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Benny Lewis

The Language Secrets of Prolific Language Learners

written by Benny Lewis

How did Audrey Hepburn learn to speak six languages? Learn the secrets of some of this history's most famous and prolific language leaners.

How to Learn a New Language Fluently

written by Benny Lewis

There's only one way to learn a new language fluently. Here's what you need to do to speak another language.

6 Ways for Beginners to Outsmart “Expert” Language Learners

written by Benny Lewis

When you’re a beginner in a language, and you meet someone who’s studied it for years, it can be a bit of a shock. You wonder: “How are they so damn good?” It feels like they’re leagues ahead of you. How can you hope to stay motivated all that time and catch up with the […]

Christmas Traditions from Around the World

written by Benny Lewis

As you post Christmas cards, hang up tinsel and glaze your turkey, have you ever wondered about the Christmas traditions in other parts of the world? Did you know that in the Czech Republic, teenagers dress up as devils and go in search for small children? Or that the Christmas festivities in Catalan largely revolve around […]

5 Common Mistakes Learning German (and How to Fix Them)

written by Benny Lewis

Learning how to speak German? Avoid these common German mistakes so you can learn German faster. Tips on, word order, word gender and German resources.

The Best Way to Meet People While Travelling (Even if You’re Shy)

written by Benny Lewis

What’s the best way to meet people while travelling? Perhaps you dream of striking up conversations while travelling on a train across Asia. Maybe you’d love to ride a motocicleta down Latin America, meeting all kinds of characters on your way. Perhaps you’d like to while away an afternoon in an Italian cafe, saying ciao […]