#89 Elena Guillén on Going from Dabbler to Consistent Learner

Language dabbler and native Spanish speaker, Elena Guillén,
speaks with Benny and Shannon about learning Hindi during the
pandemic, as a part of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge.


This episode features Elena, who found the routine and structure
of the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge helped her make significant
progress with Hindi in just 90 days.


We 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.


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Episode Overview


Some of the topics brought up during the interview are:


The pros of being an introverted language learner

Learning languages with ADD and finding focus

Using structures vs frameworks

Overcoming perfectionism and distraction

Tips for studying lesser-learned and ancient languages

Finding commonalities between languages

Advantages and disadvantages of knowing multiple languages

Learning through music, songs and films

Learning vocabulary with the “goldlisting” method

The power of community and accountability

The fun of learning different writing systems



Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy


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