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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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00:11:40

508: How to actually learn a language in 12 months

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/11/19

👉 Grab your FREE Language Difficulty Guide: https://l.storylearning.com/difficulty Can you really learn a language in 12 months? Definitely, with the right mindset, approach and effort. To give you inspiration for and insight into fast language learning, I look back on two of my wildest language learning challenges: Thai in 2 weeks and Italian in 3 months. 👉 Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question👉 Get a 7-day FREE

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00:10:14

507: I don't maintain my languages...and you...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/11/12

👉 Grab your FREE Binge-Worthy Resources for Fluency: https://l.storylearning.com/bingeI’ve learned eight languages - so how on earth do I maintain them all? It’s a question people often ask me. And my answer surprises and confuses them. Find out why. 👉 Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question👉 Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses: https://storylearning.com/Language_Courses👉 Check out my

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00:14:18

506: Spanish vs Italian - which is easier to learn?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/11/05

Grab your free Difficulty Guide 👉🏽 https://storylearning.com/difficulty_ES_ITSpanish vs Italian: which is easier to learn for native English speakers? I’ve learned both - find out which one I found easier and why and which one I recommend you learn. And above all, how long would it take to pass my famous fluency "pub test" in these languages? Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_questionGet a 7-day FREE trial to

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00:16:29

505: Are hard languages even worth it?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/10/29

Grab your free copy of my Language Difficulty Guide 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/difficulty-guide-super-hardGet my free Language Goal Planner 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/goal-planner-super-hardAre super hard languages like Japanese or Mandarin worth learning? I've learned three of the world's hardest languages, Japanese, Cantonese and Arabic. These category five languages were worth it for me, but what about you? Let's get philosophical about whether it's "worth it"

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00:17:06

504: How I learn languages fast without studying

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/10/22

What if you could learn a language without studying? Discover how to learn a language through reading and listening instead of memorising and drilling. Find out where to find the right materials as a beginner, why children's books don't work, and the 6-step process for learning naturally. No flashcards required.Grab your free language goal planner 👉🏼https://storylearning.com/goal_planner_CIGot a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:

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00:19:37

503: You don't ACTUALLY need grammar

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/10/15

Stop obsessing over grammar rules! Discover why grammar study shouldn't be your focus, especially as a beginner language learner. Find out where to put your time and energy instead. Grab your FREE Grammar and Vocabulary Study Sheet 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/free_grammar_vocab_sheetGot a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_questionGet a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼

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00:16:03

502: The hidden cost of learning two languages at once

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Want to learn multiple languages? Here's the truth nobody tells you: there's a specific level you need to reach in your first language before starting another. Miss this, and you'll stay stuck at beginner level in both.Grab your FREE Language Goal Planner 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/goal_planner_2_languagesGot a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_questionGet a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼

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00:19:27

501: The real reason I wrote my language story books

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/10/10

I've sold over 1.5 million copies of my short story books for language learners. But why did I write them all those years ago at my parent's kitchen table? Get the unfiltered, untold story of my books, including details of new languages coming soon. Grab your FREE StoryLearning Blueprint and find out how easy it can really be to learn a language 👉🏼https://storylearning.com/fluency_blueprintGot a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here:

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00:48:06

500: Meet the viral brain scan guy who speaks 26...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2025/10/08

Vaughn Smith is a 26-language polyglot who had his brain scanned at MIT. Discover the man behind the scan and the surprisingly simple ways he learned so many languages. Grab your FREE StoryLearning Blueprint and find out how easy it can really be to learn a language 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/freefluencyblueprintGot a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_questionGet a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses

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00:11:52

426: Which language should I think in?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2022/09/29

In this episode, Juan asks: “I’m learning Portuguese. Which language should I think in - English or Spanish?“ Find a 5* language tutor!We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning. Click the link below and take a FREE trial

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00:42:49

425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2022/09/07

In today's episode, Olly speaks with Sam Hendry, who lives in Dubai, about his amazing journey learning Spanish in one year. Here's where you can watch the video of Sam surprising his girlfriend in Spanish: Watch on Facebook Watch on Instagram Find a 5* language tutor! We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out

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00:13:23

424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2022/05/23

In this episode you’ll drop in on the StoryLearning team retreat in Bodrum, Turkey. 14 of us descended on a hilltop villa for an entire week to spend some quality time together and plan for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

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00:05:50

Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2022/04/18

We're about to release a special new range of intermediate StoryLearning programmes, and I'm sooo excited! And as a loyal listener, I'd like to offer you early access and a very special offer to celebrate the launch. (It's something I always like to do whenever we release something new!) To get on the notification list, click: https://storylearning.com/intermediate The new programmes are: Spanish Uncovered (Intermediate) German Uncovered (Intermediate) French Uncovered (Intermediate) Italian

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00:53:11

423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2022/04/05

In this episode, Olly speaks with Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda. In a wide-ranging discussion, you'll hear about: Growing up as a Chinese-American with a passion for languages How Mike pivoted his career from banking to language tech The challenges of building a tutoring business Adapting language teaching for the online world Do You Have A Language Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.com/ask ...and

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00:17:20

422 - I'mmmm back!

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2022/03/31

In this episode, you'll hear from Olly about plans for StoryLearning in 2022! Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Leave a Review If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to: Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.) Share this

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00:19:33

421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2021/11/19

🤥 From people claiming to learn a language in 24 hours to those shouting that "all YouTube polyglots are FAKE!", the online language learning world is fraught with controversy and vitriol. So what's the truth? And can a so-called "YouTube polyglot" (man, I hate that term) comment on YouTube polyglots lying? Well, I’m going try... 🦃 BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Get my Uncovered courses for just $97 each (up to 75% off) from Friday, November 19th to Saturday, November 27th! 👉🏼

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01:04:30

420 - JJsays (雪莲说) on How to Learn Chinese, Conquer...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2021/10/12

Julian (a.k.a. "JJ") is the woman behind two popular YouTube channels: 1) JJsays - 雪莲说 (where she shares Chinese language learning tips and videos), and 2) JJsings (where you can hear her singing in Mandarin together with her mother). JJ is an extremely passionate language learner, and I really enjoyed digging into her methods and philosophy. We discuss the challenges of overcoming insecurities, how the Dunning-Kruger effect manifests in language learning, how she learned Chinese characters, and

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00:47:34

419 - Shocking your best friend with AMAZING language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2021/10/05

Today I’m speaking with Jannah Hossain, who learned to speak Japanese in 6 months to surprise her best friend. Here’s her original video: https://youtu.be/W6Lnaf7Um2c To find out more about the course she used, Japanese Uncovered, visit: http://japaneseuncovered.com Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Leave a Review If you'd

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00:07:14

I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses!

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2021/09/16

I'm thrilled to be released three new StoryLearning courses: Russian Uncovered Chinese Uncovered Turkish Uncovered Only those on the mailing list will be notified about the launch of these courses, so click below to join the list if you're interseted: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/new --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

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00:17:22

418 - How I Learned Spanish

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2021/09/14

I love the Spanish language and the many cultures who speak it, but my journey to learn the language was anything but easy. There was pain, struggle, and even a near-death experience! In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I share the whole story of how I learned Spanish (my second foreign language after French), including all the bumps and mistakes along the way. You'll also learn why I speak Spanish with a Canary Island accent! Videos Mentioned in the

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