I’ll be honest, I’m a little disappointed there’s no snow outside yet. That said, I’m really not surprised. We’ll be lucky if we get a layer of icing sugar snow here (although when we do, the whole country will lose their MINDS).

Despite the lack of snow, I think it’s time for a little festive joy: The 1-Minute Merry Christmas Challenge!

What is this?!

Here’s the deal: if you weren’t reading this right now, I’d be jobless. Scuffing my heels trotting down the street, sad.

I’m so ridiculously grateful to you for reading my blog, watching my videos, enrolling on my course, and just generally being awesome.

If I could, and if I had a Santa-esque sleigh that could take me around the world in record time, I’d give you all a little gift this Christmas (and a mighty big hug!)

However, until that day comes, we’re going to have to settle for a little contest – the 1 Minute Merry Christmas Challenge!

What do I win?

One lucky winner will receive a free spot on my upcoming e-course. My brain is full of this right now and it’s so inspiring.

I’m not revealing exactly what the course is about just yet, but I will say that it’s suitable for learners of ANY language. Hooray!

Who will win? The person who fits the most ‘Merry Christmases’ in one video!

What do I have to do?

To be in with a chance of winning, you have to submit a 15 second video clip on Instagram saying Merry Christmas in as many languages as you can before the 23rd December. That’s it!

Oh yes, and remember to use the hashtag #XmasLangChallenge so we can find your entry.

To get you started…

I highly recommend Omniglot, run by my good friend Simon, who has compiled a list of ‘Merry Christmas’ in various languages. Check the list here for some inspiration.

If you’re unsure of anything, check the video where I explain and set a benchmark score for you to beat!

Are you ready to spread a little festive joy across Instagram? Go for it! How many languages can you say Merry Christmas in?

The Rules:
Entries must be submitted via Instagram before Wednesday 23rd December at 23.59GMT. Entrants may enter as many times as they wish, the most recent entry will be considered as your one final entry. There will be one winner. The one winner will win one free enrollment on my upcoming e-course due for release in early 2016. The winner will be the person who says ‘Merry Christmas’ in the most languages in their 15 second Instagram video entry. Entries must be posted between 11th December and 23rd December at 23.59GMT and must contain ‘#XmasLangChallenge’ in the image description.