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My story with the Irish language
In the 90s, Irish was taught in a very academic and grammar-heavy way, so despite ten years of “learning,” I could barely say a few phrases after school.
Language & Travel Hacking Podcast
International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning
Life in the US and visiting all 48 contiguous states
As I reflect on my decision to visit every U.S. state, I talk about what it really means to experience a place, not just pass through it.
Language updates: ASL and… Irish!
With ASL shifting into a practice phase, I’m turning my active learning focus back to Irish.
Converting between units quickly
Understanding these measurements can save you time and confusion when traveling between the U.S. and the rest of the world
The logarithmic advantage of beginners
This means that at the very beginning, improvements happen quickly and dramatically, but they gradually level off as you advance.
Which Operating System is best for language learners?
Simply changing your phone’s interface gives you daily exposure in a very natural way, and that small but constant immersion adds up.
Travel update: 4 new US states
Over the past month, I reached my 44th state, Colorado, which I’d been looking forward to visiting for a long time. I gave myself a whole month there to truly experience it
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