Learning the People: Idahosa Ness and Language Learning using the Mimic Method

Idahosa (pronounced ee-DOW-ssah) Ness is the founder of The Mimic Method language learning method and speaks five languages fluently – Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Mandarin Chinese. He developed the system in 2010 while studying percussion in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was struggling to learn Brazilian rhythms. The Mimic Method is unique in that the listener learns the new language by ear rather than by eye, and has helped thousands of individuals from around the world learn languages faster, understand more, and speak with a better accent. When we last talked to Idahosa in our 2016 Travel, Language Learning & The Mimic Method episode, we discussed how Idahosa started his location independent company and built a life for himself which combined his love of travel, language learning and entrepreurship. He has continued traveling and has visited the US, Hungary, Australia, Brazil and Portugal just in the past year! On this episode, we talk more about how know the language can add tremendous value to your travel experience, the pitfalls of traditional language learning models, and the importance of keeping language learning fun! If you enjoy the podcast, join the community on Facebook, Instagram + sign up for the monthly newsletter. This episode of the podcast is brought to you by YOU - this listener of the show! We just changed up our rewards on Patreon, and becoming a supporter of the show has never been better. Did someone say postcard from an exotic location? If you want to support the ongoing production of the show, please visit www.theworldwanderers.com/patreon/ Music Credits: www.bensound.com