All episodes
386 - What to expect from Olly in 2021
385 - The strange process of publishing a language book
384 - 8 ways schools should teach languages
383 - 7 reasons you’re never too old to learn a language
382 - My 8 coolest ever language learning moments
381 - 7 big regrets about my language learning
380 - 6 steps to read effectively in a foreign language
379: 6 things every extrovert needs to know about language learning
378 - 8 things every introvert needs to know about language learning
377: Dangerous developments & naked truths in language learning (with Lamont)
376: What’s the secret to learning Cantonese tones?
375: Announcing the StoryLearning Spanish podcast!
374: Can I learn French along with C2 English?
373: 8 ways to spot a GREAT language tutor
372: 10 ways to practise speaking every day
371: All change - New books, teacher’s guides and leaving London?
370: I’m advanced... but I want more!
369: I’m confused by Japanese sentence structure
368: My little upset story
367: On the road #6 - Help, I cant speak proper!
366: Xiaoma on learning Chinese vs Spanish
365: On the road #5 - How to run a good language exchange.
364: On the road #4 - When your speaking practice stops working
363: On the road #3 - Goals vs Habits (Inspired by James Clear)
362: On the road #2 - What do you think of language schools?
361: On the road #1 - What to do after 4 years of Arabic?
360: Why do you think it's good to start speaking early?
359: Matt vs Japan talks hardcore language learning
Special: Brand new intermediate books out now - only $0.99!
358: Was my 2011 disaster experience worse than coronavirus?
357: What was it like as an IELTS examiner?
356: Should I learn Japanese kanji from lists or from context?
355: What will happen to my Spanish when I move to Germany?
354: Help! My speaking progress has stalled!
353: What can musicians learn from language learning?
352: Can I learn a living & dead language at the same time?
351: Can I apply "periodisation" from athletics to language learning?
350: What to expect from Olly in 2020
349: How can I help foreigners in Japan learn Japanese?
348: How to reach "flow" in my speaking?
347: Don't learn two languages at the same time | TROLL025
346: Olly chats with a TEFL teacher about language learning
345: Take responsibility for your own speaking practice | TROLL024
344: Keep your language learning outside the home | TROLL023
343: Learn the script from the start | TROLL022
Special - Japanese Uncovered is out now!
342: Don't move abroad to learn a new language | TROLL 021
341: My teachers just don't get it...
340: Language teachers must be language learners | TROLL 020
339: Is daily journaling in a foreign language effective?
337: Should I take a language immersion programme?
338: Quantity, not quality | TROLL 019
336: Make More Mistakes | TROLL 018
335: Behind the scenes of Japanese Uncovered
334: First learn it, then use it | TROLL 017
333: What has Olly been up to?
332 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 2)
331 - Ultralearning with Scott Young (Part 1)
330: Learn phrases, not words | TROLL 016
329: You Don't Have To Be Fluent! | TROLL015
328: Read, Read, Read (for Krashen) | TROLL014
327: Nobody Cares About Your Language Skills | TROLL013
326: The Secret To Speaking Fluently Is... | TROLL012
325: Don't Worry About Language Problems In Advance! | TROLL 011
324: Study Languages The Same Way Every Day! | TROLL 010
323: How to learn a language on a budget
322: Don't Learn It Just Because It's In Your Textbook! | TROLL 009
321: Social Activism - A case study in language learning
320: Move Heaven & Earth to Find Compelling Input | TROLL 008
319: Is it useful to learn songs?
318: Always Listen With The Transcript | TROLL007
317: Why do I have random bad language days?
316: Do Something With Your Languages Every Day | TROLL006
315: How to pass the IELTS exam with Ben Worthington
314: Review, Review, Review | TROLL 005
313: Can I learn Italian in 4 weeks?
Special Episode - French Uncovered is out now!
312: Don't Learn Grammar Before You Really Need It | TROLL 004
311: Will I remember my childhood language?
310: Study At Your Desk With The Door Closed | TROLL 003
309: Any tips for learning sign language?
308: Look For Big Dominos, Not New Gimmicks | TROLL 002
307: What do you think of cultural appropriation in language learning?
306: Don't Take Language Learning Advice From Native Speakers | TROLL 001
305: The "Overwhelming Ocean" of Language Learning
304: How to maintain language partners
303: How can I learn to read Chinese?
302: Is there value in maintaining your languages?
301: Creativity in Language Learning with Lindsay Williams
300: How can I work on my pronunciation?
299: Studying Spanish through another foreign language
298: How to ride the wave of post-travel motivation
297: What to expect from Olly in 2019
296: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 5
295: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 4
294: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 3
293: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 2
292: Principles of Language Learning with Lydia Machova | Part 1
291: How do I decide what to study every day?
290: Is there a place for romanisation in language learning?