(because you’re probably listening to this, not just reading it – right?) I think I’m language proof!”ĭon’t say that to yourself! A lot of excuses and reasons why we find it difficult to learn English. I don’t have time, and I never meet any native speakers!”Īnother thing people say is, “I’m just no good at languages. But that might not be the case.Īnd, a lot of people say “I’m too busy to learn a language. They also say that to learn a language quickly you need to be a child.Īnother thing people say is that the best way to learn is by signing up to group classes in a language school.Īlso, it’s often said that to learn a language properly you need to be living in the country where that language is spoken. People say English people are no good at learning languages, right? Here are some things that people say about language learning. But first, let me tell you a bit about Olly Richards.

If you listen until the end of this episode you’ll hear me make a commitment to myself about my French, and it’s a good feeling because I really need to get a grip on that, because my French is not as good as I would like it to be – so you’ll hear Olly encourage me to make a commitment about my French, but also Olly and I invite you to make a commitment about your English too – even a small commitment, and write it in the comments section of this episode. Olly is a living example of how it really is possible to learn languages as busy adults. It’s about taking responsibility for learning and finding your own little strategies for adding language learning into your daily routine. It’s also about being honest with yourself about what you’re doing to really push your learning forwards. Commitment, motivation, habit, positivity – these are some of the vital elements for language learning. Commitment is really important for giving you the motivation to get things done, and to add language learning habits into your lifestyle. What I’ve personally taken away from this episode is the importance of making a commitment to yourself about your language learning. Listen to the man! This is very important for your English in the future!)

(I really sound like a teacher, don’t I? – or your Dad or something – “Now pay attention! Sit up straight! Put that down! Stop fidgeting. There’s so much to learn from Olly in this episode, so I really want you to pay attention and have a proper think about the ways in which you are learning English. Olly has some very motivating and practical advice on how to learn languages as an adult.

So listen up and get ready for a motivational boost! Joining me on the podcast today is Olly Richards – a polyglot who speaks 8 languages. This episode could make a huge difference to your English learning.

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