How I Learn Languages From Scratch

In this video, I walk you through my best tips for improving your French pronunciation. 

In this video, I talk about why curiosity is the biggest driver in my own language learning — and what the research says about it. 

Join me for a conversation with Geneviève Breton, a passionate French teacher from Quebec, recorded during my trip to the province in October. We talked about language, culture, and what makes learning French in Quebec so unique. 

Learn about how languages get invented 

<p>Learning French completely changed my life. It set the stage for learning 7 more foreign languages, writing dozens of language learning books, and starting a language learning company that employs dozens of people and reaches millions of people around the world. In this episod ... Show More

<p>A language learning expert changed the way many people (including me) study languages and in this episode I wanted to tell you about him.</p> 

<h2><strong>In This Episode:</strong></h2> <p>Olly speaks with Lamont, the host of the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3_iSRqqZ7DTVlBNd9lv8jA">Days of French &amp; Swedish</a> YouTube channel.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here's what you'll learn:</p> <ul> <li>Are you doomed to failu ... Show More

This lesson covers asking and saying what languages you speak. 

In this episode, I respond to the common misconception that you can’t learn a language when you get older.  Mentioned today: ¿Pero Por Qué? - Beyond the headlines in Latin America. Do You Have A Question? This show exists to answer your language learning questions! Send me you ... Show More

<p>Almost half the people in the world speak at least two languages. And, it turns out, that includes a lot of <em>But Why</em> listeners! In this episode we talk about what it’s like to speak multiple languages and kids from around the world share phrases in many different langu ... Show More