

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
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May 29, 2020 • 13min
367: On the road #6 - Help, I cant speak proper!
In This Episode:
Christine asks: "Help, I can’t speak with proper grammar!"
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
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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

May 26, 2020 • 50min
366: Xiaoma on learning Chinese vs Spanish
In This Episode:
Today I’m speaking with Xiaoma, famous YouTuber who speaks sensational Mandarin Chinese.
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

May 19, 2020 • 16min
365: On the road #5 - How to run a good language exchange.
In This Episode:
Hassan asks: "What’s the best way to run a language exchange?"
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

May 15, 2020 • 18min
364: On the road #4 - When your speaking practice stops working
In This Episode:
Jonathan asks: "What happens when your speaking practice stops working?"
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

May 12, 2020 • 12min
363: On the road #3 - Goals vs Habits (Inspired by James Clear)
In This Episode:
Olly discusses the interplay between goals and habits.
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

May 8, 2020 • 15min
362: On the road #2 - What do you think of language schools?
In This Episode:
Barnardo asks, what do you think of language schools?
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

May 5, 2020 • 16min
361: On the road #1 - What to do after 4 years of Arabic?
In This Episode:
Peter asks: I’ve been learning Arabic for four years. How do I keep my motivation alive?
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

Apr 24, 2020 • 21min
360: Why do you think it's good to start speaking early?
In This Episode:
Luca asks: "Dear Olly, in 2018, shortly before your Italian project, I asked you whether you would become a full-on Krashenite. Now, I think it is clear that you’ve pretty much come over to our side; however, I would like to ask you about your current position on speaking early. Do you now think that one should use italki at the later stages of language learning; or would you still say it makes sense to start speaking early?"
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

Apr 16, 2020 • 1h 15min
359: Matt vs Japan talks hardcore language learning
In This Episode:
When I first discovered the world of online language learning, I spent hours watching videos from different polyglots online. It was amazing to finally find others who shared a passion for languages like me.
Over the years though, I watched less and less of this stuff. I guess there comes a point where you’ve heard it all before.
Recently, though, there’s a guy who I’ve been paying close attention to. He’s young, but very articulate, and has developed an impressively complete view of language learning:
Matt vs Japan is all about Japanese, but I wanted to talk to him about language learning in general, and so I sat him down and plied him with questions.
This is one of the best interviews I’ve done for a while, so I hope you enjoy. Follow Matt here:
https://www.youtube.com/user/MATTvsJapan
https://massimmersionapproach.com/
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

Mar 18, 2020 • 5min
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Special Announcement:
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