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?

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StoryLearning Podcast episodes:

April 21, 2015007: How can I learn the Russian cases?
Today's episode features a question from Tom: "I'm not getting anywhere with Russian cases. Can you help me make progress with this?" With special guest: Alex Rawlings.
In this episode:
What are Russian cases?
How do they work?
How to learn Russian cases
Links and resources for Russian cases:

Today's featured resource
Private Russian coaching with Alex - Zero to intermediate in four months.
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.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I'm giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the "I Will Teach You A Language Podcast" in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show!
After episode 10 of the podcast, I'll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
Thanks for listening
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.
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated, and I read every single one. :) See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
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10min
April 21, 2015007: How can I learn the Russian cases?
Today's episode features a question from Tom: "I'm not getting anywhere with Russian cases. Can you help me make progress with this?" With special guest: Alex Rawlings.
In this episode:
What are Russian cases?
How do they work?
How to learn Russian cases
Links and resources for Russian cases:

Today's featured resource
Private Russian coaching with Alex - Zero to intermediate in four months.
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.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I'm giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the "I Will Teach You A Language Podcast" in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show!
After episode 10 of the podcast, I'll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
Thanks for listening
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.
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated, and I read every single one. :) See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
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10min
April 16, 2015006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?
Today's episode features a question from Marcelo: "Now that I'm at an intermediate level of English, which is better - intensive or extensive reading?"
In this episode:
What are extensive/intensive reading?
What are the benefits of each?
How language teachers use these approaches
The "intermediate plateau" and how to break through
Why speaking alone isn't enough to help you reach an advanced level in a language
Strategies for extensive reading:
Make sure choose something to read that you're interested in
Try not to use a dictionary whilst you're reading
Read things that are lower than your current level
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
"Graded readers" are books that have been simplified. Here's a great example of one.
Today's featured resource
Alex Rawlings talking about reading at the Polyglot Gathering 2014: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgQZfS_BMVo
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.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I'm giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each! To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the "I Will Teach You A Language Podcast" in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show! After episode 10 of the podcast, I'll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
Thanks for listening
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.
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there! Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated, and I read every single one. :)
See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
...more
12min
April 16, 2015006: Which is better - intensive or extensive reading?
Today's episode features a question from Marcelo: "Now that I'm at an intermediate level of English, which is better - intensive or extensive reading?"
In this episode:
What are extensive/intensive reading?
What are the benefits of each?
How language teachers use these approaches
The "intermediate plateau" and how to break through
Why speaking alone isn't enough to help you reach an advanced level in a language
Strategies for extensive reading:
Make sure choose something to read that you're interested in
Try not to use a dictionary whilst you're reading
Read things that are lower than your current level
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
"Graded readers" are books that have been simplified.
...more
12min
April 14, 2015005: How can I learn vocab from songs?
Today's episode features a question from Kevin: "How can I take vocabulary from songs and use it in my conversations?"
In this episode:
The benefits of learning languages through songs
How to re-articulate language from songs in everyday conversation
How natural is language from songs?
How songs work in different languages
Songs as a tool for "discovering" language
Strategies for learning songs:
Identify key words and phrases from the song that I want to be able to use. Then put them in a flashcard app.
Keep a list of the words I want to be able to use and keep it next to me during a language exchange/lesson
Use the vocabulary for writing. For example, write a monologue/mini-speech, then memorise it.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
FluentU - Language learning with video
My review of FluentU
Let It Go (ありのままで): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvj3-MZO9Tw
Olly singing in Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sReTCr-WPxc
Olly singing in Cantonese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Z20Bg8Ppg
Flashcard apps mentioned:
Memrise
Anki
Flashcards Deluxe
Other websites:
Lang-8 - corrections from native speakers
Rhinospike - audio recordings from native speakers

Today's featured resource
FluentU.com - language learning with video

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.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I'm giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each! To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the "I Will Teach You A Language Podcast" in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show! After episode 10 of the podcast, I'll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
...more
15min
April 14, 2015005: How can I learn vocab from songs?
Today's episode features a question from Kevin: "How can I take vocabulary from songs and use it in my conversations?"
In this episode:
The benefits of learning languages through songs
How to re-articulate language from songs in everyday conversation
How natural is language from songs?
How songs work in different languages
Songs as a tool for "discovering" language
Strategies for learning songs:
Identify key words and phrases from the song that I want to be able to use. Then put them in a flashcard app.
Keep a list of the words I want to be able to use and keep it next to me during a language exchange/lesson
Use the vocabulary for writing. For example, write a monologue/mini-speech, then memorise it.
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
FluentU - Language learning with video
My review of FluentU
Let It Go (ありのままで): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvj3-MZO9Tw
Olly singing in Portuguese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sReTCr-WPxc
Olly singing in Cantonese: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9Z20Bg8Ppg
Flashcard apps mentioned:
Memrise
Anki
Flashcards Deluxe
Other websites:
Lang-8 - corrections from native speakers
Rhinospike - audio recordings from native speakers

Today's featured resource
FluentU.com - language learning with video

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.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I'm giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each! To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the "I Will Teach You A Language Podcast" in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show! After episode 10 of the podcast, I'll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
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
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15min
April 06, 2015004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?
In today’s episode we feature a question from Terry: “Is it a good idea for me to learn three languages at the same time, or should I just focus on one?”
In this episode:
Is it possible to study three languages at the same time, and get good at all of them?
Or should I just focus on one?
Why depth and focus is the trick to making quick progress in a new language
How to use the 80/20 rule if you do decide to study multiple languages at the same time
The difference between learning and maintaining languages
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog post: 7-year-old speaks 5 languages: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/7-year-old-speaks-5-languages/
Blog post from Luca Lampariello: Learning more than one language at the same time: http://www.thepolyglotdream.com/learning-more-than-one-language-at-the-same-time/
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: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I’m giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the “I Will Teach You A Language Podcast” in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show!
After episode 10 of the podcast, I’ll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
Thanks for listening!
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.
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there!
Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated, and I read every single one. :)
See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
...more
11min
April 06, 2015004: Can you learn 3 languages at the same time?
In today’s episode we feature a question from Terry: “Is it a good idea for me to learn three languages at the same time, or should I just focus on one?”
In this episode:
Is it possible to study three languages at the same time, and get good at all of them?
Or should I just focus on one?
Why depth and focus is the trick to making quick progress in a new language
How to use the 80/20 rule if you do decide to study multiple languages at the same time
The difference between learning and maintaining languages
Links and resources mentioned in this episode:
Blog post: 7-year-old speaks 5 languages: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/7-year-old-speaks-5-languages/
Blog post
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11min
April 06, 2015003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?
In today’s episode we feature a question from Adam: “How can I get back on the horse and keep myself motivated after a bad week of learning?”
In this episode:
What does it mean to “fall behind” in your language learning?
Are your expectations realistic?
Does it matter if you don’t study for a week?
Whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, try being kind to yourself
Whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, try being kinder to yourself.
You can’t control how much you learn
Learning is not linear
Why taking a break can be a good thing
Some specific tactics for staying motivated:
Make sure you have a schedule and routine
Do something different, add some variety to your routine
Today’s quote:
“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.”
– Winston Churchill
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: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
Also, please subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic updates.
Win a copy of my course!
To celebrate the launch of the podcast, I’m giving away 3 free copies of my Language Learning Foundations video course, worth $97 each!
To be in with a chance of winning, simply head over to iTunes, search for the “I Will Teach You A Language Podcast” in the store, and leave me an honest review and rating for the show!
After episode 10 of the podcast, I’ll choose 3 lucky winners from around the world!
Thanks so much for listening to this episode of the podcast!
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.
iTunes reviews in particular really help the rankings of the podcast and help me to reach other aspiring language learners out there!
Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated, and I read every single one. :)
See you in the next episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
...more
12min
April 06, 2015003: How can I stay motivated in my language learning?
In today’s episode we feature a question from Adam: “How can I get back on the horse and keep myself motivated after a bad week of learning?”
In this episode:
What does it mean to “fall behind” in your language learning?
Are your expectations realistic?
Does it matter if you don’t study for a week?
Whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, try being kind to yourself
Whenever you find yourself getting frustrated, try being kinder to yourself.
You can’t control how much you learn
Learning is not linear
Why taking a break can be a good thing
Some specific tactics for staying motivated:
Make sure you have a schedule and routine
Do something different, add some variety to your routine
Today’s quote:
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12min

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How many episodes does StoryLearning Podcast have?

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