Forget Counting Countries: I’m Visiting Every State on the Map
Forget ticking off countries like Pokemon. Why I'm visiting every state and region instead, and how it makes for deeper travel and real connections.
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Is “Learning from Mistakes” Really a Thing? Here’s What the Science Says…
Talking about learning from mistakes... “Did I really just say that?” I asked myself as I was chatting to my future Italian mother-in-law over dinner.
16 Free Online Portuguese Language Classes
Learn Portuguese at no cost with these free online Portuguese language lessons. Includes audio and video lessons, as well as complete courses.
How to Find a Language Exchange Partner
Learn a language by speaking! What is a language exchange partner - and what’s the best way to find one? Plus what language exchanges can do for you.
Fluent in 3 Months: All Language Missions
So you’d like to see my Fluent in 3 Months language missions? You’ve come to the right place! I set up Fluent in 3 Months to share language hacking tips and to tell the real, gritty stories of how language hacking works for me. For over a decade I travelled around the world, and whenever […]
The Amazing Moment Speaking German Finally Clicked [Mission Complete!]
James is at the end of his month of only speaking German - no English! How did he do? Find out in his final mission update (with video).
Cultural Immersion: How Learning 20 Basic Phrases Transformed My Travel Experience
For ages I’ve recognised, at least in theory, that learning even just a small handful sentences in a new language can take you a long way on a holiday, and give you a unique experience of cultural immersion. I really enjoyed reading about Fluent in 3 Months founder Benny Lewis’s experience getting by with limited […]
Learning a Third Language: An In-Depth Guide
I know lots of people who speak their second language at a very good level, yet hesitate to jump into learning a third language. Here's how to do it right.
Nerves, Tears and a Breakthrough: 2 Weeks Without Speaking English [Mission Update]
What’s it really like giving up your mother tongue? If you’ve read my last update you’ll know that I gave up speaking English for 30 days to focus on only speaking German. My goal was to reach the B2 level by the time the Cologne Carnival came around. As I write this, I’m in the […]
Sentence Stretchers: An Easy Way to Sound More Fluent in Your Target Language
Most beginner language learners I know are keen to pick up new vocabulary, so they’re ready for real conversations in their new language. And it’s true that learning a wide variety of vocabulary is essential to having conversations about a lot of different subjects. But there’s a group of words and phrases that never seem […]
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