#04 Shannon Kennedy on Musicianship, Shyness and Scripting in Language Learning

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 ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeSpeak in a WeekLingQMentioned in this EpisodeEurolinguisteFluent in 3 Months ChallengeSpeak in a WeekDropsPimsleurLingQWomen in LanguageShannon’s musicShannon on TwitterShannon on FacebookShannon on InstagramShannon on YoutubeEpisode OverviewHow Shannon went from music to languages and how she connects themWhat skills in learning music she has been able to transfer over to language learningLanguage journallingHow foreign languages help you become a better musicianHow to get comfortable speaking languages as a shy introvertScriptingHow to use language islands to steer conversations into topics you’re comfortable withHow to pick up language learning after a breakTime management and energy management strategiesTips for raising multilingual kidsPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.