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StoryLearning Podcast

Learning a new language? Get your language learning questions answered by polyglot Olly Richards, who speaks 8 languages and is the founder of the StoryLearning® method. Whatever"s holding you back on the path to fluency, tune in twice a week to get your regular dose of language learning motivation, with Olly and other polyglot guests, such as Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings. Learn Spanish, Learn French, Learn German, Learn Italian, Learn Portuguese, Learn Arabic,

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00:15:57

121: I'm not motivated to speak, but...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/21

Juliano asks: "I'm not motivated to speak, but I still need to improve!" In this episode: Speaking is a muscle, you need to practise! How I have struggled with motivation before Things you can do to create motivation in the place you live Resources mentioned in this episode: Olly Richards' Fluency Mastermind - my new private Facebook community Why Motivation and Passion are Everything - read the post and leave a comment! Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show

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00:14:51

120: The mother tongue's role in vocabulary learning

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/19

Rocco asks: "What role should your mother tongue play in learning vocabulary?" In this episode: Translation is useful (and desirable) at the early stages of learning a language Over time, you should move towards doing as much as possible in the target language Being comfortable not understanding every word is an important step towards gaining more exposure to the language Resources mentioned in this episode: Alex Rawling's talk on reading comprehension in a foreign language in Berlin:

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00:13:10

119: I can't understand English TV

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/16

Mateusz asks: "I have trouble understanding TV in English. What should I do?" In this episode: TV, movies and radio are "larger than life" and often contain language that's not common or everyday Watching TV can help, but it's not a quick fix Focus your study on material can be effectively studied, then use your free time for immersion, using TV, radio, or whatever you like Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 88 - Should you watch movies with subtitles? 3 Awesome Podcasts to Master

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00:13:18

118: How to choose intermediate material

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/14

Marcus asks: "What's the best way to choose intermediate material?" In this episode: There is often no "perfect" choice for intermediate level material The available choice can depend on the language you're learning Don't let the lack of ideal material stop you studying Remember to balance textbook study with your own goals Resources mentioned in this episode: Talk In Arabic - the best place on the web to learn a dialect of Arabic Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the

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00:21:14

117: Conversation with Steve Kaufmann Part 2

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/07

In this episode, I sit down for a chat with Steve Kaufmann. This is part 2 of the conversation. In this episode: What role languages play in our lives Asian languages Chinese, Japanese and Korean Learning to read foreign scripts Learning languages where reading is not an easy option Resources Mentioned In This Episode: LingQ.com - Steve's fantastic language learning website The complete conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4EFdA3YfFB4 Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for

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00:21:27

116: Conversation with Steve Kaufmann Part 1

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/05

In this episode, I sit down for a chat with Steve Kaufmann. This is part 1 of the conversation. In this episode: Learning and maintaining multiple languages Don't your language interfere with each other? Forgetting languages Resources Mentioned In This Episode: LingQ.com - Steve's fantastic language learning website The complete conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4EFdA3YfFB4 Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect

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00:10:22

115: My teacher wants me to slow down

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/01

Yuki asks: "My high school English teacher wants me to speak more slowly. What should I do?" In this episode: There is often a conflict between the way languages are taught in schools and the way you want to learn them yourself When it comes to exams, you need to do whatever it takes to get good grades Beyond that, focus on the long-term 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 native speakers

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00:19:54

114: Brexit and what it means for language learners

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/29

Last week, the UK voted to leave the European Union. In this episode, I've decided to give you my thoughts on this decision, and what it means for us as language learners. 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 native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes Do you have a question? Ask me your

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00:16:58

113: Thoughts on tracking progress in a language

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/24

Keith asks: "What ideas do you have for tracking your progress in a language?" In this episode: Possible ways to track progress in language learning: Lists of words learnt Dialogues studied or completed Textbooks finished Exams passed However, the best way to track progress is to consider how you want to use the language in your life, and draw inspiration from that. Resources mentioned in today's episode: How can you make your progress visible with a tracking routine - an interesting article from

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00:12:32

112: How can I save my Portuguese?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/22

Mauricio asks: "I'm learning French, but my Portuguese is suffering. What should I do?" In this episode: Learning to use two similar languages together is almost like learning a new language altogether! Mauricio needs to continue to learn French, but also... Look for ways to speak both Portuguese and French regularly in his daily life Resources mentioned in today's episode: English Short Stories for Intermediate Learners - my new book of English stories! Start speaking today I’d like to thank

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00:27:29

Fluent Spanish Academy is open for BETA members

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/20

The Fluent Spanish Academy is open for beta members. For more information, visit: http://fluentspanishacademy.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

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00:29:32

111: How to learn hiragana with memory techniques

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/16

In this episode I welcome Anthony Metivier from Magnetic Memory Method. We talk how to use special memory techniques to learn the Japanese hiragana alphabet in less than 3 hours. In this episode: What are memory palaces? How can you use them to memorise a foreign alphabet Examples of memorising hiragana Resources mentioned in today's episode: Check out Anthony's guest post here which goes into more detail on using memory palaces to learn hiragana Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for

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00:15:03

110: How can I measure my progress?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/14

Wonyoung asks: "I've been living in Australia for 2 years, but I feel like I've stopped improving. How can I measure my progress?" In this episode: Wonyoung asks three questions: How do I know if my English is still improving? How can I check my progress? How can you tell if someone has mastered a foreign language? Resources mentioned in today's episode: I recorded a video of a Cantonese song I just learned... https://youtu.be/4e71aUNSC0Q Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for

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00:10:37

109: How can I maintain my Spanish while learning...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/09

Andy asks: "I want to start learning French, but I'm nervous about losing my Spanish. How should I proceed?" In this episode: When is a good time to move on to a new language? How Andy should maintain his Spanish Learning two languages at once 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 native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply

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00:17:32

108: Coping with unknown vocabulary

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/07

Andy asks: "I'm trying to ignore difficult words when I'm speaking Korean...but it's hard. Any tips?" In this episode: Dealing with unknown vocabulary is a vital skill You can have a full conversation without understanding everything Different languages present different challenges Try always waiting till the end of the sentence before panicking about difficult words Devote pure "speaking time" to every session, where you're not allowed to speak English or ask for a translation Start speaking

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00:12:03

107: Which language exam should I take?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/03

Mario asks: "I want to take an exam to improve my English. Which one should I choose?" In this episode: There are many language exams in the world - good and bad Be clear on your aim... Do you need the exam to enter university/get a job? Or is it just for fun? Resources mentioned in today's episode: Kaplan International - How to choose an English Proficiency Exam Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and

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00:12:39

106: How useful is laddering?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/06/01

Fernando asks: "How useful is laddering?" In this episode: Laddering = Using one foreign language to learn another Two possible reasons for doing this: 1) The languages are very similar, 2) Just as a challenge! Learning a language quickly requires focus and efficiency I would personally find laddering for the sake of it rather inefficient and confusing There are better ways of using your time in order to get your practice in Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show

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00:10:01

105: Which side of a flashcard should you display first?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/05/24

Wilbert asks: "I'm learning Portuguese with flashcards. Which side of the flashcard should I display first?" In this episode: If you display the foreign word first, you only have to recognise it If you display the mother-tongue word first, you have to recall and produce the word in the target language - much harder to do Resources mentioned in today's episode: Make Words Stick - a short video lesson about memorising vocabulary and not forgetting it Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki

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00:11:32

104: How to reach C2 level in English

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/05/20

Sabina asks: "I'm trying to reach C2 level English, what should I do?" In this episode: Many native speakers are not C2 level It's not easy to reach and involves complex skills Knowing the C2 level descriptions doesn't necessarily help you know how to reach it Focus on your subject area, and become an expert in that area The language skills will follow quickly C2 CEFR Descriptors: Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and

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00:09:17

103: What's the easiest language in the world?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/05/18

A listener from Korea asks: "What's the easiest language to learn?" In this episode: The difficulty of a language depends on its proximity to your mother tongue For Koreans, Japanese is very close For English speakers, Spanish and other romance languages are very close Motivation is still the most important thing to consider when choosing a new language 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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