StoryLearning Podcast

Olly Richards

Got a burning language learning question? I’m Olly Richards and I've learned 8 languages through stories. Every Wednesday, I answer your questions and chat to world-class language experts. Whether you're learning Spanish, German, Japanese, or something else, tune in for insider tips and practical strategies to get fluent fast. Each week you get: - Answers to your biggest language learning challenges - Story-based techniques to accelerate your progress - Tried and tested tips from my 25+ years of experience No flashcards or memorisation. Just story-based learning that actually works.

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StoryLearning Podcast

Episodes (402)

Apr 1st 527: Why you can't stop translating in your head (and how to fix it)
Mar 25th 526: How to learn a language you hate (and actually enjoy it)
Mar 18th 525: The lazy language habit that actually builds fluency

StoryLearning Podcast

Apr 1, 2026
14 minutes
13 MB

👉 Grab your FREE Grammar and Vocabulary Study Sheet: https://l.storylearning.com/learn-vocab In this episode I'm going to tackle the second most popular question I've ever been asked about language learning: How do I stop translating in my head? It is easy to say "stop translating in your head" and that is well-intentioned advice, but not very practical. The truth is, translation is inevitable and not necessarily a bad thing, at least at first. Research mentioned in this episode: The Effects of Using...

StoryLearning Podcast

527: Why you can't stop translating in your head (and how to fix it)

Olly Richards

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