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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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00:35:41

144: Learning Japanese Kanji with Star Wars

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/10/28

In this episode, I speak with Kevin about his fascinating journey to learn to read and write Japanese. Find Kevin's blog here. In this episode: How Kevin got started with Japanese Struggles in learning kanji Materials that inspired him Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Wanikani - a website for learning kanji Heisig's Remembering The Kanji book Memrise - website for memorising vocabulary The jouyou kanji (常用漢字) - the Japanese government's official list of kanji in regular use Kevin shows us

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00:20:18

143: Master Your Memory Part 3

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/10/20

This is a 3-part series where you'll learn to master your memory and learn new vocabulary faster. If you haven't heard Parts 1&2 yet, please do that first: Part 1 Part 2 In this episode: The "T" in the A.R.T. technique - Try! Trying out your new vocabulary in conversation is the last part of mastering it You need to get your new words off the page and onto the tip of your tongue Find a safe person, such as a teacher or language partner, who can help you practise your new vocabulary in a

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00:19:38

142: Master Your Memory Part 2

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/10/14

This is a 3-part series where you'll learn to master your memory and learn new vocabulary faster. If you haven't heard Part 1 yet, click here to listen to it first! In this episode: The "R" in the A.R.T. technique - Repetition Why most people get Repetition wrong Techniques for introducing Repetition into your memory process Why automating the process of Repetition is a good idea The big danger to avoid Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place

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00:19:42

141: Master Your Memory Part 1

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/10/11

This is a 3-part series where you'll learn to master your memory and learn new vocabulary faster. In this episode: Is your memory as bad as you think it is? My A.R.T. formula for memorising new words in any language Selecting vocabulary to learn The process of bringing attention (A.) to new words 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

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00:09:27

140: I'm in the wrong class!

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/10/06

Denise asks: "My class in the local English school isn't right for me. Help!" In this episode: Self-taught learners and language schools don't always mix It's important to be in the right level of class There maybe many opportunities to speak English locally Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Olly Richards' Fluency Mastermind Facebook Group 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

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00:17:03

139: I'm overwhelmed with study options

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/10/04

Class asks: "How can I put together a study plan that works for me in Italian?" In this episode: Too much advice can lead to paralysis by analysis Stress is the enemy of learning It's important to stay connected to your original reason for learning Taking 3 weeks off to focus on enjoying the language can work wonders 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

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00:13:30

138: Making the most of iTalki lessons

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/29

Kento asks: "How can I make the most out of iTalki lessons?" In this episode: Decide what you're looking for in a teacher Avoid the trap of "just talking" Come to the lesson with a specific task to do For example: Describing photos Preparing a monologue or diary entry Transformation drills Summarising stories Finishing stories Resources mentioned in this episode: 5 Study Hacks That Are Working For Me Right Now Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the

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00:14:04

137: Love and language learning

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/27

Joy asks: "My boyfriend wants me to speak German, what should I do?" In this episode: Language and emotions are inextricably linked Friendships that begin in one language rarely switch to another You're lucky he's so supportive with speaking German! Try fixing a specific time when you speak German Resources mentioned in this episode: IWTYAL 029: I'm learning my wife's language Language learning with a Chinese boyfriend or girlfriend - A wonderful piece of insight from Hacking Chinese Start

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00:26:39

136: Learning English grammar with Shayna

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/23

In this episode, I'm joined by Shayna from Espresso English to talk about learning English grammar! In this episode: Does grammar matter? Why do students struggle to learn English grammar? Does learning grammar change at different levels? Tips for mastering English grammar Resources mentioned in this episode: Espresso English - Shayna's awesome blog for learning English! Espresso English Podcast - Shayna's podcast Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is

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00:12:03

135: What inspired you to learn so many languages?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/21

Anna asks: "What inspired you to learn so many languages?" In this episode: How I started learning languages My inspiration for learning more than one Why I felt encouraged and motivated by my success Tips for getting started Resources mentioned in this episode: IWTYAL 011: I'm 17. Should I bother learning 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 native speakers teachers and

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00:13:26

134: Dealing with frustration in Chinese

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/15

Nicolas asks: "I'm getting frustrated with my Chinese. What should I do?" In this episode: Chinese is a difficult language that takes time and patience You can't compare it with learning French Tips for getting through the frustration: Make sure you're speaking as much as possible with people in your community Learn to read and write Chinese characters Book a trip to China Search for some new, interesting materials Resources mentioned in this episode: FluentU - Language Learning with Video Olly

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00:13:22

133: Advanced English without speaking more

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/13

Angel asks: "How can I improve my advanced English even more?" In this episode: At the advanced level, you have so many options for studying Even native speakers face the same dilemma I recommend specialising in a field of life or work, so you can use English as a vehicle in a more academic setting Resources mentioned in this episode: Olly's YouTube channel - subscribe for lots of exciting new videos! Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place

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00:21:26

132: A critique of FSI methodology

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/08

Innes asks: "I'm studying German with FSI. What are your thoughts?" In this episode: FSA and the audiolingual method Pros and Cons of the FSI method Who is it for, and should you use it? Resources mentioned in this episode: FSI Language Courses 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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00:16:45

131: Switching Portuguese from European to Brazilian

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/06

Nicolas asks: "I've learnt European Portuguese. Can I switch to Brazilian?" In this episode: Comparison between European and Brazilian Portuguese Switching between varieties of Portuguese How to do it Resources mentioned in this episode: True language love is in the margins: A thoughtful piece from the Loving Language blog on what it means to choose a language to learn Olly chatting Portuguese with Jimmy Mello: https://youtu.be/KVnz14SrobA Differences between Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese

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00:13:10

130: Do native speakers use technical terms?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/09/01

Della asks: "Do native speakers use a lot of technical terms in their daily language?" In this episode: Why exams can be problematic Are exams relevant to your needs? Exams usually have to be treated like a game... just win! Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 115: My Teacher Wants Me To Slow Down Read for Speed: 5 TOEFL Reading Tips and Test-taking Strategies for Total Success Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to

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00:15:17

129: How to facilitate language exchanges

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/08/30

Vremita asks: "How do you facilitate a good language exchange?" In this episode: Why language exchanges can be challenging What makes a perfect language partner? Tips for making it a success Resources mentioned in this episode: Making Language Exchanges Work for YOU! 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,

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00:39:13

128: Benny Lewis on Designing Language Courses

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/08/25

In this episode, I interview Benny Lewis about his new series of language courses! Click the image below to check out the guides... Or visit: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/benny In this episode: How Benny's collaboration with Teach Yourself came about About the new Language Hacking series What's involved in creating a language course Hurdles along the way Advice for language teachers creating their own courses Resources mentioned in this episode: The new language hacking courses are available

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00:14:42

127: Behind the scenes in Thailand

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/08/16

I'm in Thailand learning Thai with my friend Jan. In this episode we talk about how we're studying and what we're up to. In this episode: What we're doing in Thailand How we're studying What happens when we go home? Resources mentioned in this episode: Stu Jay Raj Watch my daily Thai videos on YouTube Language Boost - Jan's new language training company 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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00:19:33

126: What do you think of Esperanto?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/08/09

Juan Pablo asks: "Does it make sense for me to learn Esperanto?" In this episode: What are constructed languages? Does it make sense to learn them? How can I reach spoken fluency if there are no native speakers of Esperanto? Resources mentioned in this episode: Actual Fluency - Kris's blog and podcast Why you should learn Esperanto, and how to do it - an article from Kris about learning Esperanto Lernu.net - A multilingual site for learning Esperanto Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki

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00:13:16

125: Advanced grammar without studying

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/08/05

Sabine asks: "How can I learn the last 1% of grammar I need in English without studying?" In this episode: Advanced grammar Why a holistic approach to learning is essential at advanced levels Varied reading is important A good teacher can be invaluable for fixing difficult areas of your language Resources mentioned in this episode: One simple strategy for learning the hardest grammar in the world Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place

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