Fluent in 3 Months

Compelling book by enthusiastic author

Would you listen to Fluent in 3 Months again? Why?

If I ever need to rekindle my enthusiasm for language learning, I would listen again. Benny Lewis is passionate about languages, and this book conveys that passion together with practical steps you can implement straightaway.

What did you like best about this story?

Benny’s general approach makes sense (if you want to speak a language, focus on speaking the language, not, e.g., on grammar books). But it’s not just a theory. His approach is grounded in his own experience – both in unsuccessful language learning at school using traditional methods and in successful language learning as an adult.

Which scene was your favorite?

Hard to pick a favorite section, as the whole book was compelling – from dispelling all the reasons you “can’t” learn a language, to practical tips (e.g., word associations, modal verbs, how to tell whether French words are likely to be masculine or feminine), different tactics to use at different stages, and discussing online and other types of resources.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely! But I didn’t have six hours straight, so I instead got through it in only three days by listening when walking to and from work (well, when I wasn’t otherwise listening to my daily language MP3s) and whenever else I could squeeze it in.

Any additional comments?

An invaluable resource for any adult who wants to learn a foreign language. You’ll benefit both from having some of Benny’s enthusiasm rub off on you and also from his practical, sensible how-to advice. The best thing I have read on adult foreign language learning.