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StoryLearning Podcast

Got a burning language learning question? I’m Olly Richards and I"ve learned 8 languages through stories. Every Wednesday, I answer your questions and chat to world-class language experts. Whether you"re learning Spanish, German, Japanese, or something else, tune in for insider tips and practical strategies to get fluent fast. Each week you get: - Answers to your biggest language learning challenges - Story-based techniques to accelerate your progress - Tried and tested tips from my 25+ years of

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00:10:10

342: Don't move abroad to learn a new language |...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/10/04

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and

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00:23:26

341: My teachers just don't get it...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/10/02

Phil asks a really tricky question: "I am feeling extremely frustrated with the Chinese teachers I've found on there. They don't seem to understand that I want to practice speaking. They all seem to insist on trying to go over grammar rules, shovel loads of new vocabulary on me, etc when all I want to do is practice some of the things I've already learned. When I try to tell the this, then they just randomly talk about whether I like spicy food or have kids. No structure. I've suggested a course

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00:09:56

340: Language teachers must be language learners |...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/27

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and

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00:18:24

339: Is daily journaling in a foreign language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/25

Andrew asks: "I'm learning Lao. Is there a benefit to daily journaling?" In This Episode: Writing in your target language is a fantastic activity, especially if it appeals to you! Here are some of the benefits: Review and consolidate what you've been learning Experiment with grammar and pose questions to yourself (which can get answered) Throws up new vocabulary that you'll have to look up Exposes your "interlanguage" Gives your teacher something to work with Provides evidence of progress Can

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00:21:58

337: Should I take a language immersion programme?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/23

Eric asks: "I'm considering spending next summer in Russia. Should I take a language immersion programme?" In This Episode: What is the real purpose of going abroad? What's the best and worst case? Olly's friend in Nice The value of life experience, friendship and structure Resources Mentioned: Olly's Thursday 26th September Event in London for the European Day of Languages... see you there! 101 Conversations books Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To

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00:11:42

338: Quantity, not quality | TROLL 019

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/20

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and

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00:09:45

336: Make More Mistakes | TROLL 018

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/14

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and

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00:35:37

335: Behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/12

In this episode, Olly takes you behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered, his new Japanese programme for beginners. He's joined by Nick Godwin, who has been working with Olly for the last year on designing the programme. Here's what you'll hear: Why we wanted to make Japanese Uncovered The story-based methodology Challenges in designing the course Who is Ai, and what does she do? How we threw away the rule book when deciding how to teach reading! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for

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00:09:11

334: First learn it, then use it | TROLL 017

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/06

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and

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00:15:57

333: What has Olly been up to?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/09/04

In this episode, Olly talks about what he has been up to this summer. Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes Do You Have A Question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates. Thanks so much for listening to this episode of

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00:42:36

332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2)

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/08/30

In this episode, I interview writer, blogger and learning expert Scott Young. Scott is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT's four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months and learning four languages in one year. In this conversation, we discuss Scott's experience of learning languages, some of the key principles of effective learning and Scott's new book - Ultralearning. Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me

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00:36:12

331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1)

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/08/28

In this episode, I interview writer, blogger and learning expert Scott Young. Scott is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT's four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months and learning four languages in one year. In this conversation, we discuss Scott's experience of learning languages, some of the key principles of effective learning and Scott's new book - Ultralearning. Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me

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00:11:34

330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/08/24

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes

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00:11:35

329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/08/17

Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and

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00:10:31

328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/08/09

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes

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00:11:16

327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/08/03

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes

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00:10:27

326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/07/27

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes

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00:10:58

325: Don't Worry About Language Problems In Advance!...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/07/20

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes

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00:11:04

324: Study Languages The Same Way Every Day! | TROLL 010

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/07/12

Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes

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00:16:52

323: How to learn a language on a budget

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/07/10

Ashlin asks: "How can I learn Mandarin on a budget?" In Today's Episode: It's not always the case that "free" is good... some people only commit to something when they've forked out some cash! Which are you? You may be surprised how much language material is available in your local library Go down to your library and choose a good textbook with audio Go home, and work all the way through it from cover to cover! (Don't get distracted with apps etc) Then, find a few conversation partners on one of

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