
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

Jun 21, 2020 • 29min
369: I’m confused by Japanese sentence structure
In This Episode:
Lizzie asks: “Can you help me with word order and sentence structure in Japanese.”
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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!
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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

Jun 9, 2020 • 14min
368: My little upset story
In This Episode:
Today’s question is entitled: “My little upset story.”
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 29, 2020 • 13min
367: On the road #6 - Help, I cant speak proper!
In This Episode:
Christine asks: "Help, I can’t speak with proper grammar!"
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 26, 2020 • 50min
366: Xiaoma on learning Chinese vs Spanish
In This Episode:
Today I’m speaking with Xiaoma, famous YouTuber who speaks sensational Mandarin Chinese.
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 19, 2020 • 16min
365: On the road #5 - How to run a good language exchange.
In This Episode:
Hassan asks: "What’s the best way to run a language exchange?"
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 15, 2020 • 18min
364: On the road #4 - When your speaking practice stops working
In This Episode:
Jonathan asks: "What happens when your speaking practice stops working?"
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 12, 2020 • 12min
363: On the road #3 - Goals vs Habits (Inspired by James Clear)
In This Episode:
Olly discusses the interplay between goals and habits.
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 8, 2020 • 15min
362: On the road #2 - What do you think of language schools?
In This Episode:
Barnardo asks, what do you think of language schools?
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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

May 5, 2020 • 16min
361: On the road #1 - What to do after 4 years of Arabic?
In This Episode:
Peter asks: I’ve been learning Arabic for four years. How do I keep my motivation alive?
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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 24, 2020 • 21min
360: Why do you think it's good to start speaking early?
In This Episode:
Luca asks: "Dear Olly, in 2018, shortly before your Italian project, I asked you whether you would become a full-on Krashenite. Now, I think it is clear that you’ve pretty much come over to our side; however, I would like to ask you about your current position on speaking early. Do you now think that one should use italki at the later stages of language learning; or would you still say it makes sense to start speaking early?"
Start Speaking Today:
I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://www.iwillteachyoualanguage.com/freelesson
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)
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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