
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
Latest episodes

Apr 20, 2021 • 41min
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 García, a teacher from Colima, Mexico. On their site, podcast, and popular YouTube channel, they share tips and tools for learning the real Spanish you need to speak the language with confidence, travel more easily in Spanish-speaking countries, and having meaningful conversations with locals. In the interview, they discuss 1) how Jim got fluent in Spanish, 2) how to dive into the Spanish-speaking world even when you don't feel 'ready', and 3) some of their favorite experiences in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Connect with Jim & May:
Jim & May's website: SpanishandGo.com
Jim & May's podcast: SpanishandGo.com/podcast
Jim & May's YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/SpanishandGo
Do You Have A Question?
This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting:
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

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Apr 13, 2021 • 48min
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 host, and a YouTuber with over half a million subscribers. In 2020, they combined forces to create Spanish Speaking Hacks, where they help learners sound more like native speakers and less like gringos. In our conversation, we will dive into some practical strategies for improving your Spanish accent and explore some of Ruben and Dustin's wildest experiences living in Argentina.
Connect with Dustin and Ruben:
SpanishSpeakingHacks.com
Dustin's YouTube channel
Ruben's YouTube channel
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
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Apr 6, 2021 • 44min
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, and was looking for ways to earn an income while he was there, which led him to Olly's Online Teaching Accelerator programme. He had no teaching background, but loved languages and was attracted by the idea of earning a living online doing something meaningful.
After completing the course, and taking it VERY seriously, Wes soon found himself booked solid, and had students telling him: "I chose you over the hundreds of other teachers I saw online!"
In this conversation you'll learn what it's like to help people learn English online, and some secrets for finding students who want to learn with you.
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.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Mar 30, 2021 • 45min
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 music. In the conversation, she shares the many advantages of learning languages through music, why narratives and rhythm are such powerful memory-enhancers, and how she herself got fluent in the language. You all know that I'm a big advocate for learning through stories, and I think music can be a really fun way to do exactly that.
Connect with Tamara:
Site: https://www.spanishconsalsa.com
Podcast: https://www.learnspanishconsalsa.com/podcast
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
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Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Mar 26, 2021 • 18min
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 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
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Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Mar 16, 2021 • 32min
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:
How did Marija learn German?
What were the most effective methods she used?
What are some unique challenges for Russian or English speakers learning German?
Follow Marija here:
Website: https://deutsch-mit-marija.de
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DeutschmitMarija
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.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Mar 9, 2021 • 17min
393 - How can I find StoryLearning material in less common languages?
Ben asks: "I want to learn Polish, but there isn't much material out there for StoryLearning. What should I do?"
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
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Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Mar 2, 2021 • 54min
392 - Strategies for Learning Mandarin Chinese with Luke & Phil from Mandarin Blueprint
Olly is joined by Luke and Phil from mandarinblueprint.com to discuss learning Chinese.
We cover:
What gets people so hot and bothered about learning Chinese online?
What makes Mandarin Chinese both more and less challenging than other languages
Practical tips for absolute beginner Chinese learners
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
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Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language

Feb 15, 2021 • 54min
391 - How Lucy Bella Earl learned fluent Spanish
Lucy Bella Earl runs the YouTube channel English With Lucy. She also speaks fantastic Spanish!
In this episode, Olly asks Lucy about how she learned Spanish, and digs into what made her so successful.
Lucy's course to learn Modern Received Pronunciation: https://epiphanylanguagestudios.com/
Use coupon code: OLLY15 for 15% off.
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](https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/ask)
...and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show!
Leave a Review
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Leave an honest review of the show wherever you get your podcasts. (You can normally do this within the app you're using.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language](https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language)

Feb 8, 2021 • 39min
390 - How to fall in love with a language with Shannon Kennedy and Caitlin Sacasas
In this episode, Olly speaks with Shannon Kennedy and Caitlin Sacasas from www.LanguageConqueror.com.
You'll learn:
How to fall (and stay!) in love with your target language
How to make learning more fun and personally relevant by engaging your hobbies and interests
How to create and sustain more motivation
How to build a sustainable learning habit
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.)
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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://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/language-courses-select-your-language
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