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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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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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
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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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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iwillteachyoualanguage/message
...more
12min
April 06, 2015002: The story of my 8 languages
In this episode I tell you a bunch of stories about how I went about learning the 7 languages I speak (8 if you include English!).
These are:
French – in Paris
Italian – in Italy
Spanish – in London
Portuguese – in London
Japanese – in Japan
Cantonese – in Qatar (!)
Egyptian Arabic – in Cairo
In this episode:
The story of how I learnt my languages
How to win a free copy of my Language Learning Foundations video course
Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
Blog post: How I learnt 7 foreign languages: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/how-i-learnt-seven-languages/
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’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
22min
April 06, 2015002: The story of my 8 languages
In this episode I tell you a bunch of stories about how I went about learning the 7 languages I speak (8 if you include English!).
These are:
French – in Paris
Italian – in Italy
Spanish – in London
Portuguese – in London
Japanese – in Japan
Cantonese – in Qatar (!)
Egyptian Arabic – in Cairo
In this episode:
The story of how I learnt my languages
How to win a free copy of my Language Learning Foundations video course
Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
Blog post: How I learnt 7 foreign languages: http://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/how-i-learnt-seven-languages/
...more
22min
April 06, 2015001: Introduction | About the Podcast | Who is Olly?
Welcome to the first ever episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
I created the IWTYAL podcast so that I have the opportunity to help you with your language learning, beyond what’s possible on the blog.
The podcast will be released twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursday, and this is the place for you to get a regular dose of inspiration and motivation with your language learning, so that you can keep going and move towards becoming fluent in your language learning.

In this episode:
Introduction to the show
What to expect
Why I started the podcast
Who is Olly Richards?
A bit about me and what I do
How to win a free copy of my Language Learning Foundations video course

Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
The I Will Teach You A Language blog: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/
Get your language question answered on the podcast: http://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask
All Japanese All the Time: http://www.alljapaneseallthetime.com/blog/

Today’s quote:
“You don’t know a language, you live it. You don’t learn a language, you get used to it.”
– Khatzumoto

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
11min
April 06, 2015001: Introduction | About the Podcast | Who is Olly?
Welcome to the first ever episode of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast!
I created the IWTYAL podcast so that I have the opportunity to help you with your language learning, beyond what’s possible on the blog.
The podcast will be released twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursday, and this is the place for you to get a regular dose of inspiration and motivation with your language learning, so that you can keep going and move towards becoming fluent in your language learning.

In this episode:
Introduction to the show
What to expect
Why I started the podcast
Who is Olly Richards?
A bit about me and what I do
How to win a free copy of my Language Learning Foundations video course

Links and resources mentioned in the episode:
The I Will Teach You A Language blog:
...more
11min

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How many episodes does StoryLearning Podcast have?

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