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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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00:10:22

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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00:17:06

102: A One Year Spanish Self-Study Plan

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/05/13

In this episode, I discuss a hypothetical 1-year plan to learn Spanish. In this episode: My hypothetical 1-year plan to learn Spanish: 1-3 weeks: Use an introductory audio course Months 1-3: Study a good textbook and work with a teacher Months 4-6: Speak a lot and focus on vocabulary Months 7-12: Replace daily activities in life with Spanish Resources mentioned in today's episode: Olly's favourite Spanish resources - a complete list Weeks 1-3: Pimsleur Spanish Michel Thomas Spanish Months 1-3:

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00:10:36

101: Is a community the ultimate language hack?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/05/11

In this episode, I talk about the impact that language communities have had on my life. In this episode: The Polyglot Gathering in Berlin What it's like in a language conference Developing deep relationships with likeminded people Getting outside your comfort zone How this can impact on your language learning Resources mentioned in today's episode: With podcast listener Maria in Berlin... Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to

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00:21:15

100: Language Learners Around the World Reveal Their...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/26

This is episode 100 of the podcast! In this episode we hear from you - the listeners. In this episode: I asked you to tell me the single biggest lesson about language learning you've learnt from listening to 100 episodes of the podcast. I was struck by the diversity of people around the world who got in touch - everyone learning different languages, in different countries. It was truly inspiring, and it reminded me how we are all striving to improve our lives by learning languages, and are making

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00:08:59

099: How to cope with a different alphabet

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/21

Isabelle asks: "I'm learning Korean, but I'm slow at reading. How can I improve?" In this episode: An unfamiliar alphabet can be off-putting Some alphabets present significant challenges (e.g. Chinese) Korean is relatively easy - only 24 characters The pronunciation is reflected in the characters (unlike Chinese, for example) Learn all the characters and associated sounds at the beginning Improving is really just a question of practice Keep away from romanisation Persist! Resources mentioned in

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00:10:28

098: Improving writing skills without a teacher

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/19

Tomasz asks: "How can I improve my writing in English without a teacher?" In this episode: Three powerful ways to get better at writing: Use a community site like Lang-8.com to write diary entries and get corrections from native speakers Reverse translation - click here to learn about that Exam books give specific writing exercises and sample answers... Your Homework! Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around

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00:09:58

097: Word Order & Sentence Structure In A New Language

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/16

Freddie asks: "What's the best way to get my head around different word order and sentence structure in a new language?" In this episode: Three approaches to getting used to word order and sentence structure: Learn the rules. It doesn't take long, but is important for you to be aware of how the language works Lots of input. Word order is something you ultimately get used to in a language, so in order to make this happen you need to be listening and reading to as much as possible. Regular

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