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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The podcast currently has 748 episodes available.

StoryLearning Podcast episodes:

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
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 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!
---
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
12min
March 17, 2016089: How can I resurrect a childhood language?
Zena asks: "I spoke fluent Chinese as a child, but I've since forgotten it. How can I resurrect it?"
In this episode:
If you spoke another language as a child, how much you will remember as an adult
How to reconnect with the language
Finding out what resources you used to like as a child
How to approach resurrecting the language
How to approach learning an Asian language
Today's Featured Resource:
111 Mandarin Chinese Resources You Wish You Knew - My EPIC Chinese resource page
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
13min
March 17, 2016089: How can I resurrect a childhood language?
Zena asks: "I spoke fluent Chinese as a child, but I've since forgotten it. How can I resurrect it?"
In this episode:
If you spoke another language as a child, how much you will remember as an adult
How to reconnect with the language
Finding out what resources you used to like as a child
How to approach resurrecting the language
How to approach learning an Asian language
Today's Featured Resource:
111 Mandarin Chinese Resources You Wish You Knew - My EPIC Chinese resource page
Start speaking today
I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with afford
---
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
13min
March 15, 2016088: Should I watch movies with subtitles?
Pete asks: "I'm learning Portuguese, should I watch movies with subtitles?"
In this episode:
Why movies are not a useful learning strategy for beginners
What to do instead
10 ways to make the most out of movies:
Try to find movies that you’ve already seen, but dubbed into your target language
Watch the same movie over and over, rather than a new one each time.
Turn off the subtitles!
Don’t stop and start the movie to look things up in the dictionary.
Instead, you can keep a notebook next to you and jot down words and phrases that catch your attention.
Whatever you do, watch things you enjoy!
If you can find the script for a movie you like, move heaven and earth to get it!
Whilst watching, try to engage with the story line.
If you do understand something that’s said, repeat it aloud
Watch TV series rather than movies.
...more
15min
March 15, 2016088: Should I watch movies with subtitles?
Pete asks: "I'm learning Portuguese, should I watch movies with subtitles?"
In this episode:
Why movies are not a useful learning strategy for beginners
What to do instead
10 ways to make the most out of movies:
Try to find movies that you’ve already seen, but dubbed into your target language
Watch the same movie over and over, rather than a new one each time.
Turn off the subtitles!
Don’t stop and start the movie to look things up in the dictionary.
Instead, you can keep a notebook next to you and jot down words and phrases that catch your attention.
Whatever you do, watch things you enjoy!
If you can find the script for a movie you like, move heaven and earth to get it!
Whilst watching, try to engage with the story line.
If you do understand something that’s said, repeat it aloud
Watch TV series rather than movies.
---
Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
15min

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How many episodes does StoryLearning Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 748 episodes available.

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