Articles

My Irish Immersion Routine Online from Abroad

How I'm building an Irish immersion routine online while in Italy, using TG4, BorrowBox, radio, Anki and speaking practice to prepare for a B2 exam.

written by Benny Lewis

Travel with Benny to Egypt's Siwa Oasis for a desert journey, local encounters and a short Arabic conversation with his jeep driver.

written by Benny Lewis

From the 2013 archive, Benny travels from Aswan to Alexandria along the Nile, with felucca, train and Arabic encounters plus updated safety notes.

written by Benny Lewis

Explore Benny’s visit to Aswan and his Arabic conversation about Nubian history, culture, displacement and life in southern Egypt.

written by Benny Lewis

A satirical guide to the worst language-learning advice, from buying every course to avoiding real conversations until your grammar is perfect.

written by Matt Kepnes

Matt Kepnes shares five practical steps for facing fear, leaving your comfort zone and building confidence through small, repeated challenges.

written by Benny Lewis

Explore nine unexpected places where Benny found speakers of the languages he was learning, from Japanese in Brazil to Irish in Canada.

written by Benny Lewis

Modern Standard Arabic and local varieties do different jobs. Choose the right starting point for conversation, reading, formal Arabic, or all three.

written by Benny Lewis

From the 2013 archive, Benny walks 9 km from the Nile towards the Giza pyramids, practising Arabic and reflecting on safety and sales pressure.

written by Benny Lewis

From the 2013 archive, Benny shares his first days in Cairo, using Egyptian Arabic, trying to stand out less and questioning his early impressions.