Benny has been a nomadic polyglot for over 20 years. He speaks over ten languages, several at the fluency level. He runs the largest language blog in the world called Fluent In 3 Months, which receives more than 1 to 2 million unique visitors every month. He is the author of multiple books, has given a number of TED talks, and is a National Geographic Traveller of the World.

In today’s conversation, Benny shares his insights from decades of language learning and world travelling experience.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH BENNY LEWIS

• Hear the inside story of how Benny found himself going from a degree in engineering to becoming a language expert.
• Learn how Benny was able to learn Spanish by refusing to speak anything else for months!
• Find out which of the most commonly promoted language learning methods don’t really work well at all.
• Listen to Benny I dig deeper into some of the “dirty dozen” excuses people use for not learning a foreign language.
• Hear why you “have to feel like an idiot” in order to truly become fluent in a new language.
• Learn about the unique ways that Benny has turned “killing time” on social media and technology tools for learning multiple languages.
• Find out why I believe there is a concerted effort to make access to the Russian language difficult for political reasons. 
• Hear about how Benny switches between two different “modes” when it comes to learning languages. 
• Uncover Benny’s top strategies expats can use to learn the language of a country they are preparing to move to.
• Lastly, find out Benny’s favourite countries he’s travelled to – we have a few in common!

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RELATED EPISODES

169: Best of Foreign Languages 2021

114: How To Memorize A Foreign Language – Dr. Anthony Metivier

083: Olly Richards – Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly

HOW TO FIND BENNY LEWIS’ WORK

FluentIn3Months.com

Benny Lewis on X

CONCLUSION

I was so glad to have Benny Lewis on the show. Believe it or not, I’ve been wanting to get him on since I first started this podcast over five years ago! As you can see Benny’s approach to learning a new language is vastly different from that of many of the language apps and programs you’ll typically find out there.

At the end of the day, there is simply nothing that can replace just getting in there and speaking the language, and the sooner you can start doing that regularly, the faster you’ll become a fluent communicator. 

Heck, if you start now, you could be well on your way to mastering a new language by next Wednesday’s episode!

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Johnny HODL is a freedom advocate, podcast host, and digital nomad originally from the United Kingdom.

In 2021 he decided to permanently leave the UK after becoming disenfranchised by that government’s authoritarian covid policies. He now lives on the sunny Mexican Pacific coast, where he continues to work remotely in the Bitcoin industry.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JOHNNY HODL

• Listen to Johnny describe the evolution of his political views and how adopting Bitcoin in 2016 led him to a more freedom-oriented philosophy.
• Johnny explains what was the exodus point that prompted him to permanently leave his home country of the United Kingdom.
• Hear Johnny and I discuss the hubris displayed by many in the West supporting lockdowns while many of those in the developing world didn’t have the convenience of “just staying home.”
• We examine why the “soft admission” of guilt over the COVID narrative isn’t enough of a recanting from those supporting it.
• Johnny and I talk about the lack of ethics in the COVID policies implemented and why even if all the data were correct, it would still be a major ethical violation to enforce lockdowns, vaccine mandates, etc.
• Listen to Johnny describe how, once you take the “red pill” regarding the nature of government, it’s hard not to see government at every level as a monopoly on violence.
• I drive home the notion that after 23 years of travelling the world and visiting over 100 countries, voting with your feet, i.e. being an expat and utilizing offshore markets, is absolutely hands down the best solution I have ever found. 
• We discuss how governments around the globe are starting to close their doors in various ways – including the looming threat of CBDCs.
• Johnny provides his view of what “sovereignty” is and how others can reclaim more of their sovereignty as he has by seeking out more freedom abroad.
• Johnny and I both reflect on how, once taking personal responsibility for every single aspect of your life and respect natural law, life simply gets better.
• We have an interesting back-and-forth on the correlation between wealth and happiness. Does the ethics by which the wealth is acquired affect the happiness of those who hold it? I’d love to hear my listener’s thoughts on this!

RELATED EPISODES

237: What’s It Like Relocating to Mexico When the World Doesn’t Make Sense – Jonathan Lockwood

186: Fighting Back Against The Technocrats – Hrvoje Moric

102: Bitcoin For International Privacy, Protection And Control – Eryka Gemma

HOW TO FIND JOHNNY HODL’s WORK:

The Stayin’ Free Podcast 

Johnny HODL on Twitter

CONCLUSION

I really enjoyed this conversation with Johnny HODL today, and I’m sure long-time listeners will understand exactly why I see him as a kindred spirit of sorts.

While my focus is on the actions you can take to achieve more freedom as an expat, the ethics behind those actions are vitally important, and it was great to hear about Johnny’s evolution on the subject and how he has now come to see individual sovereignty as an ethical ideal. You’re gonna love this one.

See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Today’s guest is Sam Rivello, who left his home in Los Angeles, California in 2010 as a ‘life experiment’ to combine work and travel to see the world. Since then, he has spent “1 minute or more” in 81 countries, with an average time of 58 days per country. Over the past 12 months, he has travelled extensively throughout Africa and plans to spend at least another 12 months seeing what this amazing continent has to offer. Sam and I have a lot in common, and this discussion is chock full of nuggets of wisdom on every step of the expat journey. Enjoy!

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH SAM RIVELLO

• Listen in to hear Sam recount how he decided to try the “life experiment” of working while travelling “for two years” – which is still going strong thirteen years later! Wow!
• Sam reflects on what it was like becoming a “digital nomad” before the term was popularized – and the infrastructure challenges that came along with it.
• We discuss the importance of setting personal boundaries when it comes to technology and the constant challenge of drawing a hard line between work and personal time.
• Sam explains how he made the professional choice to take more long-term ownership and responsibility for his own lifestyle as a full-time expat, to ensure balance in all areas of life.
• Listen as Sam breaks down the challenge of expats and those leading a digital lifestyle to break a lot of their old mindsets in order to make the lifestyle sustainable for them.
• We discuss the concept of “nomad burnout” as Sam explains what led to his decision to live for an extended period of time as an expat in Scandinavia.
• Sam details how the Danes have a very different concept of what entails “friendship” and the difficulty of breaking into pre-established friend groups there in Denmark.
• We dig into our shared view that the expat lifestyle is a fantastic vehicle for learning, which makes it perfect for those with a passion for learning as Sam and I both hold.
• We then discuss some of the reasons that many live vicariously through other expats instead of pulling the trigger and giving it a shot themselves. I’ve heard a ton of these before!
• Sam lays out some of the top reasons that some expats end up burning out from the lifestyle. Be sure to listen in for his advice on how to make sure this doesn’t happen to you!
• Listen to Sam’s insights on the key to learning a new language. Hint: there are no shortcuts!

RELATED EPISODES

209: Life As A Long-Term Digital Nomad – Kristin Wilson168: Digital Nomad Mindset Tips and Challenges150: – Six Months In Florianopolis, Brazil – Mikkel ThorupHOW TO REACH SAM RIVELLO

Website: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact: https://www.SamuelAsherRivello.com/Contact/Grab My New Book On Being A Digital Nomad

Digital Nomad Visas

CONCLUSION

Sam and I have a lot in common when it comes to our passion for travel as a challenge to learn and grow from. It was an absolute pleasure to learn from his efforts and struggles as an expat, and this discussion is a great example of the value of becoming an expat and what it can bring to your life.

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Jonathan Lockwood is a pro voice over talent originally from Detroit and currently living in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. He now spends his spare time venturing deep into the Mexican countryside and finding amazing artisanal mezcal. 

I enjoyed getting to know Jonathan and you are going to learn a ton from this conversation.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN:

• Listen in to hear Jon share the story of how he grew up in an apocalyptic religious cult and how he “woke up” from the brainwashing, which helped him to see that things are not always as they seem.
• Jon describes how foreseeing the forthcoming fiscal nightmare in the United States led him to explore other options outside of his home country.
• Hear Jon describe the striking similarities with how politics created divisiveness in families over the last several years to his own experience rejecting the beliefs his family had raised him to hold. 
• We dig into our shared belief that it’s important not to condemn others for being behind where you are at any given moment in life. 
• Then we discuss how Jon wound up choosing San Miguel de Allende, Mexico as his home, where he now lives with his wife and their daughter. 
• Learn what Jon views as the surprising advantage of living in a country with an extremely inefficient government. 
• Jon relays a hilarious experience he had when he first attempted to speak Spanish upon arriving in Mexico – he had me stitches!
• We discuss the concept of “stacking freedom” as opposed to trying to find a “Shangri-La”, and how not to become paralyzed by the fear of making the wrong decision.
• Jon goes into detail describing the “melting pot” city of San Miguel de Allende, and how the locals have responded to the always-growing expat community there. You’ll be wanting to book your trip to San Miguel after hearing this!
• Then we discuss how Jonathan developed a passion for artisanal Mezcal that he sources from “the Disneyland of Mezcal” in Oaxaca, Mexico. I learned so much about Mezcal that I never knew before!

RELATED EPISODES

234: I Wrote a New Book on Moving to Mexico

213: From The Bay Area To Mexico an Expat Story – Ken

170: Searching For Freedom In Mexico – Marc Clair

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HOW TO REACH JONATHAN

Jonathan’s voiceover website: https://jonathanlockwood.com

The Mezcal Maniac Substack: https://mezcalmaniac.substack.com/

CONCLUSION

I had an absolute blast getting to know Jonathan and his story. His journey is such an excellent example of the kind of opportunities that can open for you when you begin to look at the world in a different way and decide to take the leap into the expat lifestyle. See you all next Wednesday on the podcast!

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Chuck Smith is the co-founder of the Polyglot Gathering, contributor of Duolingo’s Esperanto course and founder of the Esperanto Wikipedia, among other Esperanto and polyglot projects. 

He had the idea for a GPS device to find fellow Esperanto speakers while travelling through Brazil in 2002 but needed to wait 15 years for the technology to catch up, so he could pursue this dream. 

Now he looks forward to meeting the challenges ahead to help people everywhere connect to make the world a better place.

TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH CHUCK

• What is Esperanto, where did it come from, and why is Esperanto important?
• Why do people use Esperanto? 
• Does Esperanto have any politics attached to it? Is it a nation-state type of language? 
• What would a new community in a country look like if Esperanto were the main language, instead of many different languages being spoken? 
• Listen in to find out where the Universal Congress of Esperanto will take place this year, what country and when? You might want to attend!
• Find out how many people speak Esperanto worldwide and how long it took them to grasp the new language.
• If you are a monoglot speaker, and this is the first language you will learn outside of your native language, find out how difficult it will be to learn Esperanto.
• What are the stumbling blocks of why Esperanto does not have 20 million or 200 million speakers?
• #1 system recommended by Chuck Smith to learn Esperanto, hands down.
• I talk with Chuck about his app ‘Amikumu,’ what it does and how we can all learn about other Esperanto speakers when we travel to new countries or a different city. 
• Chuck and I discuss how someone would really learn the language of Esperanto, what you need to know and do to be fluent and how long that would take.
• You would be amazed at the number of hours required to pick up a new language, depending on what your native language is and what you want to learn in a new language. It’s not as bad as most people think.
• Best advice, tips and tricks if you want to learn the language of Esperanto!

RELATED EPISODES 

169: Best Foreign Language Learning Techniques, Strategies, And Methods For Shortcutting Your Language Learning Journey

147: Full Immersion Language Learning Before Leaving Home – John Fotheringham

144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sarah Tarvin

HOW TO CONTACT CHUCK SMITH

Amikumu.com

chuck@amikumu.com

CONCLUSION

Honestly, if you want to learn a second language and you’re struggling with Spanish, French or German, then Esperanto is a great language to start with.

The time allotted to become fluent is considerably shorter than any other language, and the benefits of learning Esperanto are really worth the effort. 

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Today on the Expat Money Show I am going to replay a really special webinar I did last week with my business partner and friend, Michael Strong, discussing why mainstream education is destroying your children and how you can easily prevent this. 

This is not a new phenomenon and I don’t see it getting any better in the near future. With such a bleak outlook for our education system, it’s time parents took control of the situation to provide the very best education available today.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE WE DISCUSS…

• How problems with today’s brick and mortar schools, like masking, bullying and the woke culture are defeating the true nature of our children and what you can do to eliminate this kind of behaviour.
• Listen as Michael explains ideas of entrepreneurship and economic freedom and how your children can become great believers in peace and prosperity.
• Why a statement like ‘capitalism makes the rich richer and the poor poorer’ is so absurd. Learn what capitalism really is, and why it’s so important for our children’s future.
• Michael and I discuss what teaching real history looks like, not what government-run schools demand their students to learn. It’s very sad.
• How censorship is destroying your child, and if nothing is done to correct this, why they will likely never recover from it.
• Is your child learning real skills that will help her to be the best adult she can be? Listen to why this is more important now than ever before.
• What Socratic is, why it’s vitally important for your children’s education, and most importantly, why our school is based on this premise.
• Catastrophic statistics for school-aged adolescents in the United States are off the charts. You will not believe these numbers, they are crazy! 

RELATED EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

169: Best Foreign Language Learning Techniques, Strategies, And Methods For Shortcutting Your Language Learning Journey 

163: Expat International School 

115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

REACH OUT TO OUR SCHOOL

Expat International School of Freedom & Entrepreneurship 

Schedule A Call today.

CONCLUSION

I absolutely love interacting with Michael on what he knows best, and that’s education. After 30+ years in the education field and a firm background in free-market enterprise, he knows and understands how to help children grow into healthy, happy, productive adults.

If you have school-aged children, know parents that are not happy with their current education system or are grandparents with those same thoughts, please contact me or Michael today. The longer your child is part of government-run schools, the more harm is done.

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Today you will hear my recent interview with my friend Chase Warrington on his podcast called About Abroad. I really loved this episode because we talked about some important things, like travel, mindset, taxes, citizenship, 2nd residencies, my school, and so many other things.

Back in 2021, Chase Warrington was on my podcast, episode 157, so if you enjoy our conversation today, go and check out the episode I did with him.

HERE’S WHAT CHASE AND I TALKED ABOUT IN DETAIL:

• Why there is not just one way to do things, and why it’s so important to find what’s good for you, find your peeps, your tribe and when you do, how it can change your life!
• Listen in when I talk about the very best thing I have ever done in my life, what that is and how you can be a part of it.
• I talk with Chase Warrington about how I started travelling over 20 years ago and why it became part of my life, the reasons why I can do what I do in this crazy world.
• The most important lessons I learned from spending time in a government-run school and what made me so passionate about starting my own international school based on totally different concepts and ideas.
• Listen in as I talk about my superpower! Why I am able to do the things I do and why I’ve accomplished so much in my life. You can have this too!
• The benefits of having an international family. What does that look like in 2022 and what will life look like in 20 years for my children?
• Why it’s so important for your children to speak multiple languages and how that is even possible for a 5-year-old child to speak English, Spanish and Mandarin fluently with German on the way, that has never stepped foot in a school.
• The 3 most important ways to recreate the social aspect of a child’s life who attends school in a virtual world.
• How and why I became a freedom fighter and how I help my clients legally reduce their tax bill, using creative strategies and the benefits it has for their net worth and their investments.
• Chase and I talk about how our entire life is based on experiences, what those experiences have been and if you haven’t had great ones yet, why travelling the world can change your life forever! 
• For those of you listening today to my interview on Chase Warrington’s podcast or any of my episodes with any of my guests, and you’ve heard the story of my childhood and how horrible my education was, you may wonder –  why am I so confident? Where does his confidence come from… listen to this episode, we talk in detail about how and why this happened, especially at such a young age when things could have gone so horribly wrong.
• My best tips after working with private clients for years on educating children and the best ways to deal with living overseas.
• What you can do to escape the matrix this year
• Chase and I discuss my business, Expat Money, the type of client I work with and how I help these clients every day and how you can work with me too. 

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

163: Expat International School – With Mikkel Thorup

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington

115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong

How To Reach Us:

ExpatSchool.io

ExpatSchool.io/schedule-a-call

Conclusion

There is just a ton of really great information in this podcast. Things I do talk about but not in as much detail, and Chase asked me some very interesting questions about escaping the matrix so I had to really think about my life and how I got to where I am today. I’m really proud of my story and am glad I can use it to help and inspire others, too.

If you are an expat or an expat hopeful, you will get a ton of value from this episode. I know you’ll enjoy listening too.

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Today on the Expat Money Show we have put together some amazing clips from the last 12 months on the best of language learning. 

These were really in-depth interviews that I know you will love to listen to again. We are going to tell a language learning story for the expat. Enjoy!

HERE IS A SNEAK PEEK OF WHAT WE DISCUSSED ABOUT LANGUAGE LEARNING…

• Are you thinking that it’s impossible to learn a new language, that you don’t have what it takes? Anthony Metivier was able to learn German fluently in 1 year. Listen to his strategies and tools and how he accomplished this task to be able to do a presentation in German at the University.
• Sarah Tarvin details how she first developed a passion for language learning and how you can too!
• Do you want to travel and see the world, but you’re afraid that not speaking the language will affect your experience. Chase Warrington and I discuss the importance of learning the local language.
• It’s amazing how people get started in their expat journeys and their language learning journeys. John Fotheringham explains how he first got interested in studying and teaching English in Japan.
• Are you thinking that your brain could really use some help? Anthony Metivier discusses the benefits of learning a language on the brain and preventing Alzheimer’s.
• Did you know that all of the myths you’ve heard about language learning are false? None of them are true, it’s all about mindset. Sarah Tarvin and I discuss various mindsets and philosophies regarding language learning.
• John Fotheringham describes some of his philosophies behind the concept of learning a language and how they can benefit you on your journey.
• Listen in as I talk with Anthony Metivier to find out what is the science behind building memories? Do you actually rewire your brain? How does that work? And the different types of memories, what are they?
• Sarah Tarvin’s daughter is multilingual. And she’s just a toddler. We discuss the techniques she uses to teach language to her child so that she will be multilingual.
• Do you love to watch videos? Kevin Koskella and I discuss learning a language through consuming content and learning in that language.
• Have you heard of the ‘Memory Palace’ and wondered what the heck it is? Anthony Metivier explains exactly what the concept of the Memory Palace is and how you can use it to learn any foreign language of your choice.
• John Fotheringham and I discuss a secret Japanese language memorization method.
• Kris Broholm and I discuss various topics around learning languages including learning via video games. You will love this!
• Anthony Metivier digs deeper into the Memory Palace technique and how to scale this idea, and why being strategic is so important. 
• John Fotheringham and I discuss the concept of grammar and its application with memory. How this fits in with learning a new language and when you should be learning grammar.
• Are you thinking that children learn languages differently than adults? Well, John Fotheringham and I discuss what methods you can use that work with your children so they can learn quickly and to make sure they have fun!
• Can learning a new language bring you joy? I ask Kris Broholm. We talk about the fun we have from learning languages, and how as a polyglot what you take out of the language.
• Imagine you’re living in a country where you don’t speak the language and you’re a single guy…Kevin Koskella discusses meeting a woman and not knowing Portuguese, his story is hilarious!
• I asked Kris Broholm what the most difficult language for him to learn was? As a polyglot, you wouldn’t think he would have any problems, but one, in particular, was really hard for him. I bet you can’t guess what language he’s talking about.  

Listen To The Full Episodes 

114: How To Memorize A Foreign Language – Dr. Anthony Metivier

144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sarah Tarvin

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington

147: Full Immersion Language Learning Before Leaving Home – John Fotheringham

143: Building A Business And Finding Romance In Brazil – Kevin Koskella

148: Expat Life In Hungary, England & Portugal – Kris Broholm

Here are the links we talked about in this episode:

ExpatMoneyShow.com/Magnetic

ExpatMoneyShow.com/Languages

CONCLUSION:

Well, there you have it—the best clips from the last 12 months for you to enjoy! Some really great gems. I hope this episode inspires you to go out there and learn a second or third language, and if you have children, some awesome tricks to teach them a new language. 

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Erez Agam, author of Berlin’s Immigration Secrets. If you dream about greener pastures overseas but find the immigration procedure to be a daunting one, this book will provide you with the guidance needed to successfully achieve your goals. It is a complete guide to the immigration process in Germany based on his own experiences, including several little-known facts and insights, all in the form of a memoir.

HERE’S WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN DETAIL IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• 7 top secrets why people are migrating to Germany, you will be surprised at #4.
• Exactly how to immigrate to Germany and how to maneuver the language issues.
• Best tips for finding a job in your field before you land in Germany.
• Learn why Germany is the country of choice and not somewhere else in Europe.
• The single most important aspect of having German residency if you are from a high-risk country that you never would have dreamed of.
• Advice to the younger labour market from around the world who are seeking a stable, friendly and safe country to live and work in.
• A common myth about Western cultures and their workforce and a concept to always understand.
• How using web platforms to meet new people will ensure your new life in Germany is better than you could possibly imagine.

PODCAST EPISODES YOU WILL ENJOY

157: Working Remote From Spain – Chase Warrington

152: Dealing With Debt As An Expat – Andrew Holliday

151: Helping Spouses Cope With Expat Life – Linda Mueller

HOW TO REACH EREZ AGAM

Berlin’s Immigration Secrets

It is important to note that this book contains unique information that cannot be found in any other source (not even in immigration law offices).

CONCLUSION:

Germany really is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I’ve been more than a dozen times, unfortunately, I’ve never been to Berlin. After talking with Erez about the history and the food found in Berlin, I’m going to have to make a special trip with my family next year. 

If Germany is the country that you are interested in immigrating to, then you will gain a great deal of information from listening to this podcast. Erez knows what he is talking about, and don’t forget to go to Amazon and check out his book, it has everything you need to migrate to Germany.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Kris Broholm from Actual Fluency, a language learning blog and podcast that he started in 2014 which now has over 180 episodes. He is a passionate entrepreneur who specializes in affiliate marketing, sales funnels and copywriting. Originally from Denmark, he has lived all over Europe and is now an expat in Portugal.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Are you ready to take the leap from living in one country to living abroad, becoming a digital nomad?
• Listen to Kris as he talks about his expat journey from growing up in Denmark and how he learned English, you’ll be amazed!
• The absolute best trick to learn a second language, or even a third or fourth
• The fatal flaw of following someone that has no experience or following someone like Kris who has tons of experience.
• How you can achieve your ultimate expat journey 
• Learn one of the biggest lies told to you when you are learning another language
• Tips and tricks when searching for the perfect place to live
• A common myth on why people are expats, and why it’s okay to just go from country to country and enjoy life!
• A sneak peek into being an expat 
• The most important question about Portugal, home of port wine!
• How to set up a company in Cyprus during the pandemic, are you ready for it!

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 138: Digital Nomad Life In Asia – Nimrod Dean Kuchel
• 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips
• 083: Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly – Olly Richards 

HOW TO FIND KRIS BROHOLM’S WORK

• Actual Fluency

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CONCLUSION

My friendship with Kris goes back a few years now and I am thrilled to finally have him on my podcast. We have worked on some projects together and we’ve become friends and I’ve watched Kris travel the world and experience the best of what life has to offer. I look forward to seeing what the future holds for you, my friend!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is John Fotheringham. He is a linguist, teacher, and author, and has spent 20 years developing a guaranteed method to help you master a foreign language―anywhere.

He is the host of the Language Mastery podcast on all popular podcasting platforms.  In his program, The 7-Step Roadmap to Japanese Fluency, he says you’ll learn how to create a highly effective immersion environment anywhere in the world. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The single best technique and one of the most powerful tools in learning a foreign language.
• The top tricks to master before you move to a foreign country will make learning your target language so much easier.
• When you finally do move to a foreign country, how to avoid the expat bubble that so many people fall into and how dangerous it can be for your language learning.
• Ultimately, the time required to see results in your target language and not get discouraged if you don’t reach it when you think you should.
• How real reverse culture shock is, you just won’t believe it. To feel strange in your own country and how that feeling is so normal for everyone.
• The trap people fall into when they visit other countries and look at what we do better, and what they don’t do as well, don’t get caught up in this!
• John shares his stories of moving across the world to a country that was so different from what he was accustomed to and his feelings of missing home. What did he do? And how did he accomplish his goals?
• Exactly how to maximize your time and have the greatest results learning a new language.
• The absolute worst method and most painful way to learn a language that most schools still teach today. (I can guarantee your school teaches this way!)

• How your brain decides what’s important, not you! 
• If you haven’t listened to my episode with Anthony Metivier and his use of the Memory Palace for learning a new language, don’t wait, listen to it now!
• Why put things in context is so powerful.
• How powerful methods like Remembering the Kanji by James W. Heisig can catapult your learning ability.
• Tips and Tricks that allow you to remember more, and why using these early on can help you have fun learning and not feel like such a chore.
• Mikkel and John talk about different apps and systems that have worked for both of them as they master languages. Go Here to learn more!
• For those who are not linguists or language nerds, people tend to think that language is just one thing: listening/learning/speaking/writing, when it is not just 1 thing. John explains in detail how our brains are hardwired to learn, it will all make sense!

RELATED PODCAST EPISODES

• 144: How To Raise Your Children To Be Multilingual – Sarah Tarvin
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong
• 114: How To Memorize A Foreign Language – Dr. Anthony Metivier

HOW TO FIND JOHN FOTHERINGHAM’S WORK

• Language Mastery
• The 7-Step Roadmap to Japanese Fluency

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CONCLUSION

I am a huge fan of John’s work and I was absolutely thrilled to have him on our podcast. He did not disappoint. John unpacks so many amazing tips and techniques on how he mastered Japanese and what he has learned along the way. John shares new skills he has acquired over the years that will work for you in your language journey.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Sarah Tarvin from PolyglotandTot. Sarah does language acquisition and goal achievement coaching and currently uses 8 languages: English, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Spanish, Hindi and Arabic.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• What is life like in a family that speaks 8 languages fluently and understands another 16, enough so that they can travel the world and be able to talk like a local?
• The most crucial languages that you and your family need to learn for the future. Not just personal but for business.
• What is the most important thing to have and do for you and your family to be fluent in several languages?
• Are you craving to learn a new language? Maybe become a polyglot? What is a polyglot anyways?
• Four tools for you and your spouse to best educate your children on how to learn and speak many languages.
• How long does it take to learn a new language? Can you learn 2 at the same time? Is that a good idea?
• Have you got children? Would you like them to become bilingual or trilingual? When are the best years to be teaching your children a 2nd or 3rd language?
• Some tricks and tips on helping your children learn another language even if you’re not learning it. 
• For people who want desperately to speak a new language but don’t know where to start.
• What language is the most practical and most effective to have your child learn? You probably already know the answer!

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• 128: Travelling To Every Country In The World – Salvatore Lavallo
• 115: The Solution To Educating Your Children Abroad – Michael Strong
• 083: Secrets to Learning a Foreign Language Quickly – Olly Richards

HOW TO FIND SARAH TARVIN’S WORK

• PolyglotAndTot.com
• chooseyourlifeadventure.com
• Instagram 

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CONCLUSION

I had so much fun talking with Sarah. She is a wealth of information and if you and your family are looking to take your language skills to another level, please reach out to Sarah. If you are trying to learn a new language or have your children learn a new language, pass an exam in a foreign language or make a presentation in a 2nd language, then Sarah is your gal. So, so knowledgeable, and really friendly and fun to talk with!

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Kevin Koskella.  Kevin currently works with entrepreneurs in relieving them of technical website issues with his business, Work Hero, as well as hosts the Freedom Lovin’ Podcast, and is writing a new book due out this Fall, titled, The Rebel’s Guide to Freedom. 

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• The 5 critical advantages of entrepreneurship — when you understand them, you’ll never go back to the 9-5.
• One simple book changed Kevin’s life… if Freedom is what you’re after, then you need to read this book too!
• What needs to be done day after day in the world of podcasting, to ensure you get and keep the most dedicated listeners.
• The differences between evergreen or relevant content. Which one is more beneficial in staying power for a strong podcast?
• How living in another country can change your life forever!
• A common myth about online dating in a country where you don’t speak the language and why you need to know the truth behind this myth.
• What happens when you don’t speak Portuguese and you’ve met the person of your dreams.
• Great secret strategies for a long-distance relationship

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• 137: Blockchain And The Future Of The Internet – Marco Wutzer
• 132: The Future Of Remote Work And Digital Nomadism – Kari DePhillips
• 098: Sixty Home Swaps In 3 Years Of Non-Stop Travel With 4 Kids In Tow – Daniel Prince

HOW TO FIND KEVIN KOSKELLA’S WORK

• Twitter @freedomlovinguy
• www.freedomlovin.com
• www.workhero.com 

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CONCLUSION

We covered so much ground in this episode. I really enjoyed our conversation about starting a business, what worked and what didn’t, language learning; one of my passions; and Brazil. 

A shout out to Kevin, congratulations on learning Portuguese!

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Today’s guests on the Expat Money Show are Jessica & Will Sueiro. Since 2014 they have been travelling the world – one hometown at a time. Together with their free-spirited children, Avalon and Largo, the family have visited 70 countries in their quest to provide a global education for their children, while building a deeper bond as a family.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• It took them 7 years from the start of the idea of becoming full-time travellers to actually being on the road.
• We talk a lot about what schools look like in other countries. How the children handled not being able to speak the native language and being on the playground and being able to fit in.
• Living full time in Costa Rica, Ecuador and in France. What did that look like? Was it easy to make friends? Did you love it or hate it?
• Avalon asking to be homeschooled and how well she is doing today. As a 16-year-old she has 2 online businesses. Find out what they are and how they came to be.
• The Sueiros’ have been travelling non-stop for 6 years. What are the kids like today? are they empathetic? kind, funny? what does moving from country to country do to a child?
• Will & Jess talk about how they broke into the community! you won’t believe it!
• Mikkel & Jess talk about doing the ‘hard things’ in life.
• Then what did they do?……..
• They rented a 21 1/2′ motor home. Small yes..cozy, for sure. They travelled all through Europe, crazy to hear these stories.
• What are they doing today? and if you’ve wanted to travel, leave your home country and see the world, this episode is a must for you. You’ll love it!
• After four months locked down on the dock in France, they finally get to take their sailing lessons. They will set sail for Greece (from France) on March 1st.

HOW TO FIND WILL & JESSICA SUEIRO’S WORK

• And here are their social channels:
• www.youtube.com/worldtowning
• www.facebook.com/worldtowning
• www.instagram.com/worldtowning

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• 078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• 098: Sixty Home Swaps In 3 Years Of Non-Stop Travel With 4 Kids In Tow – Daniel Prince
• 109: How To Find Freedom And Travel Like A Boss – Johnny FD

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CONCLUSION

Well, as most of you know, I love talking about education. Worldschooling, homeschooling, unschooling… It’s just so great to talk with like-minded people. What they, as a family have achieved is remarkable.

If you want to experience a trip with them, I really urge you to view some of their YouTube videos, watch how they live their lives, it’s truly amazing. Their lives have been profoundly changed by travel, mine too! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed chatting with Will & Jess.

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Today’s guest on the Expat Money Show is Michael Strong, Founder of Expanse Online, an innovative virtual secondary school and he is one of the most experienced and creative school program designers in the country.

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

• Public education in Michael’s opinion is abusive and fraudulent, listen to a better alternative
• Statistically, 75% of high school students are unhappy and only 45% are actively engaged in learning
• The increase in suicide rates in teens are shocking, why is this happening?
• We examine the rise in substance abuse in government-run schools and how to protect your child from it
• Why communication and compassion will always be necessary and how to foster them in your child’s education
• Mikkel and Michael go into what careers require higher education to be successful and what careers don’t
• How to prepare your child for the real world and set them up for success
• How Michael’s school rewards Emotional Intelligence in kids
• What does a school day and week look like at Expanse Online?
• Some have referred to this program as ‘Homeschooling by professionals’
• And so much more…

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• 094: Alternative Ways To Learn, Enter The Workforce And Educate Children – Isaac Morehouse
• 078: Brandon Pearce -Travelling the Globe World Schooling your Children
• 036: Jim Rogers – North Korea, China, Mandarin And The Current State Of Education

HOW TO FIND MICHAEL STRONG’S WORK

• www.expanseonline.co

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CONCLUSION

Michael is an amazing human being, working to ensure his students get the very best education possible so that becoming effective adults is not that difficult. I really enjoyed the conversation, and personally got a lot out of it, I hope you do too!

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In this brilliant interview with Olly Richards from I Will Teach You A Language we find out that he has travelled the world and taught himself eight foreign languages.  You may be asking yourself these questions: Can I learn a foreign language? Is Spanish easy to learn? and how can I learn a second language?

Listen in to this amazing interview with Olly Richards, he is going to answer all of these questions and more!

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

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This was truly a fascinating and interesting interview with Olly Richards from I Will Teach You A Language. This is the longest interview at 1 hour and 43 minutes because there was so much to learn. I’ve tried to learn Mandarin for 4 years and have been unsuccessful, now I know why. I learned to speak fluent Spanish in 3 months, how did I do that and not Mandarin? Olly explains why.

As we’ve mentioned earlier on, the question really is can I learn to speak a foreign language, and the answer is a resounding YES! Please listen in if you’ve struggled with other courses and books and not had any success in moving forward. Maybe you just have not had the right learning tools for you. Give Olly’s course a try. If all else has failed, what have you got to lose? And if you are just starting out and you are starting at ground zero, this is the best language product I’ve come across. For 4 years I’ve tried cue cards and Mandarin dictionaries and they have not worked. This is the course for me and I hope you’ll take the time and wander through Olly’s website and sign up.

Please leave me a comment below and let me know if you have any questions for Olly or myself regarding the learning curve and what to expect. I’ll keep you posted on how my wife, daughter and mother make out taking Spanish Uncovered and the progress they all make in Panama.

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