Hyperpolyglot Mikel Telleria explains how to learn languages fast
Jun 26, 2025Hyperpolyglot Mikel Telleria explains how to Master Any Language in 3 Months
No fluff, just the time-tested tactics—refined for high-performers with busy schedules.
1. The “It Takes Years” Myth
You’ve heard it: “Start as a kid, sit through endless classes, study grammar forever.” Nonsense. Focus on the essentials every single day and you can hold real conversations in 90 days.
2. The Three Non-Negotiables
| Pillar | What it means | Why it matters |
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| Words | A core bank of high-value vocabulary. | Without words, you have zero message. |
| Sounds | Hearing and reproducing authentic pronunciation. | To understand and be understood. |
| Practice | Speaking until it feels automatic. | Fluency only comes from reps. |
Forget abstract grammar drills and bloated syllabi: vocabulary + pronunciation + active repetition—that’s the whole game.
3. Daily Habits that Get Results
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Contextual Reading — 15 min
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Bilingual text: target language → native language → target language again.
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Read out loud and record yourself.
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Massive Listening — 1–3 hrs “in the background”
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Native podcasts or videos while commuting, working out, cooking.
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Replay the same episode twice; comprehension skyrockets.
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Daily Speaking — 10 min minimum
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Re-read your texts aloud.
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Answer question lists about your life and work—out loud.
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Optional Power-Up: Reverse Translation. Translate a passage into the target language without peeking, then compare and correct in red. Old-school, brutally effective.
4. Apply the 80/20 Lens
Twenty percent of the words fuel eighty percent of real conversations. Build “language islands” around: work, family, hobbies, travel, opinions. Memorize those chunks and steer talk toward home turf.
5. A 3-Month Training Plan
| Month | Daily focus | Outcome |
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| 1 | Reading + listening + read-aloud | You grasp and pronounce core structures. |
| 2 | Add Q&A drills + shadowing native sentences | Accent sharpens, thinking speed rises. |
| 3 | Five-minute mirror presentations + reverse translation 3×/week | Functional fluency in most situations. |
Keep the earlier exercises while layering in the new ones—they build on each other.
6. “But I Have No One to Talk To”
Before booking an iTalki session, rack up solo speaking hours. Yes, you’ll feel odd at first, but you’ll save yourself awkward silences later. When you finally speak with natives, you’ll surprise them—and yourself.
7. Discipline, Not Magic
There’s no secret hack—only smart daily work. Invest 60–180 minutes a day (listening time counts) and you’ll see concrete gains every single week.
Next Step
Use the framework above on your own or fast-track it with our full course: curated bilingual texts, profession-specific question lists, native pronunciation guides. Commit to 90 days. Stay consistent and real-world conversation will arrive sooner than you think.
No excuses. No convoluted theory. Just proven methods, optimized for the driven learner.
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