languages and helped him find consistency and discover new langu...

#93 Laetitia on How to Find a Great Language Tutor from 2022-04-04T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge coach, Laetitia, joins Benny and Elizabeth to talk about her varied experience learning or dabbling in many languages: English, German, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Du...

Ask Benny: Does Daily Duolingo Really Help? from 2022-03-30T07:00

For this episode, Benny shares his opinions and experience of the Duolingo app. Getting points and maintaining a streak may be great motivators, but does it really work if you want to speak the ...

#92 Tom O’Neill on Language Learning for Introverts from 2022-03-28T07:00

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and coach, Tom, joins Shannon and Benny to talk about his building confidence and courage as an introverted language learner as a part of the Fluent in 3...

#91 Manish on Juggling Multiple Languages from 2022-03-21T07:00

Long-time participant in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge, Manish, joins Shannon and Benny to talk about his experience learning a wide variety of languages through many different methods.

Ask Benny: St Patrick's Day / Seachtain na Gaeilge Special from 2022-03-16T07:00

This week’s Ask Benny is a celebration of the Irish language. Benny talks about some of his favourite websites for learning Irish, including dictionaries, media sites, and other useful resources...

#90 St. Patrick’s Day Special: Sadelle’s Irish Journey from 2022-03-14T07:00

In this week’s special St. Patrick’s Day episode, Community Coach for the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge, Sadelle Wiltshire, talks with Elizabeth and Benny about learning Irish and joining the Cha...

#89 Elena Guillén on Going from Dabbler to Consistent Learner from 2022-03-07T07:00

Language dabbler and native Spanish speaker, Elena Guillén, speaks with Benny and Shannon about learning Hindi during the pandemic, as a part of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

This epis...

Ask Benny: How Do You Gather the Courage to Speak? from 2022-03-02T07:00

In this episode Benny gives a pep-talk to help you find motivation and courage to start a conversation in your target language. It can be so tempting to avoid speaking, whether it's because you'...

#88 Cara Leopold on Fast-Talking Native Speakers from 2022-02-28T07:00

Listening expert, Cara Leopold, talks with Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy about how she helps people improve their ability to understand fast-talking native speakers.

For the majority of ...

#87 John Fotheringham on “Anywhere Immersion” from 2022-02-21T07:00

Language Mastery creator and author, John Fotheringham, joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to discuss “anywhere immersion”, learning difficult languages, and finding the fun in language learn...

Ask Benny: How Can I Find Content in a Less Common Language? from 2022-02-16T07:00

In this week's "Ask Benny" episode, Benny addresses the problem of finding content in a less commonly spoken (or learned) language, and shares how he "trains" online algorithms to find the conte...

#86 Andrew Hamerlinck on What Sports Coaches Can Teach Language Learners from 2022-02-14T07:00

Soccer coach and fitness trainer, Andrew Hamerlinck, speaks with Benny and Shannon about learning German and Spanish to chat with his fellow soccer players in their native languages.

This ...

#85 Alicya on Wine Tasting to Learn French from 2022-02-07T07:00

Writer and long-term expat, Alicya, speaks with Benny and Elizabeth about learning French through the lens of another passion - wine tasting.

This episode features Alicya, who made signifi...

Ask Benny: New "Language Hacking Mandarin" Book Release from 2022-02-02T11:53:24

This week Benny talks about his experience with Mandarin, and why it doesn't deserve its reputation of being a difficult language for native English speakers to learn. He explains that if you fo...

#84 Dr. Gu on Co-Writing ‘Language Hacking Mandarin’ from 2022-02-01T07:00

Northwestern University Professor and author, Dr. LiCheng Gu, has a conversation with Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy about co-authoring Language Hacking Mandarin, how language education has cha...

#83 Hugo Cotton on Learning Through Topics that Matter from 2022-01-24T07:00

Inner French podcast creator and host, Hugo Cotton, chats with Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy about using languages as tools to learn about other things, choosing compelling language content, a...

Ask Benny: How Can I Incorporate the 4 Pillars of Language Learning into My Routine? from 2022-01-19T07:00

This week, Benny looks at the four pillars of language - reading, writing, speaking, and listening - and talks about his approach to each of them. He also shares his favourite online resources f...

#82 Liz of “Talk the Streets” on How to Get Started with Portuguese from 2022-01-17T07:00

Liz from Talk the Streets chats with Benny Lewis about her passion for speaking Portuguese, living in Portugal, and helping others learn the language so that they can enrich their experiences in...

#81 Carine Lemaire on Fearless Language Practice from 2022-01-10T07:00

Language coach and French teacher, Carine Lemaire, shares about her experience growing up trilingual, being a language learner with ADHD, watching 300 hours of TV, and the pitfalls of language a...

Ask Benny: Benny's 2022 Language Learning Plans from 2022-01-03T07:00

After several years living in the USA, Benny is finally returning to a life of full-time travel. This means he'll have a lot more opportunities to use his languages and build new language skills...

Ask Benny: How to Get Started with a New Language in 2022 from 2022-01-01T07:00

Benny loves helping people start their language learning journey. Whether it's your first new language or your tenth, it's important to consider how you start, so you can build confidence quickl...

Ask Benny: How to Make New Year's Resolutions that Actually Stick from 2021-12-31T07:00

Benny looks towards the New Year and shares ways you can make your New Year's Resolutions more effective. More often than not, vague goals fizzle out over time, but you'll have much more success...

#80 Yawhann’s 90 Day Language Challenge from 2021-12-27T07:00

This episode features Yawhann, who learned conversational Cantonese and Mandarin in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Mo...

Ask Benny: Mental Health and Language Learning from 2021-12-22T07:00

Benny is getting stuck back into some language projects, which have recently included Irish, Spanish, Chinese, and Catalan. As he's doing this, he's taken the opportunity to reflect on how diffi...

#79 Lina Vasquez on Holistic Language Coaching from 2021-12-20T07:00

Holistic language coach, Lina Vasquez, talks to Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy about growing up multilingual, holistic language learning, and how personal development impacts how you learn lang...

Ask Benny: Reactivating My Catalan After 15 Years from 2021-12-15T07:00

This week Benny gives an update about his own language learning progress and shares his method for jump-starting a dormant language. In 2006 Benny spent the summer intensively learning Catalan, ...

#78 Christmas Special: Top Gifts for Language Learners from 2021-12-13T07:00

Benny, Elizabeth, and team members from Fluent in 3 Months share their favourite gifts for language learners. Use this to get ideas for your festive shopping this year, or pass this wishlist on ...

#77 Gabriel Silva on Learning Two Languages at the Same Time from 2021-12-06T07:00

Polyglot and language coach, Gabriel Silva, talks with Benny Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner about his method for learning two languages at the same time, and the joy of random interactions in your...

Ask Benny: What if I Can't Prepare Before a Lesson? from 2021-12-01T07:00

Benny shares how he manages lessons when he is particularly busy. We all have weeks that are busier than usual. Benny recommends that you resist the temptation to cancel your lessons! It's not i...

#76 Ben Phillips on How to Live and Study Abroad for Free from 2021-11-29T07:00

19-year-old student, Ben Phillips, talks to Benny Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner about his experience of doing a highschool German exchange programme, and how he stayed focussed and motivated enou...

Benny’s Top Black Friday Deals for Language Learners from 2021-11-22T07:00

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#75 Doree Huneven on Worldwide Travel, Reward Systems and Sleeping Languages from 2021-11-15T07:00

Polyglot and avid traveller, Doree Huneven, joins Benny Lewis and Elizabeth Bruckner to talk about her experience learning multiple languages, travelling the world, and how the violin has made h...

Ask Benny: What's the Best Way to Prep for a Language Class? from 2021-11-08T07:00

Benny shares his advice about how to prepare for a 1-1 language lesson, and his method for note taking before, during, and after lessons.

To ask Benny a question, please email ask@languag...

#74 Stephen Krashen on the Comprehensible Input Method from 2021-11-01T07:00

Linguist and professional researcher joins Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy to discuss comprehensible input, compelling input, and language acquisition.

Stephen Krashen is a professor emeri...

#73 Juliana Russell on “Do Kids Learn Languages Better than Adults?” from 2021-10-25T07:00

Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy chat with Juliana Russell of Language Mindset about supporting kids learning languages, resilience in language learning, and if kids really are better language le...

Ask Benny: What Should I Do Differently in Speaking Lessons at Different Levels? from 2021-10-20T07:00

This week Benny talks about how to approach speaking sessions with a teacher differently, depending on your level. The "Speak from Day One" approach is an excellent starting point for beginners,...

#72 Jeremy Bardo on Going Viral in Another Language from 2021-10-18T07:00

Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy chat with musician and translator Jeremy Bardo about his experience going viral with a Spanish language music video. We also discuss the myth of the language gene...

#71 Brittany Williams’ 90 Day Japanese Challenge from 2021-10-11T07:00

This episode features Brittany, who learned conversational Japanese in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challeng...

Ask Benny: How Can I Speak Zero English in a Language Lesson? from 2021-10-06T07:00

As a beginner, the idea of having a lesson where you only speak your target language can seem impossible. Benny shares some great ideas and resources that you can use to avoid your native langua...

#70 Herr Professor on How Engineers Approach Language Learning from 2021-10-04T07:00

In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy talk to Manuel of “Herr Professor” about growing up multilingual, teaching German, and how engineers approach lan...

#70 Herr Professor on How Engineers Approach Language Learning from 2021-10-04T07:00

In this episode of the Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy talk to Manuel of “Herr Professor” about growing up multilingual, teaching German, and how engineers approach lan...

#69 Sara Maria Hasbun on the Psychology of Language Learning from 2021-09-27T08:20:28

Sara Maria Hasbun, founder of Meridian Linguistics, shares about psycholinguistics, working in the language industry, and “extreme” language learning.

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Ask Benny: How Can I Start Reading in My Target Language? from 2021-09-22T20:51:12

Reading in your new language can be a daunting task, but Benny has some great advice this week for taking it one step at a time. By starting small and building up gradually, you'll make steady p...

#68 Anthony Metivier on Building a Magnetic Memory from 2021-09-20T07:02:34

“Warrior of the mind” Anthony Metivier chats with Shannon Kennedy and Benny Lewis about his Brain Exercise Bootcamp and memory strategies for language learners.

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