Juggling and maintaining multiple languages

In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, I
dive into the age-old polyglot problem: how do you maintain
multiple languages without losing your mind—or your fluency? I
share how, over the last 22 years, I’ve followed a cycle of
learning one language intensively for a short burst—usually
around three months—and then spending the rest of the year
maintaining my other languages. It’s not just about adding new
ones indefinitely. Instead, I’ve found ways to rotate focus,
whether that’s dedicating a day per language or devoting longer
blocks of time to immersion—like my recent deep dive into Spanish
and Portuguese during travels across South America.


But I also get real about the challenges, especially with my
weaker long-term languages—the ones I’ve invested in but haven’t
brought to fluency. Those languages have slipped over time, and
I’m now shifting my strategy for 2025: no new languages, no focus
on the fluent ones. I’m giving my full attention to getting at
least one of my weaker languages to a solid B2 level. That means
dedicating two-month stretches to each, combining both virtual
study and real-world use during my upcoming travels. I’ll be
sharing more details on the specific languages and destinations
soon, so stay tuned—and as always, I hope these insights help you
build your own multilingual life. Let me know if you'd like a
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