#80 Yawhann’s 90 Day Language Challenge

Heritage language learner, Yawhann Chong, speaks with Benny and Shannon about learning conversational Cantonese and Mandarin in 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

Show Notes

This episode features Yawhann, who learned conversational Cantonese and Mandarin in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.

We actually guarantee that anyone who completes the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge will have a 15-minute conversation in their new language after 90 days of learning. You can find out more here.

Featured Resources

• Fluent in 3 Months Challenge

Mentioned in this Episode

• Fluent in 3 Months Challenge
• Ramit Sethi

Episode Overview

Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:

• How parents can encourage their kids to embrace their heritage languages
• Why “I don’t have enough time” is usually an excuse rather than a good reason
• Strategies for keeping conversations with natives in your target language
• Using your technical skills in learning languages
• The ways language creates cultural connections
• Hann’s experience in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge and the importance of accountability
• Learning similar languages
• When it’s the right time to learn your second, second language
• Reframing your language learning progress as successes rather than small steps

Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy

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