Can you understand native speakers, but speaking feels impossible?
My first conversation in Czech was terrible… but now natives are asking ME for advice.
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Does this seem familiar?
You’ve spent hundreds of hours learning vocabulary, grammar, reading and listening.
You’re happy with your comprehension, but every time you try to speak, you trip over your words, stumble on basic phrases, and freeze up.
When people ask you to “say something” in your target language, you awkwardly reply that you’re “focused on understanding and haven’t started speaking”, prompting blank stares.
You see other learners who are able to speak after lots of immersion, but it’s just not working for you!
Maybe something’s wrong with you?
Stop! Nothing's wrong.
It’s normal to feel terrible at speaking.
Converting comprehension into speaking is much harder than people think.
There are a few learners who seem to magically wake up one day after thousands of hours of immersion and start speaking, but they are very, very rare.
The rest of us need structure and practice to make the leap.
I’m a long time language learner, and I’ve tried dozens of different methods to learn German, Spanish, and now Czech.
I stumbled across Refold halfway through my Spanish journey, and it revolutionized my approach to learning.
But I knew it could be better, and I wanted to be the one to improve it.
I wanted to be part of the team inventing the future of language learning, so I proved my worth and joined the Refold team to make content, courses and become the immersion learner.
That’s the real reason why, 2.5 years ago, I started learning Czech.
Why Czech? Because it’s a language I knew nothing about that has almost nothing in common with English. I wanted to learn a language from the beginning so that I could test every single strategy, technique, and recommendation in the Refold Roadmap.
If you’ve followed my Czech journey, you know I’ve been tracking every single second of my journey and reflecting on it at every step of the way. My mistakes have become warnings, my successes and discoveries have shaped the Refold method.
I’ve spent hundreds of hours diving into techniques, testing each and every one of our recommendations, and discussing with the Refold coaches to improve the speaking process.
Here’s my biggest takeaway.....
You Don’t Get Speaking for Free
There’s a myth in the immersion learning world, that immersion fixes everything
- Can’t hear? Do more immersion
- Can’t speak? Do more immersion
- Broke your leg? Do more immersion
While immersion is the most powerful tool in language learning, immersion alone doesn’t make you a fluent speaker. Even if you can fully comprehend native speakers, you won’t automatically be able to talk like them.
Learning to speak requires a whole different process than the one you used to build understanding.
How to ACTUALLY speak like a native
You’ve spent hundreds or even thousands of hours with input, all with the promise that you’ll be able to speak like a native.
Don’t worry! That time wasn’t wasted. You have an entire language inside of you, just waiting for you to activate it.
The only thing getting in your way… is you
Turn off your inner critic
Turn off your inner critic
You’re so worried about making mistakes, that you need to double check every single thing you say before you say it, and you need to review everything that you say after you say it.
Natives don’t do that.
They don’t constantly second guess themselves. They go straight from Thought ⇒ Speech without worry.
You need to do the same.
As an immersion learner, you’ve spent so much time with the language you know when you make a mistake, and that leads to overanalyzing and overthinking.
The first step to speaking fluency is to turn this off.
It’s ok to make mistakes!
“But Ben! if I turn off my analysis, I’m going to make so many mistakes! I’m going to cement bad habits”
Relax…
you’ve got hundreds of hours of input practice that have trained an extremely strong instinct. You’re resilient to cementing bad habits. A few dozen hours of speaking practice isn’t going to ruin you.
And that’s all it takes to unlock the flood of language, ready to spill out of you.
50 Hours to comfortable fluency
In just 50 hours of speaking practice, you can overcome your internal critic, learn to speak fluidly and comfortably, and pave the way for the rest of your path to C1, C2, and beyond.
We’ve designed this course to guide you through that process over the next 90 days so that you can go from a passive consumer of the language, to a real speaker.
Our 90-day
Speaking Bootcamp
will whip you into shape!
Our 90-day Speaking Bootcamp will whip you into shape!
Join a small cohort of learners meeting with Ben and our head coach Clayton multiple times per week to break through the speaking barrier and reach the comfortable fluency you’ve dreamed about.
In the first 30 days you’ll learn:
How to become a speaker of the language, and not just a passive consumer
How to turn off your inner critic that overanalyzes every word that comes out of your mouth
How to turn off English, and think entirely in your target language
How to structure your output routine so you keep improving forever
What’s included:
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| 8 live, small-group lessons | $600 |
| 8 live, private Q&A sessions | $400 |
| Private community of like minded learners | $100 |
| Refold coach support via Discord | $250 |
| 8 advanced output technique tutorials | $160 |
| Daily study plans (all 90 days) | $270 |
| Premium Refold App Access | $50 |
| Tutorial and Instruction library | $90 |
| Total | $1,920 |
Your price: $1,920 $197
30-day LIVE Bootcamp
Three live sessions per week with Ben and Clayton
Recordings of sessions so you can watch on your schedule
Private discord community where you can ask questions any time
Daily study plans integrated into our Refold App
60 days of self-study
with coaching support
Ongoing lesson plans
Private live Q&As every other week where you can get your questions answered.
Life-time access to our private discord community where you can connect with other learners, and ask questions
Join the thousands of learners who have loved our courses
“This course was an amazing first step, I tried to learn Japanese on my own several times but kept falling off after about a month. The daily lessons really helped to build a habit of learning!”
Stephen, Japanese learner
(Teach Yourself a Language)
“The Level Up Your Listening course pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me develop habits for better comprehension. The supportive community at Refold was also a huge help. I highly recommend it!”
Cody, Spanish learner
(Level Up Your Listening)
“Thank you for the course. Thank you for teaching me how to use Audacity and providing the awesome tools. I enjoyed every minute and will be on my way to finally understanding Korean.”
Krantje, Korean learner
(Level Up Your Listening)
Is this bootcamp right for me?
You can already understand your target language
You’ve been studying for 6+ months
You feel ready to start speaking
You’re tired of being a “passive” learner
You’re ready to invest time and energy into active practice
You want expert, personalized guidance (not just another app)
If you’ve tried speaking, but can’t break through the barrier, then this course is perfect for you.
You could keep going it alone, spending dozens of hours and hundreds of dollars on apps and tutors, but chances are, you’ll still feel awkward and uncomfortable.
But if you start your speaking right, you can become a confident speaker of your target language in just 3 months.
When people ask you “Can you speak language?” Instead of shrugging and deflecting the question, you’ll say “Yes I DO!”
Refold's stress-free money-back guarantee
This course comes with a 100% money-back guarantee, but I don’t stop there. I promise you, when you finish this course, you will have complete confidence about how to improve your speaking. You will understand what a balanced and complete language-learning routine looks like, which tools to use, and exactly which techniques will help you build confidence in your target language.
If you aren’t completely satisfied that this course lived up to my promise, I wouldn’t feel right keeping your money.
You can get a hassle-free refund just by sending our support team an email within 90 days.
There are no strings attached, no hoops to jump through, and nothing to prove. Simply tell us that you would like a refund, and our incredible support team will issue your refund on the spot, no questions asked.
I’m taking on ALL the risk because I’m that confident this course is the solution to your language-learning struggles.
Note: iTalki credits are not refundable after the course begins
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Speaking Bootcamp
$197
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$100 iTalki credits
Total $297 incl tax
8 live, small group lessons
8 advanced output technique tutorials
8 live, private Q&A sessions
Daily study plans (all 90 days)
Lifetime access to all recordings and content
Lifetime access to our private
community
Refold coach support
Premium Refold app access
Access to our content library
Personalized Coaching
$497
+
$100 iTalki credits
Total $597 incl tax
Everything included in Bootcamp
Plus!
4 private coaching sessions with our head coach Clayton (normally $500)!
Unlimited private text support with Clayton
Lifetime access to our client resource database
30% off any other Refold course
Free Anki deck of your choice
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm a beginner, is this bootcamp right for me?
This bootcamp is designed for advanced understanders. If you’re a beginner, we recommend starting with our “Teach Yourself a Language” course to build your foundation first.
Will I be fluent after 4 weeks?
Speaking fluency takes time to develop. This bootcamp will give you the confidence, tools, and practice methods to continue improving your speaking skills long after the course ends.
How much time do I need to commit each day?
We offer flexible homework options: 45, 90, or 120 minutes per day. Choose the level that fits your schedule and commitment level. Live course sessions are 3 times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday) and last about 30-40 minutes. There are recordings that you can access whenever you want.
Does this work for my target language?
Yes! Our methods are language-agnostic and work for any language. We have specific resources for Spanish, Japanese, English, French, German, Mandarin, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian.
What if I miss a live session?
All live sessions are recorded and available for review. You’ll never miss out on the content, but we encourage attending live for the interactive experience.
Why are iTalki credits required to buy?
A major part of this course and the homework is taking lessons with a native speaking tutor! iTalki is the best site to do that, and is available for all major languages (and many less popular ones!)
You will use the $100 in credits during the course. We buy them for you so that you don’t have any excuse not to schedule sessions in your target language.
Ready to speak confidently and comfortably?
Your purchase is 100% protected by our 90-day, no questions asked, money-back guarantee.
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