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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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00:18:49

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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00:12:08

155: How long should I study with the same material?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/12/26

Clay asks: "For how long should I use the same material?" In this episode: One of the most destructive language habits is jumping from one material to the next Usually, my advice is to stick with ONE thing, simply to guard against the "butterfly" problem "Don't let the great be the enemy of the good" When I'm studying, I usually have a few different strands to my learning: Speaking on a regular basis Flashcard review of vocabulary Study time In my study time, I tend to do one thing over and

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00:15:42

154: How to teach languages to children

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/12/23

Chen asks: "How can I teach my child a foreign language without a native environment?" In this episode: Studies comparing school education systems don't find any benefits to starting school tuition before the age of 11. However, this is an indictment of the education system more than anything It is possible to teach children many languages at the same time It's always good to follow the child's interests, but since children change their tastes so frequently, I would pick the language you want

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00:17:06

153: Tips to learn languages abroad

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/12/21

In this episode, I discuss learning languages abroad. In this episode: Moving abroad to learn a language isn't always as easy as it seems The need to feel comfortable can lead to decisions that aren't helpful for language learning What I've been doing in Hong Kong: Talking to people on the street is neither easy nor productive. Create dedicated opportunities to speak: ConversationExchange.com, MyLanguageExchange.com Learning local vocabulary for daily life is the biggest benefit to living abroad:

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00:14:02

152: I don't sound like a native

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/12/03

Marco asks: "My teacher says I don't speak like a native. What should I do?" In this episode: When you begin talking to native speakers, most of the value comes from simply speaking Getting used to speaking is the most important thing If you have a lot of existing language knowledge from school, you need to spend time with native speakers in order to get used to how they actually speak Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Speaking Bootcamp - A crash course in speaking fluently and communicating

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00:15:10

151: Why am I still a beginner?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/12/01

Andy asks: "Why am I still a beginner?" In this episode: Asian languages can take a long time to get used to 6 months seems to be the length of time it takes to become familiar with a new language If you're not seeing progress, you need to increase the frequency and depth of your learning Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Olly's YouTube channel - subscribe for regular videos from Hong Kong! Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online

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00:16:20

150: Expressing time in Chinese

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/11/25

Tadeusz asks: "Do Chinese concepts of time differ from English?" In this episode: In this episode, I'm joined by Chris Parker. We discuss... How to express time in Chinese Potential confusion with English Similarities in Cantonese and Japanese Language Examples: Before and after, not really front and behind 5 years ago - 5年以前 = 5 years before (not really front) 5 years time - 5年以后 = 5 years after (not really behind) (trad chars = 五年以後）前 = before or in front 后 = after + behind 上个星期 last week

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00:11:48

149: Looking back on 3 months of Thai

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/11/22

In this episode, I look back on the last 3 months of learning Thai. In this episode: What I've done since returning from Thailand Is one lesson a week enough? Learning two languages at once Advice for a "minimum" time commitment Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Olly's YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/iwtyal Learn Thai Video Series: Click here Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective

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00:14:01

148: How to learn a language from home

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/11/10

Rana asks: "How can you learn a language without traveling abroad?" In this episode: Traveling abroad isn't necessarily a good thing You can easily learn the basics of a new language from anywhere Get a good textbook & take online classes Plan a trip abroad later on, once you can speak Longer-term, the mosts important thing is to stay motivated in your learning Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Do you need to live abroad to learn a language? - An interesting piece by Jana Fadness on Luca

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00:11:37

147: Are word frequency lists useful?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/11/08

Dave asks: "How useful are word frequency lists?" In this episode: A small number of words account for a disproportionate amount of use in spoken language But does it make sense to memorise the most frequent words? What about nuance, or context? Why a holistic approach is best - you'll learn those words naturally anyway Frequency dictionaries can be useful for filling in gaps Resources Mentioned in This Episode: The Science Of Successful Blogging - My talk from the Montreal Language Festival in

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00:10:38

146: How to enrich your vocabulary

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/11/03

Syawal asks: "How can I enrich my vocabulary when speaking?" In this episode: Why we tend to use the same limited vocabulary when we speak Syawal's English is already strong, so we're talking about finer shades of meaning and expression How does a native English speaker enrich their vocabulary? Extensive reading is the ultimate way to expose yourself to new linguistic possibilities Combine that with memory techniques to make sure you don't forget the vocabulary Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

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00:10:31

145: Staying safe in language exchanges

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/11/01

Ashley asks: "How do you stay safe when doing language exchanges?" In this episode: Making connections is the real joy of language learning My perspective as a man It's undeniable that some people are looking for more - just like real life! Just as in real life, you need to stay aware Corresponding in advance, talking about the terms of your exchange, and trusting your gut is probably best Beyond that, if you're meeting online (such as Skype), you're safe - just don't reveal any personal details

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