Gabriel Wyner graduated summa cum laude at USC, where he won the school's Renaissance Award. His essay on language learning for Lifehacker.com was one of the site's most read in 2012.
"This is a fun way for anyone to discover the secrets of language
instruction presented in a conversational, stress-free way — no
matter how little time you have."
--The Chicago Tribune
“A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.
Fluent Forever won't teach you French, or German, or any other
language -- but it will teach you how to learn whatever
language you do want to learn, and to learn it faster, and more
efficiently. If you want a new language to stick, start
here.”
--Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York
Times bestseller Guitar Zero
“Aspiring polyglots of the world, take note: this book will help
you pick up any new language in record time. If you’re looking for
a practical, brain-friendly, field-tested approach to language
learning, search no more: you’ve found your guide.”
--Josh Kaufman, bestselling author of The First 20 Hours: How to
Learn Anything…Fast!
“Never before have I seen a language-learning method -- or method
for learning anything! -- that synchs up so perfectly with our
current scientific understanding of how memory works. I now
understand why my past attempts to learn other languages (Spanish,
German, Latin) have left me with little more than a smattering of
near-random vocabulary words, and I'm inspired to try again. Fluent
Forever promises a fun, personalized learning regimen that is sure
to wire a new tongue into your brain with speed and simplicity. And
Wyner’s sharp wit will keep you entertained along the way! I've
never been so excited to challenge my mind.”
--Karen Schrock Simring, contributing editor at Scientific American
Mind magazine
“Fluent Forever more than meets the daunting challenge of
learning a new language by giving the reader a solid game plan
based on how people actually learn and memorize information. From
the first chapter, I couldn't wait to get started using Wyner's
techniques and tons of resources. His writing is engaging, smart,
and conversational, making learning a real joy. If you've ever
wanted to become fluent in another language, do yourself a favor
and start reading Fluent Forever now.”
--Melanie Pinola, Contributor Writer for LIfehacker.com and author
of LinkedIn in 30 Minutes
"Fluent Forever is the book I wish I had had during my numerous
failed attempts at learning different languages. It’s a
refreshingly fun and engaging guide that shows you how to
language-hack your brain. Wyner’s done all the hard work so
that the reader can actually enjoy the process of becoming fluent
in a language quickly!"
--Nelson Dellis, 2011 and 2012 USA Memory Champion
“This is the book I'd use next time I want to learn a new language.
It employs an intelligent mix of the latest methods for learning a
language on your own using the web, apps, and voice training tips
in an accelerated time frame.
--Kevin Kelly, Senior Maverick for Wired Magazine and author of
What Technology Wants
"I know what you're thinking: But learning a new language is soooo
hard! The solution? Stop being a whiner and start reading
Wyner. This book is a winner! Guaranteed to rewire your
brain in as many languages as you'd like."
--Joel Saltzman, author of Shake That Brain!: How to Create Winning
Solutions and Have Fun While You're at It
“An excellent book…Wyner writes in an engaging and accessible way,
weaving in his personal language journey. His method, proven
by his own achievements, is clear: focus on pronunciation, avoid
translation, and use spaced repetition extensively. And he
offers lots of specific techniques to make sure you’ll never forget
what you’ve learned. I'd recommend this book to anyone who is
serious -- not just aspiring but really serious -- about
becoming fluent in a foreign language.”
--Kevin Chen, Co-Founder, italki.com
“Mash up the DNA of Steve Jobs and Aristotle, add training in
engineering and opera, and you get Gabriel Wyner, whose ingeniously
elegant system helps us knuckleheads learn not just foreign
languages but, well, everything. Autodidacts rejoice!”
--Jay Heinrichs, author of Thank You for
Arguing and Word Hero
“Americans refuse to realize that all languages are foreign -- yes,
including English. It's time we learned how to speak like the rest
of the world: in more ways than one. This book is a hilarious
toolbox that helps you get a head start. Pick a foreign language
(yes, including English) and voilà: el futuro es
tuyo. High-five to Gabriel Wyner!”
--Ilan Stavans, author of Dictionary Days: A Defining Passion
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