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Language & Travel Hacking

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International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning. Learn more at: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/

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Portada del episodio Everyone in the Room Thinks They're the Worst

Everyone in the Room Thinks They're the Worst

In this episode, I reflect on conversations at a language exchange event in Guadalajara, where I met learners who were communicating successfully in their target languages but still apologised for their mistakes. One German learner in particular reminded me how often we judge our own abilities far more harshly than others do. I discuss why self-doubt, not mistakes, is usually the biggest barrier to speaking a language. Drawing on my own experience of struggling for words at times, I explain why effective communication matters more than perfection and encourage learners to trust the people who are happily talking with them rather than their inner critic. If you need one-on-one language guidance, schedule a consultation session with me at languagehacking.com/chat [https://www.languagehacking.com/chat]. And don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp here [https://courses.fluentin3months.com/p/bootcamp]! Or you can follow me on all Social Media channels: Follow my Spanish Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/irlandesastre/] Instagram: @irishpolyglot [https://www.instagram.com/irishpolyglot/] Thread: @irishpolyglot [https://www.threads.net/@irishpolyglot] TikTok: @irishpolyglot [https://www.tiktok.com/@irishpolyglot]

Ayer - 6 min
Portada del episodio The Instant Community a Language Hands You

The Instant Community a Language Hands You

In this episode, I share how learning a language can instantly connect you with people wherever you travel. While staying in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, a simple breakfast at a small local café turned into meaningful friendships and conversations that would never have happened without Spanish. I also explain why language is about much more than practical travel skills. Even a basic attempt to speak the local language can open doors, create genuine connections, and transform a trip from sightseeing into a memorable human experience. The places may be beautiful, but it's the people you meet that stay with you for life. If you need one-on-one language guidance, schedule a consultation session with me at languagehacking.com/chat [https://www.languagehacking.com/chat]. And don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp here [https://courses.fluentin3months.com/p/bootcamp]! Or you can follow me on all Social Media channels: Follow my Spanish Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/irlandesastre/] Instagram: @irishpolyglot [https://www.instagram.com/irishpolyglot/] Thread: @irishpolyglot [https://www.threads.net/@irishpolyglot] TikTok: @irishpolyglot [https://www.tiktok.com/@irishpolyglot]

1 de jun de 2026 - 7 min
Portada del episodio Mexico or Spain Spanish? You're Asking the Wrong Question!

Mexico or Spain Spanish? You're Asking the Wrong Question!

In this episode, I explain why worrying about learning the “right” dialect is one of the least important problems for language learners. Whether it’s Mexican Spanish, Castilian Spanish, or another regional variation, I argue that beginners should focus far more on building confidence, learning the basics, and actually speaking to people. Drawing on my own experiences with English accents and Spanish dialects, I show how native speakers naturally adapt to different variations without communication breaking down. I also share stories from my recent travels around Mexico, where I encountered several local sub-dialects simply through conversation and exposure. I explain why dialect differences become more relevant only at an advanced level, and why spending months researching the “perfect” version of a language is often just procrastination in disguise. If you need one-on-one language guidance, schedule a consultation session with me at languagehacking.com/chat [https://www.languagehacking.com/chat]. And don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp here [https://courses.fluentin3months.com/p/bootcamp]! Or you can follow me on all Social Media channels: Follow my Spanish Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/irlandesastre/] Instagram: @irishpolyglot [https://www.instagram.com/irishpolyglot/] Thread: @irishpolyglot [https://www.threads.net/@irishpolyglot] TikTok: @irishpolyglot [https://www.tiktok.com/@irishpolyglot]

25 de may de 2026 - 10 min
Portada del episodio The conversation you're having with ChatGPT doesn't count!

The conversation you're having with ChatGPT doesn't count!

In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I share a discussion from my language Bootcamp about using AI for language learning while travelling through Mexico. I praise creative uses of AI, such as generating personalised listening exercises and practising vocabulary, but explain why AI chatbots should not replace real conversations with people. While chatbots make speaking feel easy and pressure-free, they remove the awkwardness, speed, and unpredictability that make genuine communication challenging and rewarding. I also explain why real fluency comes from speaking with humans, not machines. AI can be a useful warm-up tool, and I personally use tools like Anthropic’s Claude and Google’s Gemini in my own learning, but true progress happens when you deal with real social pressure, cultural nuance, and natural conversation. Ultimately, language learning is about connecting with people, not perfecting conversations with a chatbot. If you need one-on-one language guidance, schedule a consultation session with me at languagehacking.com/chat [https://www.languagehacking.com/chat]. And don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp here [https://courses.fluentin3months.com/p/bootcamp]! Or you can follow me on all Social Media channels: Follow my Spanish Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/irlandesastre/] Instagram: @irishpolyglot [https://www.instagram.com/irishpolyglot/] Thread: @irishpolyglot [https://www.threads.net/@irishpolyglot] TikTok: @irishpolyglot [https://www.tiktok.com/@irishpolyglot]

19 de may de 2026 - 11 min
Portada del episodio I forgot I was speaking Spanish

I forgot I was speaking Spanish

In this episode, I share a moment I had during a dinner in Monterrey where I suddenly realised I’d stopped consciously thinking about speaking Spanish. Instead of translating or checking my words, I was simply part of the conversation, joking, listening, and reacting naturally. It reminded me that true fluency isn’t about perfection, but about the language becoming an effortless part of you. I also reflect on the difficult stages of language learning, drawing from my recent struggles with Mandarin and Malay. Even when speaking feels exhausting and unnatural, those moments are part of the journey. If you keep going long enough, one day you may suddenly realise you’ve forgotten you’re even speaking your target language at all. If you need one-on-one language guidance, schedule a consultation session with me at languagehacking.com/chat [https://www.languagehacking.com/chat]. And don’t forget to check out the Fluent in 3 Months Bootcamp here [https://courses.fluentin3months.com/p/bootcamp]! Or you can follow me on all Social Media channels: Follow my Spanish Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/irlandesastre/] Instagram: @irishpolyglot [https://www.instagram.com/irishpolyglot/] Thread: @irishpolyglot [https://www.threads.net/@irishpolyglot] TikTok: @irishpolyglot [https://www.tiktok.com/@irishpolyglot]

15 de may de 2026 - 6 min
Soy muy de podcasts. Mientras hago la cama, mientras recojo la casa, mientras trabajo… Y en Podimo encuentro podcast que me encantan. De emprendimiento, de salid, de humor… De lo que quiera! Estoy encantada 👍
Soy muy de podcasts. Mientras hago la cama, mientras recojo la casa, mientras trabajo… Y en Podimo encuentro podcast que me encantan. De emprendimiento, de salid, de humor… De lo que quiera! Estoy encantada 👍
MI TOC es feliz, que maravilla. Ordenador, limpio, sugerencias de categorías nuevas a explorar!!!
Me suscribi con los 14 días de prueba para escuchar el Podcast de Misterios Cotidianos, pero al final me quedo mas tiempo porque hacia tiempo que no me reía tanto. Tiene Podcast muy buenos y la aplicación funciona bien.
App ligera, eficiente, encuentras rápido tus podcast favoritos. Diseño sencillo y bonito. me gustó.
contenidos frescos e inteligentes
La App va francamente bien y el precio me parece muy justo para pagar a gente que nos da horas y horas de contenido. Espero poder seguir usándola asiduamente.

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