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In this episode of The Language Hacking Podcast, Benny Lewis interviews his co-host, Shannon Kennedy about how she made the transition from music to languages, raising multilingual children, and what it’s like speaking another language when you identify as a shy introvert. Featured Resources Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week LingQ Mentioned in this Episode Eurolinguiste Fluent in 3 Months Challenge Speak in a Week Drops Pimsleur LingQ Women in Language Shannon’s music Shannon on Twitter Shannon on Facebook Shannon on Instagram Shannon on Youtube Episode Overview How Shannon went from music to languages and how she connects them What skills in learning music she has been able to transfer over to language learning Language journalling How foreign languages help you become a better musician How to get comfortable speaking languages as a shy introvert Scripting How to use language islands to steer conversations into topics you’re comfortable with How to pick up language learning after a break Time management and energy management strategies Tips for raising multilingual kids Podcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon Kennedy