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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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00:14:38

253: What do you think of meetups?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/04/12

Masami asks: "What do you think about meetups?" 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 the podcast! If

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00:14:11

252: How to learn niche vocabulary

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/04/10

Luke asks: "How do you learn niche vocabulary in a language?" 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 the

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00:19:38

251: Should I learn MSA or Arabic dialect?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/04/04

Mauricio asks: "Should I learn Modern Standard Arabic?" 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 the podcast! If

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00:14:54

250: How to use language textbooks the right way

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/03/27

In this solo episode, Olly talks about, "How to use language textbooks the right way." 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

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00:14:29

249: What do you think of Memrise?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/03/23

Nick asks: "What do you think of Memrise?" 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 the podcast! If you’ve got

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00:23:09

248: Is social media destroying your language learning?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/03/14

Andrew asks: "Is social media destroying my language learning?" 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 the

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00:15:40

247: People criticise my accent goals

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/03/07

Mattias asks: “How should you react to criticism from your peers in trying to perfect your accent?” 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

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00:12:58

246: Why do gurus advise against learning multiple...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/28

Paul asks: “Why do gurus advise against learning multiple languages at the same time?” 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

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00:16:06

245: Whats the use of passive listening?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/23

Owain asks: “What is the value of passive, unfocused listening?” 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 the

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00:17:45

244: I go blank when I talk on Skype

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/20

In this solo episode, Olly talks about how to get over your fear of Skype lessons 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

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00:17:21

243: Is translation a BAD thing?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/18

In this solo episode, Olly talks about translation and its implications in language learning. 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

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00:17:09

242: What to expect from me in 2018

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/13

In this episode, Olly reflects on the past year and speaks about what you should expect from him in 2018. 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

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00:15:48

241: Are subtitles really that bad?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/06

Edward asks, "Are subtitles really that bad?" 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 the podcast! If you’ve got

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00:19:54

240: 9 ways to start an argument about language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/02/02

In the second of a two-part episode, I continue revealing the 9 easiest ways to start an argument about language learning. Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Bulletproof Memory Email Course – free email course to help improve your memory 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

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00:13:53

239: 9 ways to start an argument about language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/01/30

In the first of a two-part episode, Olly reveals the 9 easiest ways to start an argument about language learning. 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

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00:14:27

238: How often should my teacher correct my mistakes?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/01/26

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00:12:08

237: Do we need vacations from language learning?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/01/09

Nicolás asks: "Do we need vacations from language learning?" Episode Summary: My life is full of examples of doing things better after a long break Our brains can only achieve so much by focused attention The Pomodoro technique works on this principle Focus mode vs diffuse mode Small scale - i.e. my daily writing habits in one day Large scale - i.e. learning patterns over many months Breaks are essential... even many months can be fine It works even better if you can take "study breaks" while

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00:16:29

236: How can I create my own study material?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2018/01/05

Louise asks: "How can I make my own learning material?" Episode Summary: I have a long history of making my own material I want to study with things that interest me In Japan, I would record train announcements and ask a native speaker to transcribe them I often do pieces of writing and get my tutor to correct them I record my language partners giving a monologue about something and transcribe it I often commission transcriptions of YouTube videos, movies or TV series More recently, Conversations

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00:20:06

235: My girlfriend speaks to me in English

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/12/29

Todd asks: "How can I speak more Spanish with my girlfriend?" Episode Summary: See Episode 029: I'm learning my wife's language See Episode 137: Love and language learning IWTYAL team member Dave's home language routine Luke's experience in Hong Kong You need willingness on both sides, so first establish that it's there Dedicated time will help Don't see you partner as your teacher...that leads to trouble! Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode: Language learning with a Chinese girlfriend or

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00:14:08

234: How to resolve your language dilemmas

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/12/27

Massoud ask: "I'm worried about what will happen if I learn German. What should I do?" Episode Summary: You may have a language learning dilemma and not know how to resolve it It's always best to discover the answer yourself rather than rely on others You don't have to commit for life! Try setting trial periods, and give it a shot If it's not working out, you can always change your mind Today's Quote: “I've had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” ― Mark Twain Start

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