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Why More Language Study Isn’t Always the Next Step
I’ve just returned from an Irish immersion course that I first attended 20 years ago, and it gave me a fresh perspective on where my Irish stands today.
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
Why it’s good to be the worst in the room
I’m heading to one of Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions for an Irish immersion week, and this time I’m deliberately putting myself in the most challenging class available.
Summer language project: Boosting my Irish
I share why Irish has become my main focus this summer, and why I believe concentrated effort beats feeling guilty about a neglected language every time.
Celebrating 23 years of speaking from day one
This week marks 23 years since I first began speaking from day one and I'm reflecting on just how far that simple idea has taken me.
The Pros of Being Somewhere Touristy
I explain why busy destinations can be great places to find language exchanges and practice multiple languages with people from around the world.
You Don’t Need a Good Memory to Learn a Language
I share why having a terrible memory has never stopped me from learning languages. In fact, I believe it's one of the reasons I've become successful at it.
Everyone in the Room Thinks They’re the Worst
I met learners who were communicating successfully in their target languages but still apologised for their mistakes.
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