StoryLearning Podcast
1) 502: The hidden cost of learning two languages at once
Want to learn multiple languages? Here's the truth nobody tells you: there's a specific level you need to reach in your first language before starting another. Miss this, and you'll stay stuck at begi...Show More
2) 501: The real reason I wrote my language story books
I've sold over 1.5 million copies of my short story books for language learners. But why did I write them all those years ago at my parent's kitchen table? Get the unfiltered, untold story of my books...Show More
3) 500: Meet the viral brain scan guy who speaks 26 languages
Vaughn Smith is a 26-language polyglot who had his brain scanned at MIT. Discover the man behind the scan and the surprisingly simple ways he learned so many languages. Got a question you want Olly to...Show More
4) 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 la...Show More
5) 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...Show More
6) 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...Show More
7) 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 celeb...Show More
8) 423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)
In this episode, Olly speaks with Mike Shangkuan, CEO of Lingoda. In a wide-ranging discussion, you'll hear about: Growing up as a Chinese-American with a passion for languages How Mike pivoted his...Show More
423: Lessons on Languages, Life & Leadership with Mike Shangkuan (CEO, Lingoda)
53:11 | Apr 5th, 2022
9) 422 - I'mmmm back!
In this episode, you'll hear from Olly about plans for StoryLearning in 2022! Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me your questions by visiting: ...Show More
10) 421 - Are Most YouTube Polyglots Lying?
🤥 From people claiming to learn a language in 24 hours to those shouting that "all YouTube polyglots are FAKE!", the online language learning world is fraught with controversy and vitriol. So what's ...Show More