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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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00:15:12

303: How can I learn to read Chinese?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/03/08

Jon asks: "What's the best way to learn to read Chinese?" In Today's Episode: Don't make the assumption that you need to learn to write Chinese characters There are many approaches and methods to learning to read and write Chinese For me, the fundamental approach should be to learn by doing the activity that you want to ultimately do. E.g. if your aim is to read, you should learn the script by reading There is real value in learning to write the first few hundred Chinese characters, so you have an

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00:15:24

302: Is there value in maintaining your languages?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/03/01

Lucia asks: "Should I give up Russian to focus on Chinese? In Today's Episode: In general, the best advice around learning two languages at the same time is... don't! However, advice should always take account of your personal situation I'm finding that focus on feelings and emotions around the study process is yielding great results Resources Mentioned: Italian Uncovered - my new beginner Italian course Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free

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00:33:46

301: Creativity in Language Learning with Lindsay...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/02/27

In this episode, Olly chats with Lindsay Williams about creativity in language learning In Today's Episode: What is creativity in language learning? How can you inject creativity into your learning? Recommended resources and learning ideas Resources Mentioned: The Ultimate Guide to Netflix for Language Learners - Lindsay's blog post on ... Netflix for language learners! OpenSubtitles.org - every subtitle under the sun (almost) available for download Rosalía on Genius - Lindsay's current

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00:21:50

300: How can I work on my pronunciation?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/02/22

Lewis asks: "How can I improve my Italian pronunciation? In Today's Episode: Pronunciation begins with awareness Spend a long time listening English speakers often have to get over intangible “weirdness factor” and drop the sense of pride Record yourself and listen back - it’s always different to what you think! Focus on vowels - it’s a common problem for English speakers Resources Mentioned: Olly’s short story books - text and audio Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting

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00:14:05

299: Studying Spanish through another foreign language

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/02/15

Andriy asks: “Is it ok for me to study Spanish through English?” In Today's Episode: Given that your English is so strong, you shouldn’t have any problem! Laddering is the term given to learning a 2nd language through a 3rd The rule with laddering is that it should feel comfortable for you Resources Mentioned: Fluent Spanish Academy - My course for intermediate Spanish learners Episode 106 - How useful is laddering? Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To

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00:18:03

298: How to ride the wave of post-travel motivation

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/02/13

Innes asks: “How can I keep my motivation up after returning from a trip abroad?” In Today's Episode: It’s a great feeling coming back home after a trip abroad, with newfound motivation to study: Remember that the logistics of studying in-amongst real life haven’t changed You’ve still got to commit It can help to re-examine your beliefs about how you learn languages, and the methods you use It may be that a different method or set of activities might be easier for you to keep up Resources

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00:16:28

297: What to expect from Olly in 2019

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/02/07

Olly reveals his plans for 2019 In Today's Episode: New Uncovered courses - learn a new language through the power of story: Italian French Japanese Arabic Language Influencer Summit - coming up in Berlin at the end of March. New video libraries of real conversations, fully transcribed and translated: Thai Russian Conversations Vol. 2 - the plot thickens! New books of short stories with Teach Yourself: 6 intermediate books (April) 10 new beginner books (September) Resources Mentioned: Italian

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00:28:03

296: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/01/14

Welcome part 5 of my conversation with Lydia Machova, from LanguageMentoring.com In Today's Episode: Make a Success of Long-Term Learning: I estimate it takes 500 hours (European language, B2 level, efficient time) = 2 years of 1 hours a day with breaks (2 months learning, 1 month break) ... but it's not necessary to learn non-stop! (My Swahili: 11 months, 5 of them off 🙂 ) - but I' m so much further ahead than a year ago! Always make a plan, with a starting and end date - otherwise it's too

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00:36:09

295: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2019/01/08

Welcome part 4 of my conversation with Lydia Machovha, from LanguageMentoring.com In Today's Episode: To speak from day 1... or not? Start with self-talk, then other speakers Output is so much more important than the person you're talking to! Use other students, don't look for professional native speaker teachers you won't learn mistakes from others (just negligible influence) - because lots of listening input! Less stress with "non-native speakers" Don't worry about making mistakes - this takes a

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00:31:45

294: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/12/27

Welcome part 3 of my conversation with Lydia Machovha, from LanguageMentoring.com In Today's Episode: Start with lots of input: Listening and Reading TV series are the best - much better than movies without subtitles or with original subtitles Podcasts: many Slovak listeners listen to you for your accent 🙂 Read bilingual books or create them with translations Combination of both is great: Amazon book + audiobook (or Youtube: Little Prince) Plan to speak after 1 month - it will boost your

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00:23:12

293: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/12/20

Welcome part 2 of my conversation with Lydia Machovha, from LanguageMentoring.com In Today's Episode: Create time, don't wait till you have it.... When I wake up, it's my first priority A little test... if you receive a phone call saying that a loved one had been taken to hospital, you would find the time to put everything else aside... Language learning can also become a priority in your life, even if only for a short period 30 min a day can change a lot. 1 hour a day means visible steady growth

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00:27:14

292: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/12/15

Welcome to this 5-part series, where I'm joined by my friend Lydia Machovha, from LanguageMentoring.com We'll be discussing the fundamentals of language learning, according to Lydia's framework for teaching and learning. Lydia is a professional interpreter, speaks 9 languages herself, has organised the Polyglot Gathering in Bratislava, and now teaches people to learn languages independently. In Today's Episode: Take responsibility for your own learning: Today we have the internet - an incredible

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00:16:52

291: How do I decide what to study every day?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/12/04

Kausalya asks: "How do you decide what to do every day in your core study time? In Today's Episode: My "Core Study Time" is quiet, focused time that I spend on my target language every morning I don't have any kind of weekly routine where I do specific activities every day Rather, I focus on one activity, often for a period of 2-3 weeks I call these Sprints, which you can read more about in this article The reason for Sprints is that sustained focus is how I've always been able to bring about real,

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00:16:52

290: Is there a place for romanisation in language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/30

Brendan asks: "Is there a place for romanisation in language learning? In Today's Episode: What is romanisation? Considerations for romanisation in different languages The dilemma for publishers Should you use romanisation or not? Resources Mentioned: Judith Meyer's Script Hacking books: Script Hacking Arabic Script Hacking Hebrew Script Hacking Korean Script Hacking Russian Script Hacking Greek Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free

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00:25:35

289: Should you use translations when reading?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/28

In this episode, Olly discusses whether you should use translations when reading. In Today's Episode: Should you use translations when reading? Translation is inevitable (in your head) Translations can be useful Activities relying on translation can be powerful But you always need to think about the point of the activity and what you’re trying to achieve Translation can be useful to help you: Get a piece of important information (e.g. official document) Understand a difficult piece of text (above

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00:34:37

288: Announcing... Grammar Hero!

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/10

In this episode, Olly announces a new programme to help you master grammar in your target language. In Today's Episode: What is Grammar Hero? The vital missing ingredient from your textbooks, and how Grammar Hero fills the gap How long it took us to create the programme The unexpected crises that hit towards the end! Join Grammar Hero Today: Enrolment in Grammar Hero is now open, and is available in 6 languages: French Spanish German Italian Russian Portuguese Click here to find out more about

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00:20:48

287: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 3)

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/07

In this Part 3 of this series, Olly finishes the deep dive into learning grammar. In Today's Episode: The students who come top in grammar tests (without studying grammar) How I stopped translating in my head when speaking Italian The 5-step process you need to get grammar right when speaking (naturally, and without hesitating) Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today,

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00:20:11

286: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 2)

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/06

In this Part 2 of this new series, Olly continues the deep dive into learning grammar. In Today's Episode: How to learn new grammar The grammar points you must avoid The best kind of material to study with 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

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00:21:22

285: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 1)

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/11/01

In this Part 1 of this new series, Olly takes you on a deep dive into learning grammar the natural way. In Today's Episode: Why we struggle with grammar How to stop translating in your head How do immigrants learn English without studying grammar? 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

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00:19:31

284: How to learn colloquial Arabic with limited...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/10/26

Ron asks: "How do you learn colloquial language with limited resources?" In Today's Episode: There's a perennial problem with materials in minority languages Textbooks are simple and boring The next level up is native level... far too hard It's a real problem without a good solution Long-term, you're only going to crack this problem by learning to understand native material and speaking with people a lot Take the long view and do what you can Keep studying the best you can Speak regularly and

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