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First week settling into Amsterdam

written by Benny Lewis

This detailed post describes how my first week in Amsterdam went. As requested, I’ll be giving regular updates on how I’ve been adjusting to a new culture and learning a new language. In future I’ll send this update (which will likely be much shorter and include occasional videos) to the Language Hacking League, so sign […]


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Reading time: 15 minutes

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Why adults are better learners than kids (So NO, you're not too old)

Why adults are better learners than kids (So NO, you’re not too old)

written by Benny Lewis

Kids are great! I was an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher for several years in several countries, teaching mostly children, and I could see how quick they were at learning a second language. Of course, who of us doesn’t want to go back to our childhood, when things were simpler and the world […]


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Reading time: 10 minutes

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Girls vs guys and the dancing-monkey reason to learn a language

written by Benny Lewis

There are many wholesome reasons to learn and use languages. Mine are cultural to enhance my travel and social experiences. Some people learn to understand their heritage, to be able to better appreciate music and literature, and some are passionate simply about languages in themselves and what makes them up and how they work. Others […]


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Reading time: 7 minutes

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Hello Language Hacker!

written by Benny Lewis

This week, to coincide with Chinese New Year, I’m launching my new book Language Hacking Mandarin: If you’re interested in getting started with Chinese – whether to eventually become fluent, or just to explore a new language – I’d love for you to pick up my book.  What’s more, I’ve worked with my publisher to […]


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Reading time: 1 minutes

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