Tandem Panda: Recent Episodes

Tandem Panda

Tandem Panda is a podcast about language learning and exchanging experiences with different people about different topics from all around the world. Half of the tandem conversations are in German and the other half in Spanish, French or English. Some are also completely in English or German. Corrections are directly included while speaking. It's time to discover! Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

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Martin (from Canada) and I talk about the upcoming finals of the Euro 2024 and Copa America. We discuss the history and significance of the Copa America, the scheduling of the tournaments, and the marketing and logistics behind it. We also touch on the popularity of football in Canada, the passion for hockey in Canada, and the differences between the two sports. The conversation then delves into the controversies and emotions surrounding football matches, including referee decisions and player behavior. We also discuss the perception of the difficulty of winning the World Cup versus the European Championship and the strength of African national teams. The conversation concludes with predictions for the finals of the Euro 2024 and Copa America. This episode is completely in French and German.

Link to the Panda Playlist: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2⁠⁠

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda⁠⁠

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tandem_panda⁠⁠ Or on the Gram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Some people (from Brasil, Indonesia, etc.) and I discuss in a party whether artificial intelligence is a benefit or more a threat for humans. We start with Spanish and French, but the majority of the conversation is in English.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda or https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Dr. Katrina Nguyen (from the USA) and I talk about gratitude, generosity and how to use your own story to make an impact on others. This episode is completely in English.

Katrina's homepage: https://mdkatrina.com

Link to the Panda Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2⁠

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda⁠

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - ⁠https://twitter.com/tandem_panda⁠ Or on the Gram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Dr. Neil Pyper (from the UK) and I talk about his research in strategic foresight, scenario analysis and strategic agility. We also talk about the specifics of the political economy in Latin America, which is another research interest of him, and the importance of relationships in business. This episode is completely in English.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Vilian (from Brazil) and I talk about learning languages, culture and how this help us connect with other people. This episode is completely in Spanish.

Coffee With Repeat After Me Idiomas: https://open.spotify.com/show/7c4YOftQiSYudQNXCXbetw?si=d889f2652c4a45a3

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Flori (from France) and I talk about some life wisdoms. We start with French and continue with German in the middle.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Isaac (from Costa Rica) and I exchange our experiences about learning languages: From regaining motivation during the process, reaching B1 level and finding time to learn, etc. We start with German and continue with Spanish in the middle.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Lúa Gấu (from Vietnam) and I talk about disability in Vietnam, mindset and happiness. She works in projects to change people's awareness about this issue and support disabled people to help themselves. At the beginning, we also talk about ethnic minorities in Vietnam. This episode is completely in English.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Dessy (from Indonesia) and I talk about languages, language learning and different cultures. This episode starts with German, but is completely in English after that.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Flori (from France) and I talk about the finiteness and infinity of the universe (first half in French). In the second half in German, we talk about the lyrics of a song from the Austrian singer Falco.

Link to the Youtube video of 100SekundenPhysik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJroxik9kBg

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Kelvin (from the Dominican Republic) and I talk about the the job as a biomedical engineer in a hospital in Santo Domingo. We start with English and move to Spanish in the middle.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about ChatGPT: What is ChatGPT? What are the chances? What should be considered when using it? We start with French and move to German in the middle.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Claudia (from Italy) and I reflect on our 20s and the journey that brought us here to the present: How were the 20s? What was hard? What would we wish we had known back then? This conversation is completely in English.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about our experiences abroad in Europe and Japan (first part in French). We continue by talking about Japanese culture and footbal  (second part in German).

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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"Once you feel happy, once you feel safe, once you have solid friends, once you've got people on whom you can count, once you feel as if you're growing in everyway of your life, once you feel comfortable." Kevin (from Jamaica/France) and I talk about home, building bonds with people, the difficulties in a new country and positive mindsets. We also talk about some differences between Jamaica and France. This episode is completely in English.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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These are the recordings during my nearly four-month stay in Japan. They reflect my observations, thoughts and the process of understanding my surroundings.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

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The episode is a conversation with myself about observations and experiences from two months in Japan. Just my limited observations. If you experienced other things, please write me and let me know. 

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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The episode is a conversation with myself about observations and experiences from two weeks in Japan.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Anastasia (from Russia) and I talk about her experiences of living in different countries and developing different culture layers over time. One important thing is to learn about different ways of life and choose the one that suits you the best. One topic is also how different you feel when you speak in other languages. We start with English and move to Spanish in the middle.

Anastasia's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnastasiaOvienespañol

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Flori (from France) and I talk about our first real meeting in Lyon (first half in French). We have been practicing languages with online meetings so far and this was finally the first time we met in person. Marseille is the other city I visited and where I also met a language friend who showed me the city (second half in German).

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Vocabulary in this session

verdauen = digérer

es ist sehr heiß = il fait très chaud

eine Hitzewelle = une vague de chaleur

es dauert bis nächsten Mittwoch = il va durer jusqu'à mercredi prochain

nachdem die Temperatur sinkt = après la temperature va diminuer

se réduire = diminuer = baisser = décroître = abnehmen = reduzieren = senken

was hast du am liebsten gesehen = qu'est-ce que tu as plus aimé à voir

le fleuve = la rivière = der Fluss

dedans = innerhalb

dehors = draußen

am Tag danach = le lendemain

eine Stadtrundfahrt machen = faire un tour de la ville

das Stadtzentrum = le centre ville

gewohnt

unser Treffen

getroffen haben

Zeit verbringen

eine Rückerstattung anfragen

das Formular

wenn es dir gelungen ist

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Mira (from Marocco) and I talk in German about her journey to become a doctor in Germany. Her way of dealing with stress and how journaling helps is the topic of the second half in French.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Tim (from USA) and I talk about the life of a digital nomad, curiosity and learning. We speak in English, German, Spanish and French (we switch every 15 minutes).

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Claudia (from Italy/Romania) and I talk about the digital diet. There are many things that can distract us nowadays, and we're talking about five things that can help to consume in moderation. This episode is completely in English.

Claudia's songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJRbwdsM1s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZgtEU4B70o

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Vi Anh (from Vietnam) and I talk about her time and experiences while studying in New Zealand for the past two years. All good things come to an end, but this allows better things to begin. This episode is completely in English.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Flori (from France) and I talk about how certain contexts or environments, such as studying in another country, help us learn languages. We start with French and move to German in the middle.

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Jorge (from Spain) and I talk about learning languages, musical instruments and about improvisation (first half in German). The similarities in learning these two and how this affects the personality is discussed (second half in Spanish).

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Artem Kirsanov (from Russia) and I talk about biophysics, computational neuroscience and experimental approaches with the brain. We also talk about Artem's Youtube project, where he posts videos about his academic work and learning techniques. This episode is completely in English.

Check out Artem's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtemKirsanov/featured

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Nick (from Canada) and I talk about swear words in French in Québec. Further, we talk about Montréal and the different types of French. We start with German and switch to French in the middle.

Info to Montréal: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/quebec/articles/the-most-beautiful-streets-in-quebec-city/

Nick's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT_ZQdY0h8o

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2

If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065).

I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda

Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

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Cynthia (from USA) and I are "hacking" the Japanese language in this conversation. We look at 12 different common sentence structures to understand the basic construction of the language. Doing so is a strategically smart approach for learning a new language. This episode is entirely in English.

The 12 sentecnes from Tim's blog: https://tim.blog/2007/11/07/how-to-learn-but-not-master-any-language-in-1-hour-plus-a-favor/

Another inspiring video of polyglots attempting a language in an hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTYEz4DZOuk

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Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about life in Canada and cultural differences (first half in French). We continue with Québec and what is typical for Canada and Argentina (second half in German).

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David (from the USA) and I talk about theater, its change and its role (first half in German). The similarities as well as differences between Berlin and New York are discussed in the second half (in English).

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Marçal (from Spain) and I talk about the effects of language learning on the brain, about dreams and Kung Fu (first half in German). Then we came back to language learning and watching news in another language (second half in Spanish).

An interesting article about this topic is here: https://resources.unbabel.com/blog/brain-language-learning

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12 questions about life, answered by 14 different persons from around the world. This episode deals with the last six questions.

The 12 questions:

  1. What makes you happy in life?

  2. How would you describe life in 3 sentences?

  3. What do you believe in and what do your parents believe in (& what are the differences)?

  4. What is family for you?

  5. What is home for you?

  6. Where would you like to live?

  7. What are you proud of?

  8. What is the one thing that makes the world better?

  9. Why do you learn languages?

  10. What is a perfect day looking like for you?

  11. What question did you always want to ask to someone that is wiser than you or a question where you have no answer yet?

  12. What is your favourite food?

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12 questions about life, answered by 14 different persons from around the world. This episode deals with the first six questions.

The 12 questions:

  1. What makes you happy in life?

  2. How would you describe life in 3 sentences?

  3. What do you believe in and what do your parents believe in (& what are the differences)?

  4. What is family for you?

  5. What is home for you?

  6. Where would you like to live?

  7. What are you proud of?

  8. What is the one thing that makes the world better?

  9. Why do you learn languages?

  10. What is a perfect day looking like for you?

  11. What question did you always want to ask to someone that is wiser than you or a question where you have no answer yet?

  12. What is your favourite food?

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Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk in French about belief in the first half. The way to Martin's belief is discussed in German in the second half.

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Steffen (from the UK) and I talk in English in the first half about sustainability and whether the government is doing enough about it. Is it really just a question of economy vs. ecology? Can the two be combined? People's awareness and different ideas to solve our current problems will be discussed in German in the second half. It is a very interesting and complex topic. Feel free to send your opinions via voice message.

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Flori (from France) and I talk about Hilbert's Hotel, a riddle or thought experiment about the construct of infinity. We start with French and switch to German in the middle.

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Hồng (from Vietnam) and I talk about the Lunar New Year and its traditions in Vietnam (first half in English). The changing atmosphere and differences between the city and the villages will be discussed (second half in Vietnamese).

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Afafe (from Marocco) and I talk about the different languages in Marocco (in French). In the second half we talk about German dialects and about some tipps for learning German (in German).

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Ikk (from Thailand) and I talk about the Formula Student international design competition. We looked back what we learned back then. If you like fast cars, this episode is for you. This episode is entirely in English.

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I have a conversation with Natália (from Slovakia) in English, French, Spanish and German (we switch every 15 minutes). We talk about studying medicine, how to learn, documenting the process and about Slovakia.

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Flori (from France) in French (first half) and German (second half). If we were on a desert island and could only take five things with us, what would they be?

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In this episode I have a conversation with Claudia (from Romania/Italy) in English. We share our experiences on how to motivate ourselves to learn different types of languages: Native languages, languages for work and languages for fun. 

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Ulli (from Germany) and David (from Colombia) in German (first half) and Spanish (second half). We talk about motivation, mistakes and tips for language learning. Further, we talk about Christmas in Colombia and Germany, which is coming soon.

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Flori (from France) in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about the holidays that are coming up soon at the end of the year. 

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Cynthia (from USA) in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about festivals like Oktoberfest and Tanabata. 

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Sayan Bhattacharya (from India) completely in English. We talk about frameworks in life, culture shocks and reverse culture shocks. We also talk about living in the moment and how to deal with failure.

To get in contact with Sayan: https://www.instagram.com/sayanb3/

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In this episode I have a conversation with Flori (from France) in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about passive learning and how to integrate that into everyday life. Further, we talk about Flori's progress in learning German.

Links to French grammar of today:

  • mieux et meillure: https://la-vie-en-francais.com/quelle-est-la-difference-entre-mieux-et-meilleur/

  • subjonctif: https://la-conjugaison.nouvelobs.com/regles/conjugaison/present-du-subjonctif-51.php and https://leconjugueur.lefigaro.fr/ukformationsubjonctifpresent.php

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In this episode I have a conversation with Color Lila (from Mexico) in German (first half) and Spanish (second half). We get a glimpse of German and Mexican literature, which is a great way to explore the differences between these two countries. Further, we learn more about the discrimination of the indigenous population in Mexico. 

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In this episode I have a conversation with Cynthia in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about learning the Japanese language and the Japanese writing systems. Further, we talk about language exams.

Link to the vocabulary app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pekspro.vokabel&gl=DE

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In this episode I have a conversation with Andrea (from Costa Rica) in German (first half) and Spanish (second half). We dive into the beautiful Costa Rica.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Flori in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about accents and pronunciations with funny situations you can have with them. Besides, we talk about the hours we put into language learning.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Rama (from Indonesia). We talk about how diverse Indonesia is, about the city Jakarta and the different languages there.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Cynthia in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about interdisciplinary work and our experiences with international conferences. 

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In this episode I have a conversation with Flori in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about the region of Southern France and the Mediterranean Sea. Further, we talk about the interesting effect of learning languages as a child without really learning them consciously.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Cynthia in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about beer, tea and chocolate.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Farah (from Jordan) completely in English. We talk about the people, places and food in Jordan. Further, we learn about the 16 different personality types (Link: https://www.16personalities.com) that can help us understand ourselves better. Understanding yourself better and knowing your purpose is like having an inner compass for life.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Flori in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about restaurants and bistros. Further, we talk about different words and pronunciations in German and French.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Faezeh (from Iran) in English. We talk about Iranian culture and places to visit in Iran. We also talk about life at the university and IT engineering.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Cynthia in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about youth language and virtual meetings for language learning using VRChat or Discord. Further, we talk about short Skype trips to faraway places like Auckland.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Sarah Stephanie (from Guatemala) in Spanish (first half) and German & English (second half). She takes us to the beautiful places in Guatemala, its people and its culture. At the end, we hear her spontaneous comparisons with Germany, with aspects that one does not immediately think of.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Flori in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about things you can say in a restaurant.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Cynthia in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about seeing your written final exams again after 10 years. A nightmare or a pleasure?

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In this episode I have a conversation with Flori (from France) in German (first half) and French (second half). We talk about Flori's vacation in the Normandy. 

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In this episode I have a conversation with Oscar (from Mexico) in German (first half) and Spanish (second half). We talk about the Indigenous languages of Mexico and the native peoples, the Aztecs and Mayas. Further, Oscar explains to me the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos).

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In this episode I have a conversation with Viktor (from Ukraine) in German. We talk about his journey of learning German, about Russian & Ukrainian and why he wants to be a doctor in Germany.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Lupita and Vilian (from Brazil) in Spanish and a little bit in French. These two have a channel on YouTube called Repeat After Me Idiomas and they make videos about language learning of Portuguese, Spanish, English and French. We talk about their ideas of language learning, Brasil and of course football. You can find their channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/RepeatAfterMe-Idiomas/featured

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes French and 30 minutes Spanish), Victor (from Sweden) and I talk about studying sustainable engineering, language learning challenges, and language learning in school vs. "pragamatic" language learning.

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes Spanish and 30 minutes German), Cynthia (from USA) and I talk about the different states of the United States. Further, we talk about watching movies with subtitles and dubbing and the different feelings resulting from that.

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes Spanish and 30 minutes German), Octavi (from USA) and I talk about the small conflicts with neighbours, video games and small languages.

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In this episode I have a conversation with Julia in Bavarian. We talk about differences between the north and south of Germany. Further, we get to talk about Julia's expertise in digital marketing, project and team management. You can find Julia's website at: https://www.juliaschmidbauer.com/

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes French and 30 minutes German), Michel (from USA) and I talk about some french expressions and about men and women.

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes Spanish and 30 minutes German) Ulli (from Germany), David (from Colombia) and I talk about our different experiences with learning and using languages with people from different countries. Languages vary depending on the region you use them and also with who you talk to.

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes German and 30 minutes Spanish) Cynthia and I talk about what we want to do with our lives by imagining what should be written on our gravestones. Somehow we ended in talking way too long about fancy Japanese toilets.

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes French and 30 minutes German) Flori and I talk about her vacation in Saint-Tropez, about mountains and oceans. Further, we talk about german expressions like hören, zuhören, anhören, lauschen (= écouter) oder tauschen, austauschen, wechseln (= échanger).

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In this tandem conversation (30 minutes German and 30 minutes Spanish) Cynthia and I talk about ways to have fun with the things which don't bring you joy in the present moment but are good for you in the future. These include clown fishes and killing birds. The video we talked about at the beginning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbSNfj2S6Pw

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In this tandem (30 minutes spanish and 30 minutes german) Cynthia and I talk about the different pronunciation or choice of words in spanish. Further, we talked about the 30 Days Record Yourself Challenge which is a very good way for learning to speak another language.

In diesem Tandem (30 Minuten spanisch und 30 Minuten deutsch) sprechen Cynthia und ich über die unterschiedliche Aussprache oder unterschiedlicher Wortwahl im Spanischen. Außerdem haben wir über die 30 Days Record Yourself Challenge gesprochen, welche eine sehr gute Möglichkeit ist, eine andere Sprache zu lernen.

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In this Spanish and German Tandem (30 minutes Spanish and 30 minutes German) I had with Tavi, we talked about many different topics from vaccinations, influencers, teaching and more.

In diesem spanisch-deutschen Tandem (30 Minuten Spanisch und 30 Minuten Deutsch), das ich mit Tavi hatte, sprachen wir über viele verschiedene Themen von Impfungen, Influencern, Unterrichten und vieles mehr.

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In this interesting conversation (30 minutes German and 30 minutes Spanish) Fernando tells me about his journey to find out why he has a German last name. He also gives insights into the different mentalities between Peru and the Netherlands, where he now lives. 

In diesem interessantem Gespräch (30 Minuten Deutsch und 30 Minuten Spanisch) erzählt mir Fernando von seiner Reise, bei der er herausfinden wollte, warum er einen deutschen Nachnamen hat. Zudem gibt er Einblicke in die unterschiedlichen Mentalitäten zwischen Peru und den Niederlanden, wo er jetzt lebt. 

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In diesem deutsch-französischen Tandem sprechen wir über Sport, Yoga und abstrakte Kunst im Wohnzimmer.

In this German and French Tandem we speak about sports, yoga and abstract art in the living room.

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In this Spanish and German tandem I talk with Cynthia about different tools we use for language learning. Also we dive into the so-called Valley of Shit and how to get out of it again. I found this term on the following blog: https://thesiswhisperer.com/2012/05/08/the-valley-of-shit/

In diesem Tandem aus Spanisch und Deutsch habe ich mit Cynthia über verschiedene Hilfsmittel gesprochen, die wir zum Sprachenlernen verwenden. Außerdem tauchen wir in das sogenannte Valley of Shit ein und wie man wieder aus diesem herauskommt. Ich habe diesen Begriff auf dem folgenden Blog gefunden: https://thesiswhisperer.com/2012/05/08/the-valley-of-shit/

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I talk with Flori in German and French about various events and activities that we miss with the pandemic situation.

Ich unterhalte mich mit Flori auf Deutsch und Französisch über verschiedene Veranstaltungen und Aktivitäten, die wir in der Situation mit der Pandemie vermissen.

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In this episode I do a German-French language exchange with Flori. We talk about tourism, sights and how complicated it can be to wake up as well as to wake someone up.

In dieser Folge spreche ich deutsch und französisch mit Flori. Wir reden über Tourismus, Sehenswürdigkeiten und darüber, wie kompliziert es sein kann, aufzuwachen bzw. jemanden aufzuwecken.

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This is the first episode of Tandem Panda. Here I would like to give an overview of the concept of this podcast, the motivation behind doing it and also the benefits it can provide to the listeners.

Dies ist die erste Folge von Tandem Panda. Hier möchte ich einen Überblick über das Konzept dieses Podcasts geben, die Motivation dahinter, diesen zu machen und auch den Nutzen, die er für die Hörer bringen kann.

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