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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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096: Olly's Strategy to Learn German

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/14

2 weeks ago, I started learning German. In this episode I talk about my experience learning a brand new language. In this episode: Why I decided to learn German My specific aims The time frame I've given myself, and why this is important My strategy for learning German Similarities with English and the opportunities that presents Resources Featured In This Episode Colloquial German - the textbook I'm using to study every day Basic German - A Grammar and Workbook - the grammar book I chose to

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00:13:10

095: Should I rely on translation at advanced levels?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/07

SJ asks: "I'm using flashcards to help me learn English expressions. But am I relying too much on translation?" In this episode: The challenges of learning a language at a higher level Why you shouldn't worry too much about translation Use bilingual flashcards to help prompt you - not to produce a direct translation Why, as a general principle, you should study entirely in the target language Your Homework! Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of

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00:11:55

094: I get tired after speaking for 30 minutes

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/05

Tomás asks: "I get tired after speaking English for 30 minutes. How can I raise my stamina?" In this episode: My experience breaking through the "tiredness" barrier in Spanish You need to spend extended time speaking a language in order for it to become easier When you're having fun, you won't get tired so easily In your lessons, try to push yourself from the start by defining challenging topics to discuss Today's Featured Quote: "Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means

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00:12:27

093: Is culture important in language learning?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/04/01

Thiago asks: "I'm learning Japanese. How important is it for me to learn the culture?" In this episode: Why language and culture are inextricably linked Why you can't learn a language to a high level without familiarity with the culture However, if basic communication is your main aim, you don't need to be culturally literate You can get to a basic level of conversation in the language without knowing about the culture Today's Featured Resource: Does Language Influence Culture? - A fascinating

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00:11:41

092: Is reading aloud helpful?

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2016/03/30

Nicolas asks: "Is it helpful to read aloud in Chinese?" In this episode: Reading aloud and why we do it Our experience of reading aloud from school The benefits of reading aloud on pronunciation Why reading aloud has few other benefits for developing fluency Why reading aloud is harmful for developing reading skills Today's Featured Resource: Hacking Chinese: Reading Aloud In Chinese Is Really Hard - an interesting article on this topic for those of you learning Chinese 100th Episode

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00:43:47

091: Luke Thompson on teaching and learning

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/24

In this episode I talk with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast. Luke's been podcasting for over 7 years, and I asked him about the top three things he'd learnt during that time. He chose four things - but I won't hold it against him! In this episode: Luke's top lessons from 7+ years of podcasting: Attitude - It's vital for language learners to ask questions and be willing to fail Time - You must be willing to work regularly at your target language over time Practice - Practise often and

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00:11:03

090: Should I add audio to my flashcards?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/22

Sergio asks: "Is it a good idea to add audio to my flashcards?" In this episode: Why audio and images are helpful to remember vocabulary The benefits of adding audio to your flashcards Memrise.com The tradeoff in terms of time Why I don't do it personally 100th Episode Special! Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would

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00:12:49

089: How can I resurrect a childhood language?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/17

Zena asks: "I spoke fluent Chinese as a child, but I've since forgotten it. How can I resurrect it?" In this episode: If you spoke another language as a child, how much you will remember as an adult How to reconnect with the language Finding out what resources you used to like as a child How to approach resurrecting the language How to approach learning an Asian language Today's Featured Resource: 111 Mandarin Chinese Resources You Wish You Knew - My EPIC Chinese resource page Start speaking

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00:14:49

088: Should I watch movies with subtitles?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/15

Pete asks: "I'm learning Portuguese, should I watch movies with subtitles?" In this episode: Why movies are not a useful learning strategy for beginners What to do instead 10 ways to make the most out of movies: Try to find movies that you’ve already seen, but dubbed into your target language Watch the same movie over and over, rather than a new one each time. Turn off the subtitles! Don’t stop and start the movie to look things up in the dictionary. Instead, you can keep a notebook next to you

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00:15:19

087: How to avoid translating in your head

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/10

Pete asks: "I'm learning Portuguese, how can I avoid translating in my head?" In this episode: Translation is inevitable It's a useful strategy as a beginner Translation stops being useful as you move to higher levels, and you're dealing with nuances in the language which often don't have translations Stopping translating in your head is something that happens naturally over time Tips for moving away from translation: Be happy with a certain level of ambiguity in the language - fixating on

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00:09:44

086: How to study during a busy period

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/08

Isabelle asks: "I'm about to enter a very busy period of final exams. How can I keep up my Mandarin during this period?" In this episode: The good thing about having a finite period of "busyness" The less pressure the better - results in more learning I suggest picking ONE thing, and doing only that during the whole busy period This could be: have two speaking sessions a week, watch one episode of a TV drama every evening, learn 5 new Chinese characters every morning Resources Featured In Today's

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085: How should I allocate time to different languages?

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2016/03/03

Freddie asks: "I'm a professional English translator and interpreter living in Portugal. However, learning Portuguese is detracting from my English...what should I do?" In this episode: Freddie's aims are very different English is his professional obligation, while Portuguese is simply the local language Is there a big rush to learn Portuguese? I suggest deciding exactly how much time needs to be spend on English every day, and allocating that time strictly Resources Featured In Today's

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084: How can I teach my mother English?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/03/01

Nicolas asks: "I'd like to help my mother learn English. What's the best way to do that?" In this episode: First of all, Nicolas' mum needs to find a good English textbook that she likes Then she should get a basic study goal every day ... e.g. 2 pages a day However, it's not all about the studying - motivation is also extremely important Make it fun by speaking to her in simple English Ask her to name objects in English, start watching English movies, even buy her a cookery book in English There's

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00:14:31

083: Shouldn't language learning be unconscious?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/02/25

Masoud asks: "For me, language learning has always been an unconscious experience. Studying just shuts me down." In this episode: We discuss the topic of episode 57, which is whether extensive listening is helpful for language learning. Specifically: The differences between children and adults learning languages The advantages of time that children have Whether children learn efficiently or not Why adults can't replicate the conditions enjoyed by children What they can best do instead Resources

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082: The truth about flashcards and language learning

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/02/23

In this episode I discuss the common criticism of flashcards as an "ineffective" study technique. In this episode: Three common criticisms of flashcards: Involves rote learning Vocabulary lacks context Doesn't work for many people I address each of these criticisms and discuss why I think flashcard software is one of the most useful and relevant organisational and learning tools for learning foreign languages. Resources Featured In Today's Episode: I wrote a 72-page guide that describes my

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081: 10 Ways To Make A Living Online With Languages

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/02/10

In this episode I answer a common question I receive: "How can I make a living online with my language talents?" In this episode: As a language specialist, you have many options for making a living online using your talents. I started a free Facebook community to show you how to do this, and answer your questions. To join, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/languagefreedomleague/ Here are the ten ways to make a living online with languages: Blogging Making and selling your own

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080: Does travelling make you fluent?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/02/02

In this episode I'm joined by special guest Jan Van Der Aa. In this episode: Do you have to travel abroad to take your language to a high level? Our experiences of learning multiple languages Resources Featured In Today's Episode: Polyglot Pub - monthly language events in London Join the PP mailing list Join the PP Facebook group Jan's Website: janvanderaa.com The video Jan and I made in Cairo together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5slVHy2JmcQ Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki

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079: Want me to teach you Spanish?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/29

In this episode: Information about Spanish Bootcamp 2016 To find out more, click here: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/spanishbootcamp 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 language learning questions by

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078: When should I stop learning vocabulary?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/21

Steffen asks: "When's the right time to stop focusing on vocabulary?" In this episode: Why you'll always need to grow your vocab The ONE thing that's more important than that Sprints Resources Featured In Today's Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3voBSKr9Sl4 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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077: How do you learn slang?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/19

Sam asks: "How do you keep up with ever-changing slang in Cantonese?" In this episode: The dangers of slang and idioms When to learn them... and when not! Resources Featured In Today's Episode: Carlos Douh - Cantonese slang on YouTube Cantonese Proverbs in One Picture... 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

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