Onthespotter PODCAST with Anesh: Recent Episodes
On the Spot Language
This podcast is run by the founder of On the Spot Language Anesh Daya as he interviews: - students about studying abroad, their challenges, difficulties, and cultural/language immersion. - educators about their views/perspectives on language learning, methodologies, and share our common passion for building a community of passionate educators.
It's June 2024, summer is here, and we have 2 new amazing students Yuina and Yuu. Enjoy following their English journey in the program.
Bith students Ibuki and Saya share about their Week 1 to Week 4 writing conversations. Please like, share and support their English journey. Feel free to also share your thoughts and opinions.
In this series we are going to get to know these 3 students who just arrives in Toronto. Let's learn about them, their lives in Toronto and back in Japan, and their experiences in Toronto
Let's get to know these two amazing English learners who are currently taking the program from Hokkaido and Kanagawa.
Let's get to know these English learners as they share with us a little bit about how long they are here for and where in Japan they are from. Enjoy!!
In this episode we get to know a little bit about our new on the spot language students who are currently studying in their second week in the program
Today we ask the students about their experience and what they learned at Queen's Park and also dive into their second month surveys. Enjoy!
In this episode we learn about their hometowns how long they are here for and also what they did back in Japan.
In this episode Fran, Pri, Nikol, and Pam some of their cultural intel with us. Please don't mind the construction in the background. This episode was recorded days before their final job interview.
In this episode, we have a special treat for our listeners as we welcome a distinguished guest, Kelly Silva, representing the esteemed mining company IAMGOLD. Kelly will engage our English learners in a thought-provoking conversation, aiming to uncover their journey, insights, and aspirations as female mining engineers. Together, we'll explore their deep-rooted passion for breaking barriers in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Tune in as we delve into the personal stories of these talented individuals, learning how their pursuit of excellence led them to an incredible opportunity to study English in Canada. Join us as we celebrate their determination, resilience, and role as trailblazers for the next generation of female miners. This was truly an inspiring dialogue where language, engineering, and empowerment converge.
We dive a little deeper and discuss cultural differences with special guest Teacher Kay from Diaspora English! @diasporaenglish
Join us as we get to know these passionate female mining engineers from Chile. We also have a special guest Erica from Step-by-Step Tours.
In this episode we get to know two of our four students Momoko and Haruka who are international students that English in Toronto.
In this episode we learn about our new English learners Ayaka, Yuuna, and Claire. They share about their hometown, how long they've been here, and one thing that they've learned in the program!
To learn more, check out:
www.onthespotlanguage.com
Or our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYMZ_6iuisnH5lRi16bQ5aQ
In the final week of the program these on the spot language students dive a little deeper and talk about cultural differences between their country and Canada and also ask each other some deep questions.
In this episode we get to know where our students are from how long they have been here what they did back in Japan and how they feel about their English learning Journey so far 4 weeks into the program.
In this episode we learn about Mami's second month goals and what she's going to ask strangers on the streets of Toronto and she also practices asking those questions with Sultan.
In this episode Mami welcomes Sultan to On the Spot Language and we learn about his background where he's from where he has been living and working for the past 8 years and also Mami shares about her interests and hobbies.
In this episode we get to know a little bit about our current students Mami and Kurumi who are in their second week of the program.
We talk about where they are from, how long they have been here, their English goals, and they also share some Canadian information.
If you'd like to learn more about Mami and her English journey, check out her NEW Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/no.english2023/
Azuki(from Ibaraki) and Asuka (from Okayama) share about their lives in Toronto and also back in Japan!Check out our LIVE video on Instagram!👉 https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7epRIK_0h/
It's that time of year again when we have our special seven-week program and these two students are here during the Christmas season to explore Toronto and learn English.
Today we dive a little deeper and ask some deep questions with our English learners. Sometimes it's nice to have a deeper conversation with someone as opposed to just a surface level conversation, so today we put our students on the spot and ask each other some deep questions.
Today we talk about the student second month surveys where they get to focus on surveys that they want to ask people and today we get to do it with a special guest visiting from Japan.. Marc from COMAS!
This week we dive a little bit deeper and answer the question: WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN? Enjoy!!
Let's get to know these On the Spot Language students as they share about their hometown, what they did back in Japan, and their goals while they're in Toronto. Enjoy!!
In this episode we talk to these On the Spot Language students, where they are from, how long they are here for, and what they did back in Japan. Check out Kenta's show collection here: @kenta___tanaka
In this episode we talk about where they are from, what do they do back in Japan, and many other topics.
Let's get to know Sakura and Keitaro who are studying in our special one month summer program.
In this episode these three English language learners talk about what they like to do for fun. Location - The Royal Conservatory of Music
In this episode we get to learn about where these students are from, how long they've been here, and a little bit about their lives back in Japan. Enjoy!
Be sure to follow us and our learners' journeys on Instagram: @onthespotlanguage.com
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In this interview we get to know previous On-the-Spotter Ai Kano who truly embraced the On the Spot Language methodology and HAD FUN learning English.
You can check out her website and some of her other videos below:
Learn more about Ai, her passion for food, and her lifestyle coaching services here:
https://www.vave.love/
Ai's OSL Passion video - Building English routines and curiosity
https://youtube.com/shorts/3ltmRy0wcs0?feature=share
Ai joins a Pro Life / Pro Choice outside of Ontario's Provincial legislature:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/G002PSMlX04
Ai and her classmates interview strangers about HOCKEY:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/bpC_gihB_u4
Emiko Kachi, a previous student of On the Spot Language shares her story about learning English in the program, the challenges she faces, and how she stayed focused on her dreams and goals and made them into reality.
Emiko is now the proud owner of ONE OF THE BEST AibBnB's in Kyoto, Japan called Kyo-Anthu Inn.
Book your stay TODAY: https://kyoanthuinn.com/
Emiko has also taken her passion for English and wants to help the next generation of English learners in Kyoto and started her own online English learning community called EIGO Mate.
https://kyotoeigomate.com/
We are so proud of her and wish her all the best in achieving her next milestones in life.
I had the pleasure of interviewing fellow co-author Janet Ver Fine about our book titled: A New Paradigm of Education.
Listen and hear some great stories of Janet's journey as an educator and a little bit about her chapter is titled: The Synchronicity of Learning.
You can learn more about Janet, her other books, her great courses, and much more at:
https://growingthroughchanges.com/
Our book A NEW PARADIGM OF EDUCATION can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09HCQSKGL
Thank you Janet for joining me on the show and sharing your story.
A New Paradigm of Education is here and founder of On the Spot Language Anesh Daya interviews co-author Jen Zash, an Educational Leader, School Psychologist, and founder of the Mind Mama Mastermind. With just days before the launch of their book, they interview each other about what their new paradigm of education is and give some insight into their respective chapters in the book.
Thank you Jen Zash for the interview!
Get in contact with Jen Zash:
Website: https://jenzash.com/
Excited to introduce and get to know a Language Coaching learner Shoko Ogino.
Please join us as she shares her passion and story of how she came to know Chokoku Lymph and how she went from an office worker to a passionate and empowered Entrepreneur.
If you're in Tokyo, you can get her special treatment in Jiyugaoka:
http://plage-choukoku.com/
You can also follow her(and her English postings) on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/lymph_shoko/
She has been taking Language Coaching with Anesh for the past 6 months and her improvement has been amazing.
We wish her all the best with her dream of opening up her Chokoku Lymph salon in Hawaii! Stay tuned...
Language Coach Anesh asks some DEEP QUESTIONS with On-the-Spotter Yuki who is currently living and working in Vancouver, BC and has been taking Language Coaching with Anesh for 4 weeks.
If you'd like to have more engaging conversations with your friends, family and partner, then be sure to buy your own deck of cards and check out this website where you can buy a deck of ASK DEEP QUESTIONS by Jan Keck here:
https://www.jankeck.com/ask-deep-questions/
ENJOY!! If you'd like to learn more about Language Coaching with Anesh, book your FREE CONSULTATION at:
https://www.onthespotlanguage.com/onlinecoaching
LIVE WISH PASSIOn!!
JOIN US as we are joined by Language Coach Paul Duke from Hard-Boiled English!
It was so much fun talking about everything from cultural differences to Murakami Haruki and sharing personal stories.
You can connect with Paul and see some amazing videos on his YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-xz4Xy-3RqsWLBf-khFfpw
If you'd like to join our #onthespotters on our podcast, please send us a message at: contact@onthespotlanguage.com
On-the-Spotter Hiroko leads the podcast and talks about one of her favourite topics... SPORTS!
Growing up Hiroko used to swim professionally back in Japan, but since coming to Canada she has enjoyed learning about 'Canadian Sports'.
Enjoy the conversation!
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Enjoy this conversation with Yuki as she shares about your journey in Canada so far.
From living and studying in Montreal to moving out to the west coast to Vancouver where she has been working at a sushi chef and is in the process of immigrating to Canada.
This conversation was only her 5th session with On the Spot Language Coach Anesh. She has already come so far and we are super proud of her.
Enjoy the chat!
This special podcast about Canadian History is lead by On-the-Spotter Mana. Listen as she leads the conversation with Hiroko and On the Spot Language Coach Anesh and talk about some interesting historical facts about Canada and Toronto.
This was part of Mana's test - which was to lead a conversation of her choice.
What part of the podcast did you like the most?
What was the most interesting fact that you learned in this episode?
Enjoy!
This was such an enlightening conversation and discussion about cultural differences with Mana and Hiroko.
It was especially interesting to hear them talk about the culture shock that they have experienced since living/studying/working in Canada.
Share your thoughts about a cultural shock that you've experienced!
Enjoy the conversation!
Asking Deep Questions is a great way of getting to know friends, family, or even strangers on a deeper level.
Today I spoke with Mana and Hiroko who are studying virtually with On the Spot Language and we ask each other
some deep questions.
Have fun!
Asking Deep Questions is a great way of getting to know friends, family, or even strangers on a deeper level.
Today I spoke with Mana and Hiroko who are studying virtually with On the Spot Language and we ask each other
some deep questions.
Have fun!
This is the first time ever that OSL has run it's full-time program virtually and we're excited that both Hiroko and Mana could join me(your host Anesh) on this amazing English language journey.
Let's dig a little deeper and hear about some cultural differences with Yoshi and Yurie!
Let's learn about and get to know both Yurie and Yoshi over the next 8 weeks as they talk about a wife variety of topics.
These students are going to share a little bit of up their lives, their passions, their dreams what they did in their hometown where they're from,etc...
Learn about learners progression over the last eight weeks of the On the Spot Language program!
Let's get a little deep with some of our On-the-Spotters and find out some deep questions that they like and some answers of how they feel about their deep questions.
These students talk a little bit about where they are from, how long they have been in Canada, and how they are doing since being in the program for the last week and a half.
Learn about what goal students have for their second month of the program and their experience over the past four weeks.
Let's how these On-the-Spotters tackle the questions: 1) Where in _ are you from? 2) How long have you been here? 3) How do you like Toronto so far? 4) What did you do back in Japan?
Today we are getting to know some of these students from Japan and learning about where they are from.
today we talked to a few international students studying with on-the-spot language about their life motto or favorite phrase that they live by.