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Language & Travel Hacking Podcast


International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning

Latest Episode

The language talent myth

The myth of “language talent” and why believing in it can seriously hold you back, especially those videos on YouTube or TikTok

The confidence plateau

I often catch myself switching to English because of self-doubt. It’s not that I don’t understand—it’s that I tell myself I don’t.

Solving the listening comprehension problem

A common mistake is jumping straight into native content like TV or radio, which can be overwhelming. Instead, I use a structured approach with a language learning podcast by Innovative Language.