#92 Tom O’Neill on Language Learning for Introverts

Fluent in 3 Months Challenge participant and coach, Tom, joins
Shannon and Benny to talk about his building confidence and
courage as an introverted language learner as a part of the
Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.


This episode features Tom, who made significant progress in many
languages in just 90 days with the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.


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Episode Overview


Some of the topics discussed in the interview are:


Learning new writing systems and Asian languages

Using scripts to get ahead in your conversations in another
language

Why you sometimes need to do things that are outside your
comfort zone, like videos, to get ahead in your learning

How introversion impacts your language studies - both good
and bad

How to pick the right language tutor

How to build confidence and courage in yourself and your
language skills

Maintaining motivation when life throws curveballs at you

Tips for avoiding the comparison trap

Choosing things to talk about in another language

How to get through moments in conversations where you don’t
understand

Why it’s important to celebrate success - whether big or
small

Juggling multiple languages as a hobbyist



Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy


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