StoryLearning Podcast
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StoryLearning Podcast
Learning a new language? Get your language learning questions answered by polyglot Olly Richards, who speaks 8 languages and is the founder of the StoryLearning® method. Whatever's holding you back on the path to fluency, tune in twice a week to get your regular dose of language learning motivation...
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503: You don't ACTUALLY need grammar
Stop obsessing over grammar rules! Discover why grammar study shouldn't be your focus, especially as a beginner language learner. Find out where to pu...

502: The hidden cost of learning two languages at once
Want to learn multiple languages? Here's the truth nobody tells you: there's a specific level you need to reach in your first language before starting...

501: The real reason I wrote my language story books
I've sold over 1.5 million copies of my short story books for language learners. But why did I write them all those years ago at my parent's kitchen t...

500: Meet the viral brain scan guy who speaks 26 languages
Vaughn Smith is a 26-language polyglot who had his brain scanned at MIT. Discover the man behind the scan and the surprisingly simple ways he learned...
426: Which language should I think in?
In this episode, Juan asks: “I’m learning Portuguese. Which language should I think in - English or Spanish?“ Find a 5* language tutor!
We're pr...
425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"
In today's episode, Olly speaks with Sam Hendry, who lives in Dubai, about his amazing journey learning Spanish in one year.
Here's where you c...
424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey
In this episode you’ll drop in on the StoryLearning team retreat in Bodrum, Turkey. 14 of us descended on a hilltop villa for an entire week to spend...
Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!
We're about to release a special new range of intermediate StoryLearning programmes, and I'm sooo excited!
And as a loyal listener, I'd like to...
423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)
In this episode, Olly speaks with Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda.
In a wide-ranging discussion, you'll hear about:
This show exists to ans...
422 - I'mmmm back!
In this episode, you'll hear from Olly about plans for StoryLearning in 2022!
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to an...
421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying?
🤥 From people claiming to learn a language in 24 hours to those shouting that "all YouTube polyglots are FAKE!", the online language learning world i...
420 - JJsays (雪莲说) on How to Learn Chinese, Conquer Insecurities & Figure Out What Methods Work For You
Julian (a.k.a. "JJ") is the woman behind two popular YouTube channels: 1) JJsays - 雪莲说 (where she shares Chinese language learning tips and videos)...
419 - Shocking your best friend with AMAZING language skills
Today I’m speaking with Jannah Hossain, who learned to speak Japanese in 6 months to surprise her best friend. Here’s her original video:
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I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses!
I'm thrilled to be released three new StoryLearning courses:
Only those on the mailing list will be notified about the launch of these courses,...
418 - How I Learned Spanish
I love the Spanish language and the many cultures who speak it, but my journey to learn the language was anything but easy. There was pain, struggle,...
417 - How I Learned French
Learning French completely changed my life. It set the stage for learning 7 more foreign languages, writing dozens of language learning books, and sta...
416 - How Can I Prepare To Travel Abroad In 1 Month?
In this live episode of the podcast, I answer YouTube user Kay Koopmans' excellent question:
"I have a month before I go to Germany for a 10-mon...
415 - Can you get fluent just by reading?
If you've listened to this podcast or watched some of my videos, you may be thinking to yourself: "Wait a minute... Olly's method seems to be ALL ABOU...
414 - How this Mormon Missionary Learned AMAZING Korean
Imagine that you got a letter in the post announcing that you will be put on a plane to Korea in just 9 weeks, where you will stand on a street corner...
413 - Can you learn two new languages at the same time?
In this LIVE recording of the I Will Teach You A Language Podcast on YouTube, I answer YouTuber user @Bash Fakosh's question: "Do you think learning 2...
412 - How can you read when you're still a beginner?
In this LIVE recording of the I Will Teach You A Language Podcast on YouTube, I answer the question: "I'm a complete beginner. How can I possibly star...
411 - Should you look up words as you read?
In this live recording of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast on YouTube, I answer a question from @rightinfrontofmysalad! about whether you shoul...
410 - When's the right time to start speaking?
In this live recording of the I Will Teach You A Language podcast on YouTube, I answer the question: "When is the right time to start speaking a forei...
409 - How To Learn a Language by Watching TV With Ethan Wanger
Ethan Wanger is an English teacher, world traveler, and the co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of RealLife English, a popular site, YouTube channe...
Introducing July’s StoryLearning Challenges!
Our newest 30-Day StoryLearning Challenges begin on Thursday 1st July!
Here are the topics:
SPANISH - Real Good Reflexives
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408 - How to develop TRUE spoken fluency in a foreign language
Have you been learning a language for a while but still can't speak it? Do you believe that there is a secret, hack, or ultimate method waiting to be...
407 - Two polyglots geek out on teaching methods (with Lukas Van Vyve)
Lukas van Vyve is the founder of Effortless Conversations and the co-founder of Spring Spanish, a new site and YouTube channel that uses the power of...
406 - How Aletta Mazlin built storytelling websites for language learners
Like me, Aletta Mazlin is a big believer in learning languages through stories. Her passion for story-telling has led to the creation of a number of f...
405: How to start a new life abroad as an expat with Mikkel Thorup
Today I'm joined by Mikkel Thorup, host of the Expat Money Show podcast.
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Have you ever dreamt of living abroad? Well t...
404 - How to get started in a brand-new language with Mari Polyglot
In this episode, I speak with Mari Salvestrini, a polyglot based in the Netherlands who has had language learning adventures all over the world, inclu...
403 - Is this the smartest way to learn German? With Michael Schmitz
In this episode, I speak with Michael Schmitz, the man behind the site Smarter German and the author of How to Learn German Faster. He holds a master'...
402 - Is it a good idea to copy entire books by hand???
Carmela asks: "My professor likes to choose a random book and copy it out by hand. Is this a good method?"
This show exists to answer your langu...
401 - The 3 secrets of adult language learning with Elisa Polese
In this episode, I speak with Elisa Polese, a professional language teacher, coach, and author well-known for teaching multiple languages at once in t...
400 - How to start a new life in a tiny Spanish village with Casie Tennin
In this episode, I speak with Casie Tennin, a blogger and avid world traveler from New York City. Her international adventures began with a one-way ti...
399 - How to make a gringo fluent in Spanish! With Jim & May from Spanish and Go
In this episode, Olly chats with the dynamic duo behind Spanish and Go, Jim Fricker II, a self-proclaimed 'gringo from Minnesota', and May Larios Garc...
398 - Chasing dreams & mastering languages with Dustin Luke and Ruben Adery
In this episode, I speak with Ruben Adery, a linguist, polyglot, dialect coach, and Fulbright Scholar, and Dustin Luke, a content creator, travel show...
397 - How to get booked solid as an online language teacher
In this episode, Olly speaks with Wesley Swanson about becoming a successful online language teacher.
Wes decided he wanted to move to China, a...
396 - The music-lover's guide to becoming fluent in Spanish with Tamara Marie
In this episode, I speak with Tamara Marie, the founder of Spanish con Salsa, where Spanish learners can get fluent faster through the fun of Latin mu...
395 - Read, read, read... NOT listen, listen, listen?
Mohamed asks: "You advise read, read, read... but why not listen, listen, listen?"
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your...
394 - Learning & teaching German with Deutsch mit Marija
In this episode, Olly speaks with Marija Dobrovolska from the popular YouTube channel Deutsch mit Marija.
Topics we cover:
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