#LanguageHacking

Why Chinese is Easier than you think! A while back, I dedicated some time to learning to speak Mandarin, and the Internet nearly imploded at the idea of me trying to do it in a short time. I heard protests of it being the hardest language in the world, but I went ahead anyway. After a few months of learning it in Taiwan, I went on to travel over 2,000km of trains through China, learning Kung Fu from a master in a village, meeting a Buddhist monk in a monastery, making friends and using my Mandarin along the way. What I learned in this experience was that Chinese isn’t that difficult after all. Like with all the languages I learn, I focused on speaking from day one and finding shortcuts and hacks to make the learning stick. Click here to find out why learning Mandarin is easy. https://www.italki.com/article/Aumjywne3SKq3lVVaKKkJC/The-ways-you-can-make-learning-Mandarin-easy And if you’re ready to start learning, you can also check out my new book. https://go.italki.com/LanguageHackingMandarin -Benny Lewis, Language Hacker More information can be found here. https://www.italki.com/languagehacking

Post your #LanguageHacking missions here and get written and audio corrections extending your learning beyond the pages of the book. Beyond getting feedback from your #LanguageHacking missions, you can enjoy other interactive features of the Community including: 📝 Exercises - Practice and improve your skills through audio and written exercises. ❓ Questions - Got a burning question? Get unstuck here. 📄 Posts - Share your learning milestones, stories, and more. 📚 Topics - Meet, connect, and grow through language and culture discussions. More information can be found in the below article. https://www.italki.com/article/EHxl8RzzcAXNutUl7nC6Zy/LanguageHacking-Community

Does your accent hold you back in those crucial English job interviews? 🤔 I hear this ALL the time from ambitious executives! The worry: that your unique way of speaking somehow hurts your credibility. 😟 But what if I told you your accent wasn’t a bug, but a feature? ✨ Brad Smith (former Intuit CEO, with that distinctive West Virginia drawl 😉) famously said, “I realized my accent isn’t a bug, it’s a feature.” He was even asked to take accent reduction training – and he declined! 🙅‍♂️ Why? Because, as he wisely pointed out, “People prefer leaders who are different because it makes leadership seem more attainable.” 💯 You have a choice, my friend! You don’t have to conform to someone else’s expectations. 🙅‍♀️ You’re not a cog in a machine, trying to fit into someone else’s wheel. You bring something unique and valuable to the table. 💎 Ready to challenge how you view your English language journey? 🤔 Ask yourself: What’s the benefit of holding onto the belief that my accent is a disadvantage? (Spoiler alert: probably none! 😜) What are the real disadvantages? 🧐 What opportunities am I missing out on by holding onto this perspective? 🚀 THIS IS HUGE! 📣 Could I benefit from guidance from someone who gets it? Someone who’s FACED similar challenges & achieved success 🏆 and is willing to mentor me – and, crucially, am I WILLING to be coached? 🤯 (Read that again! 🤓) Start by questioning those assumptions. You might find that the ‘disadvantage’ you felt was just a perspective you picked up from somewhere. 💡 No blame – just awareness. 👍 You have what it takes to THRIVE! 💪 I believe in you! Let’s unlock your authentic voice and DOMINATE those interviews! 🎤 Ready to connect? DM me! 📩 hashtag#AccentAdvantage hashtag#ExecutiveCoaching hashtag#JobInterviewPrep hashtag#CommunicationSkills hashtag#AuthenticLeadership hashtag#NonNativeSpeakers

The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is your best friend in job interviews. Learn it, master it, and use it to tell compelling stories. #JobInterviewTips #STARmethod

🗳️ “Which Part of a Job Interview in English Stresses You Most?” A) Introducing yourself B) Answering technical questions C) Small talk with the hiring manager D) Negotiating salary 💬 Comment your answer + why! (Engagement gold!)

Please tell me if it's you: "Help me alleviate my deep-seated fear of being judged or misunderstood due to my English" and now please tell me if it's something that rings a bell in your head as to the real reason for wanting to improve English communication skills either for job interviews, communication&presentation enhancement???

5 Hacks to Find Balance Between Work, Rest, and Life (Without Losing Your Mind). Oh, that glorious chaos of adulting! Left hand typing reports, right hand folding laundry, one foot meal-prepping, and the other chasing a toddler. “Balance”? More like “survival mode.” But fear not—I’ve cracked the code. As a self-proclaimed “balance wizard,” here’s my cheat sheet: 1️⃣ Daily ‘Mini-Vacation’ Steal 30 minutes every day for pure joy: a book, Netflix, doodling, or staring at trees. Non-negotiable. (Your sanity will thank you.) 2️⃣ People > To-Do Lists Swap “productivity guilt” for real moments with loved ones. Pro tip: Laughing with friends recharges you faster than 10 coffees. 3️⃣ Perfectionism? Kick It to the Curb Repeat after me: “Done > Perfect.” Your boss won’t notice the typo. But burnout? Oh, they’ll notice that. 4️⃣ Master the Art of “NOPE” Not your emergency? Not your problem. Boundaries = freedom. (And fewer 3 AM Slack pings.) 5️⃣ Phone? Gone on Weekends Activate “ghost mode.” No emails. No doomscrolling. Just living. (Spoiler: The world won’t collapse.) Your Turn, Balance Warriors! What’s your secret to surviving the corporate circus? Share below! 🎪✨ P.S. If all else fails… chocolate.