The Language Gene delusion
You do not need a special language gene to become multilingual. Benny explains why commitment and practice matter more than supposed talent.
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2,000km train journey video: Benny gets his Chinese name, makes new friends and meets pandas!
Join Benny's 2,000 km train trip from Shanghai to Chengdu as he practises Chinese, receives a Chinese name and meets fellow passengers and pandas.
Is Chinese Hard to Learn? What Mandarin Actually Requires
Is Chinese hard to learn? See what Mandarin requires for tones, characters, typing, vocabulary and grammar, plus a practical first-month routine.
Can You Sound Like a Native Speaker? What Actually Matters
Can you sound like a native speaker? Learn why context changes what listeners hear and how to improve accent, clarity and conversational ease.
Benny’s 3.25 month video: questions that waste your time
Watch Benny's Mandarin interview after three months and one week, with an honest look at his progress and the comparisons that waste learners' time.
Analyse your mistakes: An honest look at what I did wrong these 3 months
Benny reviews what went wrong during a three-month language project and shows how honest analysis can improve your next learning plan.
Is Fluency in 3 Months Possible?
Benny explains what the Fluent in 3 Months name means, why fluency depends on the goal and why one timeline cannot fit everyone.
Benny travels China: the real point of the mission to speak Mandarin as quickly as possible
Follow Benny’s Mandarin mission as he travels overland through China and later Taiwan, using the language to connect with people along the way.
When climbing any mountain, focus on the steps, not on how steep it is
Big goals become less intimidating when you focus on the next step. Benny draws a practical lesson from climbing Huayna Picchu with sore feet.
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