K-Dramas — they’re so addictive! Especially if you’re learning Korean. The stories are riveting, the characters are dynamic, and you really get an inside look at the Korean language and its culture. There’s just so much to take away from every episode. But is it possible to use Korean Dramas to learn Korean? Can they […]
MOREHow I Learned Korean in 90 Days [CASE STUDY]
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I’d like to share the story of how I learned Korean in 90 days. Am I really fluent in Korean after just 90 days of study? I could say that depends how you define fluency… but that would kind of be dodging the question. Personally, I wouldn’t say that I’m fluent. But I did have […]
MOREWhy Learning a Language is Better Together
When I first started studying languages on my own, I felt a lot of pushback from friends and family. They didn’t get why I was so into this language thing. Why I wanted to spend so much time doing it or why I wanted to learn so many different languages. I heard things like: No […]
MORE35 Free Online French Language Classes and Resources
Learning how to speak French? There are so many French courses and resources out there, it can be tricky to know where to start. How do you know which French courses are good quality, without wasting hours testing them all out? The good news is that there are tons of affordable and even free ways […]
MORE“You’ve Got a Friend in Me” — Here’s Why Friends Are So Important in Language Learning
Having a friend by your side as you learn a language is the best (and most fun) way to succeed. Do you know the Hank Williams classic “I’m so lonesome I could cry”? Studying a language can be a bit like that — especially when you’re learning on your own. It’s weird when you think […]
MORE11 Reasons Why the Add1Challenge is Explosively Powerful for Language Learners
You can have a 15-minute conversation in a new language after just 90 days. Does that sound too good to be true? It’s the promise of the Add1Challenge, and after 30+ challenges we’ve seen hundreds of language learners hit that 15-minute conversation! In fact, we’re so confident in the power of the Add1Challenge that we […]
MOREHow to Practise Speaking a New Language… Without the Anxiety Rush!
I felt lost. I’d finished school, where I’d fallen in love with languages. And I wanted to keep learning. But I had no teacher to tell me how to learn. I tried a few different things, but nothing seemed to be working. So I turned to my trusty friend, Google. “How to learn a language”, […]
MORELanguage Learners! Why Your Comfort Zone = the Danger Zone
A few years ago, I started out learning languages through self study. It’s an adventure! I’ve enjoyed the process, but things haven’t always gone as well as I’d hoped. So, I’d like to share one of most important things I’ve learned. My hope is that you can avoid the mistakes I made. How I Hit […]
MOREWhy Language Learners Quit – The 7 Key “Motivation Killers” (Plus, How to Beat Them)
Have you ever met someone who speaks another language, and been amazed at what you hear when their mouth opens… You have no clue what they’re saying, but they’re having a real conversation – using sounds that make absolutely no sense to you. It’s like a small miracle, right in front of your eyes. It’s […]
MORERapid Learner Review: An In-Depth Look at Scott H. Young’s Rapid Learner Program
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I first discovered Scott H. Young’s work several years ago when he shared a post on his blog about how to overcome plateaus. At the time, I was experiencing a significant plateau in music and I was desperate for advice to help me work through it. Scott’s article gave me the inspiration I needed to […]
MOREChristmas Food Traditions Around the World
When it comes to the winter holidays, food traditions are an important part the celebrations in countries around the world, even if the foods are different from country to country. (Likewise, Santa is different too, depending on where you live). You might indulge in mince pies, or perhaps ham is more your style. For others, […]
MOREYoyo Chinese Review: Learn Conversational Chinese
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When I first started learning Chinese, there was a lot about the language that was brand new to me, even as an experienced language learner. I scoured the web for resources that would help me tackle some of the more challenging aspects of Chinese, like tones. In my search, I stumbled across Yoyo Chinese and […]
MOREMimic Method Review: Will You Sound More Like a Native Speaker?
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The Mimic Method is an approach developed by language trainer Idahosa Ness to teach language learners the sound system of their new language. Idahosa has learned Spanish, French, Portuguese, German and Mandarin Chinese – all as an adult – and he’s found that the most effective way of learning a language is “by ear”. The […]
MOREHow to Get Over the Fear of Rejection
Rejection hurts. It’s painful. So it’s no wonder so many people are afraid of rejection. But how can you get over the fear of rejection? Let me tell you a story about one time I was rejected. It seems small, but it really hurt. While doing my fieldwork for my Master’s degree, I traveled through […]
MORE24 Time Hacking Tips from Language Hacker Benny Lewis
For busy language learners, it can feel like your constant thought is “I don’t have enough time!” I’d like to share some simple shifts you can make in your life so you can manage your time – and have more time available for language learning. Many of these we’ve shared on Fluent in 3 Months […]
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