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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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00:11:48

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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00:11:59

173: How many hours a week do you study?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/21

Selman asks: "How many hours a week do you study?" Episode Summary: Here's what I aim for: Focused study every weekday morning (1 hour), sporadic flashcards + listening during the day (0-60 mins), at least 3 speaking sessions a week (30-60 minutes) A rough total is around 5 hours study + 3 hours speaking Add on top of that watching TV, reading books, going out etc However, I often go for days without studying, and don't often stick to this schedule, but it tends to come back to this Remember that

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00:12:24

172: Re-Broadcast - I'm too busy to learn a language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/16

This is a re-broadcast of the most popular 3-part series from the podcast. I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: The power of tiny How I learnt Cantonese during an extremely busy period in my life Why “1 hour” will put you off, whilst “30 seconds” will get you started! How to create micro habits so you can effortlessly get up and study any time and fill your day with language learning Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time

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00:01:56

Are you learning English?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/15

Are you learning English? If so, please answer a few short questions for me... http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/englishsurvey --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

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00:09:35

171: Re-Broadcast: I’m too busy to learn a language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/14

This is a re-broadcast of the most popular 3-part series from the podcast. I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: How to use the power of the “One Thing” to make massive progress towards your goals The importance of saying “no” How to focus on your goals like a laser Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an ultra-efficient

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00:18:11

170: Re-Broadcast - I'm too busy to learn a language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/03/09

This is a re-broadcast of the most popular 3-part series from the podcast. I answer the question: "I'm simply too busy to learn languages. How can I find the time?" In this episode: Why goal setting is often overlooked, but is the key to everything How people set unachievable goals What a sensible goal looks like Defining your next-step goal Resources mentioned in todays episode: Time Control - a brand new training course where I walk you step by step through the process of becoming an

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00:43:43

169: Using accelerated learning techniques to upgrade...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/27

In today's episode, I talk to Jonathan Levi from The Superlearner Academy about accelerated learning techniques. Episode Summary: Jonathan's difficult learning background at school The story of how he first encountered speed reading How to get amazing results on your MBA What is accelerated learning? The core principles of rapid skill acquisition How to apply memory techniques to language learning Resources In Today's Episode: The Superlearner Academy is currently offering a FREE TRIAL to all new

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00:13:35

168: How did you get started with Japanese?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/27

Danilo asks: "How should I get started learning Japanese?" Episode Summary: What happened to me: I learnt to say a bunch of things, but never really understood the language I never spent enough time listening After moving to Japan, I continued studying, gradually building up my knowledge, but it took forever It wasn't until I began speaking very often that I really began to crack Japanese, and become comfortable with it's logic My suggested plan of attack: Avoid lessons at the start, unless you

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00:14:56

166: Adapting the Memory Palace technique

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/23

Fletcher asks: "Can I adapt the traditional memory palace technique?" Episode Summary: What is a memory palace? (The story of Simonides) Choose a building you're familiar with Take words you want to remember Place them around the room Create mnemonic with location + action Practise recalling the words by walking through the memory palace sequentially Two key features: Location - create a mnemonic using the location itself (e.g. the sofa) Recall - practise recall by walking through the memory

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00:13:19

167: How to stop translating in your head

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/22

Arnie asks: "How can I stop translating in my head when people speak to me in French?" Episode Summary: See episode 87 for a previous answer to this topic Translating in your head is a very common problem There's no quick fix I can give you, only some encouragement and a helpful way of thinking about the problem To state the obvious: When you understand what's being said in French, you have no reason to translate Therefore, the more you improve, the less you translate This is good to remember, as

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00:15:31

165: What's the ideal language learning environment?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/17

Sonia asks: "What's the ideal language learning environment?" Episode Summary: There's no such thing as the ideal, or best, language learning environment Learning to speak a language is heavily linked to affective factors - your feelings and how you react to the environment around you You can be very analytical, and conclude that complete immersion after a minimum of study is the "most efficient way"... but only if you're happy in that environment When I look back on my language learning story, my

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00:18:49

164: Maintaining a language after university

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/16

Eleanor asks: "How can I maintain my Spanish after university?" Episode Summary: Learning vs maintenance When is maintenance necessary? Being realistic Richard Simcott's approach (as described in Language Learning Foundations) What I do personally to maintain my languages Tips for maintaining languages at an advanced level Reading books you like Watching movies, TV or listening to podcasts Attending events Hanging out with friends Studying in the language Language exchanges using a foreign

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00:17:30

163: Learning Cantonese after Mandarin

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/07

Chris asks: "How should I start learning Cantonese, given that I already speak Mandarin?" Episode Summary: Cantonese is to Mandarin what Cockney is to English It's a highly developed, unique language that is considered a spoken language When Cantonese speakers write things down, they normally use standard Chinese So what does this mean for a Mandarin speaker who wants to learn Cantonese? At the risk of oversimplifying, your major task is to learn a large amount of Cantonese-specific vocabulary,

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00:18:25

162: Was this the worst language exchange I ever did?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/07

In this episode, I describe a terrible language exchange experience I had this week. Episode Summary: Great news! Full transcripts of each podcast are available on the show notes - that's here! Scroll down to find the transcript. My terrible language exchange this week Why it went wrong What you can learn from the experience 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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00:11:23

161: Should I use formal or informal language?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/02/02

Chris asks: "Should I speak formally or informally in Turkish?" In this episode: Every language has it's convention as to when and where you should speak formally or informally I've found myself resisting speaking formally in other languages, and I've always been curious why that is What I've learnt is that my "default" is informal, because that's the way we speak English Once you understand the cultural significance of formal and informal speech in the language you're learning, it will make your

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00:12:51

160: 5 Tips For Finding Comprehensible Input

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/01/31

Jonathan asks: "How can I find comprehensible input for Hebrew?" In this episode: 1. Find other people who are learning the same language, and ask what materials they like: Forums - UniLang, How To Learn Any Language Facebook groups I use CantoDict.com 2. Go to specialist bookshops (in- and out of country). I found some great stuff in Hong Kong 3. Search for bloggers who write about your target language and email them 4. Find material you like and hire someone to transcribe it. Francesco did this

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00:15:55

159: Growing vocabulary at intermediate level

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/01/17

Valentin asks: "I'm at intermediate level in Russian. How can I grow my vocabulary?" In this episode: There's no quick solution - you have a large amount of vocabulary to learn, and that takes time Firstly, make sure you can read Russian. It's not too hard, and not being able to read is a handicap "I can't read books or read articles" - maybe not, but you can find material that's graded Tools that can help you read... LingQ ReadLang My book of short stories in Russian Also... Find speaking

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00:13:52

158: Skype conversations as a beginner

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/01/11

Max asks: "How can I hold Skype conversations if I'm just a beginner?" In this episode: Many people freeze up as a beginner because they lack vocabulary and confidence If you're willing to make mistakes, you can go far! Keeping conversations going as a beginner: "How do you say ___?" Ask questions Become a master at paraphrasing Success with this depends a lot on your teacher - see Olly's teacher in Thailand for an example of how this can work well: https://youtu.be/RWfVYUktRkE All this develops

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00:15:13

157: Keeping the language alive after returning home

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/01/05

Libby asks: "I've recently returned home after a year in Germany. How can I keep up my German?" In this episode: It's normal for your language to go through "seasons" My Thailand experience, how I feel about it now, and why I'm not worried How I learnt Spanish and Portuguese... and didn't use them for years! The maturing of my Japanese Having lived abroad and experienced what it's like to live a language, going back to studying might feel wrong to you You're doing all the right things... reading,

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00:16:08

156: What to expect in 2017

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2017/01/03

In this episode, I talk about my plans for 2017 and thank some people who have influenced my life and work over the last year. In this episode: My big plans for the year: Fluent Spanish Academy - growing the Academy into the best resource for Spanish learners on the web New beginners Spanish course - watch this space! Conversations - collections of fun, natural dialogues for language learners Cantonese listening materials - a new project coming soon Short Stories - a big (but still secret)

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