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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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Introducing July’s StoryLearning Challenges!

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2021/06/26

Our newest 30-Day StoryLearning Challenges begin on Thursday 1st July! Here are the topics: SPANISH - Real Good Reflexives FRENCH - 101 Essential French Verbs ITALIAN - Spoken Italian Made Simple GERMAN - Spoken German Made Simple JAPANESE - Spoken Japanese Made Simple To enrol, visit: http://storylearningchallenge.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

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408 - How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign...

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2021/06/22

Have you been learning a language for a while but still can't speak it? Do you believe that there is a secret, hack, or ultimate method waiting to be discovered that will finally launch you to true spoken fluency? If so, then this episode (previously shared on my YouTube channel) is a must for you! Resources Mentioned Here are some of the tools, videos, and links I mentioned in the episode: My YouTube channel Matt vs. Japan YouTube channel How This Guy Learned Fluent Spanish By Age 21 | @Nate's

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407 - Two polyglots geek out on teaching methods...

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2021/06/15

Lukas van Vyve is the founder of Effortless Conversations and the co-founder of Spring Spanish, a new site and YouTube channel that uses the power of "Conversation Based Chunking" to help you get fluent faster. In our conversation, we talk about: What it's like to grow up in a country where 3 languages are spoken (Hint: it's not what you think!). Why Lukas can get in the car, drive 45 minutes in a certain direction, and not understand anything people say when he arrives. Why many polyglots

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00:41:30

406 - How Aletta Mazlin built storytelling websites...

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2021/06/08

Like me, Aletta Mazlin is abigbeliever in learning languages through stories. Her passion for story-telling has led to the creation of a number of fantastic language learning resources, including The French Experiment, The Italian Experiment, The Spanish Experiment, and The German Project. Her latest project is called The Fable Cottage, a delightful site which shares bilingual tales for language learners in English, French, Italian, Spanish, and German. In our conversation, we dive into why Aletta

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00:37:05

405: How to start a new life abroad as an expat with...

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2021/06/01

Today I'm joined by Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show podcast. ExpatMoneyShow.com Have you ever dreamt of living abroad? Well today, you're going to find out everything you need to know about the nuts and bolts of becoming an expat, including: The best places to become an expat The difference between: Tourist visas, Permanent residency, and Citizenship The easiest countries for getting permanent residency One country where you can get permanent residency for $3,500 (including visas

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404 - How to get started in a brand-new language with...

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2021/05/25

In this episode, I speak with Mari Salvestrini, a polyglot based in the Netherlands who has had language learning adventures all over the world, including time in Spain, Belgium, and Italy. She speaks Spanish, English, Dutch, Italian, and Portuguese, and is currently learning German and Japanese. In our conversation, you'll hear how she has learned so many languages, her tips for both absolute beginners and those struggling through the intermediate plateau, and the critical importance of learning in

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403 - Is this the smartest way to learn German? With...

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2021/05/18

In this episode, I speak with Michael Schmitz, the man behind the site Smarter German and the author of How to Learn German Faster. He holds a master's degree in German as a Foreign Language, and has been teaching the language all the way back to 1999. After teaching in traditional language schools for many years, Michael grew increasingly frustrated with the mainstream approach to teaching languages and decided to branch out on his own and begin teaching German in a more effective way. In the

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00:11:52

402 - Is it a good idea to copy entire books by hand???

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2021/05/11

Carmela asks: "My professor likes to choose a random book and copy it out by hand. Is this a good method?" Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Leave a Review If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to: Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within

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00:37:35

401 - The 3 secrets of adult language learning with...

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2021/05/04

In this episode, I speak with Elisa Polese, a professional language teacher, coach, and author well-known for teaching multiple languages at once in the same classroom! To date, she has studied a staggering 25 languages, and teaches 13 of them, including Italian, German, English, Spanish, Russian, French, Dutch, Catalan, Portuguese, Greek, Hindi, Arabic, and Esperanto! In our conversation, we discuss: How she has managed to learn so many languages and how you can do the same! Why she encourages

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400 - How to start a new life in a tiny Spanish...

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2021/04/27

In this episode, I speak with Casie Tennin, a blogger and avid world traveler from New York City. Her international adventures began with a one-way ticket to rural Spain in 2014, where she went from broken high school Spanish to fluent español in less than a year! Since then, she has visited 27 countries in total, which you can hear all about on her blog, A Wandering Casiedilla. In our conversation, you will hear how she learned Spanish so quickly, the danger of staying in an expat bubble, how to

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00:40:59

399 - How to make a gringo fluent in Spanish! With...

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2021/04/20

In this episode, Olly chats with the dynamic duo behind Spanish and Go, Jim Fricker II, a self-proclaimed 'gringo from Minnesota', and May Larios García, a teacher from Colima, Mexico. On their site, podcast, and popular YouTube channel, they share tips and tools for learning the real Spanish you need to speak the language with confidence, travel more easily in Spanish-speaking countries, and having meaningful conversations with locals. In the interview, they discuss 1) how Jim got fluent in

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00:48:25

398 - Chasing dreams & mastering languages with...

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2021/04/13

In this episode, I speak with Ruben Adery, a linguist, polyglot, dialect coach, and Fulbright Scholar, and Dustin Luke, a content creator, travel show host, and a YouTuber with over half a million subscribers. In 2020, they combined forces to create Spanish Speaking Hacks, where they help learners sound more like native speakers and less like gringos. In our conversation, we will dive into some practical strategies for improving your Spanish accent and explore some of Ruben and Dustin's wildest

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397 - How to get booked solid as an online language...

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2021/04/06

In this episode, Olly speaks with Wesley Swanson about becoming a successful online language teacher. Wes decided he wanted to move to China, and was looking for ways to earn an income while he was there, which led him to Olly's Online Teaching Accelerator programme. He had no teaching background, but loved languages and was attracted by the idea of earning a living online doing something meaningful. After completing the course, and taking it VERY seriously, Wes soon found himself booked solid, and

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00:44:44

396 - The music-lover's guide to becoming fluent in...

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2021/03/30

In this episode, I speak with Tamara Marie, the founder of Spanish con Salsa, where Spanish learners can get fluent faster through the fun of Latin music. In the conversation, she shares the many advantages of learning languages through music, why narratives and rhythm are such powerful memory-enhancers, and how she herself got fluent in the language. You all know that I'm a big advocate for learning through stories, and I think music can be a really fun way to do exactly that. Connect with

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395 - Read, read, read... NOT listen, listen, listen?

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2021/03/26

Mohamed asks: "You advise read, read, read... but why not listen, listen, listen?" Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Leave a Review If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to: Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)

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394 - Learning & teaching German with Deutsch mit Marija

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2021/03/16

In this episode, Olly speaks with Marija Dobrovolska from the popular YouTube channel Deutsch mit Marija. Topics we cover: How did Marija learn German? What were the most effective methods she used? What are some unique challenges for Russian or English speakers learning German? Follow Marija here: Website: https://deutsch-mit-marija.de YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeutschmitMarija Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your

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00:16:37

393 - How can I find StoryLearning material in less...

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2021/03/09

Ben asks: "I want to learn Polish, but there isn't much material out there for StoryLearning. What should I do?" Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Leave a Review If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to: Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this

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00:54:25

392 - Strategies for Learning Mandarin Chinese with...

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2021/03/02

Olly is joined by Luke and Phil from mandarinblueprint.com to discuss learning Chinese. We cover: What gets people so hot and bothered about learning Chinese online? What makes Mandarin Chinese both more and less challenging than other languages Practical tips for absolute beginner Chinese learners Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature

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391 - How Lucy Bella Earl learned fluent Spanish

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2021/02/15

Lucy Bella Earl runs the YouTube channel English With Lucy. She also speaks fantastic Spanish! In this episode, Olly asks Lucy about how she learned Spanish, and digs into what made her so successful. Lucy's course to learn Modern Received Pronunciation: https://epiphanylanguagestudios.com/ Use coupon code: OLLY15 for 15% off. Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by

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390 - How to fall in love with a language with...

StoryLearning Podcast ·

2021/02/08

In this episode, Olly speaks with Shannon Kennedy and Caitlin Sacasas from www.LanguageConqueror.com. You'll learn: How to fall (and stay!) in love with your target language How to make learning more fun and personally relevant by engaging your hobbies and interests How to create and sustain more motivation How to build a sustainable learning habit Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by

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