StoryLearning Podcast

Olly Richards

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Learning a new language? Get your language learning questions answered by polyglot Olly Richards, who speaks 8 languages and is the founder of the StoryLearning® method.

Whatever's holding you back on the path to fluency, tune in twice a week to get your regular dose of language learning motivation, with Olly and other polyglot guests, such as Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings.

Learn Spanish, Learn French, Learn German, Learn Italian, Learn Portuguese, Learn Arabic, Learn Japanese, Learn Chinese

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437 episodes

426: Which language should I think in?

In this episode, Juan asks: “I’m learning Portuguese. Which language should I think in - English or Spanish?“ Find a 5* language tutor! We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning. Click the link below and take a FREE trial lesson: https://storylearning.com/lt Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.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.) Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen) Olly's Language Courses If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

11m
Sep 29, 2022
425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"

In today's episode, Olly speaks with Sam Hendry, who lives in Dubai, about his amazing journey learning Spanish in one year.  Here's where you can watch the video of Sam surprising his girlfriend in Spanish: __ __ FIND A 5* LANGUAGE TUTOR! We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning. Click the link below and take a FREE trial lesson: https://storylearning.com/lt https://storylearning.com/ask DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

42m
Sep 07, 2022
424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey

In this episode you’ll drop in on the StoryLearning team retreat in Bodrum, Turkey. 14 of us descended on a hilltop villa for an entire week to spend some quality time together and plan for the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

13m
May 23, 2022
Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!

We're about to release a special new range of intermediate StoryLearning programmes, and I'm sooo excited! And as a loyal listener, I'd like to offer you early access and a very special offer to celebrate the launch. (It's something I always like to do whenever we release something new!) To get on the notification list, click: https://storylearning.com/intermediate The new programmes are: __ __ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

5m
Apr 18, 2022
423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)

In this episode, Olly speaks with Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda https://www.lingoda.com/en/. In a wide-ranging discussion, you'll hear about: __ __ DO YOU HAVE A LANGUAGE QUESTION? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

53m
Apr 05, 2022
422 - I'mmmm back!

In this episode, you'll hear from Olly about plans for StoryLearning in 2022! Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.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: __ __ STORYLEARNING LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

17m
Mar 31, 2022
421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying?

🤥 From people claiming to learn a language in 24 hours to those shouting that "all YouTube polyglots are FAKE!", the online language learning world is fraught with controversy and vitriol. So what's the truth? And can a so-called "YouTube polyglot" (man, I hate that term) comment on YouTube polyglots lying? Well, I’m going try... 🦃 BLACK FRIDAY SALE! Get my Uncovered courses for just $97 each (up to 75% off) from Friday, November 19th to Saturday, November 27th! 👉🏼 https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/blackfriday21-iwtyalpod 🇫🇷 French Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97 🇩🇪 German Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97 🇮🇹 Italian Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97 🇯🇵 Japanese Uncovered: $397 👉🏼 $97 🇪🇸 Spanish Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97 My story-based Uncovered courses take beginners up to an intermediate level (B1) through engaging stories instead of boring textbooks. Stop translating and learn how to think in a foreign language with the power of story! ⏰ I have poured a lot into these courses and rarely discount them. The sale ends November 27th, so act now to get an Uncovered course for up to 75% off!  👉🏼 https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/blackfriday21-iwtyalpod 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

19m
Nov 19, 2021
420 - JJsays (雪莲说) on How to Learn Chinese, Conquer Insecurities & Figure Out What Methods Work For You

Julian (a.k.a. "JJ") is the woman behind two popular YouTube channels: 1) JJsays - 雪莲说 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeF4slsvrl9TCFG8KOMgOvw (where she shares Chinese language learning tips and videos), and 2) JJsings https://www.youtube.com/c/jjsings (where you can hear her singing in Mandarin together with her mother). JJ is an extremely passionate language learner, and I really enjoyed digging into her methods and philosophy. We discuss the challenges of overcoming insecurities, how the Dunning-Kruger effect manifests in language learning, how she learned Chinese characters, and much more. 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

1h 4m
Oct 12, 2021
419 - Shocking your best friend with AMAZING language skills

Today I’m speaking with Jannah Hossain, who learned to speak Japanese in 6 months to surprise her best friend. Here’s her original video: https://youtu.be/W6Lnaf7Um2c To find out more about the course she used, Japanese Uncovered, visit: http://japaneseuncovered.com 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

47m
Oct 05, 2021
I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses!

I'm thrilled to be released three new StoryLearning courses: __ __ Only those on the mailing list will be notified about the launch of these courses, so click below to join the list if you're interseted: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/new --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

7m
Sep 16, 2021
418 - How I Learned Spanish

I love the Spanish language and the many cultures who speak it, but my journey to learn the language was anything but easy. There was pain, struggle, and even a near-death experience! In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSLq4KYuztsj6ch2RbqoIg), I share the whole story of how I learned Spanish (my second foreign language after French https://youtu.be/-9vwb5eJ4fM), including all the bumps and mistakes along the way. You'll also learn why I speak Spanish with a Canary Island accent! VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE __ __ DOWNLOAD A FREE STORY IN SPANISH! Click below to get free access to my   and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/cu-es-storylearningpack https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/cu-es-storylearningpack 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

17m
Sep 14, 2021
417 - How I Learned French

Learning French completely changed my life. It set the stage for learning 7 more foreign languages, writing dozens of language learning books, and starting a language learning company that employs dozens of people and reaches millions of people around the world. In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSLq4KYuztsj6ch2RbqoIg), I share the story of how I learned French and how it all started with heartbreak... DOWNLOAD A FREE STORY IN FRENCH! Click below to get free access to my   and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/cu-fr-storylearningpack 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

14m
Aug 31, 2021
416 - How Can I Prepare To Travel Abroad In 1 Month?

In this live episode of the podcast, I answer YouTube user Kay Koopmans' excellent question: FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

13m
Aug 24, 2021
415 - Can you get fluent just by reading?

If you've listened to this podcast or watched some of my videos, you may be thinking to yourself: "Wait a minute... Olly's method seems to be ALL ABOUT READING! What about listening and speaking? Does this guy think you can get fluent by reading alone?!" In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel https://youtu.be/u14dqvLu66E), I answer this exact question. NOTE: I refer to a simple graph in the episode that I drew out on a white board in the original video. It's a very basic graphic and you should be able to understand what I'm explaining from audio alone. However, if you want to see the graph for more context, go to 3:46 in the video here: https://youtu.be/u14dqvLu66E?t=226 FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

11m
Aug 17, 2021
414 - How this Mormon Missionary Learned AMAZING Korean

Imagine that you got a letter in the post announcing that you will be put on a plane to Korea in just 9 weeks, where you will stand on a street corner and talk to strangers about your faith IN KOREAN. Add to this the fact that you don't yet speak a single word in the language! That is precisely what Derek Driggs experienced when he trained to be a Mormon (LDS) missionary at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) in Provo, Utah, before being sent to live in Korea for 2 years back in 2012. In this episode of the podcast, my colleague John Fotheringham interviews Derek about his experience learning Korean and what lessons you can apply in your own language learning adventures. NOTE: All commentary in the video is about language learning, NOT religion. Also, please note that though Derek was formerly an instructor at the Provo Missionary Training Center following his time in Korea, he is not an official representative or spokesperson for the MTC or LDS church. FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

40m
Aug 10, 2021
413 - Can you learn two new languages at the same time?

In this LIVE recording of the on YouTube, I answer YouTuber user @Bash Fakosh's question: "DO YOU THINK LEARNING 2 LANGUAGES TOGETHER WORKS? OR IS IT A RECIPE FOR DISASTER?" FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

12m
Aug 03, 2021
412 - How can you read when you're still a beginner?

In this LIVE recording of the I Will Teach You A Language Podcast on YouTube, I answer the question: "I'M A COMPLETE BEGINNER. HOW CAN I POSSIBLY START READING?" Many assume that my StoryLearning method only works for more experienced learners, but the truth is that there a way for even complete beginners to start reading books and learning through stories. You just have to get 3 things right first... RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED __ __ FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

17m
Jul 27, 2021
411 - Should you look up words as you read?

In this live recording of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSLq4KYuztsj6ch2RbqoIg, I answer a question from @rightinfrontofmysalad! about whether you should read a book straight through or stop to look up words you don't know. This is a really good question, and one that I get a lot. And my answer to this is a really important part of making StoryLearning work... RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED __ __ FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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.) SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND (use the share buttons on your screen) __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

12m
Jul 20, 2021
410 - When's the right time to start speaking?

In this live recording of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSLq4KYuztsj6ch2RbqoIg, I answer the question: "When is the right time to start speaking a foreign language?" I also answer: __ __ DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by: __ __ RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED __ __ FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

15m
Jul 13, 2021
409 - How To Learn a Language by Watching TV With Ethan Wanger

Ethan Wanger is an English teacher, world traveler, and the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RealLife English, a popular site https://reallifeglobal.com, YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9d2mNoH8coSqtnotE81Tww, podcast https://reallifeglobal.com/radio-podcast/, course https://reallifeglobal.com/learn-with-us-2/, and app https://reallifeglobal.com/app/ which helps people learn English through popular TV series. He has lived in Germany, Poland, Brazil, Thailand, and Chile, and is currently based in Barcelona. In his words, Ethan's mission in life is to "diminish cultural and language barriers that separate us by creating a world beyond borders through English." As you know, I'm a big believer in learning languages through stories, and I think that TV shows—if done right—can be a fun way to do that. But just sitting back on the couch and watching Netflix is not going to get you very far. So I am excited to pick Ethan's brain on how you can get the most out of video-based learning and make more rapid progress toward your fluency goals. FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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: __ __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

43m
Jul 06, 2021
Introducing July’s StoryLearning Challenges!

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://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

5m
Jun 26, 2021
408 - How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign language

Have you been a language for a while but still can't 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 https://youtu.be/H2Q5moQWFHI) is a must for you! RESOURCES MENTIONED Here are some of the tools, videos, and links I mentioned in the episode: __ __ FREE DOWNLOAD: STORYLEARNING KIT Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER HOW TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE QUICKLY AND NATURALLY THROUGH STORIES: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit 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.) SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND (use the share buttons on your screen) __ MY LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

12m
Jun 22, 2021
407 - Two polyglots geek out on teaching methods (with Lukas Van Vyve)

Lukas van Vyve is the founder of Effortless Conversations https://effortlessconversations.com/ and the co-founder of Spring Spanish https://springlanguages.com/, 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: __ __ FREE DOWNLOAD: RULES OF LANGUAGE LEARNING Click below to get free access to my  and DISCOVER 25 “RULES” TO LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE quickly and naturally through stories: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/cu-general-rules-of-language-learning 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.) SHARE THIS EPISODE WITH A FRIEND (use the share buttons on your screen) __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

53m
Jun 15, 2021
406 - How Aletta Mazlin built storytelling websites for language learners

Like me, Aletta Mazlin is a  believer in learning languages through stories. Her passion for story-telling has led to the creation of a number of fantastic language learning resources, including , , , and .  Her latest project is called https://www.thefablecottage.com, 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 thinks stories are so effective for learning languages and how learners can get the most out of story-based learning. 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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

41m
Jun 08, 2021
405: How to start a new life abroad as an expat with Mikkel Thorup

Today I'm joined by Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show podcast.  ExpatMoneyShow.com https://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: __ __ 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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

37m
Jun 01, 2021
Announcing June's 30-Day StoryLearning Challenges!

Our StoryLearning Challenges for June begin on 1 June!  Here are the topics: __ __ To enrol, visit: http://storylearningchallenge.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

3m
May 28, 2021
404 - How to get started in a brand-new language with Mari Polyglot

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 context. 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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

30m
May 25, 2021
403 - Is this the smartest way to learn German? With Michael Schmitz

In this episode, I speak with Michael Schmitz, the man behind the site Smarter German https://courses.smartergerman.com/ and the author of https://www.amazon.com/Learn-German-Faster-Michael-Schmitz-ebook/dp/B071K6BPFV/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=How+to+Learn+German+Faster&qid=1621284975&sr=8-3. 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 conversation, we discuss: __ __ 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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

46m
May 18, 2021
402 - Is it a good idea to copy entire books by hand???

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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

11m
May 11, 2021
401 - The 3 secrets of adult language learning with Elisa Polese

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: __ __ We even get into an impromptu Russian lesson near the end, so stick around if you want to hear me try my hand at a new language! MORE ABOUT ELISA: __ __ ELISA'S COURSES: Use the code STORYLEARNING to get 20% off Elisa's courses: __ __ 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: __ __ OLLY'S LANGUAGE COURSES If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

37m
May 04, 2021