#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

Here's the same list of 10 common Tamil phrases --- 1. I’m hungry Pronunciation: Enakku pasikkudhu --- 2. I’m thirsty Pronunciation: Enakku thaagam --- 3. I’m tired Pronunciation: Enakku kalaippaaga irukku --- 4. I’m sleepy Pronunciation: Enakku thookkam varudhu --- 5. Let’s go Pronunciation: Polam --- 6. Come here Pronunciation: Inga vaanga (formal) / Inga vaa (casual) --- 7. Wait a minute Pronunciation: Konjam neram irunga --- 8. What happened? Pronunciation: Ennaachu? --- 9. I don’t know Pronunciation: Enakku theriyadhu --- 10. I like it Pronunciation: Enakku pidikkum

CEFR Level C1 Useful Vocabulary for English Exams like IELTS , TOEIC, TOEFL Adjectives showing courage An adventurous person looks for adventure. A brave one is self-confident in the presence of danger and ready to suffer pain. A chivalrous man puts himself in danger for the protection of others. A bold one stands out and faces danger bravely. A daring one defies any dangers. A fearless person shows no fear. An intrepid person possesses unshakable nerves. A courageous person is more than brave, adding a moral element to his/her deeds. An audacious person exhibits a fearless spirit, defiant even of law or decorum. A gallant man is brave in a dashing and showy way. A valiant Person not only faces great dangers successfully but also achieves great results.

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💡 TOOL: Your tone of voice is not technical. It's energetic. Before your next meeting, presentation, or pitch — pause. Place your hand on your chest, take a slow breath in… and say this out loud: “My message matters. I speak with clarity.” Say it again. And again. Let your nervous system hear it. You're not here to impress. You're here to express. The most powerful communicators I coach — founders, VPs, product leads — don’t sound great because their English is perfect. They sound great because their inner world is aligned with their words. When you remind yourself that what you say has meaning, your voice naturally drops into clarity. The tension leaves your throat. The words stop rushing. Presence returns. 🎤 This is what I help leaders embody in my coaching — Not just “speak better,” but speak from a deeper place. Try this before your next call. Then watch how differently you show up — not just in your voice, but in your energy. If you’re ready to speak from that version of you — DM me VOICE. Let’s begin. #ExecutiveCommunication #LeadershipPresence #SpeakWithClarity #AuthenticLeadership #VoiceCoachForLeaders

A CEO once told me: “I know the words, but I still sound small.” We didn’t fix his English. We worked on his posture. His presence. His inner state. Your voice doesn’t rise when you memorize more — it rises when you reconnect with the version of you that leads from clarity, not control. It’s not about adding words. It’s about removing fear. Now, he sounds like someone you’d follow, not just understand. Presence is louder than perfection. ✨ Want your voice to carry more than just information? Let’s activate the version of you that already speaks with power. 💬 DM “VOICE” to begin.

My first attempt at an introduction in Mandarin:) I still have to practice using the tones more naturally in conversation though.

You don’t improve your English by collecting more grammar rules or memorizing new expressions. That’s not the real work. You improve your English — and your entire communication experience — by changing the internal story you carry about who you are when you speak. Because English isn’t the issue. **Your state is.** ❌ Speak from pressure → you shrink. ✅ Speak from presence → you resonate. It’s not about using perfect words. It’s about having access to your real self while speaking. The voice doesn’t come from your throat. It comes from alignment. And when you enter that aligned state — calm, confident, connected - your voice naturally rises to meet the moment. No forcing. No fixing. Just remembering. 🎙️ Want to experience this shift in your voice — from inside out - request a tial class now. #executivecommunication #englishcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #speakwithconfidence #innervoice #publicspeaking #communicationcoach #nonenglishspeaker #voicework #mindsetmatters #founderlife #soulbasedcommunication