Luke's ENGLISH Podcast - Learn British English with Luke Thompson 537. How Olly Richards Learns a Language (Part 2) Intermediate Plateau / The Magic of Story / Pronunciation & Personality / Classroom vs Self-Guided Learning
Jul 2, 2018
Olly Richards, a seasoned polyglot who speaks eight languages and runs the platform "I Will Teach You a Language," dives into fascinating insights about learning new languages. He discusses overcoming the pesky intermediate plateau and highlights the magic of storytelling as a key learning tool. Olly shares his struggles with tricky pronunciations, like the English 'TH' sounds, and how persistence pays off. He advocates for self-guided learning, arguing against outdated methods in favor of more engaging, conversational approaches that fit modern needs.
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Prioritizing Fluency
- Focus on how a language fits into your life, rather than just achievement.
- Prioritize speaking fluency by focusing on input, especially listening and reading.
Stages of Learning Difficulty
- The beginning of language learning is easiest due to high motivation.
- The intermediate stage is hardest motivationally, while advanced is hardest technically.
Overcoming the Plateau
- Overcome the intermediate plateau with lots of listening and reading.
- This provides comprehensive input and helps maintain motivation.