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Jorge Robleto
Episode Summary: In this episode, I chat with a children’s book author about how to create magic in our lives.
Timestamps:
00:01 Exploring Writing and Magic
02:44 The Inspiration Behind Children's Book Writing
09:55 Developing Curiosity and Writing Stories
12:37 Overcoming Fear and Developing Confidence
14:49 Finding Passion and Purpose in Life
17:40 Creating More Magic in Our Lives
22:35 Exploring Different Ways of Thinking
24:34 Exploring Alternatives to Create More Magic in Life
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Magic
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How to Make People Listen When You Speak
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How to Apologize at Work
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Episode Summary: In this episode, I chat with a storytelling coach from Tunisia about the power of storytelling.
Timestamps:
00:01 Exploring the Power of Storytelling
02:29 The Power of Belief and Visualization
04:33 Life Perception and Storytelling
06:51 The Role of the Hero in Storytelling
09:12 How Yassine got into a Master’s program
15:01 Storytelling and Visualization for Self-Confidence
21:00 Visualization and Affirmation for Achieving Goals
24:00 Yassine’s professional services
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Power of Storytelling
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How to be More Persuasive
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How to Overcome Accent Insecurity
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The story of how Nelson Mandela maintained a positive outlook despite being imprisoned for 27 years.
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Nelson Mandela
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In this episode, I chat with the co-founder of an AI speech coach platform called Yoodli.
Shownotes:
0:01 Conversation with Varun, Founder of Yoodli and Former Google X Project Manager
2:08 Laser Boxes and Public Speaking
3:45 Public Speaking Platform Yoodli
5:25 Challenges of Providing a Solution to Public Speaking Anxiety
6:49 Exploring the Challenges of Quantifying Progress in Spoken Communication
8:42 The Benefits of AI-Powered Speech Coaching for Improved Communication"
15:12 Conversation on Yoodli’s AI-Powered Feedback Feature
16:36 Yoodli AI - A Free Speech Coaching Tool
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
AI Speech Coach
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Rachel Carson
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00:01 Exploring Jared’s Experiences with Public Speaking and Debate
03:12 Exploring Open-Ended Thinking
05:08 Stereotypes and Divisions in America
09:45 Debate Research and AI Tools
14:02 Debate Organization and Counterarguments
16:54 Preparing to Respond in Competitive Debate
18:50 Debate Strategies and Responding to Personal Attacks
23:08 Interpersonal Communication and Debate Strategies
24:43 Nonverbal Cues in Debate and Everyday Interactions
26:37 Reflection and Debate: The Keys to Self-Awareness and Empathy
29:37 Politics, Debate, and Discussion with Debate Sensei
31:53 Benefits of Debate and Interrogating Your Beliefs
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Debate Coach
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- Prosda.com
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Michael Phelps
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0:00:01 Interview with Belinda: Exploring Intercultural Business Communication and Life Abroad
0:02:10 Conversation on Coexistence and Multiculturalism
0:06:39 Exploring Transcreation
0:08:19 Challenges of Translating Between German and English
0:10:17 Challenges of Translating German to English and the Evolution of Language
0:19:48 Language Evolution and Multilingualism
0:21:18 Learning Two Languages Simultaneously
0:22:32 Learning Languages and Professional Services Provided by a Translator
0:25:41 Exploring the Benefits of LinkedIn for Freelance Translators
0:26:54 "Developing Language Skills
0:28:34 How to work with Belinda
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Translation and Intercultural Communication
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Michael Jordan
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Inside Out
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Harriet Tubman
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Martin Winterkorn
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Dietrich
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Show Notes
00:01 "Exploring the Benefits of Living in Germany with Michelle Charles"
04:17 "Exploring the Process of Thinking in English"
06:33 Reframing Learners' Mindset Towards Language Learning
13:31 Letting Go of the Side of the Pool and Managing Expectations for English Learners
17:36 Enjoying the Journey of Learning and Professional Development
20:03 Storytelling and Accurate Language Translation
22:51 "The Balance of Fluency and Accuracy in English Language Learning"
30:58 Pronunciation and Developing Advanced Language Abilities
33:06 "Developing Your English Brain: A Conversation on Becoming Fluent in English"
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Thinking in English
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- My mom’s story
- Steam train story
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Lena
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Full Transcript:
How to Pivot in Your Career
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- What fascinated you about Canada? (2:19)
- The south of Germany (7:51)
- Where is home? (8:44)
- When did you come to the realization that home is not a place? (12:07)
- Can you tell us about your multicultural coaching clients? (14:35)
- Success stories (16:29)
- The struggles of living abroad (19:16)
- What do you tell Germans who want to spend time abroad? (24:00)
- How to work with Ariane (30:13)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Multicultural Life
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- Home episode with Meghan
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Generational Curse
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Hasim's Journey
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How to Disagree
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Jorge The Curious
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I Don't Like You
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Active Listening
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How to Give Feedback
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Know-It-All
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Appeal to Authority
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The Meerkat
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Santa Claus
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Conspiracy Theories
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Carnaval (0:58)
- Friendliest Germans (2:02)
- How did you get into the productivity space? (3:07)
- Who has helped you become more productive? (5:52)
- When did you realize you were being productive in unimportant things? (10:03)
- How do you know when it’s time to move on to the next thing? (11:42)
- What are the problems you help your clients solve? (14:20)
- What have you said yes to? (16:45)
- How to prepare a game plan (18:58)
- How can you help people take the first step? (26:50)
- Final thoughts (31:40)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Productivity
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- Atomic habits episode
- Carl Paoli
- 7 Habits of highly effective people
- The dip by Seth Godin
- Mexico episode
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The Steam Train
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How to be a Great Public Speaker
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Vocabulary List:
Who am I?
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Vocabulary List:
Salary Negotiation
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Full Transcript:
How to be a Better Listener
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Vocabulary List:
The Knight
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Vocabulary List and Questions:
How to Communicate Effectively
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The Swimmer
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The Astronaut
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Talking about transitions (1:20)
- Transitions in relationships (3:15) (27:20)
- Educational transitions (5:30)
- How our parent’s experiences shape us (11:11)
- Attitude of gratitude (18:30)
- Germanisms (19:30)
- Listening (24:25)
- Advice for those going through transitions (36:00)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Transitions
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Vocabulary List:
Planting an Apple Tree
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Vocabulary List:
Don't be a German
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Learning German in Belarus (02:40)
- Adapting to life in Germany (06:23)
- Practical tips for internationals moving to Germany (08:38)
- Advantages of living in Germany (14:00)
- Where is Home? (17:37)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Belarussian in Germany
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Chicken or Eagle
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- What makes your home region special? (1:10)
- Life in Berlin (5:22)
- Differences between Germans and Mexicans (6:58)
- The pandemic (10:28)
- Special holidays in Mexico (12:55)
- Mexican food (19:35)
- Outstanding Mexicans (24:42)
- Mexican spirit in the face of adversity (27:15)
- Outro (28:41)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Mexico
Links:
- Dia de los Muertos
- Chicharron
- Mexican chili candy
- Guillermo del Toro
- Mariana Bo
- Mariana’s YouTube channel
- Mariana’s instagram
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Englisch lernen - Inspiration: Besonders Bürotätige leiden unter Verspannungen und Nackenschmerzen - was wir dagegen tun können erzählt uns Bewegungscoach Jan in diesem Interview. // On this episode, I chat with a movement coach about how to deal with back and neck pain as an office worker.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- The movement coach (02:10)
- The pitfalls of a sedentary job (05:50)
- Long-term consequences of pain symptoms and muscle tension (10:10)
- Pain relief by working with a personal movement coach (12:55)
- Success stories of Jan’s clients (17:52)
- What you can do for yourself if you suffer from tension and pain (23:00)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Neck and Back Pain Relief
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Growing up in Iran (02:10)
- Cultural qualities of Iran (08:20)
- Economic situation of Iran (16:20)
- Misconceptions about Iran in the West (23:19)
- Travel advice from a local (27:30)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Iran
Links:
- Co-ed vs single-sex schools
- What is better: single or co-ed schools?
- The most famous Iranian
- Mount Damavand
- Nayere’s favorite dish
- How safe is Iran?
- What’s your story?
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Being far away from home (1:22)
- Differences between Germany and Vietnam (06:55)
- How Anh dealt with the transition period when moving to Germany (10:56)
- Working in Germany /experience (15:53)
- Working in Tech – Experience as a woman in a male-dominated work industry (20:30)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Vietnamese in Germany
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- Anh on Lawin’s podcast
- Vietnamese recipes
- Anh’s favorite Vietnamese meal
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Toxic Myths about Money (4.41)
- 1st myth - “There is not enough” (4:55)
- 2nd myth - “More is better” (11:21)
- 3rd myth - “It’s just the way it is” (16:40)
- Carina’s relationship with money (20:40)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Money Money
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- My mom’s story
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Jorie’s culture shock in Germany (1:42)
- Why Jorie came to Germany (3:58)
- Differences between Asian and German children (6:42)
- Pros and cons of working with Asian children (10:04)
- What Jorie has noticed in German children (12:00)
- How children learn English in Asia and Germany (17:03)
- How Jorie will raise her own children (21:40)
- Final tip for parents (25:00)
- How to connect with Jorie (27:03)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Childhood Education
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Englisch Lernen: Wie du deine Angst vor dem Halten von Präsentationen überwinden kannst, erzählt dir Lee in unserer heutigen Episode. // On this episode, I chat with an English teacher about how to give better presentations.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Tackle your nervousness before giving a presentation (04:00)
- Catch your audience’s attention with an engaging introduction (05:39)
- Ways to get a bored audience engaged (14:50)
- Keep your presentation within an appropriate time frame (17:30)
- When and when not to use jargon in a presentation (20:48)
- Three concluding tips on how to improve your presentation skills (26:33)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Presentation Skills
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- Do schools kill creativity
- Presentation tips
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Englisch lernen Inspiration: Schweden - Pandemie, Einwanderung, Arbeitswelt // In this episode, I share stories from my trip to Sweden in June 2022
Show Notes:
- How Swedes handled the pandemic (0:23)
- Immigration in Sweden (2:45)
- Transition from heavy industry to technology (6:15)
- Recap (7:55)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Sweden
Links:
- Sweden Coronavirus Report
- Shootings in Sweden have risen
- Top 10 Swedish Tech companies
- Sweden 2nd most innovative country
- Why Germany’s Internet is so slow
- The immigrants podcast episode
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Vocabulary List:
Never Give Up
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Growing up in Austria (05:15)
- Germany’s influence on Austrian culture + politics (10:10)
- Differences between the different regions of Austria (18:04)
- Travel tips - “Hidden Gems” to visit in Austria (21:50)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Austria
Links:
- Viktoria on LinkedIn
- Viktoria’s website
- Viktoria’s podcast – No Kangaroos
- Viktoria’s blog – Chronic Wanderlust
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Vocabulary List:
Perseverance
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Growing up in Jamaica (1:00)
- Jamaican dishes (06:40)
- Jamaica’s diversity of people (08:44)
- Qualities of Jamaicans (14:00)
- Travel advice: Beautiful places to visit in Jamaica (23:30)
- Misunderstandings and stereotypes about Jamaican people (27:35)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Jamaica
Links:
- Ackee and saltfish
- rice and peas
- Jamaican jerk
- Bob marley museum
- Dunn’s river falls
- Boston jerk centre
- Blue lagoon
- Cheryl on LinkedIn
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Full transcript and vocabulary list:
How to be Grateful
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- Introduction (0:21)
- How Gaby got into teaching English to children (04:38)
- Great and simple tips on how to teach English to children under 5 (09:55)
- Why making mistakes when learning a language is ok (13:02)
- Challenges in teaching children a foreign language (17:46)
- How you as a parent can motivate your child to learn English (23:33)
- Gaby’s teaching services and her great podcast about bilingualism (30:00)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
English 4 Kids
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- Gaby’s podcast
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Vocabulary List:
Openness to Criticism
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Meine persönliche Geschichte, wie ich meine Abhängigkeit von Zucker überwunden habe.
Vocabulary List
How to Overcome a Sugar Addiction
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- Negative effects of sugar
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Englisch lernen: Interview mit einem Gedächtnistrainer - wie können effizienter lernen?
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Florian’s story - How a naturally forgetful person becomes a memory expert (01:35)
- The Memory Palace (07:54)
- The long-lasting effect of memory techniques (15:10)
- A practical example of how to apply the technique (16:08)
- The importance of memorization in the business world (22:05)
- How to find Florian’s techniques online (28:00)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Memory Expert
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- Florian on LinkedIn
- Florian’s podcast
- Florian's website
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Vocabulary List:
khkjhjk
Links:
- Intermittent fasting
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
Mistakes Germans make in English:
- a. He she it das “s”muss mit (04:32)
- b. Objects don’t have a gender (06:50)
- c. Who and which (08:00)
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d. Uncountable nouns (12:47)
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Making learning easier: Do not translate literally or question why the language has different rules to your native language (16:53)
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The way children learn and what we as adults can learn from their simplicity (17:45)
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The fear of making mistakes and how to overcome it (20:25)
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e. Simple past vs present perfect (25:19)
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A teacher’s advice to every language learner: start small (27:33)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
English Mistakes Germans Make
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- Find William on LinkedIn
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- A teacher’s experience with language apps – (01:41)
- Why we have to be cautious of unreasonable expectations and the advertisement of language apps – (05:00)
- The limitations of language apps when it comes to real life communication (07:00)
- The importance of the relational aspect of language learning (09:00)
- How to use language apps effectively (12:12)
- How the “perfect imperfection model” can help you to enjoy your learning process (22:00)
- The importance of learning an international standard of English in order to understand different types of accents (24:50)
- Find Ian’s podcast and teaching services online (31:17)
- Outro (35:19)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Language Apps & Accents
Links:
- Ian on LinkedIn
- Ian on Instagram
- Ian’s website
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Anastasia’s current experience as a refugee in Italy and how she maintains a good attitude (01:57)
- Is there something that we in Germany can do for Ukrainians fleeing to Germany (04:15)
- Growing up in Ukraine under the communist mindset (06:55)
- Traditions in western Ukraine (10:49)
- Favorite Places to visit in Ukraine (14:16)
- Qualities of Ukrainians that we can learn from (15:21)
- Attitude towards refugees (20:09)
- How to connect with Anastasia (24:23)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Ukraine
Links:
- Anastasia on LinkedIn
- Anastasia on Meghan’s podcast
- Ukrainian Easter
- 12 Ukrainian dishes for Christmas eve
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch Lernen Interview: Guter Small Talk ist nicht leicht - Kultur und Business Expertin Ashley teilt mit uns wertvolle Tipps, wie wir Small Talk angenehm und erfolgreich gestalten können.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Why is small talk important? (1:45)
- The difference between German and American Small Talk (3:40)
- What to expect when you enter an English speaking networking event (6:00)
- National stories that influence our small talk behavior (08:52)
- The appropriate response to the question, “How are you”? (13:00)
- Tips to improve your small talk skills (21:00)
- Mistakes as part of the process (23:38)
- A practical small talk scenario for you to practice (25:30)
- Find Ashley on LinkedIn and on the Carl Schulz Haus website (28:58)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Small Talk
Links:
- Find Ashley on LinkedIn
- English-Speaking Entrepreneurs Group
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Vocabulary List:
Generosity
Links:
- Episode about Costa Rica
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Kultur: England - Zwei Briten erzählen wie sie ihr Land aus der Ferne wahrnehmen - Kultur, Sprache, Menschen. // On this episode, I chat with two Brits about the culture, language, and people of the UK.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Simon’s and Nic’s background (02:21)
- Different types of British accents (04:00)
- The Brits perspective on German accents and dialects (08:48)
- The influence of slang words in different parts of England (12:38)
- Simon and Nic teach Jorge regional slang words (16:35)
- The three share stories of how difficult it can be to understand someone’s accent or dialect (22:15)
- Differences between Germs and Brits (26:16)
- Simon and Nic share about their own podcast called “Decades from Home” (31:18)
- Today’s audience message from Andreas (35:07)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The UK
Links:
- Find them on Instagram
- Nic and Simon’s Podcast
- 50 Must-Know British Slang Words and Phrases
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Inspiration: Die Tür für neue Möglichkeiten öffnen - wie und warum, darüber spreche ich mit Meghan.// On this episode, I chat with a friend about opening the door to new opportunities.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- What does it mean to open the door? - (1:26)
- A story about serendipity (02:45)
- Small changes and little things as a way to open the door (05:18)
- Meghan’s story of how she opened a door at Oktoberfest in Munich (09:10)
- Jorge’s and Meghan’s experiences in university (12:20)
- Cultural challenges (14:20)
- The necessity of opening and closing doors (17:00)
- The story of how Meghan met her husband (21:08)
- Conclusion of what opening the door is all about (27:33)
- Audience question (29:49)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Open the Door
Links:
- Meghan on Instagram
- Meghan’s Podcast
- My interview on Meghan’s podcast
- Ep. 26 with Meghan
- Episode about Costa Rica
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- History of the Basque Country (0:58)
- Food culture – Pintxos (9:47)
- Best places to visit in the Basque Country (12:50)
- Is it expensive to visit the Basque Country? (16:21)
- What is the weather like? (17:04)
- What keeps you in your hometown? (18:50)
- Where can we find you on social media? (19:52)
- Audience question (20:56)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Basque Country
Links:
- History of Basque country
- Places to see in san Sebastian
- Hernio mountain
- Monastery of Arantzazu
- Edu on Instagram
- Episode about Costa Rica
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Inspiration: Kurzweilige Geschichte über meine Zeit in Costa Rica im Februar 2022.// A short story about my trip to Costa Rica in Feb. 2022.
Vocabulary List and Phrases:
Slow Down
Links:
- Episode about Costa Rica
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Reisen: Weltenbummler Philip erzählt von seinen VanLife Erlebnissen auf dem Balkan.// On this episode, I chat with a world traveler about his trip to the Balkans. I also learn more about the Vanlife.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Can you tell us a little bit about the places you’ve traveled to? (1:00)
- What attracted you to Vanlife? (05:30)
- What are some of the challenges of traveling this way? (08:11)
- What advice would you give to someone who wants to try out the Vanlife? (11:07)
- We want to talk about your trip to the Balkans. Which countries did you visit and which one did you like the most? (14:23)
- What did you think of the local food? (22:00)
- What were the people like? Was it easy to communicate with them in English/German? (Albania, 19:00)
- Did you notice any differences between the people there and Germans? (24:55)
- Can you give us some recommendations of places to see and visit in the Balkans? (28:43)
- Can you tell us about your work and the services you provide? (28:40)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Vanlife in the Balkans
Links:
- Workaway
- WOOF
- Helpx
- Theth in Albania
- Beach Karlmeska, Croatia
- Durmitor National Park, Montenegro
- Philip’s website
- Philip on Instagram
- Philip’s Podcast
- Episode about how to learn English
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Inspiration - Eine Geschichte über das Aufwachsen in einer Familie, in der Gastfreundschaft gelebt wurde.// I share my experiences growing up in a home where hospitality was central to how we lived.
Vocabulary List and Phrases:
Hospitality
Links:
- Donate to Ukrainian Refugees
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Business Tipps: Job Coach Lisa verrät, wie kannst du auf dem deutschen Arbeitsmarkt punkten kannst und wie die Zukunft des Arbeitsmarktes aussieht. // On this episode, I chat with a job coach about the German job market and what the future looks like.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- How long is the coaching process? (2:35)
- What are the skills employees need to be successful in the German market? (4:16)
- The importance of the German language (6:30)
- The challenge people in technical fields face during interviews (9:57)
- The importance of being honest during a job interview (11:47)
- Besides the gaps and honesty, what else are you paying attention to when you look at someone’s CV? (13:51)
- Keywords to include in your cover letter (15:34)
- Are there differences between the way men and women approach an interview? (18:27)
- Gender wage gap/Wage negotiation (20:14)
- What do German workers need to do to adapt to the digital world? (26:46)
- Where can we find you on social media? (35:28)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
How to Get a Job in Germany
Links:
- Glassdoor
- Kununu
- Lisa’s website
- Lisa on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- How Till got started as a digital nomad (2:01)
- What did your family/friends think about your idea to become a digital nomad? (5:25)
- Did you always know (even as a child) that you wanted to leave Germany? (7:06)
- Is there an age limit to when someone can become a digital nomad? (10:04)
- What should you know before becoming a digital nomad? (12:11)
- Which countries would you recommend for digital nomads? (16:10)
- (True or False) Working in Asia for an American company is not a good idea because of the time difference. (17:07) True
- Do you plan to continue this lifestyle long-term? (18:38)
- What are the mental challenges of the digital nomad lifestyle? (20:29)
- What are the lessons you’ve learned from this lifestyle? (23:46)
- Where can we find you on social media? (29:38)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Digital Nomad
Links:
- Episode about my name
- Till on Lawin’s podcast
- Nomad list
- Till’s website
- The 4-hour Work Week book
- Upwork
- Fiverr
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen: Tripps und Tricks für effektives Lernen von einem erfahrenen Englischlehrer
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Becoming friends with students (2:02)
- The different places Patrick has taught (3:00)
- What makes someone a successful English learner? (10:21)
- Motivation for learning (14:33)
- Can you tell us about your website? (20:32)
- Final words for English learners (23:03)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The English Teacher
Links:
- How to learn English successfully
-
1 Learning Tip in the World
- Learneezee.com
- Find Patrick on LinkedIn
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Kultur: Als Kind eines chinesischen Vaters und einer bolivianischen Mutter wuchs Laura in Bolivien auf. Sie teilt mit uns ihre Geschichte und wir reden über Essen, Kultur und warum und wie sie Deutsch gelernt hat.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Learning German (2:42)
- Growing up in a Chinese home in Bolivia (7:26)
- Laura’s dad’s restaurant (9:30)
- What was it like for you to grow up in Bolivia with a Chinese father? (11:26)
- Did you feel as much pressure from your Bolivian mother to perform well in school? (15:07)
- Were there cultural clashes because of the differences between your parents? (16:54)
- Have you been able to try the German food culture? (18:26)
- What do you cook when you start to miss home? (20:11)
- Can you tell me about your mom’s cooking? (24:06)
- Can you tell us about the work you do? (28:59)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Food & Culture
Links:
- How I learned German episode
- Bolivian chicken soup recipe
- Bolivian beef tongue soup recipe
- Bolivian peanut soup
- Bolivian cassava casserole recipe
- Chinese chicken rice porridge
- Pasta with sugo sauce
- Find Laura on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Kultur: Illegal in den USA - die Geschichte eines jungen Mannes, der ohne Papiere in den USA aufwuchs.On this episode, I chat with a man who grew up undocumented in the United States.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Why did your family decide to move to the USA? (2:23)
- What was the journey like? (4:00)
- What was it like growing up as an undocumented child (7:56)
- Did your friends know you were undocumented? (9:41)
- What do you tell people who say you should be sent back to your country? (14:01)
- How do we minimize the fears of local populations while also showing compassion for people coming from insecure regions? (18:04)
- Short-term and long-term solutions for mass immigration (22:27)
- Migration as a natural phenomenon (25:23)
- Hypocrisy around immigration (26:21)
- How do you wish you had been treated as a young illegal person? (28:26)
- What are some positives you take from your experience as an illegal immigrant? (30:17)
- What would you tell someone who has reservations about immigrants? (31:51)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Undocumented
Links:
- Texas episode
- The immigrants episode
- Find Danny on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Eine Geschichte über kulturelle Missverständnisse und wie wir unser kulturelles Bewusstsein stärken können.// A story about cultural misunderstandings and how to become more culturally aware.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian"
Kissing Germans
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Interview mit der berühmten Sängerin Daniela Andrade // I chat with the world-renowned musician Daniela Andrade.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian"
- Introduction (0:21)
- The interview (1:08)
- Outro (9:28)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Daniela Andrade
Links:
- Daniela on YouTube
- Find Daniela on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview mit einer professionellen Tänzerin aus Indien. Sie teilt mit uns ihre Liebe zum Tanz und wie es ihr half, mit dem Verlust ihres Vaters umzugehen.// I chat with a professional dancer from India. She shares her love for dance and how it helped her cope with the loss of her father.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian" :
- Introduction (0:21)
- What was it like to grow up in India? (1:01)
- How did dance help you as a young girl? (6:20)
- Can you tell us about your artform? (7:28)
- What have you learned from this artform? (9:39)
- Sneha talks about a difficult day she had (13:47)
- How do you deal with being so far away from home? (17:09)
- Sneha talks about losing her father to COVID (17:52)
- What is your message to someone who has experienced loss? (26:10)
- What will you remember most about your father? (28:33)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Dancer
Links:
- Sneha’s website
- Find Sneha on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian" - Soft Skills - wie man sich unerwarteten Situationen besser anpasst // I share tips on how to become more adaptable.
Vocabulary Words and Full transcript here:
Adaptability
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Englisch lernen: Zeit für Geschichten - ein Junge, ein Problem, eine Lösung und was wir davon lernen können // A story about how my brother solved a problem.
Vocabulary Words and Full Transcript:
Problem-Solver
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Interview mit einem kanadischen Musiker und wie er seine Kunst zum Beruf gemacht hat // I chat with a professional musician from my hometown of Edmonton.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Introduction (0:21)
- When did you realize you wanted to make music? (1:26)
- When did you decide to go fully into music? (3:13)
- What are some ways musicians can make money? (4:53)
- Did you have mentors along the way? (7:39)
- What are the challenges of being a musician in Canada? (8:55)
- Do you mentor younger artists? (11:51)
- Why do you make music? (13:58)
- Do you ever feel like quitting? (16:26)
- How do you market an album to the masses? (17:51)
- What was your favorite place to perform? (20:21)
- What is your writing process like? (24:34)
- What does the future look like for you? (25:43)
- Where can we listen to your music? (28:35)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
How to be a Musician
Links:
- Josh’s website
- Find Josh on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview mit Life Coach Julie über Erholung und Entspannung // I chat with a life coach about rest and recovery.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Introduction (0:21)
- What are the different types of rest? (1:53)
- What is mental rest? (8:11)
- What can we do to get mental rest? (9:30)
- What is your message for mothers who deal with a noise overload in their daily lives? (14:16)
- What are the benefits of silence? (16:31)
- What is creative rest? (21:59)
- Can you tell us about social rest? (25:47)
- How do we find the right people to surround ourselves with? (27:52)
- What is spiritual rest? (31:36)
- Can you tell us about your happiness club? (36:34)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
How to Rest
Links:
- Research on silence
- Julie’s homepage
- The Happiness Club VIP
- Find Julie on Instagram
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Inspiration - Unsere Kräfte sind begrenzt - wofür setzen wir sie ein? // Tips on how to use your limited mental energy.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Volkswagen
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Business - Die Geschichte einer erfolgreichen Online-Unternehmerin und ihr Rat für junge UnternehmerInnen // I chat with a business owner. She tells us her story and gives advice to future entrepreneurs.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian"
Show Notes:
- Paige Introduction (0:22)
- How did you start your business? (1:13)
- How did you manage the negative thoughts that told you you couldn’t do it? (9:00)
- What motivated you to further develop your business? (10:33)
- How did you maintain your motivation with blogging? (12:30)
- How did you deal with challenging days? (15:57)
- What is the current status of your business? (18:19)
- Where can I go to join your courses? (22:12)
- What is the future look like for you? (22:34)
- What is your message to someone who is hesitant about starting their own business? (23:43)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
How to Start a Business
Links:
- Episode about my life in Germany
- Paige’s website
- Find Paige on Instagram
- Paige’s YouTube channel
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Poetry - Ein Gedicht über meinen Vater // This is a poem I wrote about my father.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian"
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Travel Stories: Interview mit einem Weltenbummler über seine Zeit in Tunesien und was es heißt seine Comfort Zone zu verlassen // I talk with a world traveler about his two years in Tunisia and about going outside of our comfort zone.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Samson Introduction (0:52)
- How did you end up in Tunisia? (2:25)
- Were you nervous on your flight to Tunisia? (3:39)
- What did you know about Tunisia before you got there? (5:52)
- What surprised you about Tunisia? (7:09)
- What were some of the challenges of living in Tunisia? (8:43)
- Did you ever have a moment where you thought you’d never understand the people? (11:16)
- How was it for you to live in a Muslim country? (14:01)
- Can you tell me about the relationships you developed in Tunisia? (18:30)
- What is your message to people who are afraid to step out of their comfort zone? (24:24)
- Can you tell us about your YouTube channel? (26:09)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Seeking Discomfort
Links:
- Episode about the Philippines
- Samson's YouTube channel
- Samson on Instagram
- Things to do in Tunisia
- How to disagree respectfully
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview mit Meghan (einer in München lebenden Amerikanerin) über ihre Suche nach einer Heimat. // I chat with Meghan (an American living in Munich) about her search for a place to call home.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Introduction (0:21)
- Where were you born? (1:35)
- What was it about Texas that made you feel at home? (3:35)
- Where did you move after Texas? (6:20)
- What comes after California? (11:01)
- Where did you go after your university studies? (16:37)
- What did you learn during your backpacking trip through Europe? (19:13)
- Why are you still in Munich after 15 years? (22:14)
- What was important for you in establishing a home? (24:55)
- What is your message for German people about their country? (27:02)
- Can you tell us about your podcast? (30:25)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Finding Home
Links:
- Episode about Costa Rica
- Episode about Texas
- 10 Benefits of solo travel
- Meghan on Nicole’s podcast
- Meghan’s Podcast
- Find Meghan on Instagram
- My interview on Meghan's podcast
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview mit einem Philippiner über sein Heimatland. // I talk with a Filipino about the Philippines.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Lawin Introduction (0:37)
- Basic information about the Philippines (1:46)
- What was it like to grow up in the Philippines? (5:14)
- Is gay marriage legal in the Philippines? (7:57)
- What are your fondest childhood memories? (9:02)
- What is Manila like? (11:55)
- What does Manny Pacquiao represent to Filipinos? (16:39)
- Why do so many Filipinos live outside of the Philippines? (22:23)
- What do you want Germans to know about your country? (27:47)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Philippines
Links:
- Pop Your Cultural Cherry Podcast
- Find Lawin on Instagram
- Top Places to Visit in the Philippines
- Manny Pacquiao highlights
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Thought Provoking: Ich spreche über Meinungen - alle haben eine, aber was wenn unsere Meinung mit der von anderen nicht übereinstimmt? // I talk about opinions. We’ve all got them, so what do we do when our opinions clash with other people?
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Introduction (0:21)
- Meet people where they are (1:15)
- Learn to laugh at yourself (6:14)
- Live and let live (10:11)
- Recap (14:33)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Live & Let Live
Links:
- Episode about my mom
- Episode about my family
- Tom Segura Stand-Up
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview mit einem Südafrikaner über sein Leben vor und nach der Apartheid.// I talk with a South African about life before and after apartheid.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Shaun Introduction (0:20)
- What are some changes you’ve noticed since the last time you were in South Africa? (2:30)
- What are your memories from life in South Africa? (5:03)
- Can you talk about the uncertainty people felt when Apartheid ended? (9:56)
- Did your family consider leaving South Africa after Apartheid ended? (13:31)
- What do you tell people who say life was better under the old regime? (18:02)
- Is it possible for the different groups in South Africa to co-exist? (24:39)
- What is something Germans misunderstand about South Africa? (26:56)
- Final Words (29:35)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Chat with a South African
Links:
- The Germany Experience Podcast
- The Germany Experience YouTube
- Wiki about the AWB
- Find Shaun on Instagram
- 17 Places to Visit in South Africa
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Thought Provoking: Thema Nationalismus - guten und schlechten // I talk about nationalism. The good and the bad.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- The bad side of nationalism (1:00)
- The good side of nationalism (9:43)
- Gratitude over Pride (12:56)
- Recap (17:24)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Nationalism
Links:
- German exports to China
- Canadian nationalism
- Yuval Harari on terrorism
- Episode where I discuss communism
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Tipps: Was ist der Unterschied zwischen denjenigen, die ihre Sprachziele erreichen und denjenigen, die es nicht tun? // I talk about the difference between my students who have failed and those who have succeeded at reaching their English goals.
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Have a positive attitude (1:00)
- Accept that mistakes are a part of the process (4:14)
- Learn from their mistakes (10:27)
- Recap (14:03)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
How to Learn English Successfully
Links:
- Germany a love story episode
- Episode about my mom
- Duolingo
- Drops
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview mit einer in Deutschland lebenden Amerikanerin // I talk with an American about life in Germany.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Nicole Introduction (0:20)
- What do you like about Germany? (3:47)
- What are the biggest differences between Americans and Germans? (16:32)
- What do you think Germans misunderstand about Americans? (21:13)
- Final Words (27:04)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
American in Germany
Links:
- The Expat Podcast
- Find Nicole on Instagram
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Story Time - Was ich in den letzten 12 Monaten gelernt habe und welchen persönlichen Herausforderungen ich begegnet bin. // I talk about what I’ve learned in the last 12 months of this pandemic and the personal challenges I’ve faced.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Introduction (0:21)
- Embrace the hard times (1:13)
- I am loved (6:10)
- My story is not finished (10:31)
- Recap (11:42)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
It's My Birthday
Links:
- Germany a love story episode
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Inspiration: Ich spreche über eine Einwandererfamilie und was wir von ihnen über Widerstandskraft und harte Arbeit lernen können. // I talk about an immigrant family and what they can teach us about resilience and hard work.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Story of an immigrant family (0:36)
- Resilience (3:30)
- Sacrifice (5:55)
- What can I do for immigrants (9:35)
- Recap (12:49)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Immigrants
Links:
- InterNations Survey Results 2021
- Germany: one of the worst countries to make friends
- Germany a love story episode
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Inspiration: Freunde finden, wohin immer du auch gehst - diese Frage bricht das Eis. // I talk about how to make new friends wherever you go.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Trip to Greece (0:42)
- How I met my wife (3:10)
- Expand your worldview (4:08)
- Make life-long friends (6:25)
- New adventures (10:54)
- Recap (12:53)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
What's Your Story?
Links:
- Costa Rica Episode
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
- Germany a love story episode
- Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Thought Provoking: Korruption in der Politik und mögliche Lösungsansätze. // I talk about corruption in politics and how we can solve this problem.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- How Hitler came to power (0:37)
- Politicians are the symptom (4:03)
- The root of the problem (6:53)
- How do we fix the problem? (10:31)
- Recap (14:27)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
The Root of the Problem
Links:
- Treaty of Versailles
- Hitler Rise to Power
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Show Notes:
- Love & Hate in my life (0:38)
- Hatred is weakness (6:49)
- Love is strength (11:01)
- Choose Love (14:50)
- Recap (17:29)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Love & Hate
Links:
- Frederick Douglass episode
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer episode
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Story Time: Eine alte jüdische Geschichte über das was wirklich zählt. // I share an old Jewish story that teaches us about what to focus on.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
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Travel Stories: Ich erzähle von meinen 5 Jahren im französisch-sprachigen Teil von Kanada und teile Gedanken über Bilinguismus und Politik. // I talk about the 5 years I spent in the French part of Canada and I share some thoughts about bilingualism and politics.
Englisch lernen mit "Then Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Story (0:39)
- Bilingualism (3:37)
- Religion in Politics (5:14)
- Unity in Diversity (11:05)
- Recap (14:31)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
La Belle Province
Links:
- Quebec History
- Why is Quebec Important to Canada?
- Quebec Facts
- Benefits of Bilingualism
- Raising a Multilingual Child
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Thought Provoking: Was macht die Geschichte von Dietrich Bonhoeffer so beeindruckend? Das, was sein Leben uns heute lehren kann. // I talk about the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and what his life can teach us today.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer bio (0:36)
- Silence in the face of evil is evil (7:35)
- It’s not how long you live but how you live (12:24)
- You never know how your life will impact others (13:43)
- Recap (15:05)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Raise Your Voice
Links:
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer Biography
- Where does our plastic end up?
- Plastic Waste and the Myth of Recycling
- The True Cost of Fast Fashion
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Inspiration: Frederick Douglass - Ein Junge, der sich den Weg in die Freiheit durch Bildung erkämpft hat. // I talk about how Frederick Douglass learned to read and how knowledge and education can improve our lives.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- Frederick Douglass bio (0:38)
- Reading vs Watching T.V. (8:55)
- Freedom in the word (12:01)
- Seek Knowledge (15:35)
- Recap (18:49)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Freedom in the Word
Links:
- How Frederick Douglass learned to read
- Reading books vs. watching TV — is one really better for us?
- How my mother overcame many obstacles and got an education
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Interview: Ich spreche mit einer kanadischen Freundin über Stereotypen und Identität. // I talk with a Canadian friend about stereotypes and identity.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- What was it like to be a Chinese-Canadian in Canada? (1:56)
- How influential was your banana identity? (7:20)
- Where are you really from? (12:24)
- How would you like people to interact with you the first time they meet you? (15:34)
- Can you tell us about your life in Vienna? (19:20)
- Can you tell us the story of the Chinese restaurant? (23:40)
- Final thoughts (31:49)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Where Are You From?
Links:
- How to make poutine
- What does it mean to be white?
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Kryptowährung: Interview mit einem Kryptocurrency Investor, indem ich über die Möglichkeiten dieses Marktes lerne. // I talk with a cryptocurrency investor and learn about the opportunities in this market.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
- What is cryptocurrency? (3:27)
- Can my account be hacked? (5:41)
- What are some of the risks involved? (10:41)
- What if I’m not technologically savvy, is crypto for me? (15:51)
- How much time do I need to invest into understanding crypt currencies? (18:07)
- What are some beginner tips for crypto investors? (19:21)
- What are some coins you would recommend? (23:41)
- What would you tell someone who is still unsure about investing in cryptocurrency? (26:52)
Question to Consider:
How likely are you to enter the cryptocurrency market?
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Should I Invest in Bitcoin?
Links:
- Bitcoin for beginners
- Tips for investors
- Invest on Binance
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Travel Stories: Kuba und welche wertvollen Lehren ich dort gelernt habe. // I talk about my trips to Cuba and some lessons I’ve learned from those trips.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Story (0:40)
- Communism (7:42)
- Resilience (12:02)
- Freedom (14:22)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Life is a Carnival
Links:
- Explore Varadero
- Cuba: 50 Years After the Revolution
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Story Time: Die Wichtigkeit auf die kleinen Dinge im Leben zu achten. // The importance of paying attention to the little things in life.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
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Travel Stories: Ich spreche über meine Erfahrungen in Deutschland und wie sich meine Einstellung gegenüber diesem Land verändert hat. // I talk about my experiences in Germany and how I was able to change my opinions about this place.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Story (0:42)
- Negativity (8:56)
- Individuals make a country what it is (11:26)
- Focus on Positivity (14:19)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Germany: A Love Story
Links:
- Benny Rebel Photography
- Berghaus Freiburg
- Podcast episode about why I moved to Germany
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Travel Stories: Costa Rica - 3 Jahre habe ich im Paradies gelebt und erzähle euch die Geschichte wie ich dort meine Frau kennengelernt habe. // I talk about my experiences in the beautiful country of Costa Rica and how that lead to meeting my wife.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Story (0:37)
- Make Decisions (4:45)
- Pura Vida Philosophy (10:54)
- Serendipity (13:07)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
3 Years in Paradise
Links:
- Visit Costa Rica
- The Meaning of Pura Vida
- Podcast episode about Texas
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Inspiration: Ich erzähle die inspirierende Geschichte eines jungen Mädchens aus Guatemala, die viele Hindernisse überwindet, um eine Schulbildung zu erhalten. // I tell the inspiring story of a young girl who overcomes many obstacles in order to get an education.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Story (0:37)
- Fearlessness (4:25)
- Determination (7:15)
- Faith (10:20)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Born For More
Links:
- Guatemala Tourism
- How to be Fearless
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Travel Stories: Texas - Anekdoten aus dem Land der big cars. // I tell some stories from my time living in Texas.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- Everything is bigger in Texas (2:16)
- Southern Drawl (6:07)
- Religion (10:25)
- Racism (18:05)
- Southern Hospitality (21:43)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
Why I Love Texas
Links:
- Travel Texas
- Texas Slang
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Inspiration: Ich spreche über die Kernidee aus dem Buch "Atomic Habits" und wie sie dir helfen kann, deine Ziele 2021 zu erreichen. // I discuss the main ideas from the book “Atomic Habits” to help you achieve your goals in 2021.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- The 1% Rule (1:15)
- Focus on systems, not goals (5:04)
- The importance of environment (13:05)
- Identity instead of goals (16:52)
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
- Achieve Your Goals in 2021
Links:
- Freeletics app
- Duolingo app
- Momentum app
- AutoSleep app
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- 50 Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Story Time: Dies ist eine Geschichte über Veränderung und Wachstum in meinem Leben. // This is a story of change and evolution in my life.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Vocabulary List:
- The Mirror
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Story Time: Eine Geschichte über das Wesentliche an Weihnachten. // A story about the essence of Christmas.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Vocabulary List:
- Christmas Memories
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Inspiration: Beginne den Tag mit einem Lächeln auf den Lippen und tanze. // Start this day with a smile on your face and a little dance.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Vocabulary List:
- Rise & Shine
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Travel Stories: Ich spreche über die Unterschiede zwischen Kanada und Deutschland mit einem kanadischen Landsmann, der vor 3 Monaten nach Deutschland gezogen ist. // I discuss the differences between Canada and Germany with a fellow Canadian who moved to Germany three months ago.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- First impressions of Germany
- German Stereotypes
- German Language
- Culture shock
- German Food
- Differences between Canada and Germany
- Tips for people who want to visit Canada
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
- Life in Germany
Links:
- Canada Guide
- How to be Canadian
- How to be Canadian part 2
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Story Time: "Komm, ich erzähl dir eine Geschichte" von Jorge Bucay. // The Cyclothymic King by Jorge Bucay
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Vocabulary List:
- This Too Will Pass
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Englisch lernen: Gemeinsam mit meiner Frau sprechen wir darüber, wie man eine Fremdsprache erlernen kann und teilen Tipps&Tricks zum Spracherwerb. // I discuss my German learning journey with my wife and provide learners with tips to help them be successful in their own learning journeys.
Show Notes:
- Slow and steady wins the race
- Don’t let obstacles defeat you
- Discover your WHY
- Develop a plan
- Don’t be afraid of making mistakes
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
- How to Learn a Language
Links:
- Collins Dictionary
- Duolingo
- Spaced Repetition
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Der Anfang: Der Grund WARUM ich diesen Podcast ins Leben gerufen habe. // The reason WHY I started this podcast.
Englisch lernen mit "The Canadian":
Show Notes:
- This is a podcast that uses storytelling and engaging questions to help English learners in Germany improve their language skills.
- This is a podcast specifically for people in Germany.
- The pace of speech is adapted to make sure English learners can understand.
Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:
- Why I Started This Podcast
My Favorite Podcasts:
- Gary Vee
- The Inforium
- Joe Rogan Experience
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