Language Hacking Podcast co-hosts, Benny Lewis and Shannon Kennedy, catch up and share what their own recent language learning projects, takeaways, and milestones have been, as they approach the 100th episode of the podcast.
Aug 17
My completely free digital immersion setup
In this episode, I share how I’ve built a completely free digital immersion setup for Irish without adding another paid subscription. My goal isn’t to find one perfect resource, but to make my target language easier to encounter throughout my everyday life, wherever I am. I walk ... Show More
8m 3s
Aug 12
I prepared for one career and built another
For four years, I worked toward becoming a conference interpreter. I learned languages, passed exams, took translation training, and even accepted a difficult, poorly paid job to strengthen my application. Then, just before I could apply for the master's degree I had been working ... Show More
8m 32s
Aug 4
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. I was surprised to find myself in the highest-level class, not as the weakest student as I had expected, but comfortably in the ... Show More
7m 42s
Mar 2022
Rock Solid Habits: Reviewing ‘21 with Polyglot Shannon Kennedy
Shannon Kennedy is a professional musician, learner of 16 languages, and a language learning expert at Eurolinguiste, Fluent in 3 Months, and Women in Language. She's also my buddy and we have a tradition: Every year, Shannon visits the show to share how the last year went. Don't ... Show More
1h 8m