289: Should you use translations when reading?
In this episode, Olly discusses whether you should use translations when reading. In Today's Episode: Should you use translations when reading? Translation is inevitable (in your head) Translations c...
28 Nov 201825min
288: Announcing... Grammar Hero!
In this episode, Olly announces a new programme to help you master grammar in your target language. In Today's Episode: What is Grammar Hero? The vital missing ingredient from your textbooks, and how...
10 Nov 201834min
287: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 3)
In this Part 3 of this series, Olly finishes the deep dive into learning grammar. In Today's Episode: The students who come top in grammar tests (without studying grammar) How I stopped translating i...
7 Nov 201820min
286: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 2)
In this Part 2 of this new series, Olly continues the deep dive into learning grammar. In Today's Episode: How to learn new grammar The grammar points you must avoid The best kind of material to stud...
6 Nov 201820min
285: How to Become a Grammar Hero (Part 1)
In this Part 1 of this new series, Olly takes you on a deep dive into learning grammar the natural way. In Today's Episode: Why we struggle with grammar How to stop translating in your head How do im...
1 Nov 201821min
284: How to learn colloquial Arabic with limited resources
Ron asks: "How do you learn colloquial language with limited resources?" In Today's Episode: There's a perennial problem with materials in minority languages Textbooks are simple and boring The next...
26 Okt 201819min
283: Has your approach to learning vocabulary changed?
Fletcher asks: "Have your views on flashcards changed?" In Today's Episode: I've been using input-based methods to learn languages recently But does this change my approach to learning vocabulary wit...
24 Okt 201817min
282: How important is it to review notes after lessons?
Johanna asks: "How important is it to review your lesson notes?" In Today's Episode: The principle of review is super important In the past, I've spent 15 minutes at the end of the day reviewing what...
19 Okt 201815min
