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LANGUAGE HACKING MANDARIN (Learn How to Speak Mandarin - Right Away): A Conversation Course for Beginners
Benny Lewis
Chinese, Mandarin, Language self-study texts, Language learning: audio-visual & multimedia, Language learning: specific skills, Speaking / pronunciation skills
#Language Hacking Mandarin is an unconventional conversation course for beginners that teaches you everything you need to start speaking Mandarin right away - not after years of study. Crack the code and get fluent faster!
CRACK THE CODE AND GET FLUENT FASTER.
I had to learn [a new language] in a handful of days for a TV interview. I asked Benny for help and his advice was invaluable. - Tim Ferriss
Ten years ago, Lewis spoke only English. But constant travel, along with a buoyant attitude, has unmasked the polyglot within. - National Geographic
What if you could skip the years of study and jump right to speaking Mandarin? Sound Crazy? No, it's language hacking. It's about learning what's indispensable, skipping what's not - and using what you've learned to have real conversations in Mandarin - from day one!
Unlike most traditional language courses that try to teach you the rules of a language, Language Hacking Mandarin shows you how to learn and speak Mandarin Chinese immediately through proven memory techniques, unconventional shortcuts and conversation strategies perfect by one of the world's greatest language learners, Benny Lewis, aka the Irish Polyglot.
The Method
Language Hacking takes a modern approach to language learning by focusing on the essential conversations that learners need to start speaking from day one. There's no need to study every word and grammar rule before you start using the language. Instead, Language Hacking applies the 80/20 principle to language learning, giving you the most versatile phrases and most effective shortcuts to help you get fluent faster. Through speaking, you get the practice you need to progress and the confidence to use the language.
Each of the 10 units culminates with a speaking mission that you can choose to share on the italki #LanguageHacking learner community (www.italki.com/languagehacking) where you can submit your missions, give and get feedback and extend your learning beyond the pages of the book.
The audio for this course is available for free on www.teachyourself.co.uk/languagehacking.
You don't need to go abroad to learn a language any more.
Praise for LANGUAGE HACKING MANDARIN (Learn How to Speak Mandarin - Right Away): A Conversation Course for Beginners
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Benny's new series makes it fun to dare to speak. This could well engage more people with a new language than some of the more traditional language books. - Lingq.com
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Benny's new Language Hacking courses are a major contribution to the language learning world. Learning with this series is like having an experienced language coach standing over your shoulder every step of the way, showing you how to learn quickly, and speak confidently right from the start. - iwillteachyoualanguage.com
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What Benny has done for making language learning accessible is second to none. This new series is the perfect example of that. Combining modern tech and study methods that have for far too long been lacking from traditional course books, Benny has created a great set of all-round robust language courses. - Lindsay Dow,
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This unconventional course takes you through a series of missions designed to get you speaking the language as soon as possible. It shows you how to start conversations and keep them going, even when you don't know much of the language. It explains that many words are similar to ones you already know. It provides tips about how to memorize vocabulary, and useful cultural tips. You are also encouraged to use the dedicated iTalki website, where you can practice what you're learning, and find links to many online resources. - Omniglot.com
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It was such a pleasure to have 'The Irish Polyglot' on campus! Benny kept students engaged from his intro video reel all the way to the final Q&A of the evening. He is a dynamic speaker with fascinating stories and great tips for making the most of your time abroad. Our office appreciated his willingness to work with us to tailor his presentation to our specific audience. Though we expected students to be more interested in the travel aspects of his presentation, so many of them wanted to know more about his language hacks during the Q&A. The fact that he is young and has gone about language learning in a non-traditional way really helped them connect with his message. Benny is a speaker who is suitable for students who are just starting to explore international issues to those who are already on the track to becoming polyglots themselves. - Study Abroad Office, Elizabethtown College
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Ten years ago, Lewis spoke only English. But constant travel, along with a buoyant attitude, has unmasked the polyglot within. - National Geographic
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Inspiring and epic words - Trivago
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Our conference was by far Poland's most successful one yet, an accomplishment owing in large part to the enthusiasm, inspiration, and knowledge brought to the stage by Mr. Lewis. - TEDx Warsaw
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