Finnish pronunciation
Putting the emphasis in the wrong place in another language can cause a lot of confusion.
#91 Ville Volvo Vovve
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We talk to Emma, one of the creators of the new book from The Local, “Villa Volvo Vovve” and learn the real meanings of phrases that even Swedes don’t know!
How I try new foods
When you can’t speak the language correctly, you never know what you might get.
The continuing adventures of Italian Duolingo
Kind of makes you nervous about keeping up with the daily news in Italy.
#81 The Laundry Episode
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Today we have a great conversation with Sibo, from Zimbabwe, about how some days you think you’re moving to Australia...
#77 Cash, Card or Gold?
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We talk to Tamara, who just arrived 4 months ago. She’s lived in Bosnia, Libya, UK and Dubai! How does...
#53 Can Sweets be Too Sweet?
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Katia and Camilla, both from Brazil, discuss dessert sweetness, fashion and question whether there really is a place called Snake...
#38 Cinnamon Buns the Size of Your Head
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Today we chat with Nicole, from Massachusetts, about the terror of grocery shopping in another language, tricks for not having...
Learning the important things
I’ve been practicing Italian on an online language service for our upcoming trip to Italy. I’m glad this service teaches...
#25 Sometimes All You Need is a Kebab Pizza!
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Today we chat with a couple of Italians, mainly about food of course, but also about language and some great...
#24 Learning Swedish Through Cartoons and Soap Operas
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Leonel, from Argentina and one-half of the popular FB page ”Learn Swedish in a FUN way!” gives us the lowdown...
#16 – When Stairs Become Slides
On the podcast this week I talk to Ola, from Poland, about dubbing shows in other languages, the difference in...
#16 When Stairs Become Slides
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This week I talk to Ola, from Poland, about dubbing shows in other languages, the difference in Polish names and...
#15 Sweden’s Biggest Cultural Export is Pop
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Akash, from India, moved to Sweden expecting a heavy metal mecca. This was not quite the case. But he’s developed...
#6 Lucia Day has Major Health and Safety Issues
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Rachel, from the UK, discusses her hatred of saffron buns and Lucia, why you can’t name your kid Lucifer here,...
Stakeholders
Every time I read a job ad that includes any mention of “stakeholders,” I just think of an angry mob...
Just because I SOUND like a caveman…
This past weekend, I took a shortcut past a brand new tram stop that had not yet opened. A very...
Unrealistic language courses
I do a few lessons each day on the Rosetta Stone program in Italian. Today, my problem is not necessarily...