Language Hacking: Become Fluent in 3 Months

Language hacker and polyglot Benny Lewis joins Chris to debunk misconceptions about language learning and share insights into his dynamic approach to fast-track fluency. He breaks down the different levels of language fluency and offers tips for learners including the importance of embracing mistakes, using flashcards for vocabulary retention, learning the local language before traveling abroad, and more. Benny Lewis (@irishpolyglot) runs the world’s largest language-learning blog called Fluent In 3 Months and is the bestselling author of 6 language learning books. He speaks a dozen languages and is on a mission to empower individuals to learn and speak new languages with confidence through practical strategies, resources, and inspiration. Resources Mentioned Benny Lewis Website: https://www.fluentin3months.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/language-hacking/id1518796171 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irishpolyglot/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/irishpolyglot Benny’s Podcast Episode #107: Paul Jorgenson on How to Make Difficult Languages Easy: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/107/ Online Language Learning Resources Language Teachers - Italki: https://www.italki.com/ Flashcard App - Anki: https://www.ankiapp.com/ Steve Kaufmann's Platform - LinkQ: https://www.lingq.com/en/ Professor Steven Krashen’s Philosophy Website: https://www.sdkrashen.com/ Haifa University Study - The Effect of Unit Size on Language Learning in Children and Adults: https://cris.haifa.ac.il/en/publications/starting-big-the-effect-of-unit-size-on-language-learning-in-chil 00:00 Introduction 02:44 Common Misconceptions about Learning Languages 04:38 The Inception of Benny’s Approach to Language Learning 07:03 Embracing Mistakes When Communicating in a New Language 11:21 Why Perfectionism Is the Worst Enemy of All in Language Learning 15:31 The Age Limit to Learning a New Language 20:38 Hacks to Get over the Need to Be a Perfectionist 25:22 The Process of Becoming Fluent in Three Months 30:07 Benny’s Coaching Program 30:55 The Minimum Daily Time Commitment Required to Become Fluent 34:44 Core Elements of Language Learning 39:53 Using Flashcards to Remember Vocabulary 41:24 Benny's Dynamic Learning Approach 43:06 How Important Reading & Writing Is in Language Learning 47:29 The Hardest and Easiest Languages to Learn 51:50 Categorizing Levels of Language Fluency 57:12 How Quickly Can You Learn a Language before Traveling Abroad 59:59 Hacks & Tips for Language Learning 1:01:31 Different Languages Benny Has Learned and Their Language Categories 1:02:40 Why You Should Visit the Second City vs. the Capital City When Traveling 1:03:53 Final Parting Wisdom -- Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter - https://allthehacks.substack.com/welcome Website - https://www.allthehacks.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allthehacks Chris Hutchins: Twitter - http://twitter.com/hutchins Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrishutchins Website - https://chrishutchins.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishutchins/

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