How I became a polyglot

In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, Benny
revisits the story of how he became a polyglot. He shares his
early struggles with maintaining multiple languages, especially
during his time learning Spanish, Italian, and French. Benny
explains how his breakthrough came in 2006, during his stay in
Florianópolis, Brazil, where the international environment
allowed him to practice switching between languages with ease. He
emphasizes the value of events like Couchsurfing meetups for
practicing multiple languages and how they helped him develop the
skill of smoothly transitioning between different languages in
real-time conversations.


Benny also offers tips for language learners looking to enhance
their polyglot abilities. He advises that while switching between
languages can be challenging, it’s a skill best developed once
you’ve reached a solid intermediate level in each language. Benny
highlights the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone by
attending international events and actively engaging with
speakers of different languages, rather than sticking to the one
you know best. He closes by encouraging listeners to share
feedback about the podcast, as he continues to explore topics
related to both language learning and travel.


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