StoryLearning Podcast

Olly Richards

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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 experience No flashcards or memorisation. Just story-based learning that actually works.

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Recent episodes

  • 527: Why you can't stop translating in your head (and how to fix it)Apr 1, 2026 · 14 min
  • 526: How to learn a language you hate (and actually enjoy it)Mar 25, 2026 · 12 min
  • 525: The lazy language habit that actually builds fluencyMar 18, 2026 · 40 min
  • 524: 3 things I wish I knew when I started learning languagesMar 11, 2026 · 16 min
  • 523: How to learn 2 languages without breaking your brainMar 4, 2026 · 12 min
  • 522: Can you really get fluent just by reading?Feb 25, 2026 · 17 min
  • 521: Why people can't understand you (and how to fix it)Feb 18, 2026 · 39 min
  • 520: How to learn a language at any age (7 tips)Feb 11, 2026 · 14 min
  • 519: How to learn kanji FAST (do this or keep struggling)Feb 4, 2026 · 16 min
  • 518: NEVER use flashcards - learn vocabulary this way insteadJan 28, 2026 · 18 min

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