Connected By Language: Polyglot Interviews

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Shea grew up in the Arizona desert, where school offered two language options and most classmates saw no reason to learn either. She picked Latin at a school that rarely offered it, fell in love with Rome on a study abroad semester, and years later built a life in Bologna, where waiters still look shocked when the American at the table starts asking questions in Italian. In this episode of Connected By Language, the content creator behind the Shea Jordan YouTube channel opens up about the force that has shaped her entire journey: perfectionism, and the fear of making mistakes that she says has held her back more than any grammar ever could. The conversation covers how she built immersion from thousands of miles away, starting with Peppa Pig because Netflix was too hard, why exchanging audio messages with a girl from Modena became her best speaking practice, and the discovery that surprised her most: coming back from a months-long break to find her Italian had…

🇩🇪 JOIN TANDEM DEUTSCHCONNECT: invite.tandem.net/DCV-37-NK4D Evgeniya knew at five years old that she wanted to teach languages, fell for German through Rammstein songs, and arrived in Germany to discover that the language she'd studied at university was not the one people actually spoke. Fifteen years of teaching later, from classrooms in Moscow to a multicultural au pair household where German, Spanish, and English mixed at the dinner table, she has seen every kind of learner, and one pattern keeps repeating: people pass their B1 or B2 exams and still cannot bring themselves to speak. That gap is exactly what DeutschConnect was built for. In this special episode of Connected By Language, we go inside Tandem's EU-funded project supporting migrants in Germany: free live audio rooms called language parties, where learners practice speaking German in a safe space, no sign-up for classes, no grammar drills, just conversation guided by qualified tutors like Evgeniya. She shares what actually happens inside these…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Most people fall in love with a language and then find reasons to learn it. Veronica does the opposite. Before a single flashcard, the 21-year-old from Hong Kong runs the numbers: what career does it unlock, where is the market, how hard is it, and what's the payoff at the end. If a language doesn't pass the test, it doesn't get her time. In this episode of Connected By Language, she opens up the framework that made her choose French over every other option, and explains why in Hong Kong, a language certificate can be the line on your CV that gets you into a Japanese company. But then Berlin happened. Somewhere between a street interview where a French girl answered "what's the most romantic sentence in your language" with a single word, and trading Cantonese for Spanish with her internship partner on the way to film shoots, the spreadsheet met something it couldn't measure. Veronica still swears by her system. She just knows now that you don't need an exam,…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Sayaka was born and raised in Okinawa, learned English as an investment in her future, and moved fifteen times following military life across the world. In this episode of Connected By Language, she explains how living in survival mode, setting up a new life again and again in a foreign language, shifted her mindset from speaking perfectly to simply getting her point across, and how that philosophy now shapes the way she teaches Japanese. The heart of the conversation is kanji. Having taught the writing system to both Japanese children and foreign adults, Sayaka discovered a gap: Japanese kids learn how kanji works, while foreign learners are handed lists and left to memorize thousands of characters alone. Her answer is the Super Kanji Map, a poster organizing all 2,136 kanji by their readings through a parent-and-child system, so learners can guess the pronunciation of characters they've never seen before. She shares why building it took years, and her…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Vincent wasn't supposed to be a French teacher. He was a construction engineer who hated French at school, until years of traveling revealed he had a talent for teaching the language like an equation to be solved. In this episode of Connected By Language, the founder of French School TV explains how he quit his job at the French Institute in December 2019, three months before Covid put the whole world on their phones, and turned that gamble into a language school with 3+ million followers across social media. He shares the philosophy that shaped it all: giving away complete courses for free because the more you give, the more you receive, building a team of teachers who are encouraged to propose anything, and running every decision through one simple filter, doing the opposite of what the worst manager he ever had would have done. A conversation for anyone dreaming of turning language teaching into something bigger than themselves. About the guest:…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Xena is an Italian content creator who grew up bilingual between Italian and French, with Senegalese roots and the sound of Wolof in her childhood home. In this episode of Connected By Language, she shares how a multicultural upbringing shaped her relationship with languages, why she once pushed away the language of her heritage to fit in, and how she now finds connection in places where words fail entirely, from dance trainings in China to dinner tables in South Korea. The conversation follows her journeys across Asia, including the mistake so many Europeans make of assuming English will carry them everywhere, and the small cultural moments that no textbook can teach. Xena explains what she's really searching for in her random food adventures and unplanned encounters, why a stranger asking to take her photo turned into a lasting friendship, and why she believes anyone still figuring out where they belong is luckier than they think. About the guest:…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Guillaume grew up near Brussels as a monolingual French speaker who failed to pick up Dutch at school and thought languages simply weren't for him. In this episode of Connected By Language, he explains how discovering his own learning methods changed everything, eventually building up to seven languages at B2 level or above, plus a collection of others including Norwegian, Catalan, and Mandarin. The conversation centers on how he combines this skill with animal rights activism. During an international outreach event in Amsterdam, Guillaume held 500 street conversations in a single month, half of them in languages none of the other activists could speak. He breaks down why addressing someone in their native language connects to their values in a way English never can, how the Socratic method opens minds that direct arguments shut down, and what humans and animals share in the language of communication itself. About the guest: https://www.activism.wtf/ What is…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Katerina is a Czech language coach who moved from the Czech Republic to Germany at nineteen and built her career explaining Czech to German native speakers, a niche she carved out for herself. In this episode of Connected By Language, she talks about the fear and structure that shaped her own German learning journey, why she barely speaks her native language anymore despite growing up with it, and how one supportive teacher taught her the difference between knowing a language in theory and actually living in it. The conversation moves into how Katerina built an online language business from scratch, starting with a simple system of learning one new word a day and turning it into pre-recorded courses, coaching, and in-person retreats in Prague. She shares her philosophy on staying human on camera, why she never tries to convince hesitant students, and what she believes anyone starting a language business needs to understand about finding their own reason…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH What happens when the people who are supposed to teach you tell you you'll never make it? For Natascha Moser (@german.language.coach), influencer with 400,000+ followers, and incoming managing director of Expo Lingua, that question shaped everything. In this episode, Natascha shares how years of being told she had no talent in her own mother tongue became the foundation of a coaching philosophy built on identity, belief, and starting before you're ready. We talk about her move to San Diego with a failing English grade, her semester in Buenos Aires where she studied human resources in Spanish (yes, really), and what it actually takes to thrive in a language beyond just moving to the country. About the guest: https://www.instagram.com/german.language.coach/?hl=en More about Expolingua 2026: https://www.expolingua.com/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Petr is a Czech linguist and freelancer who spent years treating English as just another school subject, until an early internet language exchange site opened up the world to him. From there he taught himself Russian in his thirties, not because he had to, but because he was drawn to the post-Soviet world and the vast geography a single language could unlock. He passed a B2 exam, traveled to Georgia to put his skills to the test, and built quiet long-lasting friendships along the way. Then February 2022 arrived. When Ukrainian refugees began flooding into his city, Petr showed up to volunteer at the reception center, speaking a language he had learned entirely for personal curiosity, now suddenly needed in the most human way possible. In this episode we get into what that experience felt like, what a crisis teaches you about language that no classroom or app ever could, and how a hobby you build slowly over years can matter enormously in a single unexpected…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Rafael is a Korean native speaker who started teaching Korean online after noticing how many people in Prague were desperate to learn the language during the height of the K-pop and Squid Game wave. What began as a casual side project turned into a full career… Until he followed his Spanish partner back to Europe, landed in Barcelona without knowing a word of Catalan, moved to Madrid, and suddenly found himself on the other side of the classroom for the first time in his life. In this episode we get into what makes Korean both more logical and more nuanced than most learners expect, why so many Koreans can read and write English perfectly but freeze the moment they have to speak it, and what teaching a language for years teaches you about it that simply speaking it never could. We also get into Rafael's current approach to Spanish: the classic textbook, the public language school, the Spanish partner, and a playlist of classic Spanish hits that he sings along…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Jonatan grew up in northern Sweden with Eritrean parents, speaking both Swedish and Tigrinya at home, and was promptly labeled the math kid while his more extroverted sister got the language person title. That label stuck until a passionate Spanish teacher named Lars changed everything, and what started as a school subject eventually took Jonatan through Spain, six years of medical school in Hungary, fluency in Hungarian, Russian, and several other languages, and back to Sweden with a completely different understanding of what languages are actually for. In this episode we explore what it really means when a doctor speaks a patient's native language, why the difference between a direct conversation and an interpreter goes far beyond words, and how Jonatan turned a quiet longing for his polyglot community into Stockholm Polyglots, a growing nonprofit that brings language lovers together every two weeks across ten languages at a time. We also get into the…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Ali Alradhi grew up in Basra, Iraq, surrounded by brothers who traveled the world and spoke English fluently. At twelve, he asked for a dictionary instead of a toy, started reading five to ten pages a day without knowing why, and spent the next decade quietly building an obsession that would take over his entire life. By the time he was twenty two, he had turned down Arabic music, Arabic friends, and anything that wasn't in English, bought a one-way ticket to Turkey, and started over from scratch. In this episode, Ali walks us through how that radical self-taught approach shaped the way he now runs Just English, a language school in Turkey where English is the only language allowed in the building. We get into what it actually takes to hire great teachers, why mindset always comes before grammar in his classroom, what English genuinely represents for people in Turkey who desperately want it but can't always access it, and why he believes the word "impossible"…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Frank grew up in London convinced he was simply bad at languages. Seven years of French at school, five of German, and not a single conversation to show for it. So at twenty-two, fresh out of university, he did the only logical thing: bought a one-way ticket to Buenos Aires with no contacts, no savings, and barely enough Spanish to order a coffee. What followed was equal parts terrifying and transformative. In this episode, Frank walks us through what real immersion actually looks like from the inside: the supermarket anxiety, the elevator small talk, the football team he joined by pretending he understood every word, and the pandemic lockdown that unexpectedly turned Argentina into home. We also get into how that journey eventually led to a language teaching career, a viral moment on Instagram, and a philosophy about fluency that has less to do with grammar and everything to do with the confidence to just keep going. About the guest:…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Luke is a British-born polyglot who grew up in a national park in northern England, spent his adult life living across eight countries, and now works at a French language school in Lille, advising, testing, and reassuring students from all over the world who come to learn French in an immersive environment. In this episode, he shares what years of living abroad and watching hundreds of students succeed and fail has taught him about what language learning actually takes. We go deep on the psychology of learning: why attitude almost always outweighs environment, what Luke calls the "tea bag effect," and how the fear of speaking to native speakers holds people back far more than grammar ever could. We also zoom out into the bigger picture: how the dominance of English threatens minority and regional languages across Europe, why France and the UK couldn't be more different in how they handle linguistic diversity, and why Luxembourg might just be the quiet model…

🫂 Donate to CLEAR Global today: clearglobal.org/donate 🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH In this special episode of the Connected by Language podcast, we dive into the critical mission of CLEAR Global to bridge the "digital language divide". We sit down with CEO Aimee Ansari to discuss why 3.7 billion people remain "digitally invisible". From crisis response in Nigeria to disaster preparedness in Bolivia, we explore how language barriers can become a matter of life or death and why language justice is a fundamental human right. Discover how CLEAR Global uses language data and innovative technology to ensure that half the world's population can finally access essential information in their own tongue. Amy shares powerful insights on the importance of speech data for low-resource languages and provides practical ways for multilingual listeners to volunteer their skills to save lives. Join us for this impactful conversation and learn how you can support the push for global language equality…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH In this episode of Connected By Language, Dutch content creator Jetske shares her experience learning Luganda, a language of Uganda. Originally visiting for a university minor, she eventually settled there and started a family. Jetske explains her commitment to the language as a way to connect with her partner's family and ensure their daughter grows up with both her Dutch and Ugandan heritage. The conversation covers the technical aspects of Luganda, including its twelve noun classes, tonal pronunciation, and the use of double consonants. Ultimately, the episode highlights how learning a language serves as a form of respect for a partner's culture and identity The guest: https://www.youtube.com/@tess_chinese What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH In this episode of Connected By Language, we sit down with Tess, an Australian content creator and university teacher currently living and working in China. Tess shares her incredible eight-year journey of mastering Mandarin, starting from a high school trip to Guangzhou that changed her life forever. From waking up at 6:30 AM to study before school to navigating the complex world of Chinese radicals and tones, Tess reveals the specific strategies she used to transition from self-directed learning to professional fluency. We also dive into the cultural shifts she experienced, such as moving from the informal communication style of Australia to the formal professional environment of a Chinese university. The guest: https://www.youtube.com/@tess_chinese What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tanu Biswas, associate professor of pedagogy and lifelong polyglot, to explore how language can be more than a skill — it can be a worldview. Growing up multilingual in India and continuing her journey across Europe, Dr. Biswas shares how each language she’s learned became a bridge to new cultures, academic research, and deep human connection. We dive into how multilingualism can shift not just your vocabulary, but your imagination and identity. Dr. Biswas discusses the power of switching between languages intuitively, how meaning shifts across tongues, and how even listening can be a powerful act of contribution. She also opens up about her work on Childism: a growing academic movement that reimagines children’s roles in society, and how she’s building multilingual research communities around it across the globe. Whether you're learning your first language or your tenth, this episode offers a rich, philosophical, and…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Can a non-native teacher actually be more effective than a native speaker? In this episode, we sit down with Una, a Serbian-native who built a successful career teaching Swedish. We dive into her "superpower": the ability to explain the language from the perspective of someone who actually had to "survive" the learning process from scratch. Una explains the "secret advantage" that Balkan speakers have when it comes to perfect pronunciation , the "death of formality" in Swedish culture where an 80-year-old is treated like a friend , and why your face might actually hurt after trying to master the Swedish melody. From the daily ritual of "Fika" to the "trap" of Swedish grammar books, this episode is a deep dive into the unique bridge between Balkan and Nordic cultures. The guest: https://www.instagram.com/naucimo_svedski_engleski/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages.…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Guilherme, aka BrazilianPortugui, had a very interesting English learning journey. From crashing into body-language barriers as an au pair in New York to building a thriving online brand from scratch, he shares how teaching Brazilian Portuguese became a global mission rooted in culture, music, and identity. In this episode, Guilherme joins us from Bangkok to explore what makes Portuguese so expressive, why learning a language is like going to the gym, and why you should always learn a bit of the culture before opening your textbook. From pronunciation hacks to awkward double-meaning words, we get into the fun, the struggles, and the surprises of one of the world’s most musical languages. He also tells the origin story of BrazilianPortugui — his platform that started with one curious student and a single lesson idea. Today, it's helped thousands connect with Portuguese through real-world conversation and joyful cultural insights. The guest:…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH What’s it like to grow up speaking three languages—and then add several more? In this episode, we’re joined by Guglielmo, a Cuban-born polyglot raised in Germany, who shares how he navigates his multicultural identity while mastering languages like French, German, Italian, and even Mandarin. From preserving his Cuban accent to rapping in French to learn grammar, Guglielmo brings a powerful mix of experience, culture, and creativity. He also unpacks why learning a language is a lot like dancing—and why letting go of perfection might just be the secret to fluency. Whether you’re a beginner or on your fifth language, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights to help you stay consistent, think in new languages, and embrace the flow. The guest: https://www.languagesthroughmusic.com/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH How do you go from speaking only Portuguese to mastering English, Spanish, and German — all while juggling work, university, and moving across countries? In this episode, we sit down with a Brazilian software engineer Elzo who built his own language learning system from scratch and used it to unlock new careers, friendships, and global opportunities. From his first English lesson at age 22 to working in Germany and navigating the workplace in a foreign tongue, he shares how “one hour a day” became a life-changing habit. We also dive into his methods, motivation, daily routine, and how language learning is more like physical training than academic study. If you’re a busy professional dreaming of becoming multilingual, this conversation is packed with real, practical insight and inspiration. The guest: none this time… What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Can you be funny in a language you barely speak? In this hilarious and eye-opening episode, Neeraj (Nee Ridge) shares how stand-up comedy became his gateway to mastering over 10 languages. From bombing on stage in Mandarin to testing punchlines with strangers on Tandem, he proves that making mistakes—and laughing through them—is one of the best ways to connect through language. You’ll hear wild stories from open mics around the world, insights on how humor changes across cultures, and why being bad at something publicly can lead to major growth. You'll learn how comedy can speed up language learning, how to overcome the fear of speaking imperfectly, and why some jokes only work in certain cultures. Neeraj shows that with curiosity, courage, and a sense of humor, anyone can break language barriers—and maybe even get a few laughs while doing it. The guest: https://www.tiktok.com/@neeridge?lang=en What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Michele and Michelle explore the Netherlands through its language, culture, and famously direct way of life — from gezelligheid and King’s Day to cycling cities and quiet Sunday towns. Later, they’re joined by Maryna, a German polyglot living in Amsterdam, who shares her experiences learning Dutch, embracing honesty, and finding beauty in everyday Dutch life. The guest: https://www.instagram.com/metamorfinia What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 0:00 Intro 2:04 What to do in Utrecht 6:03 Small towns Netherlands 10:54 King’s Day in the Netherlands 13:56 Sinterklaas, More Chaos Than Christmas 17:05 Other Butch holiday traditions 19:49 What Makes Dutch Culture So Unique? 23:36 What…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH 🌐 Join Expolingua 2025: https://www.expolingua.com/EN/ 📅 November 14 – 15, 2025 📍 Tagungswerk, Lindenstraße 85, 10969 Berlin Discover how storytelling is revolutionising the way people learn Norwegian (and languages in general) in this episode of the Connected By Language podcast.. Our guest, Werner, co-founder of Skapago, shares how his immersive, story-first approach is helping learners overcome grammar blocks, pronunciation struggles, and the confusion of Norway’s dual written systems, Bokmål and Nynorsk. We also explore his experience hosting Tandem Parties, live group language exchanges hosted by the Tandem app. The perfect way to create spaces for practicing real conversation in a low-pressure, story-rich environment. From playful language games to deep cultural discussions. From the power of dialect exposure to the unexpected challenges of learning Norwegian as a foreigner, this episode explores why stories are more than entertainment—they’re a…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH In this episode of Connected by Language, we travel to the heart of Taiwan 🇹🇼, a place where skyscrapers meet sacred temples and neon night markets blend with lush mountain gorges. From Taipei’s 101 Tower and the famous Shilin Night Market to natural wonders like Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake, explore an island that captures all of Asia in miniature. Discover Taiwan’s most vibrant celebrations — Lunar New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival — and learn how food, folklore, and family traditions reveal the island’s unique cultural identity. Plus, dive into the world of Taiwanese Hokkien, indigenous languages, and the local passion for multilingualism. Special guest Terry from Polyglot.tw joins us to share his story as a Taiwanese polyglot and activist, speaking over 50 languages and working to preserve Taiwan’s indigenous linguistic heritage. From learning Latin in Taipei to hosting the Polyglot Conference 2025, Terry takes us on an inspiring journey through…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH In this episode of Connected by Language, we dive into the Land of Smiles — Thailand 🇹🇭. Discover the magic of Bangkok, sacred Buddhist temples, and the mystery of the white elephants. Learn about everyday customs, Songkran water fights, the Loi Krathong Festival of Lights, and the role of food, colors, and traditions in Thai culture. Special guest Layla from Pastel Thai shares her experience teaching the Thai language and living between Thai and German culture, offering tips, fun facts, and insights for travelers and language learners alike. The Guest: https://www.youtube.com/@PastelThai/videos What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 0:00 Intro 4:41 Bangkok: Chaos, Spirituality &…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Stepping outside Hong Kong for the first time is unforgettable. The city’s feng shui-inspired skyline, towering statues and temples, and the breathtaking Victoria Harbour light show create an experience like no other. But beyond the views, could learning Cantonese unlock an even deeper connection to this vibrant culture shaped by centuries of history? In this episode of the Tandem Podcast, we dive into what makes Hong Kong culture so unique. Our guest, Hong Kong native Cox, shares a different perspective: his first journey to Europe. How does someone deeply rooted in Hong Kong traditions navigate the unfamiliar rules, customs, and culture of a foreign land? What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us:…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Slovakia is the land of superlatives — the most castles, the most caves, and even one of the most complex languages in Europe with seven cases! In this episode, we dive into Slovak culture and language with our guest Miroslava, a native speaker and cultural enthusiast. She shares fascinating insights about Slovak, its unique grammar, and why it might secretly be one of the best “training languages” for polyglots. But the story doesn’t end there… Miroslava reveals her unexpected cultural passion: Spain! We explore how Slovak gave her a surprising advantage when learning Spanish — especially with pronunciation and the basics of the language. Could Slovak really be the secret weapon for learning other languages? What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats…

Michele and Michelle finally arrive at the first destination on the African continent by exploring the vastly diverse and fascinating traditions and languages in Nigeria! From Michele gushing about his love for the enigmatic Eyo festival in Lagos in the west to Michelle trying her best to understand the Igbo language of eastern Nigeria, this country has it all. We are also joined by tech YouTuber and professional JuwonTheTechie, as he explains the surprising similarities between Nigerian and American work cultures, but also when the two countries start being different… especially when it comes to the language barriers! The Guest: https://juwonthetechie.com/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 0:00 Intro3:12 Hauta Culture 5:11…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Let’s explore Chilean culture, as Michele and Michelle discover the wonderful (and hidden) gems of the country. From Mapuche culture and Chilean idioms to Pablo Neruda poetry, this nation has so many fun facts to offer, and you don't want to miss them! And there is no Chilean art without music, and luckily, Chilean singer/songwriter Patricio Alvarado is here to share his experience living in Chile, achieving fluency in multiple languages through songwriting, and where this love for both tandem and languages has brought him today. The Guest: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricioalvaradook Listen to “Sun Kissed Skin”: https://open.spotify.com/track/6MgLbO0deanuVhwRwKa7Hg?si=c3a6fdfae2824841 What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: ⁠https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH⁠ In this episode of the new tandem podcast, Michele and Michelle embark on a vibrant exploration of Mongolia, uncovering the fascinating stories, traditions, and quirks that shape its identity. From Mongolia culture to lake Khövsgöl, they dive deep into what makes this culture unique. Joining the podcast episode is Wurilaga, a Mongolian Professional, who brings a personal lens to our conversation. They explore her personal journey, Multilingual Identity & how she was shaped by different cultures. Expect a fun, insightful, and heartwarming dialogue that goes beyond stereotypes and celebrates the real essence of Mongolia. The Guest: https://fr.linkedin.com/in/wurilaga What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us:…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Michele and Michelle explore the depths of Colombian culture, from unique Colombian superstition and end of year rituals, to the breathtaking biodiversity and natural sights. No matter the temperature or activities you prefer, Colombia offers a very unique experience. But what’s daily life really like in Colombia? We sat down with Camilo, a passionate Colombian professional, to hear his story of learning English and French, working across countries like France and Japan, and navigating how Colombian culture blends—or sometimes clashes—with foreign customs. The Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/horsescamilo/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 🌟 What country/language should we…

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH From the chilling Annapurna mountains to complex Hindu festivals, Michele and Michelle take an in-depth look into everything that makes Nepal such a unique and mysterious country! But have you ever wondered what it's like to grow up with Nepali culture? We asked Jyotshana, a Nepali native currently living overseas, about her daily life in Kathmandu and how her roots are challenged while she lives and works abroad. The Guest: https://www.instagram.com/ballurolls/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 🌟 What country/language should we explore next? Let us know in the comments! #tandem #languageexchange #Nepal #podcast

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Michele and Michelle explore the Czech Republic, from iconic spots in Prague to the authors and eerie fairy tales that shape its culture. Bedroom Pop Artist Pink Mario also joins in and shares his experience teaching English in a remote Czech town, performing comedy on Russian TV, and how his multicultural roots shaped his language journey. The Guest: https://pinkmario.space/bio What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 🌟 What country/language should we explore next? Let us know in the comments! #tandem #languageexchange #Czechia #podcast

🌍 JOIN TANDEM TODAY: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Michele and Michelle go on a colorful journey through the rich and varied culture of Mexico! From body language to Aztec gods and gestures, they try to unmask what makes Mexican culture so colorful and unique! They also talked to Omar, a Mexican-native “Nerd”, who’s here to share his adventures bringing Mexican culture to France… and how it changed him as a person once he came back home. The Guest: https://www.linkedin.com/in/omarperezfl/ What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 🌐 Official Website: tandem.net 📲 Download Tandem: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH 🌟 What country/language should we explore next? Let us know in the comments! #tandem #languageexchange #mexico #podcast

➡️ Get the app: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH Michelle and Michele go on a cultural adventure, diving into the quirks, wonders, and contrasts between Japanese and Italian cultures and their languages. They’re joined by Laura, an expert in both, who shares insights on learning the languages and building meaningful connections with their people. What is Tandem - Language exchange? Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms. 🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App 🌐 Official Website: tandem.net 📲 Download Tandem: https://tandem.go.link/lcLQH 🌟 What country/language should we explore next? Let us know in the comments! #Tandem #LanguageExchange #Japan #Italy #Podcast

Introducing Connected By Language. The new podcast from Tandem where culture meets conversation and language lovers unite! Each episode we explore a new country by sharing geographical facts, language quirks, and unexpected cultural clashes. Follow Michele and Michelle as they meet some of the most dedicated language learners and polyglots out there, ready to share their culture and experiences! Tune in, learn something new, and get connected—one culture at a time. Get the Tandem app Youtube Instagram