His proven techniques break down language learning myths and replace them with practical "language hacks" that take advantage of the skills we already possess. It doesn't matter how old you are or how smart or talented you are, your brain is designed to learn languages. What a great motivator!” Paul Noble, language guru. Is it possible to learn Spanish in a short time? Fluent in 3 Months team member Elizabeth is learning Spanish from scratch over just 90 days. To wit, if you're going to learn a language do it properly, find speakers to converse with; immerse yourself,culturally if possible; spend time rather than money; keep a log however informal, to measure progress and so on - all good stuff and many hints and pointers for major languages and even some linguistic overview. His internationally best-selling book Fluent in 3 Months, published by HarperCollins, discusses how adults can learn any language from anywhere at any age. I recommend this book. A short summary … Thanks Benny! Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2018. Well, it's clear Benny is not a professional writer, but I knew that when purchasing the book. Before this I read Fluent Forever based on reviews and that book blows this one completely out of the water. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. We learn all through our lives and this book can add to anybodies knowledge base. "This is a lively and down-to-earth guide to learning a language. Benny has so much practical advice I will and have already gone back over specific chapters for links and details. Today he speaks over ten languages including Mandarin Chinese, Arabic, French, German, Portuguese, and Hungarian. An excellent book in many ways, I've rated it good to average because if anything it's put me off slightly. Follow this link to get on the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge waiting list. His success is due to a change in mindset and approach—a process he has shared successfully with thousands who have discovered how to start speaking from day one. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019. Benny is such a whizz kid in the nicest possible way, but because he sets the standard de facto so high by his own achievements his words of encouragement of which there are many , more or less wise, are conflicting with the realism of his outlook. Please try your request again later. Best Language-Learning Cheer Leading Book Around! 5% actionable advice, all of which I forgot because of the excess of fluff, Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World is a … Lewis is the author of the book Fluent in 3 Months (2014) as well as a language courses series titled Language Hacking, including Spanish, French, German, and Italian. --This text refers to an alternate. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2017. Most people conflate fluency (ease and rapidity of processing) with proficiency (overall ability level). Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Category: Travel. He is a polyglot who speaks over a dozen languages (7 of which are at a fluent level or higher), though he could only … Read more. His proven techniques break down language learning myths and replace them with practical "language hacks" that take advantage of the skills we already possess. This book really wasn't helpful at all. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Do you believe that this item violates a copyright? by Kris Broholm The Fluent in 3 Months Premium Program is a high-value membership site to help language learners, produced by Benny Lewis – a best-selling author and internationally renowned hyper-polyglot. I hope that I save some people time and money with this review. Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2019. Professor Mike Kelly, Honorary Secretary and Director of Speak to the Future "Buy this book and prepare to experience the world-no matter where you live or travel." Page: 619. Second of all, is it really safe to go into that community as a stranger where you do not speak the language at all? As this review is so negative, I will state that I am not compensated by Fluent Forever, it's just a better book, hands down. Lewis is a full-time "language hacker," someone who devotes all of his time to finding better, faster, and more efficient ways to learn languages. He is a polyglot who speaks o Benny Lewis is a digital nomad and founder of the largest language learning blog in the world, www.fluentin3months.com . While I did learn a few helpful things the book was mostly an advertising pitch for the author's products. We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Alex Rawlings, Collins Most Multilingual Student 2012 If you’re interested in learning a language, this is a great introduction how to hack it faster than you think. Language hacker Benny Lewis shows how anyone anywhere can learn any language without leaving their home, using a simple toolkit and by harnessing the power of the Internet. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. His internationally best-selling book Fluent in 3 Months, published by HarperCollins, discusses how adults can learn any language from anywhere at any age. First of all, what if there isn't a community near you that speaks the language? Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Benny Lewis is the creator of www.fluentin3months.com, the largest language learning blog in the world. Second of all, is it really safe to go into that community as a stranger where you do not speak the language at all? Fluency and accuracy are two different things. Something went wrong. Please try again. Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2019. Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020. (He once states that babies are at no cognitive advantage in language-learning to adults-- this is not true, their neural circuits are flexible at that age and stiffen over time, making it harder to get the brain to work that way again.) This sounds so simple it’s almost a “non … I speak Spanish with my girlfriend and my spoken skills are way better than reading or writing but that’s the point. Read this book and stop believing false statements about learning a new language. As this review is so negative, I will state that I am not compensated by Fluent Forever, it's just a better book, hands down. Benny is such a whizz kid in the nicest possible way, but because he sets the standard de facto so high by his own achievements his words of encouragement of which there are many , more or less wise, are conflicting with the realism of his outlook. While I did learn a few helpful things the book was mostly an advertising pitch for the author's products. New York: HarperOne, 2014. pp. My parents thought me Tagalog and been studying English since kindergarten. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions. This guy might be good at learning languages, but he does a terrible job of communicating his method to others. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I'm an Italian teacher with an M.S. Thanks Benny! I speak Spanish with my girlfriend and my spoken skills are way better than reading or writing but that’s the point. The Language Hacking Guide. An Unconventional Guide to Start Speaking a New Language Today. It became amusing. If you’re interested in learning a language, this is a great introduction how to hack it faster than you think. Fluent in 3 Months provides everything you need to make learning a new language fast, intuitive, and fun. Benny Lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. I had bookmarked your premium service to buy, but after reading your book, I'm 100% confident I would be disappointed by that purchase too. Unable to add item to List. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. After just 90 days, you’ll have a 15-minute conversation in Spanish with a native speaker. When I lived in Italy, I became fluent in Italian, but far from being accurate. Don’t be self-conscious – keep the flow going! Now I’m easily talking to my online teacher for 20-30 minutes almost entirely in Spanish, and making a ton of progress every day. You'll learn unique methods to learn your new language smarter and faster — and we'll provide you with the support you need to put those methods into practice and … Please try again. You really don't have to be a genius to be a polyglot. After graduating in electronic engineering in his native Ireland he spent six months in Spain struggling to learn Spanish. Speaking from experience, it’s better to be fluent at first and apply accuracy later. You really don't have to be a genius to be a polyglot. Whenever I don't feel like studying, I'll read a chapter or two and it completely reignites my motivation. Hi there :), I was wondering if anyone here has come across Benny Lewis' work with "Fluent in 3 months"- in which his method is speaking from day one. Fluent in 3 Monthsexplains the fundamentals of my approach to language learning. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. Yes, it is the same as his blog, but I feel that a more creative title could have been born to perhaps lure in people who are not currently learning other languages. It's all about definitions. The Fluent in 3 Months Library. Please try again. The all-you-need guide to learning a language. Chris Guillebeau, author of New York Times bestseller $100 Start Up. I never learn any language as an adult. Three-week courses in Spanish from beginning on up. Wow! Not actually bad, but not great either. But like Benny says, you have to be passionate about it and stick with it. He charts his progress on his blog, proving that his techniques allow anyone to learn a language from anywhere. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World is a new blueprint for fast language learning. Paul Noble, language guru. in foreign language ed. “It’s much easier than English!” “It’s so easy to pronounce the Spanish vowels!” There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. How? Learning a new language is not an end in itself, but a means to meeting new people and discovering new cultures. I certainly learned from purchasing it. Does this book contain inappropriate content? In this book Benny Lew is makes it clear that anyone can do it. It really communicates Benny Lewis's own passion for languages and encourages readers to take a more unbuttoned approach to learning them." Practice. First of all, what if there isn't a community near you that speaks the language? “Buy this book and prepare to experience the world―no matter where you live or travel." If you have just started learning Spanish, it is understandable that you would want to become fluent in Spanish quickly. He is very passionate about what he does, and it's as obvious as it is infectious. Please try again. This guy might be good at learning languages, but he does a terrible job of communicating his method to others. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Honestly, I picked this book out of curiosity. These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Unable to add item to List. At some point you realize the entire book is fluff. I give advice on the best Spanish Books for English & Russian Speakers. I can communicate. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 6, 2018. We learn all through our lives and this book can add to anybodies knowledge base. Fluent in 3 Months provides everything you need to make learning a new language fast, intuitive, and fun. Thanks Benny! Before this I read Fluent Forever based on reviews and that book blows this one completely out of the water. I'm an Italian teacher with an M.S. The gist of the book is that you immerse yourself in that language for 6 months by spending all your time around those who speak that language. Foreign students who are fluent in Spanish may apply for regular admittance. Credit(s) will be automatically applied to your next qualifying eBook purchase. Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It, "Benny Lewis is the Eckhart Tolle of language learning. He is very passionate about what he does, and it's as obvious as it is infectious. I recommend this book. He explains that it's easier to learn a language when you speak it- and I agree with this approach, but I'm not sure where to start. An easy style and full of practical advice, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2018. Read more. Curiosity will fuel your determination. Featured Courses. Fluent in 3 Months: ... I’ve always want to be bilingual in Spanish and English, and at 37 years old I barely knew any Spanish a couple months ago. Motivational book, not a methodology book, Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016. Speak from day one: find mother-tongue speaking partners online. 132 Pages. Stay focused and determined: even if you don’t have much time, never forget the goal you’ve set yourself and work at it. Benny’s blog, also called Fluent in 3 Months, is the largest language learning blog in the world. Then I took a look and there was the definition of the word fluent that sets your expectations back to reality. Meet the man who makes the mission of learning any language possible! Not actually bad, but not great either. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World. I rated this a 2 star for his ability to make money from a catchy title. Welcome to Fluent in 3 Months Enroll now. Find your natural confidence for languages Shannon Kennedy % COMPLETE $97 Why German is Easy Available until . I’m so glad I picked this up. Please try again. Its practical and insightful advice will inspire a whole new generation of polyglots." Courage to Speak Available until . Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. While I haven't had a problem learning more than one language at a time (I just recently cut the number I was learning at once from 7 to, currently, 4), I can see his logic. No credit. It’s a quick read, and well worth it. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Thanks for your insight, Benny. Thanks Benny! Does this book contain quality or formatting issues? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, No Import Fees Deposit & $8.90 Shipping to Netherlands. Whenever I don't feel like studying, I'll read a chapter or two and it completely reignites my motivation. Fortunately I got mine through Kindle Unlimited as a free download. Fluent in 3 Months How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language. I am always sceptical about such a claim as the of this books title. Fluent in 3 Months provides everything you need to make learning a new language fast, intuitive, and fun. Don’t Be Afraid of Making Mistakes – Just Keep Talking. Benny’s blog, also called Fluent in 3 Months, is the largest language learning blog in the world. Great stuff! Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2018. What a great motivator!" To wit, if you're going to learn a language do it properly, find speakers to converse with; immerse yourself,culturally if possible; spend time rather than money; keep a log however informal, to measure progress and so on - all good stuff and many hints and pointers for major languages and even some linguistic overview. vi, 250. I started skimming about 50% of the way through. Fluent in 3 Months is the definitive self-help guide for anyone who wants to master a foreign language." Nothing is backed up with science, and anyone that has studied language acquisition professionally will be able to call him out at a few points. The Fluent in 3 Months Challenge is a complete system for learning a new language to conversational level. The Challengers speak of their learning process, share techniques, and support each other. @Benny, if you are reading this: I found your website first and was stocked. An excellent book in many ways, I've rated it good to average because if anything it's put me off slightly. Here's the catch. Benny's Favourite Spanish Podcast Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Intensive crash Spanish program; fluency guaranteed in 3 months. Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2019. Fi3M Premium is especially helpful to beginners, who want to understand how to quickly and easily gain fluency in a foreign language. I am no longer considering it nor is your website a resource for me any longer. 3. A great encouragement to learn a language, Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2018. If you can't pull a Spanish book club together, you could join the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Fluent in 3 Months: How “Why Spanish Is Easy” by Benny Lewis Will Revolutionize Your Study Routine You’ve probably heard people talking about how “easy” Spanish is. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 3, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 29, 2017. in foreign language ed. Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World is a new blueprint for fast language learning. "Fluent in 3 Months is the essential first … To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. It is possible to achieve this goal in three months, provided you do the work and stay consistent throughout the process of learning Spanish. I am no longer considering it nor is your website a resource for me any longer. Chris Guillebeau, author of New York Times bestseller $100 Start Up. Spanish is one of the most popular languages in the Challenge, so you’ll surely find reading buddies! An easy style and full of practical advice, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2018. The gist of the book is that you immerse yourself in that language for 6 months by spending all your time around those who speak that language. Some helpful points, but rather gushing and written in a hard sell manner which got a bit tiresome. I imagine many people have been inspired by him, quite rightly, but if you cannot match the enthusiasm should you be considering a different hobby? It really communicates Benny Lewis's own passion for languages and encourages readers to take a more unbuttoned approach to learning them." Fluent in 3 Months: How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language from Anywhere in the World, HarperOne; F 1st Paperback edition (March 11, 2014), 5% actionable advice, all of which I forgot because of the excess of fluff, Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2018. This paper. The Book – Fluent in 3 Months Benny's new book is called Fluent in 3 Months, which is a title I'm not a big fan of. The original guide that inspired the bestseller Fluent in 3 Months* 125 pages of practical tips to improve your confidence, speaking skills and memory Benny Lewis would not describe himself as a linguist—in fact, he was distinctly mediocre at languages at school. I hope that I save some people time and money with this review. Benny Lewis. This typifies one of his ‘3-month challenges’ where he targets a new language and proceeds to become fluent in it within just three months. Best Language-Learning Cheer Leading Book Around! Fluent in 3 Months How Anyone at Any Age Can Learn to Speak Any Language. "Fluent in 3 Months is the essential first step for anyone interested in learning languages. He has also learnt Japanese in Spain. Benny Lewis, who speaks over ten languages—all self-taught—runs the largest language-learning blog in the world, Fluent In 3 Months. The key principles of Benny’s method: • Speak from day one: find mother-tongue speaking partners online. Benny's goal is to impart his insights so that everyone can see how knowing other languages can change your life. This saved me a lot of time prioritizing my language learning, what to focus on and when, and how. Wow! Benny Lewis is the creator of www.fluentin3months.com, the largest language learning blog in the world. Don't waste your money. Stop thinking in English completely. Really? Now I’m easily talking to my online teacher for 20-30 minutes almost entirely in Spanish, and making a ton of progress every day. 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