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StoryLearning Podcast
Olly Richards
380 episodes
2 days ago
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, with Olly and other polyglot guests, such as Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings. Learn Spanish, Learn French, Learn German, Learn Italian, Learn Portuguese, Learn Arabic, Learn Japanese, Learn Chinese
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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, with Olly and other polyglot guests, such as Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings. Learn Spanish, Learn French, Learn German, Learn Italian, Learn Portuguese, Learn Arabic, Learn Japanese, Learn Chinese
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StoryLearning Podcast
505: Are hard languages even worth it?

Grab your free copy of my Language Difficulty Guide 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/difficulty-guide-super-hard

Get my free Language Goal Planner 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/goal-planner-super-hard

Are super hard languages like Japanese or Mandarin worth learning? I've learned three of the world's hardest languages, Japanese, Cantonese and Arabic. These category five languages were worth it for me, but what about you? Let's get philosophical about whether it's "worth it" and answer the practical question of how to learn very difficult languages.

Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question

Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/Language_Courses

Check out my all-inclusive VIP language program with guaranteed results 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/StoryLearning_VIP_Info

#storylearning #learnthroughstories

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4 days ago
16 minutes 29 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
504: How I learn languages fast without studying

What if you could learn a language without studying? Discover how to learn a language through reading and listening instead of memorising and drilling. Find out where to find the right materials as a beginner, why children's books don't work, and the 6-step process for learning naturally. No flashcards required.

Grab your free language goal planner 👉🏼https://storylearning.com/goal_planner_CI

Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question

Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/Language_Courses

Check out my all-inclusive VIP language program with guaranteed results 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/StoryLearning_VIP_Info

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1 week ago
17 minutes 6 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 put your time and energy instead.


Grab your FREE Grammar and Vocabulary Study Sheet 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/free_grammar_vocab_sheet


Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question


Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/Language_Courses


Check out my all-inclusive VIP language program with guaranteed results 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/StoryLearning_VIP_Info

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2 weeks ago
19 minutes 37 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 another. Miss this, and you'll stay stuck at beginner level in both.

Grab your FREE Language Goal Planner 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/goal_planner_2_languages

Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question

Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/Language_Courses

Check out my all-inclusive VIP language program with guaranteed results 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/StoryLearning_VIP_Info

#storylearning #learnthroughstories

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2 weeks ago
16 minutes 3 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 table? Get the unfiltered, untold story of my books, including details of new languages coming soon.


Grab your FREE StoryLearning Blueprint and find out how easy it can really be to learn a language 👉🏼https://storylearning.com/fluency_blueprint


Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question


Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/SL_language-courses


Check out my all-inclusive VIP language program with guaranteed results 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/StoryLearning-VIP-Info


#storylearning #learnthroughstories

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3 weeks ago
19 minutes 27 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 so many languages.


Grab your FREE StoryLearning Blueprint and find out how easy it can really be to learn a language 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/freefluencyblueprint


Got a question you want Olly to answer on the podcast? Submit it here: https://storylearning.com/ask_Olly_your_question


Get a 7-day FREE trial to one of my story-based language courses 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/SL_language-courses


Check out my all-inclusive VIP language program with guaranteed results 👉🏼 https://storylearning.com/StoryLearning-VIP-Info#storylearning #learnthroughstories

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3 weeks ago
48 minutes 6 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning. Click the link below and take a FREE trial lesson: https://storylearning.com/lt Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.com/ask ...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!  Leave a Review If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to: Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.) Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen) Olly's Language Courses If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.  Please visit: https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language
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3 years ago
11 minutes 52 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 can watch the video of Sam surprising his girlfriend in Spanish:

  • Watch on Facebook
  • Watch on Instagram

Find a 5* language tutor!

We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning.

Click the link below and take a FREE trial lesson:

https://storylearning.com/lt

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://storylearning.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! 

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

Olly's Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. 

Please visit:

https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language


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3 years ago
42 minutes 49 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 some quality time together and plan for the future.
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3 years ago
13 minutes 23 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 offer you early access and a very special offer to celebrate the launch. (It's something I always like to do whenever we release something new!)

To get on the notification list, click: https://storylearning.com/intermediate

The new programmes are:

  • Spanish Uncovered (Intermediate) 
  • German Uncovered (Intermediate) 
  • French Uncovered (Intermediate) 
  • Italian Uncovered (Intermediate) 
  • Japanese Uncovered (Intermediate)


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3 years ago
5 minutes 50 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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:

  • Growing up as a Chinese-American with a passion for languages
  • How Mike pivoted his career from banking to language tech 
  • The challenges of building a tutoring business
  • Adapting language teaching for the online world

Do You Have A Language Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://storylearning.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! 

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

Olly's Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. 

Please visit:

https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language


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3 years ago
53 minutes 11 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://storylearning.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! 

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

StoryLearning Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals. 

Please visit:

https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language


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3 years ago
17 minutes 20 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 is fraught with controversy and vitriol. So what's the truth? And can a so-called "YouTube polyglot" (man, I hate that term) comment on YouTube polyglots lying? Well, I’m going try...

🦃 BLACK FRIDAY SALE!

Get my Uncovered courses for just $97 each (up to 75% off) from Friday, November 19th to Saturday, November 27th!

👉🏼 https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/blackfriday21-iwtyalpod

🇫🇷 French Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97

🇩🇪 German Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97

🇮🇹 Italian Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97

🇯🇵 Japanese Uncovered: $397 👉🏼 $97

🇪🇸 Spanish Uncovered: $297 👉🏼 $97

My story-based Uncovered courses take beginners up to an intermediate level (B1) through engaging stories instead of boring textbooks. Stop translating and learn how to think in a foreign language with the power of story!

⏰ I have poured a lot into these courses and rarely discount them. The sale ends November 27th, so act now to get an Uncovered course for up to 75% off! 

👉🏼 https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/blackfriday21-iwtyalpod

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

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3 years ago
19 minutes 33 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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), and 2) JJsings (where you can hear her singing in Mandarin together with her mother). JJ is an extremely passionate language learner, and I really enjoyed digging into her methods and philosophy. We discuss the challenges of overcoming insecurities, how the Dunning-Kruger effect manifests in language learning, how she learned Chinese characters, and much more.

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

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4 years ago
1 hour 4 minutes 30 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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:

https://youtu.be/W6Lnaf7Um2c

To find out more about the course she used, Japanese Uncovered, visit:

http://japaneseuncovered.com

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

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4 years ago
47 minutes 34 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
I'm releasing 3 new Uncovered courses!

I'm thrilled to be released three new StoryLearning courses:

  • Russian Uncovered
  • Chinese Uncovered
  • Turkish Uncovered

Only those on the mailing list will be notified about the launch of these courses, so click below to join the list if you're interseted:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/new

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4 years ago
7 minutes 14 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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, and even a near-death experience! In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I share the whole story of how I learned Spanish (my second foreign language after French), including all the bumps and mistakes along the way. You'll also learn why I speak Spanish with a Canary Island accent!

Videos Mentioned in the Episode

  • How I Learned French
  • Who Is Olly Richards? My Life, Language & Teaching Background

Download a FREE Story in Spanish!

Click below to get free access to my Spanish StoryLearning pack and discover how to learn a new language quickly and naturally through stories:

https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/cu-es-storylearningpack

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

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4 years ago
17 minutes 22 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 starting a language learning company that employs dozens of people and reaches millions of people around the world. In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I share the story of how I learned French and how it all started with heartbreak...

Download a FREE Story in French!

Click below to get free access to my French StoryLearning pack and discover how to learn a new language quickly and naturally through stories:

https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/cu-fr-storylearningpack

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

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4 years ago
14 minutes 34 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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-month foreign exchange program, but I don’t know any German. With a month's time to prepare, what do you suggest I do? Just learn like anyone else? Just memorize vocab? What’s the most effective thing to focus on when you only have a very short amount of time before being thrown into the deep end?!"

Free Download: StoryLearning Kit

Click below to get free access to my StoryLearning Kit and discover how to learn a new language quickly and naturally through stories:

https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language


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4 years ago
13 minutes 5 seconds

StoryLearning Podcast
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 ABOUT READING! What about listening and speaking? Does this guy think you can get fluent by reading alone?!" In this episode of the podcast (originally published on my YouTube channel), I answer this exact question.

Note: I refer to a simple graph in the episode that I drew out on a white board in the original video. It's a very basic graphic and you should be able to understand what I'm explaining from audio alone. However, if you want to see the graph for more context, go to 3:46 in the video here:

https://youtu.be/u14dqvLu66E?t=226

Free Download: StoryLearning Kit

Click below to get free access to my StoryLearning Kit and discover how to learn a new language quickly and naturally through stories:

https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com/kit

Do You Have A Question?

This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask

...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!

Leave a Review

If you'd like to support the show, the best way to do that is to:

  • Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
  • Share this episode with a friend (use the share buttons on your screen)

My Language Courses

If you're learning a new language, or improving an existing one, then check out my language  courses. From complete beginner courses, to grammar and listening training, I've created unique, story-based programmes to help you reach you language goals.

Please visit:

https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language


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4 years ago
11 minutes 8 seconds

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, with Olly and other polyglot guests, such as Benny Lewis, Luca Lampariello, Richard Simcott and Alex Rawlings. Learn Spanish, Learn French, Learn German, Learn Italian, Learn Portuguese, Learn Arabic, Learn Japanese, Learn Chinese