inlingua Podcast - Live from Dessau: Recent Episodes
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inlingua Podcast - Live from Dessau is broadcast from Mitteldeutschland and features all things languages, culture and communication. The show is hosted by our teachers presenting guests from all walks of language learning experiences.
When the bombs fell in Browary (Бровари), it was time for Svetlana to leave the Ukraine. She and her daughter found safety in Germany. But what now? Svetlana kindly shares her story, her first experiences and her hopes for the future.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
The slap was heard around the globe. But did the Prince of Belair get away with a 'slap on the wrist'.
Join the guys as they take a light hearted view of this idiom.
How does an Aussie become an Ossi? Keith has just landed in the former East Germany. From crocodiles in Cairns, to trying to order bread at a Bakery in Dessau, Keith takes us through his first impressions of life in Deutschland
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
How do you know if you are going crazy?
You start looking for hair in the palm of your hand.
Join the guys as they take a light hearted look at some 'crazy' idioms.
What does it take to be named the 'Most outstanding inlingua Trainer' in the world in 2021? Anna Awuah from inlingua Vicenza tells us.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
There is an artisitc and creative legacy in the Feininger family. Conrad was destined to find his outlet. It was in theatre. But the greatest act is unfolding, as the Feininger spirit has brought him back to the Bauhaus, back to his roots.
Lux Feininger was the son of Lyonel. Living in the shadow of his famous father, Lux was a talented artist in his own right. Did he get the recognition he deserved? Did he want it? Conrad tells us how he saw his father.
Pic: Lyonel and Lux at the beach
Lyonel Feininger was a Bauhaus Meister. Born in New York, he moved to Berlin when he was 16 to pursue his art. He was a giant of Modernism. A 'degenerate' to the Nazis. Behind his fame and talent, lie the stories only his family could tell. A century later, as if called by fate, Conrad, Lyonel's grandson has returned to the Bauhaus Stadt Dessau, where it all began. This is story of the Feiningers told by Conrad.
Pic: Gelmeroda IX (1926) from Lyonel Feininger
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Supplementing Episode 21. Florian - keeping the talent, we have this little gem for our international students who muss deutsch lernen. There's an offer too good to miss. Have a listen.
https://www.inlingua-dessau.de/sprachen-lernen/deutschkurs-dessau/gruppentraining/
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Joni was destined to teach at some stage in her life. Her creative and free spirit has opened many doors, although the cobbled path has cost a high heel or two along the way. More recently, Joni has discovered a new creative outlet. The Purple Elephant is a Micro Story from Joni. But what or who is the purple Elephant?
Animated Joni: Marienkäfer
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Florian is on a mission at the Hochschule Anhalt. Attracting talent from all over the world, keeping the graduates is a challenge but the success stories make it all worth it. With direct and uncomplicated advice, Florian shares valuable insights into beginning a career in Germany.
https://www.hs-anhalt.de/kickstart
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As a Spanish and English teacher, Richard shares his highs and lows from his travels, work and language learning and teaching experiences. A phone call, a Big Mac, a twist of fate, has led Richard across the world doing what he loves.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
What do chickens and the German election have in common?
Have a listen as the guys seem to find a connection.
It's all Greek to me. I don't quite get it.
Join us as we take a light hearted look at this idiom.
Der ‚Blaublütiger‘ Autohäusler entdeckt, dass der Bauhaus Meister nicht nur Häuser sondern auch Autos gestaltete. Nun will der enthusiastische Sammler einen Nachbau nach Dessau ins Bauhausmuseum holen. Wird es ihm gelingen?
Illustration aus: Der Adler Standard 6. Prospekt, Frankfurt um 1930
Thomas spun a globe, closed his eyes and his finger landed on Chile. And so began his adventures, learning Spanish, working as a cartographer, riding his bike through Europe and learning English at inlingua Dessau, of course.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Ist Radio heute das vergessene Medium? Anke vom rbb Berlin teilt ihre Gedanken mit Leidenschaft und Begeisterung. 'Der Kopf braucht Zeit zum Träumen'. Wir glauben, dass dem Radio in den Händen von Moderatoren wie Anke noch eine große Zukunft bevorsteht.
Who is that one teacher that made a difference in your life? For Joe, it was his first German language instructor at university. Follow along as we listen to his path that ultimately landed him at inlingua Munich - with just a bit of help from a World Cup ticket.
https://www.inlingua-muenchen.de/
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Gastronom, Preisträger, Provokateur??. Tobias teilt seine Ansichten, sein Leben, seine Gedanken. Kann ein Gastronom auch Künstler sein? Hört rein.
https://tobiornotto.be/
Markus, Gerd and Marc from FILTRONtec have been secretly working on a new project. The potential is huge. Join us as the guys can now reveal what their new product is.
https://www.filtrontec.de/index.php/de/
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Thank you Ivan Krylov for this one. We often ignore the 'elephant in the room'. Join us as we take a light hearted look at this idiom.
And btw, we miss Ali in this one. But he'll be back.
Hannah went from Peking to London to California to Dessau and all the way back again. This of course gave her new perspectives. She teaches English, is a painter and has a passion for French Impressionism. Join us as we listen to her journey so far.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
It is said that Germany is the land of Engineers. With motivation to create, drive and ambition (and good parents-in-law), Babette shares her story as she studies and works her way up.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Ekaterina und Sebastian sind die Organisatoren von Expolingua - der Messe für Sprachen und Kulturen. Sie sind auch eine Personifizierung von Sprachen und Kultur. Wir denken, dass Expolingua bei diesen beiden in guten Händen ist.
https://www.expolingua.com/
'under the hammer' means you are under pressure in Australia. But it's a 'gun' in the US and a 'sword' in Pakistan. What an interesting cultural difference in the language!!!!
You can't have your cake and eat it too. But John loves cake. Well, it's not as easy as that.
Join us as we try to unravel this idiom.
Join us as we take a light hearted look at the idiom 'resting on your laurels'.
Actually, it's probably a good idea to not rest on your laurels. Have a listen.
'to be' down to earth.
John gets his royal families mixed up in this one. It's Princess Mary of Denmark that's from Tasmania, and not Princess Catherine (wife of William). You should know better John!
Anyway, have a listen.
Dajana took a job offer and landed in London. With very little English and not enough driving experience, she began her working life. Some years later and looking for a new start, the Employment Agency (Arbeitsamt) funded an 8 week English course (Aktivierungsgutschein - AVGS)
And now we are happy to report Dajana got her C1 telc Certificate and has a new job.
From a rocky start in London to C1 level today, this is Dajana's story.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Undine was named and born into water. From a young sailor, to a boat and ship builder and designer, she now hovers above the water with her Foil. Learn about foiling and the Undine story that never drifts far from the sea.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Ferrielle hat Germanistik in Tunis studiert. Nach ihrem Abschluss verließ sie ihre Heimat auf der Suche nach neuen Erfahrungen im Ausland. Als Deutschlehrerin versteht Ferrielle ihre Schüler in mehr als nur einer Hinsicht und sagt: 'Ich will nie aufhören zu lernen'. In weniger als 6 Jahren ist Deutschland zu ihrer zweiten Heimat geworden. Was ist ihre Geschichte?
Sängerin – Ferrielle
If you remember the TV show 'Happy days', you'll enjoy this.
When things are going bad, trying 'jumping the shark'. I hope that's a good example Ali.
Join us as we take a light hearted look at the idiom 'food for thought'.
Thank you Ali for offering us food for thought in this episode.
Would be nice if Scott said 'thank you' once in a blue moon.
Join us as we take a light hearted look at the idiom 'once in a blue moon'.
Markus fühlte sich nach seinem ersten Besuch in China wohl. 10 Jahre später lebt und arbeitet er dort. Wie kann man das Leben hier und dort vergleichen.
Tobias was not a typically good student at school but his English level today is excellent. Scott thinks he's a genius. Tobias' tips are very very interesting.
'I don't do it because I understand. I understand it because I do it'
Is he a genius? You decide.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Ceylin took a step which many people only dream of. From Izmir, she bought a one way ticket and ended up in Myanmar and then just followed her heart. A teacher, who explored, tried, and created her own course - 'Awareness' training.
https://www.instagram.com/ingilizcedefarkindalik/?hl=en
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c
Daniela war schon 2015 an Bord, als sich die Landschaft im Bereich Deutsch als Fremdsprache dramatisch verändert hat. Nun ist sie wieder seit einem Jahr Vorreiterin und an vorderster Front tätig, um den Deutschunterricht attraktiv in einem neuen Umfeld zu präsentieren.
Hier hört ihr Danielas Geschichte.
For Henrik, learning English has been a 'bridge'. A bridge to connencting with people, and with new ideas and experiences. It‘s the small things sometimes, like being called 'a gentlemen‘ that elevate us.
A book binder, an art and museum enthusiast, an artist at heart. Henrik chose the picture of 'Die-Rothaarige Frau‘ from Otto Dix (Gunzenhauser Museum, Chemnitz) – 'She is a prostitute. Drawn senstively, with distinction. You want to protect her, to understand her‘.
Enjoy Henrik
Lin shares with us her motto, a Chinese Proverb - 'touch the stone and then move on'. From China, a Master's degree in Germany, the theatre, a choir, teaching at the VHS, a job in an international company where she speaks German and English every day. Lin likes to live in the moment and she doesn't like to plan. Is this the secret to her success?
(1:05:53) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - resting on your laurels
Felix Egelkraut is in the 11th grade at Gymnasium Walter Gropius. He is ambitious and motivated and is aiming for a place at a US University in 2022. Where does this drive come from?
(47:42) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - 'Jumping the shark'
Ana is the Founder and Business Manager of The Leipzig Glocal, an international web magazine featuring arts, culture, social issues, a 'matching service‘ and more. Ana is an Academic, a Journalist, an innovator and she knows how to get a project up and running. And what the .... Wilmington?
The Leipzig Glocal
Claudia has been an inlingua student since 2008. Every language learning journey is unique. Claudia has reached a high level, in a very special way and for a special reason. Let's hear her journey or has it been a cruise???
(39:45) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - Food for thought
Alexander Adcocks is from Manchester and currently lives and works in Hanoi. He is a professional ESL Teacher and uses innovative and creative means to teach and learn. He taught himself German and Vietnamese. What's his secret?
(53:05) An idiom a day keeps the Dr away - Even a broken clock is correct twice a day.
Would you like to become an English (ESL) Teacher? Today we talk to Peter Bartolomy, he has trained over 500 Teachers and is one of the main Trainers of the TESOL course offered at inlingua Leipzig.
https://www.tesol-leipzig.com/
(25:40) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
Leticia Brown is from Chicago, studied in Dessau, taught English, and in her spare time got her B2 certificate in German in less than 2 years. How did she do it? Lets find out more
Today we welcome Muhamed Ali. No relation! Architect, Artist, English Teacher and our logo designer. Ali speaks English with an American accent and he’s never stepped foot in North America. Lets find out how this happened.
(20:01) An idiom a day keeps the Dr away - the elephant in the room
Today we welcome Tutipsy to inlingua Podcast – Live from Dessau. Tutipsy is a singer, song writer and performer, working to bring people together through his music. With over 1 million followers across social media, Tutipsy’s music is more than just music.