
363: On the road #3 - Goals vs Habits (Inspired by James Clear)
In This Episode: Olly discusses the interplay between goals and habits. Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, vis...
12 Maj 202011min

362: On the road #2 - What do you think of language schools?
In This Episode: Barnardo asks, what do you think of language schools? Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free lesson and start speaking today, visit...
8 Maj 202015min

361: On the road #1 - What to do after 4 years of Arabic?
In This Episode: Peter asks: I’ve been learning Arabic for four years. How do I keep my motivation alive? Start Speaking Today: I’d like to thank italki for supporting the show. To claim your free le...
5 Maj 202015min

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

Special: Brand new intermediate books out now - only $0.99!
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 Mars 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 Mars 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





















