

StoryLearning Podcast
Olly Richards
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.
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 12, 2021 • 20min
387 - How can I find my dream job in China?
Wes asks: "How would you go about living and working in China?"
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
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Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Jan 4, 2021 • 18min
386 - What to expect from Olly in 2021
It's become a tradition at the start of every year to let you know what to expect from me in the coming year!
So, here's 2021!
Language-wise:
YouTube
New Uncovered languages (Turkish, Chinese, Korean, Russian, Portuguese)
Conversations 2.0
All the conferences!
Langpreneur Mastermind
Personal-wise:
Moving house
Focus on sleep, exercise and eating
Tonnes of travel
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Nov 13, 2020 • 15min
385 - The strange process of publishing a language book
Paul asks: “where on earth are your intermediate books?”
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Nov 5, 2020 • 10min
384 - 8 ways schools should teach languages
In this episode, Olly talks about how he would change the education system for languages!
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Oct 28, 2020 • 16min
383 - 7 reasons you’re never too old to learn a language
In this episode, I respond to the common misconception that you can’t learn a language when you get older.
Mentioned today: ¿Pero Por Qué? - Beyond the headlines in Latin America.
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to A) leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
B) Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Oct 20, 2020 • 16min
382 - My 8 coolest ever language learning moments
In this episode, I walk you through my 8 favourite language learning moment from the last 20 years.
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Oct 13, 2020 • 16min
381 - 7 big regrets about my language learning
In this episode, I tell you about 7 of my biggest regrets in language learning.
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Oct 6, 2020 • 13min
380 - 6 steps to read effectively in a foreign language
In this episode, Olly describes a powerful 6-step process to read effectively in a foreign language.
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Sep 29, 2020 • 18min
379: 6 things every extrovert needs to know about language learning
Following last week's show about introverts, now it's the extroverts' turn!
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.) Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Sep 22, 2020 • 20min
378 - 8 things every introvert needs to know about language learning
If you're an introvert, here are eight ways that it could impact on your language learning.
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:
Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)
Olly's Language Courses
If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.
Please visit:
https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language


