StoryLearning Podcast

By 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... more

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How many episodes does StoryLearning Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 733 episodes available.

StoryLearning Podcast episodes:

April 07, 2016095: Should I rely on translation at advanced levels?
SJ asks: "I'm using flashcards to help me learn English expressions. But am I relying too much on translation?"
In this episode:
The challenges of learning a language at a higher level
Why you shouldn't worry too much about translation
Use bilingual flashcards to help prompt you - not to produce a direct translation
Why, as a general principle, you should study entirely in the target language
Your Homework!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would be such a great way to commemorate the 100th episode, and provide motivation for all of you out there learning languages on your own. If you'd like to participate, please click the link below and leave a short message including the following in
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
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14min
April 05, 2016094: I get tired after speaking for 30 minutes
Tomás asks: "I get tired after speaking English for 30 minutes. How can I raise my stamina?"
In this episode:
My experience breaking through the "tiredness" barrier in Spanish
You need to spend extended time speaking a language in order for it to become easier
When you're having fun, you won't get tired so easily
In your lessons, try to push yourself from the start by defining challenging topics to discuss
Today's Featured Quote:
"Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." - Theodore Roosevelt"
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a monta
...more
12min
April 05, 2016094: I get tired after speaking for 30 minutes
Tomás asks: "I get tired after speaking English for 30 minutes. How can I raise my stamina?"
In this episode:
My experience breaking through the "tiredness" barrier in Spanish
You need to spend extended time speaking a language in order for it to become easier
When you're having fun, you won't get tired so easily
In your lessons, try to push yourself from the start by defining challenging topics to discuss
Today's Featured Quote:
"Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well." - Theodore Roosevelt"
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would be such a great way to commemorate the 100th episode, and provide motivation for all of you out there learning languages on your own. If you'd like to participate, please click the link below and leave a short message including the following information:
Name
Where you're from
The ONE thing you've learned from the show that's made a big difference to your language learning
Click here to leave the message
Start speaking today
I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes
Do you have a question?
Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.
Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could…
Share the episode using the social media buttons around you
Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that)
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
12min
April 01, 2016093: Is culture important in language learning?
Thiago asks: "I'm learning Japanese. How important is it for me to learn the culture?"
In this episode:
Why language and culture are inextricably linked
Why you can't learn a language to a high level without familiarity with the culture
However, if basic communication is your main aim, you don't need to be culturally literate
You can get to a basic level of conversation in the language without knowing about the culture
Today's Featured Resource:
Does Language Influence Culture? - A fascinating article from the Wall Street Journal
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would
...more
13min
April 01, 2016093: Is culture important in language learning?
Thiago asks: "I'm learning Japanese. How important is it for me to learn the culture?"
In this episode:
Why language and culture are inextricably linked
Why you can't learn a language to a high level without familiarity with the culture
However, if basic communication is your main aim, you don't need to be culturally literate
You can get to a basic level of conversation in the language without knowing about the culture
Today's Featured Resource:
Does Language Influence Culture? - A fascinating article from the Wall Street Journal
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would be such a great way to commemorate the 100th episode, and provide motivation for all of you out there learning languages on your own. If you'd like to participate, please click the link below and leave a short message including the following information:
Name
Where you're from
The ONE thing you've learned from the show that's made a big difference to your language learning
Click here to leave the message
Start speaking today
I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes
Do you have a question?
Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.
Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could…
Share the episode using the social media buttons around you
Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that)
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
13min
March 30, 2016092: Is reading aloud helpful?
Nicolas asks: "Is it helpful to read aloud in Chinese?"
In this episode:
Reading aloud and why we do it
Our experience of reading aloud from school
The benefits of reading aloud on pronunciation
Why reading aloud has few other benefits for developing fluency
Why reading aloud is harmful for developing reading skills
Today's Featured Resource:
Hacking Chinese: Reading Aloud In Chinese Is Really Hard - an interesting article on this topic for those of you learning Chinese
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would be such a great way to commemorate the 100th episode
...more
12min
March 30, 2016092: Is reading aloud helpful?
Nicolas asks: "Is it helpful to read aloud in Chinese?"
In this episode:
Reading aloud and why we do it
Our experience of reading aloud from school
The benefits of reading aloud on pronunciation
Why reading aloud has few other benefits for developing fluency
Why reading aloud is harmful for developing reading skills
Today's Featured Resource:
Hacking Chinese: Reading Aloud In Chinese Is Really Hard - an interesting article on this topic for those of you learning Chinese
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would be such a great way to commemorate the 100th episode
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
12min
March 24, 2016091: Luke Thompson on teaching and learning
In this episode I talk with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast. Luke's been podcasting for over 7 years, and I asked him about the top three things he'd learnt during that time. He chose four things - but I won't hold it against him!
In this episode:
Luke's top lessons from 7+ years of podcasting:
Attitude - It's vital for language learners to ask questions and be willing to fail
Time - You must be willing to work regularly at your target language over time
Practice - Practise often and don't be afraid to make mistakes
Materials - Motivating and enjoyable materias are essential in order to enjoy the learning process
Today's Featured Resource
Luke's English Podcast 332: Interview With Olly Richards - Hear my interview on Luke's podcast!
Start speaking today
I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers teachers and tutors. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, simply visit:http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/italkishownotes
Do you have a question?
Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here, and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.
Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you’ve got any comments about the show then please leave them in the “comments” section below! If you’d like to help me out, then I’d love it if you could…
Share the episode using the social media buttons around you
Leave an honest review and rating of the podcast on iTunes (click here to do that)
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
...more
44min
March 24, 2016091: Luke Thompson on teaching and learning
In this episode I talk with Luke Thompson from Luke's English Podcast. Luke's been podcasting for over 7 years, and I asked him about the top three things he'd learnt during that time. He chose four things - but I won't hold it against him!
In this episode:
Luke's top lessons from 7+ years of podcasting:
Attitude - It's vital for language learners to ask questions and be willing to fail
Time - You must be willing to work regularly at your target language over time
Practice - Practise often and don't be afraid to make mistakes
Materials - Motivating and enjoyable materias are essential in order to enjoy the learning process
Today's Featured Resource
...more
44min
March 22, 2016090: Should I add audio to my flashcards?
Sergio asks: "Is it a good idea to add audio to my flashcards?"
In this episode:
Why audio and images are helpful to remember vocabulary
The benefits of adding audio to your flashcards
Memrise.com
The tradeoff in terms of time
Why I don't do it personally
100th Episode Special!
Help me create an amazing feature for the 100th episode! I'd like to create a montage of voices of podcast listeners from around the world, all giving one piece of language advice they've learned from the show. This would be such a great way to commemorate the 100th episode, and provide motivation for all of you out there learning languages on your own. If you'd like to participate, please click the link below and leave a short message including the following information:
Name
Where you're from
The ONE thing you've learned from the show
...more
12min

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How many episodes does StoryLearning Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 733 episodes available.

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