Benny Lewis – Fluent in 3 Months Challenge

Powerful Language Hacks You’ll Use Inside the Challenge

Here’s a glimpse into the new way of thinking about languages you’ll discover inside the Challenge. These hacks — and many others too — will become part of who you are and your mindset towards learning.

HACK 1: Break Out of “One-Size-Fits-All” Learning

Most language courses tell you what to learn and how to learn it. They take a one-size-fits-all approach. It’s little wonder that many people leave school feeling “languages aren’t for me!” If you feel like that, it simply means the method of language teaching used at your school didn’t fit your learning style.

The truth is, we all learn differently. Depending on your learning style, different tools will work for you.

My language hacking approach is an incredibly flexible system. It offers you the opportunity to try out different methods, tools, and techniques to see what works for you. And because you’ll be doing this in my private community, you’ll get to see how others learn, try out what they’re doing, and ask for suggestions that fit in with your lifestyle.

You can be as unconventional as you like. My philosophy is that if it works for you, then do it!

HACK 2: Give Yourself a Time Limit

Research from MIT shows that you work smarter and harder (and get better results) if you have deadlines — especially if you have lots of small deadlines that build up to a bigger deadline.

That’s why the Challenge always lasts just 90 days — and you’ll be aiming for a 15-minute conversation in your new language at the end of 90 days.

That’s a pretty tight deadline, so it will keep you focused on learning.

At the same time, you only have to keep up your learning for 90 days. So when the going gets tough, you’ll know that it won’t always be that way. After day 90, you can slack off as much as you want!

But you can slack off with a satisfying 15-minute conversation in your pocket.

HACK 3: Embrace “Optimal Arousal”

At times when you’re learning a new language you’ll feel uncomfortable. It’s perfectly normal to feel that way when you’re meeting new people to chat with in a language you’re still learning.

So, as you speak your new language, you’ll be stepping outside your comfort zone.

Stepping outside your comfort zone — and feeling a little anxious — is good for learning. A small amount of anxiety helps you feel more focused, and perform better as you learn.

If you’re too relaxed, you’ll struggle to learn because you won’t have enough focus. The same is true if you’re too anxious. You’re aiming for what’s called “optimal arousal”.

In other words, it’s a good thing to take small steps outside your comfort zone. When you push yourself to feel a little anxious, you move up the arousal curve, and your performance improves.

Inside the Challenge I guide you through this process of taking small steps beyond what feels comfortable, all the way to having real conversations with native speakers.

HACK 4: Speak!

We learn languages to connect with others, right? At least I do.

That’s why I always say the best way to learn a language is to speak from day one. The sooner you start speaking, the sooner you’ll start connecting with others.

Plus you’ll be practicing the skill you actually want to learn.

The Challenge is all about speaking a language. Sure, you can do listening, reading and writing as part of the challenge. But the goal is speaking.

I’ll show you what it takes to find the confidence to speak a new language — and have comfortable conversations with native speakers. You’ll unlock your love of languages and find the confidence to finally connect.

HACK 5: It’s Not About Your Grandma

You’ve got to be here because you want to be here. Not because your grandma wants you to, your mom wants you to, or because you vaguely believe it’s a good idea to speak another language. If that’s you, then step away. The Challenge is only for people who are hungry to learn a language.

When you’re learning because you want to learn, you’ll perform better.

Wanting to be there is also called intrinsic motivation. And research shows that if you have this, you’re better at learning.

There’s a good reason so many language learners don’t speak their target language. Many, many language learners are stuck because they’ve believed it.

The “Secret” of Why the Fluent in 3 Months Method Works

Here’s why: Most language courses ignore the real reason that people who want to speak another language fail to do so.

Let me state this clearly. The problem is not lack of resources (there are plenty of good resources out there). And it’s not your ability to learn languages. You’re already a language ace!

The roadblock to fluency is something else. That’s why I set up Fluent in 3 Months.

The Real Key to Learning a Language

There are two things you need to do to learn a language. Just two.

Do these two things, and you’ll be having confident conversations before you know it.

Speak with native speakers as much as you can. Even when you’re a complete beginner. That means you’re practising the skill you actually want to learn. It’s also incredibly rewarding.

Stick with it. This is the biggest challenge. Some people can just stick-with-it come what may, which is why they appear gifted at languages. But what you’re seeing is not actually a gift for languages. They’ve just learned to keep at it no matter what. Most of us need help with this.

These sound simple — but many language learners struggle with both of these things.

I’ll show you exactly how you can do both of these. Once you’ve mastered these two skills, you’ll never look at language learning the same way again.

Is the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Right For You?

The Fluent in 3 Months Challenge is the most effective way I’ve found to learn a new language.

But it’s not right for everyone.

Who Should Take the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge?

• People who want to speak a language from day one
• Those who are tired of traditional, one-size-fits-all language courses
• Language learners who want to overcome their fears and get real conversation experience
• Anyone looking to speak a new language in 90 days with guaranteed results

Why This Method Works

By following my easy-to-apply method and keeping up with the challenge, you’ll have the motivation, tools, and structure to finally speak the language you’ve always wanted. The Fluent in 3 Months Challenge has already helped countless students achieve fluency, and it can help you too.

Take Action Today

So what are you waiting for? Join the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge and see what you can accomplish in just 90 days!