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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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00:14:05

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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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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