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Aug 2021
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Ask Benny: How Can I Speak from Day One ...

FLUENT IN 3 MONTHS
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Benny answers the question of how to start speaking a language before you know any words. He shares a couple of language hacks - like becoming familiar with cognates - that you can use ahead of your first conversation. His advice will help you feel prepared enough to dive in and speak from day one.

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