360: Why do you think it's good to start speaking early?
In This Episode: Luca asks: "Dear Olly, in 2018, shortly before your Italian project, I asked you whether you would become a full-on Krashenite. Now, I think it is clear that you’ve pretty much come o...
24 Apr 202021min
359: Matt vs Japan talks hardcore language learning
In This Episode: When I first discovered the world of online language learning, I spent hours watching videos from different polyglots online. It was amazing to finally find others who shared a passio...
16 Apr 20201h 14min
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Special Announcement: I'm delighted to announce that I've just released a new series of books: 101 Conversations in Intermediate Spanish, French, Italian, German & English! For the next few days, you ...
18 Mar 20204min
358: Was my 2011 disaster experience worse than coronavirus?
In This Episode: In 2011, I lived through the Great Japan Earthquake, tsunami and subsequent nuclear disaster. So how does that compare to the coronavirus pandemic? Start Speaking Today: I’d like to t...
17 Mar 202019min
357: What was it like as an IELTS examiner?
In This Episode: Philipp asks: "Why did you stop being an IELTS examiner?" Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, v...
11 Feb 202013min
356: Should I learn Japanese kanji from lists or from context?
In This Episode: Amanda asks: "Should I learn Japanese kanji from lists or from context?" Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start sp...
7 Feb 202018min
355: What will happen to my Spanish when I move to Germany?
In This Episode: Hope asks: "I'm moving to Germany with my husband's job. What will happen to my Spanish?" Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free le...
3 Feb 20209min
354: Help! My speaking progress has stalled!
In This Episode: Mia asks: "My speaking has stopped improving. How can I keep making progress?" Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and st...
31 Jan 202012min
