StoryLearning Podcast

426: Which language should I think in?

In this episode, Juan asks: “I’m learning Portuguese. Which language should I think in - English or Spanish?“ Find a 5* language tutor! We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning. Click the link below and take a FREE trial lesson: https://storylearning.com/lt Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.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://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language

425: The anatomy of a language learning "masterplan"

In today's episode, Olly speaks with Sam Hendry, who lives in Dubai, about his amazing journey learning Spanish in one year.  Here's where you can watch the video of Sam surprising his girlfriend in Spanish: * Watch on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/1468671010/posts/pfbid0uwxczfAYdWcVFDX4uURAcSrgKBCYDBT22GEq58u5uDEMhFXsqZ8UQfoh2PmDPRNPl/] * Watch on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfUF_SdJsx3/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=] FIND A 5* LANGUAGE TUTOR! We're proud to recommend LanguaTalk as the best place to take language lessons online with a real teacher. StoryLearning is now part-owner of LanguaTalk, and that's because we're committed to building the best possible service out there to practise speaking, find a new tutor, or get support with your learning. Click the link below and take a FREE trial lesson: https://storylearning.com/lt [https://storylearning.com/ask] DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.com/ask [https://storylearning.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://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language [https://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language]

424 - Behind the scenes at the StoryLearning team retreat in Turkey

In this episode you’ll drop in on the StoryLearning team retreat in Bodrum, Turkey. 14 of us descended on a hilltop villa for an entire week to spend some quality time together and plan for the future.

Announcement: New intermediate StoryLearning courses!

We're about to release a special new range of intermediate StoryLearning programmes, and I'm sooo excited! And as a loyal listener, I'd like to offer you early access and a very special offer to celebrate the launch. (It's something I always like to do whenever we release something new!) To get on the notification list, click: https://storylearning.com/intermediate The new programmes are: * Spanish Uncovered (Intermediate)  * German Uncovered (Intermediate)  * French Uncovered (Intermediate)  * Italian Uncovered (Intermediate)  * Japanese Uncovered (Intermediate)

423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)

In this episode, Olly speaks with Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda [https://www.lingoda.com/en/]. In a wide-ranging discussion, you'll hear about: * Growing up as a Chinese-American with a passion for languages * How Mike pivoted his career from banking to language tech  * The challenges of building a tutoring business * Adapting language teaching for the online world DO YOU HAVE A LANGUAGE QUESTION? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: https://storylearning.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://storylearning.com/language-courses-select-your-language