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What’s it like to start learning a language?: Lauren’s 6 Week Update

What’s it like to start learning a language?: Lauren’s 6 Week Update

written by Benny Lewis

I’ve now been studying Russian for 2 hours a day for 6 weeks. In some ways, I can’t believe it’s already been 6 weeks. In other ways, I can’t believe it’s only been 6 weeks! I’m so pleased that I’m able to actually communicate in my “Tarzan” Russian with my teachers – some of which […]


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LOL International: Txt Spk Around the World

LOL International: Txt Spk Around the World

written by Benny Lewis

Have you ever wondered how they "lol" in China, France, Israel or Brazil? In this article, we'll show you how to text in Spanish, German, French, Chinese and many other languages.


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Lauren’s One Month Russian Update

Lauren’s One Month Russian Update

written by Benny Lewis

How much of a new language can you learn in a month if you only study about 2 hours a day? It’s been a month since I started learning Russian, and I’m amazed at how quickly my brain and mentality have adapted to becoming a language learner. I’m also amazed at how much I’m really […]

How to Remember Difficult English Spellings

How to Remember Difficult English Spellings

written by Benny Lewis

Do you struggle with English spelling? If so, you're not alone. There are no rules to English spelling, but there are simple hacks you can use to remember how to spell difficult English words.

Essential Lessons from 2 Weeks of Fast, Intense Russian Learning

Essential Lessons from 2 Weeks of Fast, Intense Russian Learning

written by Benny Lewis

Two weeks into Lauren’s Russian in 3 Months mission, it’s time for her first update. She is on a mission to reach a conversational level of Russian by teaching herself, without any formal classes. In this article she’ll share the exact strategies she’s been using to fast track her Russian learning over the past 14 […]