IWTYAL 014: Can you use one language to learn another?

Linda asks: “What do you think of using the Laddering technique to use one second language to learn another?”

In this episode:

• The laddering technique
• When does it make sense to use one language to learn another?
• Similar languages, such as Macedonian and Albanian
• Crafty ways to meet native speakers of one language… using another language!

Resources featured in this episode:

Richard Simcott is today's special guest, and runs the following sites:

• Speaking Fluently blog – Richard's language blog
• Speaking Fluently Facebook page – a vibrant Facebook community where you can connect with Richard and other language learners

Today's featured resource:

• Polyglot Workshops – Richard runs workshops for aspiring language learners all over the world, together with fellow polyglot Alex Rawlings, who was featured in Episode 7.
• Upcoming workshops will be held in:
  • Budapest
  • London
  • Belo Horizonte

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Olly Richards

Creator of the StoryLearning® Method

Olly Richards is a renowned polyglot and language learning expert with over 15 years of experience teaching millions through his innovative StoryLearning® method. He is the creator of StoryLearning, one of the world's largest language learning blogs with 500,000+ monthly readers.

Olly has authored 30+ language learning books and courses, including the bestselling "Short Stories" series published by Teach Yourself.

When not developing new teaching methods, Richards practices what he preaches—he speaks 8 languages fluently and continues learning new ones through his own methodology.