Fluent In 3 Months

Fluent In 3 Months explains how to master a new language faster than you ever thought possible and identifies why your beliefs about learning get in your way of succeeding at it.

Whether you’re learning to bake pastries or play golf, mastering a new skill isn’t easy. But when it comes to learning a new language most people feel entirely overwhelmed at the idea.

One of the main reasons is that there are a lot of myths about it. The biggest of all these is the belief of some people they’re not the kind of person that can learn a new language. Some may even claim that they’re not “genetically capable” of it.

This falls apart though when you look at countries like Switzerland, where being a polyglot is totally normal. There’s no genetic advantage that the Swiss have over you when it comes to this skill. So throw away that limiting belief and start learning!

Another common roadblock is that people set a vague goal like “I want to learn French.” This just feels way too big and overwhelming, which makes you likely to give up after not very long.

Instead, figure out how fluent you want to become. Do you want to have conversations with native speakers, or are you just looking to be able to order food? When you know the answer, then you can determine which level you need to get to, break it down into steps, and work on them one at a time.

As you get started with this new goal, don’t just try to memorize new words by saying them a lot. Make connections with that word and your world to help you remember it. You might, for instance, tell yourself a story and remember it with a word that sounds similar in your native language. Another tip that Benny gives is called spaced repetition. This means starting with the most difficult words because you’re more likely to retain the first words you study each day. Also make sure to use a deck of flashcards, not a long list. One of the biggest suggestions that you may have commonly heard is to spend time talking with native speakers. If you’re wondering where to go and worried about spending money, don’t. You should stay put. If you tried to move abroad, you’d be too focused on the culture and settling into the new place to do much language practice. It’s also hard to resist connecting with people who speak your same language when moving countries. Instead, welcome couch surfers into your home with hospitality exchange networks. Focus on inviting those who speak the language you’re trying to learn. You can also befriend native speakers…