This episode features Fluent in 3 Months team member Caitlin Sacasas sharing her story of when she took part in the Fluent in 3 Months Challenge. The Fi3M Challenge is a 90-day language learning challenge where participants aim to have a 15-minute conversation in their new language as a part of a supportive community. It can help you start conversing a new language while providing you with accountability and guidelines to make huge strides in your language in just three months. Learn more and get notified when the next Challenge opens for enrollment by signing up here.Caitlin shares how she’s made drinking coffee part of her routine for learning Japanese and how meditation helps her be more productive in her studies. She also shares tips for learning Japanese and the importance of making learning fun.Featured ResourcesFluent in 3 Months ChallengeMentioned in this EpisodeJLPTCaitlin’s Makeup Tutorial in JapaneseTerrace HouseHow Caitlin found her language exchange partnerFluent in 3 Months ChallengeStudying in the BathroomCasa de FloresBilingirl ChicaAbroad in JapanRebel Heart BeautyCaitlin’s InstagramCaitlin’s Articles on Fi3MEpisode OverviewSome of the topics brought up during the interview are:Sharing a language with your childrenThe importance of finding a long-term language exchange partnerHow watching TV helps you pick up more natural language patternsHow important it is to study during your peak times during the dayTips for pairing your language learning with another activity like drinking coffeeHow meditating to clear your mind before your learning benefits your memoryWhy you should start small when starting a new habitWhy you should learn Japanese kana early onFitting in your language studies by breaking up your learning throughout the dayWhy you should enjoy your language and not get bogged down with the technical aspectsPrioritizing your time with languagesPodcast theme: “A New Beginning” by Shannon KennedyJoin Our PatreonEnjoy the podcast? Subscribe to our Patreon to get access to bonus content and monthly exclusives.

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