The easiest way to master a language

The easiest way to master a language

Today on the pod, I’m joined by Mihalis Eleftheriou, creator of Language Transfer, which is the app I’ve been using to quickly learn Spanish in Mexico City.

I tried all of the traditional language learning apps (Duolingo, Rosetta Stone, Babbel, etc), but found them ineffective for quickly learning how to navigate everyday conversation in Mexico.

When I discovered Mihalis’s Language Transfer, I was able to speak and understand basic Spanish within days. And I was obsessed with having him on the pod.
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His method is super simple. There’s no writing anything down. No memorizing anything. You just listen to a 5 to 10-minute lesson on a specific Spanish principle and apply that principle to as many different real-world situations as you can.
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The brilliance of Language Transfer is it teaches you how to think in Spanish. And Mihalis sees this as a form of activism. Because understanding how to think in different languages is what brings people together.
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Determined to spread Language Transfer as far and wide as possible, Mihalis offers it for free, and he has many different language options, from French to Arabic, Swahili, Greek, and even music theory.
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In our interview, we talk about Mihalis’s fascinating backstory, and the unlikely genesis of Language Transfer.
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Whether you’re curious about learning a language or not, you’re going to love our conversation. Here’s a loose outline of we spoke about:

1:26 - Why you shouldn't care about money when trying to make an impact

7:40 - Why there's no such thing as a bad student

14:40 - Following your curiosity is the first step to being true to yourself

17:34 - This is why most people are depressed

22:18 - Why do we dissociate?

31:36 - The secret to mastering any skill

36:40 - Here's why you can't learn a new language

44:00 - How to be an activist who creates real change

1:01:00 - Racism vs. Xenophobia: What's the difference and how to deal with them

1:12:50 - How to inspire support from other people

1:17:55 - Never apologize for being yourself

1:22:30 - How to fulfill your spiritual mission

You can check out the full episode here, and follow Mihalis on the socials here, and explore new languages here.

If you get a chance to listen to it today, let me know which part of the interview inspired you the most, and I’ll make a shorter clip of that section for my Youtube channel.

Enjoy, and thanks in advance for the feedback!

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