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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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00:10:11

085: How should I allocate time to different languages?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

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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00:13:35

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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00:17:25

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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00:20:33

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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00:17:50

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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00:06:20

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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00:10:05

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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00:15:08

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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00:15:14

076: How to run a language exchange

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/14

Andrew asks: "What's the best way to run a language exchange?" In this episode: Manage expectations - tell your partner what you want Keep it in the target language Don't let them interrupt with corrections Ask them to take notes and fill you in later Try to be cool - ask questions and listen to the answer! Resources Featured In Today's Episode: MyLanguageExchange.com - a great (paid) language exchange site Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best

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00:10:29

075: How to complete specific tasks in another language

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/12

Alexia asks: "I can hold a conversation in Polish, but I can't take my patients' medical history. How can I do this?" In this episode: Doctors vs waiters in a restaurant Are your expectations realistic? How to find a tutor and work on that specific task Resources Featured In Today's Episode: 059: How can I understand my colleagues at work? 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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00:12:00

074: Confusing Spanish & Portuguese

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/08

Steve asks: "I learnt Spanish for two years, and recently I've been learning Portuguese for 8 months. How can I avoid confusing the two?" In this episode: Why you might confuse Spanish and Portuguese How to stop it happening How to learn to use both languages at the same time Resources Featured In Today's Episode: Portuguese and Spanish: Some Musings - An interesting article on the Omniglot blog Start speaking today I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place

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00:13:00

073: 8 reasons to read in a foreign language

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2016/01/05

In this episode, I give you 8 reasons you should be reading in your target language. In this episode: Reading slows down the language It's great for introverts who aren't comfortable speaking You can learn less common vocabulary You can significantly increase your vocabulary range by extensive reading It's cheap! (Cheaper than teachers, or travelling!) Sense of achievement Immersion in a foreign world It's fun, which builds an emotional attachment to the language Resources Featured In Today's

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00:12:28

072: Audacious language goals

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/12/29

In this episode, I discuss my language plans for 2016 and how you can make it the best year of language learning ever! In this episode: 3 ways to succeed in your language learning in 2016: Join a language challenge Join a community of language enthusiasts locally Attend a language event 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 yo --- Send in a

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00:12:58

071: Beginner Japanese hacks

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/12/18

Nicole asks: "How can I progress beyond the basics in Japanese?" In this episode: Why you should avoid focusing on kanji as a beginner What you should do instead My story in Japan How to improve the fastest as a beginner Resources Featured In Today's Episode: These resources are the best out there for learning natural Japanese: Japanese Pod 101 - natural dialogues with clickable audio FluentU - learn Japanese with video and transcripts Master Japanese - a fantastic guide for learning kanji and

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00:12:42

070: How to deal with fossilisation

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/12/16

Owain asks: "How can you deal with fossilisation in a language?" In this episode: What is fossilisation? Why does it occur? How can you deal with it? Resources Featured In Today's Episode: The Defossilization Diaries - Language teacher Scott Thornbury talks about his attempts to defossilise his Spanish! (Whilst spelling it with a "z"!) 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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00:11:53

069: Are some language pairings easier than others?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/12/10

Allen asks: "I want to learn French and Japanese at the same time. What do I need to consider?" In this episode: You can learn two languages at the same time It is easier if the two languages are from different language families, such as French and Japanese By learning both at once, you can satisfy your desires and learn about more than one language and culture However, progress will be slower in both Today's Quote: Focus on the journey, not on the destination. Joy is not found in completing an

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00:14:21

068: Studying for the test or speaking practice?

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/12/08

Halvard asks: "I'm studying for the B1 exam in Russian. Does your advice to speak regularly still stand?" In this episode: My advice on regular speaking is for people who want to speak If you have another short-term goal, it may be better to focus on that There are valid goals, so it's best to focus and achieve one of them ASAP, rather than worrying if it's the right one or not Resources mentioned in today's episode: Time Control - How to double your productivity in language learning Start

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00:13:16

067: How to use teachers at different levels

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/12/03

Neil asks: "What's the best way to use a teacher beyond a beginner level?" In this episode: How to work with teachers as a beginner How to work with teachers at a more advanced level A balance of speaking practice and tuition Resources mentioned in today's episode: The Add 1 Challenge Are you wasting your money on language classes? 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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00:13:51

066: What does it feel like at different language...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2015/11/25

Andy asks: "What does it feel like to speak at different levels of a language?" In this episode: What it feels like at different stages of a language: A1: Very basic, self-introductions A2: Greater awareness, but communication is difficult B1: Can hold a conversation, but range of expression is restricted and limited to the concrete B2: Can hold conversations comfortably on a variety of topics, including abstract and less common ones C1: Conversation is easy, mistakes are fewer, and you fit in

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