{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Language & Travel Hacking","title":"Ask Benny: What are Language Islands?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8eba79ee\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":477,"description":"This new episode is all about language islands. Benny explains how creating these specific areas of language knowledge, based on your personal needs or interests, is a solid way to build confidence and get speaking when you start learning a language. And using these topics as a focus will help you reach fluency quicker, as you're able to talk about your islands in depth, and with confidence.To ask Benny a question, leave a comment on Instagram (@languagehacking) or Twitter (@fi3m), or you can email ask@languagehacking.comJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pW087txV5RD4roaChfUQLb34lp6izvvp6wBRTMsTI1Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZjVk/M2JmNmNmN2EzYWFl/ODc3NzkxYTIyZTBi/OTZmMi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}