Olly Richards
StoryLearning Podcast
Got a burning language learning question? I’m Olly Richards and I've learned 8 languages through stories. Every Wednesday, I answer your questions and chat to world-class language experts. Whether you're learning Spanish, German, Japanese, or something else, tune in for insider tips and practical strategies to get fluent fast. Each week you get:- Answers to your biggest language learning challenges- Story-based techniques to accelerate your progress- Tried and tested tips from my 25+ years of experienceNo flashcards or memorisation. Just story-based learning that actually works.
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
345: Take responsibility for your own speaking practice | TROLL024 26.10.2019 8:59
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Sta...
344: Keep your language learning outside the home | TROLL023 19.10.2019 10:55
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! St...
343: Learn the script from the start | TROLL022 12.10.2019 10:11
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! St...
342: Don't move abroad to learn a new language | TROLL 021 04.10.2019 10:10
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Sta...
341: My teachers just don't get it... 02.10.2019 23:26
Phil asks a really tricky question: "I am feeling extremely frustrated with the Chinese teachers I've found on there. They don't seem to understand that I want to practice speaking. They all seem to insist on trying to go over grammar rules, shovel loads of new vocabulary on me, etc when all I want to do is practice some of the things I've already learned. When I try to tell the this, then they j...
340: Language teachers must be language learners | TROLL 020 27.09.2019 9:56
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Sta...
339: Is daily journaling in a foreign language effective? 25.09.2019 18:24
Andrew asks: "I'm learning Lao. Is there a benefit to daily journaling?" In This Episode: Writing in your target language is a fantastic activity, especially if it appeals to you! Here are some of the benefits: Review and consolidate what you've been learning Experiment with grammar and pose questions to yourself (which can get answered) Throws up new vocabulary that you'll have to look up Expos...
337: Should I take a language immersion programme? 23.09.2019 21:58
Eric asks: "I'm considering spending next summer in Russia. Should I take a language immersion programme?" In This Episode: What is the real purpose of going abroad? What's the best and worst case? Olly's friend in Nice The value of life experience, friendship and structure Resources Mentioned: Olly's Thursday 26th September Event in London for the European Day of Languages... see you there! 101...
338: Quantity, not quality | TROLL 019 20.09.2019 11:42
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Sta...
336: Make More Mistakes | TROLL 018 14.09.2019 9:45
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Sta...
335: Behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered 12.09.2019 35:37
In this episode, Olly takes you behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered, his new Japanese programme for beginners. He's joined by Nick Godwin , who has been working with Olly for the last year on designing the programme. Here's what you'll hear: Why we wanted to make Japanese Uncovered The story-based methodology Challenges in designing the course Who is Ai, and what does she do? How we threw awa...
334: First learn it, then use it | TROLL 017 06.09.2019 9:11
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! St...
333: What has Olly been up to? 04.09.2019 15:57
In this episode, Olly talks about what he has been up to this summer. Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit: https://iwillteachyoualanguage.com//italkishownotes Do You Have A Question? Ask me your language learning questions by clicking here , and I’ll do my best to feature it on the show! Also, please su...
332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2) 30.08.2019 42:36
In this episode, I interview writer, blogger and learning expert Scott Young. Scott is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT's four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months and learning four languages in one year. In this conversation, we discuss Scott's experience of learning languages, some of the key principles of effective learni...
331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1) 28.08.2019 36:12
In this episode, I interview writer, blogger and learning expert Scott Young. Scott is a writer who undertakes interesting self-education projects, such as attempting to learn MIT's four-year computer science curriculum in twelve months and learning four languages in one year. In this conversation, we discuss Scott's experience of learning languages, some of the key principles of effective learni...
330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016 24.08.2019 11:34
Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim...
329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015 17.08.2019 11:35
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! S...
328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014 09.08.2019 10:31
Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim...
327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013 03.08.2019 11:16
Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim...
326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012 27.07.2019 10:27
Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim...
325: Don't Worry About Language Problems In Advance! | TROLL 011 20.07.2019 10:58
Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim...
324: Study Languages The Same Way Every Day! | TROLL 010 12.07.2019 11:04
Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim...
323: How to learn a language on a budget 10.07.2019 16:52
Ashlin asks: "How can I learn Mandarin on a budget?" In Today's Episode: It's not always the case that "free" is good... some people only commit to something when they've forked out some cash! Which are you? You may be surprised how much language material is available in your local library Go down to your library and choose a good textbook with audio Go home, and work all the way through it from c...
322: Don't Learn It Just Because It's In Your Textbook! | TROLL 009 05.07.2019 10:15
Click here to see the Full Blog Post Click here to see the full YouTube video Welcome to the my new series "The Rules Of Language Learning". In these videos, you'll learn my best tips and ideas for learning foreign languages... from the "obvious" to the "downright controversial"! Do you agree or disagree with my conclusions? Listen to the episode, then leave me a comment below and let me know! S...
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