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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.

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StoryLearning Podcast Olly Richards

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    • 5.0 • 34 Ratings

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

    426: Which language should I think in?

    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! 
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    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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    • 11 min
    425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"

    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:


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    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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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

    • 42 min
    424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey

    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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    • 13 min
    Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!

    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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    • 5 min
    423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)

    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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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

    • 53 min
    422 - I'mmmm back!

    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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    Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iwillteachyoualanguage/message

    • 17 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
34 Ratings

34 Ratings

ReviewerNumber704 ,

Awakens Pronunciation

Olly is inspiring me to take no prisoners when it comes to language learning. I’m through with my increasingly shrinking and pusillanimous approach. :))
Highly recommend Olly’s website and his guest blog post on pronunciation on Luca Lampariello’s website.

Aidan.LK ,

Great

I’m so glad I found this podcast. Some of the best advice on language learning. Started from episode 1 and working my way up, and have learnt so much already. Cheers Olly!

Winnipeg Brad ,

Excellent resource

As a passionate language learner I am always interested in what other language learners have to say. Olly is a wealth of information on countless language learning topics. I like that he talks about his successes and about what has not worked well. It is also refreshing that he discusses his own evolution in language learning; it is not static. I appreciate when he brings in others to have a discussion about language learning. I really liked his discussion with Lýdia Machová (a 5 part discussion). Keep them coming.

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