StoryLearning Podcast
By Olly Richards
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Description
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 experience
No flashcards or memorisation. Just story-based learning that actually works.
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518: NEVER use flashcards - learn vocabulary this way instead
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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517: How to learn a language without sacrificing your life
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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516: Should I test my language level?
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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515: The easiest way to remember new words when speaking
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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514: This simple reading habit will 10x your vocabulary
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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513: The harsh truth about advanced fluency
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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512: The ONE language rule you should ALWAYS break
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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511: The ONLY study habit that actually makes you fluent
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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510: Why you can understand a language but can't speak
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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509: The hidden danger of AI language learning
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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508: How to actually learn a language in 12 months
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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507: I don't maintain my languages...and you shouldn't either
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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506: Spanish vs Italian - which is easier to learn?
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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505: Are hard languages even worth it?
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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504: How I learn languages fast without studying
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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503: You don't ACTUALLY need grammar
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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502: The hidden cost of learning two languages at once
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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501: The real reason I wrote my language story books
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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500: Meet the viral brain scan guy who speaks 26 languages
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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426: Which language should I think in?
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Sep 29, 2022 |
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425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey
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May 23, 2022 |
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Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)
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Apr 05, 2022 |
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422 - I'mmmm back!
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying?
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Nov 19, 2021 |
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420 - JJsays (雪莲说) on How to Learn Chinese, Conquer Insecurities & Figure Out What Methods Work For You
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Oct 12, 2021 |
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419 - Shocking your best friend with AMAZING language skills
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Oct 05, 2021 |
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I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses!
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Sep 16, 2021 |
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418 - How I Learned Spanish
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Sep 14, 2021 |
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417 - How I Learned French
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Aug 31, 2021 |
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416 - How Can I Prepare To Travel Abroad In 1 Month?
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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415 - Can you get fluent just by reading?
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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414 - How this Mormon Missionary Learned AMAZING Korean
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Aug 10, 2021 |
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413 - Can you learn two new languages at the same time?
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Aug 03, 2021 |
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412 - How can you read when you're still a beginner?
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Jul 27, 2021 |
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411 - Should you look up words as you read?
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Jul 20, 2021 |
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410 - When's the right time to start speaking?
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Jul 13, 2021 |
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409 - How To Learn a Language by Watching TV With Ethan Wanger
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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Introducing July’s StoryLearning Challenges!
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Jun 26, 2021 |
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408 - How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign language
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Jun 22, 2021 |
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407 - Two polyglots geek out on teaching methods (with Lukas Van Vyve)
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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406 - How Aletta Mazlin built storytelling websites for language learners
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Jun 08, 2021 |
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405: How to start a new life abroad as an expat with Mikkel Thorup
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Jun 01, 2021 |
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404 - How to get started in a brand-new language with Mari Polyglot
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May 25, 2021 |
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403 - Is this the smartest way to learn German? With Michael Schmitz
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May 18, 2021 |
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402 - Is it a good idea to copy entire books by hand???
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May 11, 2021 |
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401 - The 3 secrets of adult language learning with Elisa Polese
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May 04, 2021 |
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400 - How to start a new life in a tiny Spanish village with Casie Tennin
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Apr 27, 2021 |
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399 - How to make a gringo fluent in Spanish! With Jim & May from Spanish and Go
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Apr 20, 2021 |
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398 - Chasing dreams & mastering languages with Dustin Luke and Ruben Adery
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Apr 13, 2021 |
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397 - How to get booked solid as an online language teacher
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Apr 06, 2021 |
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396 - The music-lover's guide to becoming fluent in Spanish with Tamara Marie
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Mar 30, 2021 |
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395 - Read, read, read... NOT listen, listen, listen?
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Mar 26, 2021 |
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394 - Learning & teaching German with Deutsch mit Marija
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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393 - How can I find StoryLearning material in less common languages?
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Mar 09, 2021 |
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392 - Strategies for Learning Mandarin Chinese with Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint
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Mar 02, 2021 |
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391 - How Lucy Bella Earl learned fluent Spanish
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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390 - How to fall in love with a language with Shannon Kennedy and Caitlin Sacasas
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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389 - How many times should I read each chapter of a book?
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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388 - Responding to closed-minded trolls on YouTube
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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387 - How can I find my dream job in China?
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Jan 12, 2021 |
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386 - What to expect from Olly in 2021
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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385 - The strange process of publishing a language book
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Nov 13, 2020 |
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384 - 8 ways schools should teach languages
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Nov 05, 2020 |
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383 - 7 reasons you’re never too old to learn a language
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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382 - My 8 coolest ever language learning moments
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Oct 20, 2020 |
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381 - 7 big regrets about my language learning
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Oct 13, 2020 |
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380 - 6 steps to read effectively in a foreign language
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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379: 6 things every extrovert needs to know about language learning
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Sep 29, 2020 |
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378 - 8 things every introvert needs to know about language learning
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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377: Dangerous developments & naked truths in language learning (with Lamont)
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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376: What’s the secret to learning Cantonese tones?
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Aug 25, 2020 |
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375: Announcing the StoryLearning Spanish podcast!
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Aug 18, 2020 |
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374: Can I learn French along with C2 English?
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Aug 10, 2020 |
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373: 8 ways to spot a GREAT language tutor
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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372: 10 ways to practise speaking every day
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Jul 27, 2020 |
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371: All change - New books, teacher’s guides and leaving London?
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Jul 07, 2020 |
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370: I’m advanced... but I want more!
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Jun 25, 2020 |
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369: I’m confused by Japanese sentence structure
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Jun 21, 2020 |
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368: My little upset story
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Jun 09, 2020 |
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367: On the road #6 - Help, I cant speak proper!
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May 29, 2020 |
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366: Xiaoma on learning Chinese vs Spanish
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May 26, 2020 |
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365: On the road #5 - How to run a good language exchange.
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May 19, 2020 |
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364: On the road #4 - When your speaking practice stops working
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May 15, 2020 |
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363: On the road #3 - Goals vs Habits (Inspired by James Clear)
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May 12, 2020 |
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362: On the road #2 - What do you think of language schools?
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May 08, 2020 |
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361: On the road #1 - What to do after 4 years of Arabic?
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May 05, 2020 |
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360: Why do you think it's good to start speaking early?
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Apr 24, 2020 |
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359: Matt vs Japan talks hardcore language learning
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Apr 16, 2020 |
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Special: Brand new intermediate books out now - only $0.99!
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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358: Was my 2011 disaster experience worse than coronavirus?
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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357: What was it like as an IELTS examiner?
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Feb 11, 2020 |
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356: Should I learn Japanese kanji from lists or from context?
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Feb 07, 2020 |
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355: What will happen to my Spanish when I move to Germany?
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Feb 03, 2020 |
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354: Help! My speaking progress has stalled!
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Jan 31, 2020 |
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353: What can musicians learn from language learning?
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Jan 27, 2020 |
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352: Can I learn a living & dead language at the same time?
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Jan 23, 2020 |
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351: Can I apply "periodisation" from athletics to language learning?
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Jan 20, 2020 |
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350: What to expect from Olly in 2020
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Jan 16, 2020 |
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349: How can I help foreigners in Japan learn Japanese?
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Dec 05, 2019 |
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348: How to reach "flow" in my speaking?
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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347: Don't learn two languages at the same time | TROLL025
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Nov 09, 2019 |
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346: Olly chats with a TEFL teacher about language learning
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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345: Take responsibility for your own speaking practice | TROLL024
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Oct 26, 2019 |
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344: Keep your language learning outside the home | TROLL023
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Oct 19, 2019 |
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343: Learn the script from the start | TROLL022
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Oct 12, 2019 |
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Special - Japanese Uncovered is out now!
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Oct 11, 2019 |
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342: Don't move abroad to learn a new language | TROLL 021
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Oct 04, 2019 |
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341: My teachers just don't get it...
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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340: Language teachers must be language learners | TROLL 020
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Sep 27, 2019 |
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339: Is daily journaling in a foreign language effective?
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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337: Should I take a language immersion programme?
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Sep 23, 2019 |
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338: Quantity, not quality | TROLL 019
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Sep 20, 2019 |
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336: Make More Mistakes | TROLL 018
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Sep 14, 2019 |
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335: Behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered
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Sep 12, 2019 |
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334: First learn it, then use it | TROLL 017
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Sep 06, 2019 |
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333: What has Olly been up to?
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2)
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Aug 30, 2019 |
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331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1)
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016
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Aug 24, 2019 |
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329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015
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Aug 17, 2019 |
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328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014
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Aug 09, 2019 |
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327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013
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Aug 03, 2019 |
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326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012
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Jul 27, 2019 |
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325: Don't Worry About Language Problems In Advance! | TROLL 011
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Jul 20, 2019 |
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324: Study Languages The Same Way Every Day! | TROLL 010
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Jul 12, 2019 |
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323: How to learn a language on a budget
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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322: Don't Learn It Just Because It's In Your Textbook! | TROLL 009
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Jul 05, 2019 |
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321: Social Activism - A case study in language learning
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Jul 02, 2019 |
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320: Move Heaven & Earth to Find Compelling Input | TROLL 008
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Jun 28, 2019 |
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319: Is it useful to learn songs?
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Jun 25, 2019 |
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318: Always Listen With The Transcript | TROLL007
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Jun 21, 2019 |
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317: Why do I have random bad language days?
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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316: Do Something With Your Languages Every Day | TROLL006
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Jun 16, 2019 |
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315: How to pass the IELTS exam with Ben Worthington
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Jun 12, 2019 |
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314: Review, Review, Review | TROLL 005
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Jun 07, 2019 |
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313: Can I learn Italian in 4 weeks?
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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Special Episode - French Uncovered is out now!
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Jun 03, 2019 |
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312: Don't Learn Grammar Before You Really Need It | TROLL 004
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May 24, 2019 |
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311: Will I remember my childhood language?
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May 22, 2019 |
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310: Study At Your Desk With The Door Closed | TROLL 003
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May 17, 2019 |
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309: Any tips for learning sign language?
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May 15, 2019 |
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308: Look For Big Dominos, Not New Gimmicks | TROLL 002
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May 10, 2019 |
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307: What do you think of cultural appropriation in language learning?
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May 08, 2019 |
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306: Don't Take Language Learning Advice From Native Speakers | TROLL 001
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May 03, 2019 |
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305: The "Overwhelming Ocean" of Language Learning
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May 01, 2019 |
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304: How to maintain language partners
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Apr 25, 2019 |
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303: How can I learn to read Chinese?
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Mar 08, 2019 |
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302: Is there value in maintaining your languages?
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Mar 01, 2019 |
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301: Creativity in Language Learning with Lindsay Williams
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Feb 27, 2019 |
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300: How can I work on my pronunciation?
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Feb 22, 2019 |
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299: Studying Spanish through another foreign language
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Feb 15, 2019 |
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298: How to ride the wave of post-travel motivation
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Feb 13, 2019 |
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297: What to expect from Olly in 2019
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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296: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 5
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Jan 14, 2019 |
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295: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 4
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Jan 08, 2019 |
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294: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 3
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Dec 27, 2018 |
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293: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 2
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Dec 20, 2018 |
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292: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 1
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Dec 15, 2018 |
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291: How do I decide what to study every day?
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Dec 04, 2018 |
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290: Is there a place for romanisation in language learning?
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Nov 30, 2018 |
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289: Should you use translations when reading?
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Nov 28, 2018 |
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288: Announcing... Grammar Hero!
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Nov 10, 2018 |
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287: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 3)
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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286: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 2)
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Nov 06, 2018 |
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285: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 1)
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Nov 01, 2018 |
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284: How to learn colloquial Arabic with limited resources
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Oct 26, 2018 |
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283: Has your approach to learning vocabulary changed?
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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282: How important is it to review notes after lessons?
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Oct 19, 2018 |
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281: October Update from Olly
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Oct 17, 2018 |
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280: Interview with Olly from the Reaching for Words podcast
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Oct 02, 2018 |
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279: Learning a new language as a couple
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Sep 27, 2018 |
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278: How to make revision effective & fun
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Sep 25, 2018 |
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277: How to supplement university language courses
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Sep 21, 2018 |
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276: I'm losing my motivation to keep learning
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Sep 19, 2018 |
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275: The big announcement!
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Sep 07, 2018 |
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274: The nonsense of reading children's books to learn a language
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Aug 14, 2018 |
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273: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 3)
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Aug 07, 2018 |
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272: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 2)
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Aug 02, 2018 |
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271: How to learn vocabulary from reading?
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Jul 31, 2018 |
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270: How to use storytelling in the classroom
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Jul 26, 2018 |
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269: How many words can you learn per day?
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Jul 24, 2018 |
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268: 3 tips for learning verb conjugations
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Jul 16, 2018 |
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267: Introducing my project to learn Italian
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Jun 29, 2018 |
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266: Introversion & minimalism in languages with Shannon Kennedy
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Jun 26, 2018 |
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265: Are you changing your view on language learning?
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Jun 12, 2018 |
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264: So many words, so little conversation
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Jun 07, 2018 |
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263: Tips for learning Spanish in my salsa class
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Jun 05, 2018 |
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262: Olly and Gabe Wyner discuss learning Italian through opera
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May 25, 2018 |
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261: Learning languages in the car
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May 17, 2018 |
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260: Take the leap and start speaking
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May 15, 2018 |
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259: How should I organise my flashcard decks?
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May 11, 2018 |
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258: Coping with jealousy in language learning
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May 09, 2018 |
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257: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 1)
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Apr 26, 2018 |
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249: What do you think of Memrise?
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Mar 23, 2018 |
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247: People criticise my accent goals
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Mar 07, 2018 |
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246: Why do gurus advise against learning multiple languages?
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Feb 28, 2018 |
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245: Whats the use of passive listening?
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Feb 23, 2018 |
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244: I go blank when I talk on Skype
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Feb 20, 2018 |
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243: Is translation a BAD thing?
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Feb 18, 2018 |
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242: What to expect from me in 2018
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Feb 13, 2018 |
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241: Are subtitles really that bad?
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Feb 06, 2018 |
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240: 9 ways to start an argument about language learning (Part 2)
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Feb 02, 2018 |
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239: 9 ways to start an argument about language learning (Part 1)
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Jan 30, 2018 |
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238: How often should my teacher correct my mistakes?
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Jan 26, 2018 |
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237: Do we need vacations from language learning?
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Jan 09, 2018 |
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236: How can I create my own study material?
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Jan 05, 2018 |
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234: How to resolve your language dilemmas
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Dec 27, 2017 |
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233: The dubious benefits of immersion
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Dec 19, 2017 |
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232: Why you shouldn't listen to "slow audio"
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Dec 16, 2017 |
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231: Should I be concerned about my accent?
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Dec 12, 2017 |
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230: My strategy for learning a language from scratch
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Dec 08, 2017 |
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229: Does alcohol make you more fluent in a foreign language?
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Dec 01, 2017 |
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228: In what ways do polyglots become better language learners?
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Nov 29, 2017 |
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227: Personal reflections on Conversations
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Nov 25, 2017 |
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226: Introducing Conversations
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Nov 17, 2017 |
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225: Listening Skills 3 - Real Conversations Are Nothing Like My Textbook!
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Nov 14, 2017 |
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224: Listening Skills 2: I Can't Tell Words Apart!
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Nov 12, 2017 |
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223: Listening Skills 1 - People talk too fast!
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Nov 09, 2017 |
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222: How can I integrate grammar & writing into my routine?
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Nov 07, 2017 |
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221: How can I help my child learn a language?
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Nov 03, 2017 |
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220: Interview with Stephen Krashen
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Oct 26, 2017 |
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219: How to help students with fossilisation
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Oct 23, 2017 |
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218: Is it time to change your study method?
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Oct 12, 2017 |
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217: Listening comprehension in a bilingual country
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Oct 09, 2017 |
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216: Alex Rawlings on How To Speak Any Language Fluently
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Sep 25, 2017 |
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215: What's the deal with "triangulating" languages?
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Sep 21, 2017 |
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214: Should I create monolingual flashcards?
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Sep 19, 2017 |
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213: Gabriel Wyner on Becoming Fluent Forever
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Sep 15, 2017 |
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212: How should I use all my free time?
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Sep 12, 2017 |
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211: Best practice for vocabulary notebooks
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Sep 07, 2017 |
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210: How was the Montreal Language Festival?
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Aug 29, 2017 |
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208: How can I listen to older podcast episodes?
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Aug 17, 2017 |
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209: What's it like with so many languages in your head?
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Aug 14, 2017 |
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207: The best language learning method
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Aug 07, 2017 |
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206: How I designed my new Spanish course
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Jul 31, 2017 |
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205: Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese?
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Jul 27, 2017 |
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204: Experimenting with subtitles in English movies
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Jul 24, 2017 |
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203: Where to find audio with transcripts
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Jul 20, 2017 |
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202: Barbara Oakley on Learning How To Learn
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Jul 13, 2017 |
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201: What are some good careers with languages?
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Jul 07, 2017 |
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200: A Fireside Chat With Three Language Podcasters
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Jul 04, 2017 |
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199: Interview with Michel Thomas Publisher Sue Hart
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Jun 29, 2017 |
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198: The Truth About Language Immersion Abroad
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Jun 23, 2017 |
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197: How to make great travel videos
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Jun 19, 2017 |
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196: Hello from Mexico!
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Jun 15, 2017 |
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194: How do you remember the gender of nouns?
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Jun 02, 2017 |
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195: I study too much!
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May 31, 2017 |
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193: What do you think of the ESL industry?
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May 29, 2017 |
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192: Giving a presentation in a foreign language
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May 26, 2017 |
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191: Do you use apps for language learning?
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May 22, 2017 |
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190: Tips for new teachers on iTalki
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May 19, 2017 |
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189: Should I learn Spanish or Japanese?
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May 16, 2017 |
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188: What are the benefits of monolingual flashcards?
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May 12, 2017 |
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187: Saturday night at the podcast awards with Coffee Break Italian
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May 09, 2017 |
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186: How to prepare for a trip to China
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May 05, 2017 |
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185: How to make your sentences less English
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May 03, 2017 |
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151: Why am I still a beginner?
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Dec 01, 2016 |
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150: Expressing time in Chinese
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Nov 25, 2016 |
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149: Looking back on 3 months of Thai
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Nov 22, 2016 |
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148: How to learn a language from home
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Nov 10, 2016 |
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147: Are word frequency lists useful?
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Nov 08, 2016 |
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146: How to enrich your vocabulary
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Nov 03, 2016 |
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145: Staying safe in language exchanges
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Nov 01, 2016 |
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144: Learning Japanese Kanji with Star Wars
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Oct 28, 2016 |
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143: Master Your Memory Part 3
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Oct 20, 2016 |
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142: Master Your Memory Part 2
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Oct 14, 2016 |
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141: Master Your Memory Part 1
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Oct 11, 2016 |
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140: I'm in the wrong class!
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Oct 06, 2016 |
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139: I'm overwhelmed with study options
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Oct 04, 2016 |
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138: Making the most of iTalki lessons
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Sep 29, 2016 |
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137: Love and language learning
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Sep 27, 2016 |
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136: Learning English grammar with Shayna
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Sep 23, 2016 |
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135: What inspired you to learn so many languages?
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Sep 21, 2016 |
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134: Dealing with frustration in Chinese
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Sep 15, 2016 |
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133: Advanced English without speaking more
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Sep 13, 2016 |
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132: A critique of FSI methodology
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Sep 08, 2016 |
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131: Switching Portuguese from European to Brazilian
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Sep 06, 2016 |
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130: Do native speakers use technical terms?
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Sep 01, 2016 |
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129: How to facilitate language exchanges
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Aug 30, 2016 |
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128: Benny Lewis on Designing Language Courses
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Aug 25, 2016 |
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127: Behind the scenes in Thailand
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Aug 16, 2016 |
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126: What do you think of Esperanto?
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Aug 09, 2016 |
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125: Advanced grammar without studying
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Aug 05, 2016 |
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124: Shadowing and self-talk
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Aug 03, 2016 |
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123: How can we change language education in schools?
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Jul 29, 2016 |
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122: Pronunciation in difficult languages
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Jul 26, 2016 |
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121: I'm not motivated to speak, but...
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Jul 21, 2016 |
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120: The mother tongue's role in vocabulary learning
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Jul 19, 2016 |
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119: I can't understand English TV
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Jul 16, 2016 |
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118: How to choose intermediate material
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Jul 14, 2016 |
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117: Conversation with Steve Kaufmann Part 2
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Jul 07, 2016 |
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116: Conversation with Steve Kaufmann Part 1
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Jul 05, 2016 |
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115: My teacher wants me to slow down
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Jul 01, 2016 |
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097: Word Order & Sentence Structure In A New Language
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Apr 16, 2016 |
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096: Olly's Strategy to Learn German
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Apr 14, 2016 |
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095: Should I rely on translation at advanced levels?
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Apr 07, 2016 |
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094: I get tired after speaking for 30 minutes
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Apr 05, 2016 |
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093: Is culture important in language learning?
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Apr 01, 2016 |
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092: Is reading aloud helpful?
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Mar 30, 2016 |
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091: Luke Thompson on teaching and learning
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Mar 24, 2016 |
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090: Should I add audio to my flashcards?
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Mar 22, 2016 |
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089: How can I resurrect a childhood language?
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Mar 17, 2016 |
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088: Should I watch movies with subtitles?
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Mar 15, 2016 |
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087: How to avoid translating in your head
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Mar 10, 2016 |
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086: How to study during a busy period
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Mar 08, 2016 |
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085: How should I allocate time to different languages?
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Mar 03, 2016 |
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084: How can I teach my mother English?
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Mar 01, 2016 |
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083: Shouldn't language learning be unconscious?
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Feb 25, 2016 |
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082: The truth about flashcards and language learning
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Feb 23, 2016 |
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081: 10 Ways To Make A Living Online With Languages
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Feb 10, 2016 |
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080: Does travelling make you fluent?
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Feb 02, 2016 |
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079: Want me to teach you Spanish?
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Jan 29, 2016 |
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078: When should I stop learning vocabulary?
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Jan 21, 2016 |
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077: How do you learn slang?
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Jan 19, 2016 |
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076: How to run a language exchange
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Jan 14, 2016 |
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075: How to complete specific tasks in another language
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Jan 12, 2016 |
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074: Confusing Spanish & Portuguese
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Jan 08, 2016 |
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073: 8 reasons to read in a foreign language
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Jan 05, 2016 |
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072: Audacious language goals
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Dec 29, 2015 |
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071: Beginner Japanese hacks
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Dec 18, 2015 |
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070: How to deal with fossilisation
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Dec 16, 2015 |
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069: Are some language pairings easier than others?
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Dec 10, 2015 |
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068: Studying for the test or speaking practice?
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Dec 08, 2015 |
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067: How to use teachers at different levels
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Dec 03, 2015 |
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066: What does it feel like at different language levels?
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Nov 25, 2015 |
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065: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 2
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Nov 19, 2015 |
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064: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 1
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Nov 18, 2015 |
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063: Can texting improve spoken fluency?
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Nov 13, 2015 |
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062: How can I restart learning a language?
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Nov 10, 2015 |
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061: Is it REALLY a bad idea to learn multiple languages?
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Nov 05, 2015 |
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060: How to assess your progress in a language
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Nov 03, 2015 |
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059: How can I understand my colleagues?
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Oct 29, 2015 |
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058: What Skype recording software do you use?
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Oct 28, 2015 |
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057: Extensive listening - good or bad?
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Oct 22, 2015 |
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056: Do I have to travel to learn a language?
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Oct 20, 2015 |
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055: Polyglot Conference 2015 NYC
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Oct 15, 2015 |
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054: I'm reluctant to give up a language
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Oct 08, 2015 |
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053: Starting to speak with limited vocabulary
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Oct 06, 2015 |
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052: Can technology help you learn a language? (2/2)
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Oct 01, 2015 |
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051: Can technology help you learn a language? (1/2)
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Sep 29, 2015 |
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050: I'm too busy to learn a language (3/3)
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Sep 24, 2015 |
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049: I'm too busy to learn a language (2/3)
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Sep 22, 2015 |
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048: I'm too busy to learn a language (1/3)
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Sep 17, 2015 |
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047: How to you maintain your level in multiple languages
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Sep 08, 2015 |
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046: Can I learn Afrikaans with my friend?
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Sep 03, 2015 |
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045: How should I study between lessons?
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Sep 01, 2015 |
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044: How many teachers should I have?
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Aug 27, 2015 |
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043: A career in languages
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Aug 25, 2015 |
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042: Which language should I learn?
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Aug 20, 2015 |
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041: Introverts and language learning
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Aug 18, 2015 |
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040: What kind of books should I read?
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Aug 13, 2015 |
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039: How to find materials for minority languages
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Aug 11, 2015 |
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038: Living with native speakers
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Aug 06, 2015 |
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037: People keep replying in English
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Aug 04, 2015 |
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036: Fluency vs Proficiency
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Jul 30, 2015 |
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035: Coaching my mum to learn Italian
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Jul 29, 2015 |
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034: How to learn tonal languages
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Jul 23, 2015 |
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033: Olly's Arabic teacher explains his progress
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Jul 21, 2015 |
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032: Single words or full sentences?
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Jul 16, 2015 |
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031: What's the best mobile app for connecting with native speakers?
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Jul 14, 2015 |
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030: Should I learn a German dialect?
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Jul 09, 2015 |
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029: Learning your partner's language
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Jul 07, 2015 |
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028: How to stop reading becoming a chore
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Jul 02, 2015 |
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027: How can I improve my listening comprehension?
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Jun 30, 2015 |
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Special Spanish offer for podcast listeners
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Jun 26, 2015 |
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026: How to get a good accent quickly?
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Jun 25, 2015 |
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025: I'm torn between two languages
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Jun 23, 2015 |
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024: How can I stay motivated as a beginner?
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Jun 18, 2015 |
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023: Which Spanish dialect should I learn?
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Jun 16, 2015 |
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022: How can I help my friend with her English?
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Jun 11, 2015 |
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021: How can I learn Spanish quickly?
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Jun 09, 2015 |
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020: How can I go from intermediate to advanced?
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Jun 04, 2015 |
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019: How to find someone to speak with
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Jun 02, 2015 |
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018: When do you consider yourself fluent in another language?
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May 28, 2015 |
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017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?
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May 26, 2015 |
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016: How do you stay motivated when you're living at home?
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May 21, 2015 |
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015: How do I organise vocabulary from different books?
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May 19, 2015 |
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014: Can you use one language to learn another?
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May 14, 2015 |
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013: When is it time to move on to another language?
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May 12, 2015 |
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012: How can I learn advanced English vocabulary?
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May 07, 2015 |
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011: I'm 17. Should I bother learning a language?
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May 05, 2015 |
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010: How can you learn a completely different language?
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Apr 30, 2015 |
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009: How can I avoid confusing two languages?
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Apr 28, 2015 |
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008: How can I make sure I don't forget a word?
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Apr 23, 2015 |
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007: How can I learn the Russian cases?
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Apr 21, 2015 |
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006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?
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Apr 16, 2015 |
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005: How can I learn vocab from songs?
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Apr 14, 2015 |
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004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?
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Apr 06, 2015 |
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003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?
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Apr 06, 2015 |
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002: The story of my 8 languages
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Apr 06, 2015 |
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001: Introduction | About the Podcast | Who is Olly?
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Apr 06, 2015 |