StoryLearning Podcast

By 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

Episode Date
426: Which language should I think in?
Sep 29, 2022
425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"
Sep 07, 2022
424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey
May 23, 2022
Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!
Apr 18, 2022
423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)
Apr 05, 2022
422 - I'mmmm back!
Mar 31, 2022
421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying?
Nov 19, 2021
420 - JJsays (雪莲说) on How to Learn Chinese, Conquer Insecurities & Figure Out What Methods Work For You
Oct 12, 2021
419 - Shocking your best friend with AMAZING language skills
Oct 05, 2021
I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses!
Sep 16, 2021
418 - How I Learned Spanish
Sep 14, 2021
417 - How I Learned French
Aug 31, 2021
416 - How Can I Prepare To Travel Abroad In 1 Month?
Aug 24, 2021
415 - Can you get fluent just by reading?
Aug 17, 2021
414 - How this Mormon Missionary Learned AMAZING Korean
Aug 10, 2021
413 - Can you learn two new languages at the same time?
Aug 03, 2021
412 - How can you read when you're still a beginner?
Jul 27, 2021
411 - Should you look up words as you read?
Jul 20, 2021
410 - When's the right time to start speaking?
Jul 13, 2021
409 - How To Learn a Language by Watching TV With Ethan Wanger
Jul 06, 2021
Introducing July’s StoryLearning Challenges!
Jun 26, 2021
408 - How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign language
Jun 22, 2021
407 - Two polyglots geek out on teaching methods (with Lukas Van Vyve)
Jun 15, 2021
406 - How Aletta Mazlin built storytelling websites for language learners
Jun 08, 2021
405: How to start a new life abroad as an expat with Mikkel Thorup
Jun 01, 2021
404 - How to get started in a brand-new language with Mari Polyglot
May 25, 2021
403 - Is this the smartest way to learn German? With Michael Schmitz
May 18, 2021
402 - Is it a good idea to copy entire books by hand???
May 11, 2021
401 - The 3 secrets of adult language learning with Elisa Polese
May 04, 2021
400 - How to start a new life in a tiny Spanish village with Casie Tennin
Apr 27, 2021
399 - How to make a gringo fluent in Spanish! With Jim & May from Spanish and Go
Apr 20, 2021
398 - Chasing dreams & mastering languages with Dustin Luke and Ruben Adery
Apr 13, 2021
397 - How to get booked solid as an online language teacher
Apr 06, 2021
396 - The music-lover's guide to becoming fluent in Spanish with Tamara Marie
Mar 30, 2021
395 - Read, read, read... NOT listen, listen, listen?
Mar 26, 2021
394 - Learning & teaching German with Deutsch mit Marija
Mar 16, 2021
393 - How can I find StoryLearning material in less common languages?
Mar 09, 2021
392 - Strategies for Learning Mandarin Chinese with Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint
Mar 02, 2021
391 - How Lucy Bella Earl learned fluent Spanish
Feb 15, 2021
390 - How to fall in love with a language with Shannon Kennedy and Caitlin Sacasas
Feb 08, 2021
389 - How many times should I read each chapter of a book?
Feb 01, 2021
388 - Responding to closed-minded trolls on YouTube
Jan 25, 2021
387 - How can I find my dream job in China?
Jan 12, 2021
386 - What to expect from Olly in 2021
Jan 04, 2021
385 - The strange process of publishing a language book
Nov 13, 2020
384 - 8 ways schools should teach languages
Nov 05, 2020
383 - 7 reasons you’re never too old to learn a language
Oct 28, 2020
382 - My 8 coolest ever language learning moments
Oct 20, 2020
381 - 7 big regrets about my language learning
Oct 13, 2020
380 - 6 steps to read effectively in a foreign language
Oct 06, 2020
379: 6 things every extrovert needs to know about language learning
Sep 29, 2020
378 - 8 things every introvert needs to know about language learning
Sep 22, 2020
377: Dangerous developments & naked truths in language learning (with Lamont)
Sep 16, 2020
376: What’s the secret to learning Cantonese tones?
Aug 25, 2020
375: Announcing the StoryLearning Spanish podcast!
Aug 18, 2020
374: Can I learn French along with C2 English?
Aug 10, 2020
373: 8 ways to spot a GREAT language tutor
Aug 03, 2020
372: 10 ways to practise speaking every day
Jul 27, 2020
371: All change - New books, teacher’s guides and leaving London?
Jul 07, 2020
370: I’m advanced... but I want more!
Jun 25, 2020
369: I’m confused by Japanese sentence structure
Jun 21, 2020
368: My little upset story
Jun 09, 2020
367: On the road #6 - Help, I cant speak proper!
May 29, 2020
366: Xiaoma on learning Chinese vs Spanish
May 26, 2020
365: On the road #5 - How to run a good language exchange.
May 19, 2020
364: On the road #4 - When your speaking practice stops working
May 15, 2020
363: On the road #3 - Goals vs Habits (Inspired by James Clear)
May 12, 2020
362: On the road #2 - What do you think of language schools?
May 08, 2020
361: On the road #1 - What to do after 4 years of Arabic?
May 05, 2020
360: Why do you think it's good to start speaking early?
Apr 24, 2020
359: Matt vs Japan talks hardcore language learning
Apr 16, 2020
Special: Brand new intermediate books out now - only $0.99!
Mar 18, 2020
358: Was my 2011 disaster experience worse than coronavirus?
Mar 17, 2020
357: What was it like as an IELTS examiner?
Feb 11, 2020
356: Should I learn Japanese kanji from lists or from context?
Feb 07, 2020
355: What will happen to my Spanish when I move to Germany?
Feb 03, 2020
354: Help! My speaking progress has stalled!
Jan 31, 2020
353: What can musicians learn from language learning?
Jan 27, 2020
352: Can I learn a living & dead language at the same time?
Jan 23, 2020
351: Can I apply "periodisation" from athletics to language learning?
Jan 20, 2020
350: What to expect from Olly in 2020
Jan 16, 2020
349: How can I help foreigners in Japan learn Japanese?
Dec 05, 2019
348: How to reach "flow" in my speaking?
Nov 20, 2019
347: Don't learn two languages at the same time | TROLL025
Nov 09, 2019
346: Olly chats with a TEFL teacher about language learning
Oct 30, 2019
345: Take responsibility for your own speaking practice | TROLL024
Oct 26, 2019
344: Keep your language learning outside the home | TROLL023
Oct 19, 2019
343: Learn the script from the start | TROLL022
Oct 12, 2019
Special - Japanese Uncovered is out now!
Oct 11, 2019
342: Don't move abroad to learn a new language | TROLL 021
Oct 04, 2019
341: My teachers just don't get it...
Oct 02, 2019
340: Language teachers must be language learners | TROLL 020
Sep 27, 2019
339: Is daily journaling in a foreign language effective?
Sep 25, 2019
337: Should I take a language immersion programme?
Sep 23, 2019
338: Quantity, not quality | TROLL 019
Sep 20, 2019
336: Make More Mistakes | TROLL 018
Sep 14, 2019
335: Behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered
Sep 12, 2019
334: First learn it, then use it | TROLL 017
Sep 06, 2019
333: What has Olly been up to?
Sep 04, 2019
332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2)
Aug 30, 2019
331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1)
Aug 28, 2019
330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016
Aug 24, 2019
329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015
Aug 17, 2019
328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014
Aug 09, 2019
327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013
Aug 03, 2019
326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012
Jul 27, 2019
325: Don't Worry About Language Problems In Advance! | TROLL 011
Jul 20, 2019
324: Study Languages The Same Way Every Day! | TROLL 010
Jul 12, 2019
323: How to learn a language on a budget
Jul 10, 2019
322: Don't Learn It Just Because It's In Your Textbook! | TROLL 009
Jul 05, 2019
321: Social Activism - A case study in language learning
Jul 02, 2019
320: Move Heaven & Earth to Find Compelling Input | TROLL 008
Jun 28, 2019
319: Is it useful to learn songs?
Jun 25, 2019
318: Always Listen With The Transcript | TROLL007
Jun 21, 2019
317: Why do I have random bad language days?
Jun 19, 2019
316: Do Something With Your Languages Every Day | TROLL006
Jun 16, 2019
315: How to pass the IELTS exam with Ben Worthington
Jun 12, 2019
314: Review, Review, Review | TROLL 005
Jun 07, 2019
313: Can I learn Italian in 4 weeks?
Jun 05, 2019
Special Episode - French Uncovered is out now!
Jun 03, 2019
312: Don't Learn Grammar Before You Really Need It | TROLL 004
May 24, 2019
311: Will I remember my childhood language?
May 22, 2019
310: Study At Your Desk With The Door Closed | TROLL 003
May 17, 2019
309: Any tips for learning sign language?
May 15, 2019
308: Look For Big Dominos, Not New Gimmicks | TROLL 002
May 10, 2019
307: What do you think of cultural appropriation in language learning?
May 08, 2019
306: Don't Take Language Learning Advice From Native Speakers | TROLL 001
May 03, 2019
305: The "Overwhelming Ocean" of Language Learning
May 01, 2019
304: How to maintain language partners
Apr 25, 2019
303: How can I learn to read Chinese?
Mar 08, 2019
302: Is there value in maintaining your languages?
Mar 01, 2019
301: Creativity in Language Learning with Lindsay Williams
Feb 27, 2019
300: How can I work on my pronunciation?
Feb 22, 2019
299: Studying Spanish through another foreign language
Feb 15, 2019
298: How to ride the wave of post-travel motivation
Feb 13, 2019
297: What to expect from Olly in 2019
Feb 07, 2019
296: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 5
Jan 14, 2019
295: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 4
Jan 08, 2019
294: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 3
Dec 27, 2018
293: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 2
Dec 20, 2018
292: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 1
Dec 15, 2018
291: How do I decide what to study every day?
Dec 04, 2018
290: Is there a place for romanisation in language learning?
Nov 30, 2018
289: Should you use translations when reading?
Nov 28, 2018
288: Announcing... Grammar Hero!
Nov 10, 2018
287: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 3)
Nov 07, 2018
286: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 2)
Nov 06, 2018
285: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 1)
Nov 01, 2018
284: How to learn colloquial Arabic with limited resources
Oct 26, 2018
283: Has your approach to learning vocabulary changed?
Oct 24, 2018
282: How important is it to review notes after lessons?
Oct 19, 2018
281: October Update from Olly
Oct 17, 2018
280: Interview with Olly from the Reaching for Words podcast
Oct 02, 2018
279: Learning a new language as a couple
Sep 27, 2018
278: How to make revision effective & fun
Sep 25, 2018
277: How to supplement university language courses
Sep 21, 2018
276: I'm losing my motivation to keep learning
Sep 19, 2018
275: The big announcement!
Sep 07, 2018
274: The nonsense of reading children's books to learn a language
Aug 14, 2018
273: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 3)
Aug 07, 2018
272: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 2)
Aug 02, 2018
271: How to learn vocabulary from reading?
Jul 31, 2018
270: How to use storytelling in the classroom
Jul 26, 2018
269: How many words can you learn per day?
Jul 24, 2018
268: 3 tips for learning verb conjugations
Jul 16, 2018
267: Introducing my project to learn Italian
Jun 29, 2018
266: Introversion & minimalism in languages with Shannon Kennedy
Jun 26, 2018
265: Are you changing your view on language learning?
Jun 12, 2018
264: So many words, so little conversation
Jun 07, 2018
263: Tips for learning Spanish in my salsa class
Jun 05, 2018
262: Olly and Gabe Wyner discuss learning Italian through opera
May 25, 2018
261: Learning languages in the car
May 17, 2018
260: Take the leap and start speaking
May 15, 2018
259: How should I organise my flashcard decks?
May 11, 2018
258: Coping with jealousy in language learning
May 09, 2018
257: The Rules of Language Learning (Part 1)
Apr 26, 2018
256: The extraordinary power of haircuts in language learning
Apr 24, 2018
255: Creating a story-based German course
Apr 19, 2018
254: The gun to the head method
Apr 17, 2018
253: What do you think of meetups?
Apr 12, 2018
252: How to learn niche vocabulary
Apr 10, 2018
251: Should I learn MSA or Arabic dialect?
Apr 04, 2018
250: How to use language textbooks the right way
Mar 27, 2018
249: What do you think of Memrise?
Mar 23, 2018
248: Is social media destroying your language learning?
Mar 14, 2018
247: People criticise my accent goals
Mar 07, 2018
246: Why do gurus advise against learning multiple languages?
Feb 28, 2018
245: Whats the use of passive listening?
Feb 23, 2018
244: I go blank when I talk on Skype
Feb 20, 2018
243: Is translation a BAD thing?
Feb 18, 2018
242: What to expect from me in 2018
Feb 13, 2018
241: Are subtitles really that bad?
Feb 06, 2018
240: 9 ways to start an argument about language learning (Part 2)
Feb 02, 2018
239: 9 ways to start an argument about language learning (Part 1)
Jan 30, 2018
238: How often should my teacher correct my mistakes?
Jan 26, 2018
237: Do we need vacations from language learning?
Jan 09, 2018
236: How can I create my own study material?
Jan 05, 2018
235: My girlfriend speaks to me in English
Dec 29, 2017
234: How to resolve your language dilemmas
Dec 27, 2017
233: The dubious benefits of immersion
Dec 19, 2017
232: Why you shouldn't listen to "slow audio"
Dec 16, 2017
231: Should I be concerned about my accent?
Dec 12, 2017
230: My strategy for learning a language from scratch
Dec 08, 2017
229: Does alcohol make you more fluent in a foreign language?
Dec 01, 2017
228: In what ways do polyglots become better language learners?
Nov 29, 2017
227: Personal reflections on Conversations
Nov 25, 2017
226: Introducing Conversations
Nov 17, 2017
225: Listening Skills 3 - Real Conversations Are Nothing Like My Textbook!
Nov 14, 2017
224: Listening Skills 2: I Can't Tell Words Apart!
Nov 12, 2017
223: Listening Skills 1 - People talk too fast!
Nov 09, 2017
222: How can I integrate grammar & writing into my routine?
Nov 07, 2017
221: How can I help my child learn a language?
Nov 03, 2017
220: Interview with Stephen Krashen
Oct 26, 2017
219: How to help students with fossilisation
Oct 23, 2017
218: Is it time to change your study method?
Oct 12, 2017
217: Listening comprehension in a bilingual country
Oct 09, 2017
216: Alex Rawlings on How To Speak Any Language Fluently
Sep 25, 2017
215: What's the deal with "triangulating" languages?
Sep 21, 2017
214: Should I create monolingual flashcards?
Sep 19, 2017
213: Gabriel Wyner on Becoming Fluent Forever
Sep 15, 2017
212: How should I use all my free time?
Sep 12, 2017
211: Best practice for vocabulary notebooks
Sep 07, 2017
210: How was the Montreal Language Festival?
Aug 29, 2017
208: How can I listen to older podcast episodes?
Aug 17, 2017
209: What's it like with so many languages in your head?
Aug 14, 2017
207: The best language learning method
Aug 07, 2017
206: How I designed my new Spanish course
Jul 31, 2017
205: Should I learn Mandarin or Cantonese?
Jul 27, 2017
204: Experimenting with subtitles in English movies
Jul 24, 2017
203: Where to find audio with transcripts
Jul 20, 2017
202: Barbara Oakley on Learning How To Learn
Jul 13, 2017
201: What are some good careers with languages?
Jul 07, 2017
200: A Fireside Chat With Three Language Podcasters
Jul 04, 2017
199: Interview with Michel Thomas Publisher Sue Hart
Jun 29, 2017
198: The Truth About Language Immersion Abroad
Jun 23, 2017
197: How to make great travel videos
Jun 19, 2017
196: Hello from Mexico!
Jun 15, 2017
194: How do you remember the gender of nouns?
Jun 02, 2017
195: I study too much!
May 31, 2017
193: What do you think of the ESL industry?
May 29, 2017
192: Giving a presentation in a foreign language
May 26, 2017
191: Do you use apps for language learning?
May 22, 2017
190: Tips for new teachers on iTalki
May 19, 2017
189: Should I learn Spanish or Japanese?
May 16, 2017
188: What are the benefits of monolingual flashcards?
May 12, 2017
187: Saturday night at the podcast awards with Coffee Break Italian
May 09, 2017
186: How to prepare for a trip to China
May 05, 2017
185: How to make your sentences less English
May 03, 2017
184: My students have holes in their grammar
Apr 28, 2017
183: Don't let other people's agendas control your learning
Apr 24, 2017
182: Update on my Conversations project
Apr 22, 2017
181: Two musicians reveal their language secrets - Part 2
Apr 18, 2017
180: Two musicians reveal their language secrets - Part 1
Apr 15, 2017
179: Can you become fluent only by listening?
Apr 11, 2017
178: I hesitate and draw blanks when I speak
Apr 06, 2017
177: What does it mean to be a polyglot?
Apr 04, 2017
176: Is now a good time to learn another language?
Mar 30, 2017
IWTYAL 175: I just smile and pretend I can understand
Mar 28, 2017
IWTYAL 174: Should I rely on Google Translate?
Mar 23, 2017
173: How many hours a week do you study?
Mar 21, 2017
172: Re-Broadcast - I'm too busy to learn a language (3/3)
Mar 16, 2017
Are you learning English?
Mar 15, 2017
171: Re-Broadcast: I’m too busy to learn a language (2/3)
Mar 14, 2017
170: Re-Broadcast - I'm too busy to learn a language (1/3)
Mar 09, 2017
169: Using accelerated learning techniques to upgrade your life with Jonathan Levi
Feb 27, 2017
168: How did you get started with Japanese?
Feb 27, 2017
166: Adapting the Memory Palace technique
Feb 23, 2017
167: How to stop translating in your head
Feb 22, 2017
165: What's the ideal language learning environment?
Feb 17, 2017
164: Maintaining a language after university
Feb 16, 2017
163: Learning Cantonese after Mandarin
Feb 07, 2017
162: Was this the worst language exchange I ever did?
Feb 07, 2017
161: Should I use formal or informal language?
Feb 02, 2017
160: 5 Tips For Finding Comprehensible Input
Jan 31, 2017
159: Growing vocabulary at intermediate level
Jan 17, 2017
158: Skype conversations as a beginner
Jan 11, 2017
157: Keeping the language alive after returning home
Jan 05, 2017
156: What to expect in 2017
Jan 03, 2017
155: How long should I study with the same material?
Dec 26, 2016
154: How to teach languages to children
Dec 23, 2016
153: Tips to learn languages abroad
Dec 21, 2016
152: I don't sound like a native
Dec 03, 2016
151: Why am I still a beginner?
Dec 01, 2016
150: Expressing time in Chinese
Nov 25, 2016
149: Looking back on 3 months of Thai
Nov 22, 2016
148: How to learn a language from home
Nov 10, 2016
147: Are word frequency lists useful?
Nov 08, 2016
146: How to enrich your vocabulary
Nov 03, 2016
145: Staying safe in language exchanges
Nov 01, 2016
144: Learning Japanese Kanji with Star Wars
Oct 28, 2016
143: Master Your Memory Part 3
Oct 20, 2016
142: Master Your Memory Part 2
Oct 14, 2016
141: Master Your Memory Part 1
Oct 11, 2016
140: I'm in the wrong class!
Oct 06, 2016
139: I'm overwhelmed with study options
Oct 04, 2016
138: Making the most of iTalki lessons
Sep 29, 2016
137: Love and language learning
Sep 27, 2016
136: Learning English grammar with Shayna
Sep 23, 2016
135: What inspired you to learn so many languages?
Sep 21, 2016
134: Dealing with frustration in Chinese
Sep 15, 2016
133: Advanced English without speaking more
Sep 13, 2016
132: A critique of FSI methodology
Sep 08, 2016
131: Switching Portuguese from European to Brazilian
Sep 06, 2016
130: Do native speakers use technical terms?
Sep 01, 2016
129: How to facilitate language exchanges
Aug 30, 2016
128: Benny Lewis on Designing Language Courses
Aug 25, 2016
127: Behind the scenes in Thailand
Aug 16, 2016
126: What do you think of Esperanto?
Aug 09, 2016
125: Advanced grammar without studying
Aug 05, 2016
124: Shadowing and self-talk
Aug 03, 2016
123: How can we change language education in schools?
Jul 29, 2016
122: Pronunciation in difficult languages
Jul 26, 2016
121: I'm not motivated to speak, but...
Jul 21, 2016
120: The mother tongue's role in vocabulary learning
Jul 19, 2016
119: I can't understand English TV
Jul 16, 2016
118: How to choose intermediate material
Jul 14, 2016
117: Conversation with Steve Kaufmann Part 2
Jul 07, 2016
116: Conversation with Steve Kaufmann Part 1
Jul 05, 2016
115: My teacher wants me to slow down
Jul 01, 2016
114: Brexit and what it means for language learners
Jun 29, 2016
113: Thoughts on tracking progress in a language
Jun 24, 2016
112: How can I save my Portuguese?
Jun 22, 2016
Fluent Spanish Academy is open for BETA members
Jun 20, 2016
111: How to learn hiragana with memory techniques
Jun 16, 2016
110: How can I measure my progress?
Jun 14, 2016
109: How can I maintain my Spanish while learning French?
Jun 09, 2016
108: Coping with unknown vocabulary
Jun 07, 2016
107: Which language exam should I take?
Jun 03, 2016
106: How useful is laddering?
Jun 01, 2016
105: Which side of a flashcard should you display first?
May 24, 2016
104: How to reach C2 level in English
May 20, 2016
103: What's the easiest language in the world?
May 18, 2016
102: A One Year Spanish Self-Study Plan
May 13, 2016
101: Is a community the ultimate language hack?
May 11, 2016
100: Language Learners Around the World Reveal Their Best Tips!
Apr 26, 2016
099: How to cope with a different alphabet
Apr 21, 2016
098: Improving writing skills without a teacher
Apr 19, 2016
097: Word Order & Sentence Structure In A New Language
Apr 16, 2016
096: Olly's Strategy to Learn German
Apr 14, 2016
095: Should I rely on translation at advanced levels?
Apr 07, 2016
094: I get tired after speaking for 30 minutes
Apr 05, 2016
093: Is culture important in language learning?
Apr 01, 2016
092: Is reading aloud helpful?
Mar 30, 2016
091: Luke Thompson on teaching and learning
Mar 24, 2016
090: Should I add audio to my flashcards?
Mar 22, 2016
089: How can I resurrect a childhood language?
Mar 17, 2016
088: Should I watch movies with subtitles?
Mar 15, 2016
087: How to avoid translating in your head
Mar 10, 2016
086: How to study during a busy period
Mar 08, 2016
085: How should I allocate time to different languages?
Mar 03, 2016
084: How can I teach my mother English?
Mar 01, 2016
083: Shouldn't language learning be unconscious?
Feb 25, 2016
082: The truth about flashcards and language learning
Feb 23, 2016
081: 10 Ways To Make A Living Online With Languages
Feb 10, 2016
080: Does travelling make you fluent?
Feb 02, 2016
079: Want me to teach you Spanish?
Jan 29, 2016
078: When should I stop learning vocabulary?
Jan 21, 2016
077: How do you learn slang?
Jan 19, 2016
076: How to run a language exchange
Jan 14, 2016
075: How to complete specific tasks in another language
Jan 12, 2016
074: Confusing Spanish & Portuguese
Jan 08, 2016
073: 8 reasons to read in a foreign language
Jan 05, 2016
072: Audacious language goals
Dec 29, 2015
071: Beginner Japanese hacks
Dec 18, 2015
070: How to deal with fossilisation
Dec 16, 2015
069: Are some language pairings easier than others?
Dec 10, 2015
068: Studying for the test or speaking practice?
Dec 08, 2015
067: How to use teachers at different levels
Dec 03, 2015
066: What does it feel like at different language levels?
Nov 25, 2015
065: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 2
Nov 19, 2015
064: My CRAZY 5am language routine - Part 1
Nov 18, 2015
063: Can texting improve spoken fluency?
Nov 13, 2015
062: How can I restart learning a language?
Nov 10, 2015
061: Is it REALLY a bad idea to learn multiple languages?
Nov 05, 2015
060: How to assess your progress in a language
Nov 03, 2015
059: How can I understand my colleagues?
Oct 29, 2015
058: What Skype recording software do you use?
Oct 28, 2015
057: Extensive listening - good or bad?
Oct 22, 2015
056: Do I have to travel to learn a language?
Oct 20, 2015
055: Polyglot Conference 2015 NYC
Oct 15, 2015
054: I'm reluctant to give up a language
Oct 08, 2015
053: Starting to speak with limited vocabulary
Oct 06, 2015
052: Can technology help you learn a language? (2/2)
Oct 01, 2015
051: Can technology help you learn a language? (1/2)
Sep 29, 2015
050: I'm too busy to learn a language (3/3)
Sep 24, 2015
049: I'm too busy to learn a language (2/3)
Sep 22, 2015
048: I'm too busy to learn a language (1/3)
Sep 17, 2015
047: How to you maintain your level in multiple languages
Sep 08, 2015
046: Can I learn Afrikaans with my friend?
Sep 03, 2015
045: How should I study between lessons?
Sep 01, 2015
044: How many teachers should I have?
Aug 27, 2015
043: A career in languages
Aug 25, 2015
042: Which language should I learn?
Aug 20, 2015
041: Introverts and language learning
Aug 18, 2015
040: What kind of books should I read?
Aug 13, 2015
039: How to find materials for minority languages
Aug 11, 2015
038: Living with native speakers
Aug 06, 2015
037: People keep replying in English
Aug 04, 2015
036: Fluency vs Proficiency
Jul 30, 2015
035: Coaching my mum to learn Italian
Jul 29, 2015
034: How to learn tonal languages
Jul 23, 2015
033: Olly's Arabic teacher explains his progress
Jul 21, 2015
032: Single words or full sentences?
Jul 16, 2015
031: What's the best mobile app for connecting with native speakers?
Jul 14, 2015
030: Should I learn a German dialect?
Jul 09, 2015
029: Learning your partner's language
Jul 07, 2015
028: How to stop reading becoming a chore
Jul 02, 2015
027: How can I improve my listening comprehension?
Jun 30, 2015
Special Spanish offer for podcast listeners
Jun 26, 2015
026: How to get a good accent quickly?
Jun 25, 2015
025: I'm torn between two languages
Jun 23, 2015
024: How can I stay motivated as a beginner?
Jun 18, 2015
023: Which Spanish dialect should I learn?
Jun 16, 2015
022: How can I help my friend with her English?
Jun 11, 2015
021: How can I learn Spanish quickly?
Jun 09, 2015
020: How can I go from intermediate to advanced?
Jun 04, 2015
019: How to find someone to speak with
Jun 02, 2015
018: When do you consider yourself fluent in another language?
May 28, 2015
017: How much time should I spend on pronunciation?
May 26, 2015
016: How do you stay motivated when you're living at home?
May 21, 2015
015: How do I organise vocabulary from different books?
May 19, 2015
014: Can you use one language to learn another?
May 14, 2015
013: When is it time to move on to another language?
May 12, 2015
012: How can I learn advanced English vocabulary?
May 07, 2015
011: I'm 17. Should I bother learning a language?
May 05, 2015
010: How can you learn a completely different language?
Apr 30, 2015
009: How can I avoid confusing two languages?
Apr 28, 2015
008: How can I make sure I don't forget a word?
Apr 23, 2015
007: How can I learn the Russian cases?
Apr 21, 2015
006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?
Apr 16, 2015
005: How can I learn vocab from songs?
Apr 14, 2015
004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?
Apr 06, 2015
003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?
Apr 06, 2015
002: The story of my 8 languages
Apr 06, 2015
001: Introduction | About the Podcast | Who is Olly?
Apr 06, 2015