“The very fact that you can do (read) anywhere, without barriers, makes it an incredibly important tool.” - Olly Richards  For many, reading is the least of their worries when it comes to learning a new language but Olly Richards, inventor of the StoryLearning method, says it’s not something to be overlooked.  Olly’s method teaches reading skills through stories - using the same natural learning process children use to learn their native language. The polyglot, who speaks 8 languages, calls reading the “brain-friendly” way to learn a new language and claims it can speed up your overall learning.  This series of the Language Podcast is a toolkit for all you language learners out there - whether you’re learning for the first time, or adding another language to your arsenal. In this episode you will learn:The biggest mistake people make when they start reading in a new language How to choose the correct reading materialWhy you don’t need to understand every word on the page  Get 20% off Olly’s Short Stories books and audiobooks at https://teachyourself.com/discount/ORPOD20?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fauthor-olly-richards-pid-193257. Find out more about Teach Yourself here: www.teachyourself.com Find out more about Olly’s StoryLearning Method here.  Your host is polyglot Richard Simcott. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and a 5-star rating - it really helps to reach more language lovers like you. If you want to see more of us, you can find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/language.pod/YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheLanguagePodWebsite: thelanguagepodcast.com/ The Language Podcast is an OG Podcasts production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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