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Summary of first month of mission & top 100 language blogs nomination

written by Benny Lewis

Benny reviews the first month of his Czech mission, including work, social life, progress, setbacks and a 2009 language-blog nomination.

written by Benny Lewis

Ask for language practice respectfully, keep the exchange comfortable and use a tutor or language partner when goals do not match.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn conversational connectors for beginner speaking, with examples in Spanish, French and Japanese plus a five-step practice routine.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how to memorise vocabulary with vivid keyword stories, then use recall, correction and spaced review so new words remain available.

written by Benny Lewis

Define what language fluency means for your goals, use CEFR levels as a practical benchmark and account for the constraints that shape progress.

written by Benny Lewis

Turn a vague fluency ambition into specific mini-goals with deadlines, visible actions and regular reviews of what is working.

written by Benny Lewis

Redefine your motivation to learn a language by choosing immediate, personal reasons that create urgency and make daily action easier.

written by Benny Lewis

Start using the local language soon after moving abroad with prepared phrases, useful routines and conversations that grow beyond tourist English.

written by Benny Lewis

Learn how to choose and study a travel phrasebook, practise useful phrases, check pronunciation and turn a pocket guide into real speaking practice.