Unconventional language hacking tips from Benny the Irish polyglot; travelling the world to learn languages to fluency and beyond!
Watch a brief snapshot of Benny’s Japanese level during his mission, then see what he planned to practise in longer video updates.
From the mission archive, Benny reviews his first month learning Japanese, the setbacks he met and the changes planned for month two.
Watch a Japanese music video built around English loanwords, then learn how Benny used writing, correction and rehearsal during his challenge.
Learn when to use polite or plain Japanese, how dictionary forms differ from casual speech, and why context matters more than one fixed rule.
Watch Benny give a tour of his Valencia home in Japanese after two weeks of learning, with an honest snapshot of his early speaking progress.
Watch my unscripted Japanese video call after ten days of study, then compare it with my two-month Japanese update.
See how learners used three-month language projects, public goals and community support to stay accountable through the original Add1 Challenge.
Watch Benny read kana and attempt a Japanese-only video three days into his mission, mistakes and slow progress included.
See how Scott and Vat spent their first week speaking only Spanish in Valencia, using preparation, tutors and socialising to keep their mission moving.
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