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.
Jul 14
Summer language project: Boosting my Irish
After spending years helping others learn languages, I've decided it's finally time to give my own native language the attention it deserves. In this episode, I share why Irish has become my main focus this summer, how I'm using intensive study bursts to make real progress, and w ... Show More
8m 6s
Jul 9
Celebrating 23 years of speaking from day one
This week marks 23 years since I first began speaking from day one, and as I celebrate my 44th birthday, I'm reflecting on just how far that simple idea has taken me. Today I can communicate confidently in eight languages, have explored many more, and have travelled to 51 countri ... Show More
8m 16s
Jun 24
The Pros of Being Somewhere Touristy
In this episode, I explore the surprising benefits of learning languages in tourist hotspots. While I usually encourage travelers to get off the beaten track, I explain why busy destinations can be great places to find language exchanges, meet fellow language enthusiasts, and pra ... Show More
9m 35s
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