Language & Travel Hacking

Benny Lewis interviews his co-host of the Language Hacking Podcast, Shannon Kennedy. Topics include multilingual parenting, connections between music and language, and how to speak new languages as a shy introvert.

Show Notes

In this episode of The Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis interviews his co-host, Shannon Kennedy about how she made the transition from music to languages, raising multilingual children, and what it’s like speaking another language when you identify as a shy introvert. 
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Episode Overview
  • How Shannon went from music to languages and how she connects them
  • What skills in learning music she has been able to transfer over to language learning
  • Language journalling
  • How foreign languages help you become a better musician
  • How to get comfortable speaking languages as a shy introvert
  • Scripting
  • How to use language islands to steer conversations into topics you’re comfortable with
  • How to pick up language learning after a break
  • Time management and energy management strategies
  • Tips for raising multilingual kids
Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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What is Language & Travel Hacking?

International best-selling author and nomadic polyglot Benny Lewis shares his real experiences and advice while on-the-road about travel and language learning. Learn more at: https://www.fluentin3months.com/podcast/