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May 03, 2021#48 Sarah Gillespie on the Treasure Hunt of Learning a Rare Language
This episode features Sarah Gillespie, who learned conversational Hiligaynon in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.
We actually guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.
Benny and Elizabeth have a conversation with Sarah Gillespie about her experience of learning a heritage language with few resources as a part of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.
Featured Resources
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
italki
Mentioned in this Episode
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
italki
Sarah’s Website
Sarah’s Article on Fluent in 3 Months
Toggl
Audacity
Paul Soderquist
Illonggo Boyz
Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
Learning Hiligaynon in 3 months with the Challenge
Learning heritage languages
Enjoying the learning process with songs
Using trends to learn languages
Finding resources for more obscure languages
Using lots of apps, software, and habit forming techniques like habit stacking
How to use your target language with family and getting to know them better
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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55 min
April 26, 2021#47 Luca Lampariello on Questioning Everything When Learning Languages
Benny and Shannon chat with Luca Lampariello, a well-known polyglot and language coach, about learning “useful” languages, breaking through limiting beliefs, and the most important thing when learning another language.
Featured Resources
Luca’s Coaching
Communities of Practice
Atomic Habits
Mentioned in this Episode
Luca’s Coaching
Communities of Practice
Atomic Habits
Luca’s Twitter
Luca’s Facebook
Luca’s Instagram
Luca’s Youtube
Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
How languages can change your life
Learning “useful” vs “useless” languages
Going into language learning when coming from a technical background
Breaking through limiting beliefs
How Luca started his career in languages
Common mental blocks for language learners
How to speak with a native-like accent
Bidirectional translation
The most important thing when learning another language
How the desire to be a part of a community can be powerful motivation
How to juggle 14 languages
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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58 min
April 21, 2021 Ask Benny: How to Watch Movies in My Target Language?
This week Benny gives some advice about how to watch movies and TV in your target language, especially when it comes to subtitles. Watching media is a fantastic way to improve your language skills, but you need to do it the right way if you want to get the most out of it.
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8 min
April 19, 2021#46 How Ashton Went from B1 to C1 Spanish in 48 Days
This episode features Ashton Bitten, who learned conversational Spanish in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.
We actually guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.
In this episode, Benny and Shannon talk to Ashton about her experience of going from intermediate (B1) to advanced (C1) Spanish in 48 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.
Featured Resources
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
italki
Mentioned in this Episode
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
Genki
Tandem
Benny’s Ted Talk
Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
Being a language dabbler
Going on a trip to Rwanda, learning the language, and getting inspired to learn more languages
How failing a language proficiency exam led Ashton to focus on speaking
Discovering the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge and going from B1 to C1 in Spanish in 3 months
Using materials for native speakers to learn Spanish
Breaking down the CEFR language levels
Learning completely new languages after learning your first second language
Going from theory to speaking the language
Overcoming nervousness about speaking another language
On changing personalities with each language
Finding the “right” time to learn a language and time management
How COVID has impacted her language learning and dealing with those guilty feelings
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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47 min
April 12, 2021#45 Damon Dominique on Being a Travel & Language YouTuber
Benny and Shannon talk to Damon Dominique, a French educator who got his start online as part of Damon and Jo, about learning languages to build connection, teaching without lecturing, and how to find confidence teaching online.
Featured Resources
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
Mentioned in this Episode
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
FluentCity
Damon and Jo
Shut up and go
Damon’s Youtube
Damon’s Instagram
Damon’s Twitter
Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
Going from traveler to travel vlogger
Being excited by learning languages through travel and creating connections
How reality tv inspired Damon to travel and learn languages
Creating entertaining language learning content on YouTube
Tips for building confidence and getting comfortable in front of the camera
Humor in language learning
Dating and navigating relationships in other languages
Being honest when sharing content online
Having different personas in different languages
How languages offer you a new perspective and shape who you are
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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40 min
April 07, 2021 Ask Benny: Should I Learn Two Languages at Once?
The answer to this week's question may surprise you. People often assume that polyglots learn multiple languages at the same time, but as Benny explains, this isn't as common as you might think. Listen to find out why learning more than one language at a time isn't necessarily the best tactic.
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7 min
April 05, 2021#44 Lizzy Rimington Shares Insider French Secrets from 30 Years Living in France
In this episode, Benny and Elizabeth get the inside scoop on how to become a French cultural insider with Lizzy Rimington who has lived in France for the past 30 years.
Mentioned in this Episode
Benny’s Spanish Challenge
Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
Studying French at school and not actually learning the language
How living as an au pair kicked off Lizzy’s French understanding
How to integrate into French culture and build friendships
Why French etiquette is so important
Humor and how it can help you build relationships inner languages
The ways customer service is different in France than in other countries
What it’s like being vegetarian in France
What to do when the French insist on speaking English
When to use formal speech vs informal speech in French
Tips for getting French practice when you aren’t ready for a native speaker
Tricks you can use when you’re a beginner in a language
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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50 min
March 29, 2021#43 Eliza Simpson on Accent Training with Hollywood Stars
Benny and Shannon chat with Hollywood Accent Training Coach to the stars, Eliza Simpson, on finding your voice in another language through accent and pronunciation.
Featured Resources
Dialects Now
Accent Gym
Mentioned in this Episode
Knight-Thompson Speechworks
Dialects Now
Accent Gym
Eliza’s Twitter
Eliza’s YouTube
Eliza’s Instagram
Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
Techniques and mechanics you learn to pick up accents
Visual aspects of learning the sounds of a language
What does vocal coaching look like?
Difference between dialect and accent
Dealing with difficult sounds in a language
How learning the accent of the language you’re learning in your native language helps you speak and other techniques you can use to learn accent
Tips for improving accent and pronunciation
Using comedy as a tool for language learning
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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47 min
March 24, 2021 Ask Benny: When Do I Learn Grammar?
You asked, and Benny is here to answer! In this short episode he talks about why he thinks tackling grammar shouldn't be your top priority when learning a new language - phew, what a relief!
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8 min
March 22, 2021#42 Jessie and Kike on Lockdown Language Success
This episode features Jessie, who learned conversational Catalan in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.
We actually guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.
In this episode, Benny and Shannon speak to Jessie who learned her partner Kike’s native language as a part of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.
Featured Resources
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
Anki
Mentioned in this Episode
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
Anki
Episode Overview
Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:
Tackling a language like Catalan with few resources
What it’s like to have your partner learn your native language
Helping your partner learn your language
The benefits of doing more than one Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
How Jessie’s language learning progress inspired Kike to learn a language too
Why it’s a myth that you need to live in a country to learn the language
Learning a very specific dialect like Menorquin
The power of community in language learning
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy
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52 min

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International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning. Learn more at:…