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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StoryLearning Podcast episodes:

August 18, 2015041: Introverts and language learning
In this episode, I discuss how introverts deal with learning foreign languages.
In this episode:
I am an introvert by nature, despite what you may guess from my public persona!
How I suffer from shyness in groups
How this has impacted my language learning
Why living abroad hasn't been a "no-brainer" for me
How I nevertheless enjoy speaking, and base my language learning on speaking with people I genuinely like
Are you an introvert? Please let me know how this has affected your language learning: http://wp.me/p4wyTY-1kD
Resources mentioned in todays episode:
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15min
August 18, 2015041: Introverts and language learning
In this episode, I discuss how introverts deal with learning foreign languages.
In this episode:
I am an introvert by nature, despite what you may guess from my public persona!
How I suffer from shyness in groups
How this has impacted my language learning
Why living abroad hasn't been a "no-brainer" for me
How I nevertheless enjoy speaking, and base my language learning on speaking with people I genuinely like
Are you an introvert? Please let me know how this has affected your language learning: http://wp.me/p4wyTY-1kD
Resources mentioned in todays episode:
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
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15min
August 13, 2015040: What kind of books should I read?
One reader asks: "I want to try my hand at reading a book and wondered what you would recommend?"
In this episode:
The problem with children's books...
Intended for children
Low-frequency vocabulary
What kind of books are best to read...
Graded readers (not parallel texts)
Short, non-fiction books on a topic that interests you (e.g. biographies, how-to books)
Any book you've already read, translated into your target language
If you have a book store close by with a good foreign book section - go and browse!
If you don't like books, try Project Syndicate
Judith Meyer from learnlangs.com mentioned:
Crime stories, romance stories, autobiographies, travel stories.
Translated books are easier than original ones.
...more
13min
August 13, 2015040: What kind of books should I read?
One reader asks: "I want to try my hand at reading a book and wondered what you would recommend?"
In this episode:
The problem with children's books...
Intended for children
Low-frequency vocabulary
What kind of books are best to read...
Graded readers (not parallel texts)
Short, non-fiction books on a topic that interests you (e.g. biographies, how-to books)
Any book you've already read, translated into your target language
If you have a book store close by with a good foreign book section - go and browse!
If you don't like books, try Project Syndicate
Judith Meyer from learnlangs.com mentioned:
Crime stories, romance stories, autobiographies, travel stories.
Translated books are easier than original ones.
...more
13min
August 11, 2015039: How to find materials for minority languages
Alex asks: "How should one go about gathering together language learning materials when there are none?"
In this episode:
Here are my suggestions for finding materials for minority languages:
Reach out to people who have learnt the language before - there will be more than you think. Use Google to search for people, groups and blogs
Even if there is little material, use what you can find. You can get far with little.
Go to the country. Not always practical, but the best thing you could possibly do.
Create your own materials by contacting native speakers and/or travelling to the country. This is a fantastic project and a great service to the community.
Do you have anything to add about learning minority language or finding materials for them? Please leave a comment below to let us know!
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
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10min
August 11, 2015039: How to find materials for minority languages
Alex asks: "How should one go about gathering together language learning materials when there are none?"
In this episode:
Here are my suggestions for finding materials for minority languages:
Reach out to people who have learnt the language before - there will be more than you think. Use Google to search for people, groups and blogs
Even if there is little material, use what you can find. You can get far with little.
Go to the country. Not always practical, but the best thing you could possibly do.
Create your own materials by contacting native speakers and/or travelling to the country. This is a fantastic project and a great service to the community.
Do you have anything to add about learning minority language or finding materials for them? Please leave a comment below to let us know!
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
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10min
August 06, 2015038: Living with native speakers
Ben asks: "I'm currently on a work placement in France. How can I make the most of living with native speakers?"
In this episode:
The huge opportunity of living with native speakers
Create a no-English environment if at all possible
Focus on the formulaic aspects of daily life
Take notes of what you see
Observe and imitate
Think: "What would I say in English?" in order to decide what to say next.
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
How to create an immersion environment - a detailed post about creating an foreign language immersion environment in the comfort of your own home
Start speaking today
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15min
August 06, 2015038: Living with native speakers
Ben asks: "I'm currently on a work placement in France. How can I make the most of living with native speakers?"
In this episode:
The huge opportunity of living with native speakers
Create a no-English environment if at all possible
Focus on the formulaic aspects of daily life
Take notes of what you see
Observe and imitate
Think: "What would I say in English?" in order to decide what to say next.
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
How to create an immersion environment - a detailed post about creating an foreign language immersion environment in the comfort of your own home
Start speaking today
...more
15min
August 04, 2015037: People keep replying in English
Melissa asks: "I'm learning Spanish, but people keep replying to me in English. How can I solve this?"
In this episode:
The difficulties of finding native speakers to practise with
How social pressure can lead people to reply in English
Why you shouldn't judge your level based on your experience talking to strangers
The importance of finding a safe person to practise with
How to explain to a language partner you want to keep it in the target language
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
How to stop people talking to you in English
Start speaking today
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12min
August 04, 2015037: People keep replying in English
Melissa asks: "I'm learning Spanish, but people keep replying to me in English. How can I solve this?"
In this episode:
The difficulties of finding native speakers to practise with
How social pressure can lead people to reply in English
Why you shouldn't judge your level based on your experience talking to strangers
The importance of finding a safe person to practise with
How to explain to a language partner you want to keep it in the target language
Resources mentioned in today's episode:
How to stop people talking to you in English
Start speaking today
...more
12min

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