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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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00:12:03

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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00:14:05

124: Shadowing and self-talk

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/08/03

Sebatstian says: "I'm a big fan of shadowing and self-talk." In this episode: Why self-talk is helpful (even if it makes you look crazy!) How you can integrate it into your daily life What is shadowing, and how does it work? Resources mentioned in this episode: I'm going to Thailand, to do an intensive 2-week Thai course. Want to follow along behind the scenes? Follow me on Instagram: http://instagram.com/iwillteachyoualanguage Subscribe to my YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/iwtyal Start

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00:36:34

123: How can we change language education in schools?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/29

Kevin asks: "School put me off languages. How can we make sure that doesn't happen to other kids?" In this episode: I'm joined by special guest Lindsay Dow! How languages are taught in school What motivates kids to learn languages How teachers can influence their students' experience Tips for teachers Resources mentioned in this episode: lindsaydoeslanguages.com - Lindsay's awesome (and very yellow) website! Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the

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00:10:38

122: Pronunciation in difficult languages

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/07/26

Tony asks: "I'm learning Danish, how can I better understand their pronunciation?" In this episode: It's vital to learn the basic phonetics of a new language Get a teacher to help you It takes time to become familiar with the pronunciation of a difficult language Resources mentioned in this episode: Episode 17 - How much time should I spend on pronunciation? 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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00:15:57

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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