Language Hacking: Become Fluent in 3 Months with Benny Lewis

Partner Deals Long Angle: Join a free private community for high net worth investorsBilt Rewards: ⁠Earn the most valuable points when you pay rentQuince: Affordable luxury essentials with free shipping + 365 day returnsFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyMasterClass: ⁠Learn from the world's best with up to 15% offFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/deals#127: 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.Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/language-hackingPartner DealsMasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% offAthletic Greens: Free 1 year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packsFabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyGreen Chef: 50% off + free shipping for healthy and delicious meal kitsGelt: Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealthFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: allthehacks.com/dealsResources MentionedBenny Lewis: Website | Podcast | Instagram | TwitterBenny’s Podcast Episode: #107: Paul Jorgenson on How to Make Difficult Languages EasyOnline Language Learning Resources: Language Teachers: Italki Flashcard App: Anki Steve Kaufmann's Platform: LinkQ Professor Steven Krashen’s Philosophy Website Haifa University Study: The Effect of Unit Size on Language Learning in Children and AdultsFull Show Notes(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 WisdomConnect with All the HacksAll the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Membership | EmailChris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedInEditor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.