233: The dubious benefits of immersion
In this solo episode, Olly discusses whether immersion is all it's cracked up to be. Episode Summary: Immersion is always held up as the "holy grail" of language learning Definition: Spending all day...
19 Dec 201720min
232: Why you shouldn't listen to "slow audio"
In this solo episode, Olly discusses whether listening to "slow audio" is useful. Episode Summary: News in Slow Spanish-type sites are becoming increasing popular With Yabla you can slow down the aud...
16 Dec 201718min
231: Should I be concerned about my accent?
Raffy asks: "Should I be concerned about my accent?" Episode Summary: Accents are a highly personal topic I inhabit a world in London where virtually everyone I meet has an accent Your accent is like...
12 Dec 201712min
230: My strategy for learning a language from scratch
Mark asks: "How should I start learning Mongolian from scratch?" Episode Summary: Get a strong foundation in the basics first Work your way through a textbook Listen to the audio Don't get distracted...
8 Dec 201721min
229: Does alcohol make you more fluent in a foreign language?
Dave and Anja ask: "Does alcohol help you become more fluent?" Episode Summary: You often drink alcohol in social situations Social situations are best possible environment for improving your speakin...
1 Dec 201714min
228: In what ways do polyglots become better language learners?
Tom asks: "How does learning multiple languages make you a better language learner? Episode Summary: I discuss three ways in which you improve as a language learner through learning multiple languages...
29 Nov 201716min
227: Personal reflections on Conversations
In this episode, I give some thoughts about the reaction to Conversations. Episode Summary: Reaction from you guys to Conversations How this reaction has impacted my plans Will we do an English versi...
25 Nov 201722min
226: Introducing Conversations
In this episode, I introduce my new Conversations product, in a conversation with IWTYAL team-member James. Episode Summary: In this episode you'll learn: What is Conversations? The planning, prepara...
17 Nov 201733min
