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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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00:17:26

193: What do you think of the ESL industry?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/29

Paul asks: "What do you think of the ESL industry?" Episode Summary: I taught English as a foreign language for year, and enjoyed it immensely CELTA is a wonderful course and I highly recommend it There are a number of tensions between independent language learning and classroom teaching The challenge for ESL teachers is how best to teach a classroom of 10-20 people who come for a few hours a week Language learning ideology usually goes out the window when faced with the reality of a classroom and

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00:13:19

192: Giving a presentation in a foreign language

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/26

Syawal asks: "How can I give better presentations in a foreign language?" Episode Summary: With public speaking, you have to detangle the challenges of the presentation itself, with the language you use Presentations in your mother tongue can ofter leave you nervous and rambling It depends how much you want to prepare, and how much time you have The problem is similar to writing in a foreign language, and relates to how well you can express yourself in more formal language Method 1: Make sure you

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00:15:30

191: Do you use apps for language learning?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/22

Saud asks: "Do you use apps for language learning?" Episode Summary: Because technology is always being promoted as making our lives more efficient, many people are tempted to look to apps to speed up the language learning process All my opinions about apps are formed in the light of the fact that I remember what language learning was like before the internet Nothing will ever be as effective as you, a good book, a pen and a paper The critical mistakes that apps make is to try to offer a new

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00:15:36

190: Tips for new teachers on iTalki

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/19

Miki asks: "How should I teach Japanese on iTalki?" Episode Summary: Firstly, be honest about what you are offering and your experience level If you have no experience, you can still help Japanese learners a lot Begin as a "community tutor" and offer conversation lessons so you can get experience Have an honest talk with the student about what they're looking for an how you can help. Ask questions like: What are you looking for? How would you like me to help? Do you want me to correct your

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00:12:21

189: Should I learn Spanish or Japanese?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/16

Begum asks: "Should I learn Spanish or Japanese?" Episode Summary: What's your criteria for learning a new language? Always choose the language you're most passionate about Never learn a language because you think it will be easy...it won't! Some questions I've been dealing with lately! Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: Check out the new intro and outro on the show! Huge thanks to Jorge de Lima for helping with those! (Find him on LinkedIn) Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank iTalki

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00:24:06

188: What are the benefits of monolingual flashcards?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/12

Charlotte asks: "What's your opinion on removing English from flashcards altogether? Episode Summary: Arguments for having flashcards entirely in the target language: Avoid translation Learn to think in the target language Increased exposure to target language "Learn like a child" Arguments for having pictures on your flashcards: Visual memory is stronger than auditory memory Wyner: "It’s much easier to learn a word off of a picture card you’ve made yourself than off of a translation card you

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00:21:30

187: Saturday night at the podcast awards with Coffee...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/09

In this episode, I chat with Mark Pentleton from Coffee Break Italian about the UK podcast awards! Episode Summary: The UK podcast awards Coffee Break Italian's nomination Filming behind the scenes How Coffee Break got started Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: https://youtu.be/vTgrwPliQmY Coffee Break Italian on iTunes 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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00:10:16

186: How to prepare for a trip to China

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2017/05/05

Quinton asks: "How can I prepare for my trip to China?" Episode Summary: What's the unique opportunity you'll have on your trip? Most likely, it's speaking, and the chance to speak a lot to people If you study characters, there's no particular benefit to being in China Take iTalki lessons every day and build up your speaking muscle Potentially find people to meet and practise with in advance Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: IWTYAL 153: Tips for learning languages abroad Start Speaking

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00:11:54

185: How to make your sentences less English

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/05/03

Meg asks: "How can I make my Russian sentences less English?" Episode Summary: The challenge you're facing is learning to express ideas the way a Russian would It's not just a linguistic thing - it's a cultural thing. Compare: Good Morning / おはようございます There's no shortcut to doing this - it's a long, gradual process If you want to express yourself like a Russian, you need to spend a lot of time with Russian - listening, reading, speaking The process you need to practise is how to take an idea, and

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00:14:56

184: My students have holes in their grammar

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/28

Ferdinand asks: "How do I repair holes in my students' grammar?" Episode Summary: How holes in your grammar can develop Different roles for the teacher: Teach what you know is right Teach what the student expects Raising awareness is the only way to help students self-monitor and fix their own mistakes If students resist basic grammar exercises, look for another way... How to raise awareness and encourage self-monitoring: Talk to them about their goals, and how better grammar would help

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00:17:05

183: Don't let other people's agendas control your...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/24

In this episode, I react to a comment in my Facebook community about feeling overwhelmed. Episode Summary: There's a lot of advice, it can be difficult to know what to do It's important to interact with others, but only when it adds value Texting and language exchanges (free) - you still have to follow social graces Teachers (paid) - you're paying for the convenience and efficiency You should trust your instincts as to whether it's productive or not Don't fight losing battles - there aren't enough

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00:17:45

182: Update on my Conversations project

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/22

In this solo episode, I share an update on my exciting new Conversations project. Episode Summary: The difficulty with improving your listening comprehension The effect on your learning How Conversations came to be How it's being created What happens next Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: To be the first to hear about Conversations, and for special "early-bird" offers... Join the mailing list: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/signup Join the Facebook

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00:24:34

181: Two musicians reveal their language secrets -...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/18

In part 2 of this episode, I chat about the link between music and language learning with my polyglot friend Fiel Sahir. Episode Summary: What's the link between music and language learning? What do musicians do differently when they learn languages? Does the type of music you play make a difference? And much, much more... Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: 3 Hidden Links Between Music & Language Learning Fiel Sahir's website: Between3Worlds.com https://youtu.be/PrxN7Kuhom8 Start speaking

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00:29:00

180: Two musicians reveal their language secrets -...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/15

In part 1 of this episode, I chat about the link between music and language learning with my polyglot friend Fiel Sahir. Episode Summary: What's the link between music and language learning? What do musicians do differently when they learn languages? Does the type of music you play make a difference? And much, much more... Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode: 3 Hidden Links Between Music & Language Learning Fiel's blog: Between3Worlds.com Start speaking today: I’d like to thank iTalki for

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00:12:57

179: Can you become fluent only by listening?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/11

Balen asks: "Is it possible to become fluent in a language only by listening?" Episode Summary: No, you can't become fluent only by listening. The Silent Period Children listen for years, soaking things up, but still take years of practise to produce coherent English Learning English by watching TV Immigrants are often silent for years...listening instead However, listening is the most important skill, and I find myself spending more and more time working on it: The role of time Active vs Passive

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00:11:44

178: I hesitate and draw blanks when I speak

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/06

Rafael asks: "How can I stop hesitating when I speak English?" Episode Summary: Hesitation happens either when: You don't have the vocabulary you need You don't know how to express something Speaking fluidly, without hesitation, comes with a lot of practice. Practice more regularly with native speakers Increase your vocabulary on common topics, focusing on full sentences Spend more time with the "whole language" - reading and listening with transcripts Learn monologues and rehearse them

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00:12:12

177: What does it mean to be a polyglot?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/04/04

In this episode, Olly gives his thoughts on what it means to be a polyglot. Episode Summary: "Polyglot" is a label that can be misleading or even somewhat meaningless The same language journey can mean different things to different people Collecting languages is not a meaningful pursuit Start speaking today: I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me

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00:07:17

176: Is now a good time to learn another language?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/30

Denise asks: "Is now a good time to learn Italian?" Episode Summary: There's rarely a "right time" I usually suggest getting a language to an Upper-Intermediate level (B2) before starting another one However, Italian and Portuguese are closely related. You might not have to do as much study as you think. It might also be easier than learning English Spend a bit of time each day simply listening and reading to basic Italian. You don't have to do any speaking, or heavy study, just start to put it on

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00:15:58

IWTYAL 175: I just smile and pretend I can understand

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/28

Gabrielle asks: "When I don't understand, I often just smile, nod, and pretend I do. How can I stop this?" Episode Summary: Is it normal to pretend you understand? Every language learning journey starts like this Persistence is the name of the game In terms of stages, here's how I see it: Lower level: You still have a lot to learn, so don't be surprised if you don't understand. Keep studying. Have conversations with sympathetic listeners. Higher level: This is the stage where you need to get used

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00:11:48

IWTYAL 174: Should I rely on Google Translate?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/23

Yuta asks: "Should I be relying on Google Translate?" Episode Summary: Effective language learning means learning to communicate within your means The problem with relying on Google Translate is that you stop relying on yourself Paraphrasing is a key speaking skill, and you develop it by learning to communicate in spite of a lack of vocabulary HelloTalk is great for practising stuff you already know, but not necessarily for developing fluency I would devote time instead to live conversation While

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