Conversations with Kate

My guest is Marissa Blaszko, a Polish-American polyglot who is currently relearning her native language as an adult. She creates free resources for other language learners at www.RelearnALanguage.com and on YouTube as Relearn A Language. You can also follow her personal Instagram @MultilingualMarissa for language learning memes, studygram, and fun. To find more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. The name and logo for the podcast has changed. It will still be brought to you from Conversations with Kate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

This very short story can be used to improve your listening comprehension. Listen once. Write down a summary of what you heard. Listen again. Write down exactly what I said. Download the transcript on Gumroad. https://conversationskate.gumroad.com/l/storyrescue Compare your understanding with what I actually said. Clients may submit listening dictation to me to discuss connected speech and why some of the phrases may have been difficult to understand. Contact Kate at https://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/

Join me and my guest, Tetiana Bilokin, as we talk about some of the best tools to organize your language learning. Then she shares how she creates learning materials using popular TV shows and movies to keep her clients motivated. To learn more about Tetiana: www.tetianabilokin.com https://www.instagram.com/tetianabilokin/ To find more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Agnieszka Dryjas-Makhloufi, author of the short novel, The Journey of Seagulls. Agnieszka began studying English as a child in Poland and is now a teacher, author, and poet writing in English and working in the UK. We discuss her novel and the importance of getting out of one's comfort zone to explore and create. To learn more about Agnieszka: https://www.instagram.com/my_soul_is_poetry/ https://www.instagram.com/delicious_writer/ https://twitter.com/agnieszkadryjas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57134681-the-journey-of-seagulls To find more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Marusya Price, author of 101 Activities to Teach English Mindfully. It includes lessons on topics such as Mindfulness, Happiness, Authenticity, Kindness, Inspiration, Gratitude and Positivity. You can also find Marusya's meditations and visualizations on the Insight Timer App. To learn more about Marusya and her work: Website: https://www.inspirationalenglish.co.uk/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalenglish_/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspirational-english-684aa056/ FB page:https://www.facebook.com/ExploreEnglishwithRussie/ To find links more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Irina Skibenko, a teacher and author from Ukraine who inspires preteens to read and discover the world. She is also the author of three adventure stories featuring Nina and her dog Eve. Preteens from around the world can join Irina's online programs to discuss the places that Nina visits and improve their English by reading, listening, writing and speaking. To learn more about Irina and her work: Etsy shop - https://etsy.me/3tsmpZq Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smartstoryspace/  Landing page - https://smartstory.mailchimpsites.com/ To find links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. The name and logo for the podcast has changed. It will still be brought to you from Conversations with Kate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Jessica Lammers, an online Language Coach who, after being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is exploring neurodiversity as an opportunity to make learning a language a more inclusive experience for her students. Learn more about Jessy at www.befluentish.com To find links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net, and click Podcast on the menu bar. If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. The directions are on my website. You may also send it to me through the contact link. I’d love to hear from you. Be on the lookout for a change of name and logo for the podcast. It will still be brought to you from Conversations with Kate but the podcast will be called English for Exploration. We’ll continue to talk about language and travel. However, some of the episodes, like today’s will explore the inner workings of our brain and how we can best learn and communicate effectively.

English Language Teacher, Vickie Kelty, joins me to talk about using a variety of games to create a relaxed environment for conversations in English. You'll find vocabulary, links, and more information on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. Click Podcast on the menu bar. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Vickie at www.instagram.com/vickiekelty/ Kate at www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Women in Language is back for the 4th annual conference on March 4-7th! In this episode, I talk with Kerstin Cable, host of the Fluent Show podcast and one of the co-organizers. Listen to discover why this is the best event of the year for anyone who loves languages. This year, I'll be presenting with Karina Pearl Thorne on the topic: Share Your Story - Making Connections Across Languages. More information and all of the links on my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net

One of my clients, wanting to improve her English comprehension, asked me to tell her a story. Three years ago, I began telling short personal stories, recording the audio, and creating transcripts. Then I realized that conversations may be more helpful than monologues and the podcast was born. My new book is a longer personal story. It was published as a 100-page paperback on December 28th, 2020. In this episode, Kirstin and I introduce the story. A complete audio version and accompanying workbook will be released later this month. For details, sign up for my email list at www.conversationswithkate.net.

My sister Kirstin is back to talk about using what we have and focusing on what we can do while in quarantine. She describes how she got creative when repainting old furniture and also decorating for the holidays with a garland made from dried orange slices, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries. Highlights, quotes, and more on the website, https://www.conversationswithkate.net/podcast/ Follow us on INSTAGRAM Kate at www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Kirstin at www.instagram.com/kirstinwjacques/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is relationship expert Marianne van Dijk, creator of the popular YouTube Channel, Cup of Empathy. Marianne explains how to identify the feelings and needs underneath our thoughts and how empathy and honesty can improve connection. We discuss some of the tools of NVC or Nonviolent Communication as developed by American Psychologist Marshall Rosenberg.

This is the second half of my conversation with Inna Piankovska and Tetiana Bilokin, English language teachers from Ukraine. Learn about their tips and favorite resources for vocabulary acquisition. When you visit my website, conversationswithkate.net, and click Podcast on the menu bar. Go to this episode to find more information and links to the resources mentioned. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Inna at https://www.instagram.com/english_vocabulady/ Tetiana at https://www.instagram.com/tetianabilokin/ Kate at https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

This is part one of my conversation with Inna Pianokovska and Tetiania Bilokin, English language teachers from Ukraine. We discuss the power of words, the way language changes with use, and how to find relevant vocabulary. Listen for more tips and resources in part 2. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Inna at https://www.instagram.com/english_vocabulady/ Tetiana at https://www.instagram.com/tetianabilokin/ Kate at https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions are on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace - Fitness for the Body and Brain. The conversation is divided into three parts (Episodes 107-109). In this episode, part 3, Denise describes 2 of the 21 tools or exercises. Watch Denise in motion at her website, www.agelessgrace.com or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AgelessGrace/videos Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest is Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace - Fitness for the Body and Brain. The conversation is divided into three parts (Episodes 107-109). In this episode, part 2, Denise talks about 5 functions of the brain as they relate to the Ageless Grace program. Watch Denise demonstrate the 21 tools or exercises at her website, www.agelessgrace.com or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AgelessGrace/videos Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about theses episodes by clicking on "podcast".

My guest is Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace - Fitness for the Body and Brain. The conversation is divided into three parts (Episodes 107-109). In this episode, you'll learn about neuroplasticity and how Denise came to create the program. Watch Denise demonstrate the 21 tools or exercises at her website, www.agelessgrace.com or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AgelessGrace/videos Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest, Raphael Freeman, is the co-host of the podcast Heterodox Americana. This is the third of three parts to our conversation about ways to approach dialogue with people who hold different perspectives. In this part of the conversation, we discuss helpful tips. Listen to Raphael's podcast at www.heterodoxamericana.com Watch his video on Instagram or Facebook https://www.instagram.com/heterodoxamericana/ https://www.facebook.com/Heterodox-Americana-117977612932221 Visit my podcast page and blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest, Raphael Freeman is the co-host of the podcast Heterodox Americana. This is the second of three parts to our conversation about ways to approach dialogue with people who hold different perspectives. In this part of the conversation, we discuss American Culture and Moral Foundation Theory as a way to understand liberal and conservative ideas. Listen to Raphael's podcast at www.heterodoxamericana.com Watch his video on Instagram or Facebook https://www.instagram.com/heterodoxamericana/ https://www.facebook.com/Heterodox-Americana-117977612932221 Visit my podcast page and blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest, Raphael Freeman is the co-host of the podcast Heterodox Americana. This is the first of three parts to our conversation about ways to approach dialogue with people about current issues in the United States. Listen to Raphael's podcast at www.heterodoxamericana.com Watch his video on Instagram or Facebook https://www.instagram.com/heterodoxamericana/ https://www.facebook.com/Heterodox-Americana-117977612932221 Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

Listen to my conversation with Petra Navel, Neurolanguage Coach® and Business English trainer as we talk about the advantages of one-on-one and group coaching when working with a Language Coach. Learn more about Petra at www.english2business.de Schedule a consultation with Kate at www.englishconversationcoaching.com

Listen to my conversation with Kelly Bennett-Nowocien, Lifestyle and Language Coach as we discuss the benefits of working with a language coach. Learn more at www.kbncoaching.com Schedule a consultation with Kate at www.englishconversation.com

Listen to my conversation with Rachel Paling, creator of Neurolanguage Coaching,® as we discuss the benefits of working with a language coach who has been trained using Rachel's method. An avid language learner and polyglot, Rachel shares some of her stories and how she went from language teacher to coach to training over 600 Neurolanguage coaches® worldwide. Learn more at www.neurolanguagecoaching.com https://network.neurolanguagecoaching.com/ Read Kate's blog post about her experience at www.conversationswithkate.net/blog Schedule a consultation with Kate at www.englishconversation.com

This story follows "Nina and the Flu Pandemic of 1918." It takes place seven years later when Nina has become a teacher and meets her future husband at a boarding house for adults working in various jobs. I introduce her sister, Leona, and you will learn about their double wedding. To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Music credit: Fig Leaf Times Two by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3751-fig-leaf-times-two License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A true family story recorded by Kate. For a transcript, visit www.conversationswithkate.net or https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Background music: Ever Mindful by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is part 4 out of 4. In episodes 97-100, I talk with Lindsay Williams, of #Lindsaydoeslanguages about the Language Stories that she and her husband collected in the Americas and Southeast Asia. It's all about connecting with people from around the world. I'm taking a break from the podcast at 100 episodes and highly recommend checking out the Language Stories podcast and series on Youtube. Thank you for listening! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLByFxX2gaCXZAUPfr1ooB9tsQUxxShETa https://languagestories.fireside.fm/ You can also link to Language Stories and find out more about Lindsay at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You may also download the transcripts for episodes 97-100 on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-…e-podcast/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part 3 out of 4. In episodes 97-100, I talk with Lindsay Williams, of #Lindsaydoeslanguages about the podcast and video series that she created with her husband Ashley. It's called Language Stories and it's all about connecting with people from around the world. In this part, you will hear her talk about sign languages in Nicaragua and Vietnam as well as other stories from Season One and Two. Link to Language Stories and find out more about Lindsay at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You may also download the transcripts for episodes 97-100 on my website, https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part 2 out of 4. In episodes 97-100, I talk with Lindsay Williams, of #Lindsaydoeslanguages about the podcast and video series that she created with her husband Ashley. It's called Language Stories and it's all about connecting with people from around the world. Link to Language Stories and find out more about Lindsay at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You may also download the transcripts for episodes 97-100 on my website, https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is the first of 4 episodes with Lindsay Williams. She is a passionate language learner, teacher, author, podcaster, world traveler and more. We talk about the languages she has learned (13 and counting) and the video and podcast series that she created with her husband, Ashley. It's called Language Stories and it exemplifies connecting cultures through conversation. These episodes (97-100) are a celebration of human connection, as well as reaching 100 episodes of the podcast. Enjoy. And keep looking after yourself and one another! Learn more about Lindsay and Language Stories at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is episode 96, the second part of my conversation with business communication coach, James Levin. In the first part, we talked a lot about the many places James has traveled. We pick up the conversation here where I ask him about his favorite part of the world and then talk about Colombia where he currently lives and works online. Learn more about James at https://englisharrow.com/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part one of my conversation with James Levin, a business communication coach who specializes in helping non-native English speakers excel in English-speaking workplaces. In this episode, I ask James how he managed to visit all 50 of the United States and at least 40 countries before launching his online business. Learn more about James at https://englisharrow.com/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is the final part of my conversation with Svetlana Klimova. Lana is a linguist from Russia now living in Spain. Her Masters Thesis was "English as a Lingua Franca on Social Media: The Case of Instagram." In this part of our conversation, we dig into the difference between Standard English and English as a Lingua Franca and talk about Emoji as another language. Follow Lana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lana.a.klimova/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. For access to this transcript, notification to webinars, and other live events, please click the yellow button at www.conversationswithkate.net. Reply to the email you receive with questions, suggestions and requests. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media.

This is part two of my conversation with Svetlana Klimova, a Russian linguist now based in Spain. In this part of our conversation, Lana describes her journey from teaching in Sweden to working on her Masters degree in Spain where she discovered her passion for English as Lingua Franca. In part three, we talk about Emojis as another lingua franca. Follow Lana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lana.a.klimova/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. For access to this transcript, notification to webinars, and other live events, please click the yellow button at www.conversationswithkate.net. Reply to the email you receive with questions, suggestions and requests. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media.

This is part one of my conversation with Svetlana Klimova, a Russian linguist now based in Spain. Lana talks about immersing herself in the culture of other countries by working there and learning the local language. In part 2, we talk about ELF or English as a lingua franca. Follow Lana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lana.a.klimova/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. For access to this transcript, notification to webinars, and other live events, please click the yellow button at www.conversationswithkate.net. Reply to the email you receive with questions, suggestions and requests. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is the second part of my conversation with Leo Todaro, a prolific Italian teacher, writer, blogger, and vlogger who teaches through his website and on YouTube at Italian with Leo. In this episode, Leo tells me how he learned to speak English and how he started his popular YouTube channel. Learn more about Leo at www.italianwithleo.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to monthly transcripts, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part one of my conversation with Leo Todaro, a passionate Italian teacher who moved from Gela, Sicily to Copenhagen, Denmark. It is there that he teaches at a language school and creates online learning materials that include a popular YouTube channel. Listening to Leo will help you understand a non-native English speaker from the Mediterranean area. Learn more about Leo at www.italianwithleo.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to monthly transcripts, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

My sister, Kirstin, and I talk about the pressure surrounding the holidays, making choices that are in line with our values, and the value of sharing a meal. Please leave your feedback and comments at https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript (1-2 each month), please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In the second half of my conversation with María Ortega Garcia, she talks about her creative approach to teaching language. We talk more about poetry and end with walking and talking on the Camino de Santiago. Learn more at www.mariaortegagarcia.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript (1-2 each month), please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In this first part of my conversation with María Ortega Garcia, she shares about her upbringing in Burgos, Spain and why she is passionate about poetry when it comes to helping her students understand the structure behind a language. Learn more at www.mariaortegagarcia.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript (1-2 each month), please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this second part of my conversation with Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle, we talk about mindful language retreats. Jessica plans to lead retreats in Bali, Indonesia and Quebec, Canada in 2020. Learn more at www.frenchsunnyside.com. To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to 2 free transcripts each month, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Updates will come to your email box on the first of every month. Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle, the founder of French Sunnyside. In this first part of our conversation, Jessica talks about growing up in Brussels, Belgium and how she used journaling in English as a tool for self-discovery. Learn more at https://www.frenchsunnyside.com/ Do you have a question or suggestion? Use the contact form on my website conversationswithkate.net. Get podcast transcripts and lesson guides by joining my Patreon community at patreon.com/conversationswithkate or by subscribing to my email updates at www.conversationswithkate.net Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the second half of my conversation with Cara Leopold about the Global Climate Strike and positive solutions to the crisis. We've put together some free resources on my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net/blog. Feel free to share them with your friends, families, and anyone else who would like to learn more and perhaps participate in the Global Climate Strike on September 20th and 27th. All of the podcast lesson guides and transcripts that I've created are available to my Patrons at www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You can also sign up for my monthly updates to receive 2-3 new learning resources each month at www.conversationswithkate.net. Learn more about Cara at Leo-Listening.com

Cara Leopold is back on the podcast to talk about Climate Change and positive solutions in advance of the Global Climate Strike on September 20 & 27. I recently received Cara's newsletter. In it, she wondered why no one is talking about the Climate Crisis. I invited her to have a conversation for the podcast. During our chat, we came up with quite a few solutions and resources. Links, Lesson Guides and Transcripts are available at www.conversationswithkate.net/blog

My sister, Kirstin, is back on the podcast with a follow-up conversation about her recovery from alcoholism. This conversation follows episode [079]. Like all of the episodes Kirstin, this one is filled with hope, humility, and inspiration. You'll also hear many phrases and expressions that will help you understand and express yourself in English. If you or someone you know needs help with alcoholism, please visit aa.org to find resources and a group near you. To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript and two others, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this second part of my conversation with Maria Seco, we discuss two pilgrimage routes to Santiago that are just over 100 kilometers each and can be walked in a week. The Camino Inglés comes down from Ferrol in the north and the Camino Portugués comes up from Tui in the south. It is on this Portugués route that we met last October. I walked right through the town where Maria lives! If you'd like to join Maria's Spanish Immersion on the Camino Portugués next May, you can learn more at spanishforcamino.com If you'd like to walk on the Camino for an English Immersion experience, please contact me using the form on my website conversationswithkate.net. Get immediate access to podcast transcripts and lesson guides by joining my Patreon community at patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Maria Seco lives on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago, Spain. This year she spent a week walking over 100 kilometers on the Camino Inglés with a small group of language learners. They all earned a Compostela or certificate of completion. In this episode, she describes the route from Ferrol to Santiago. Learn more at spanishforcamino.com Do you have a question or suggestion? Use the contact form on my website conversationswithkate.net. Get podcast transcripts and lesson guides by joining my Patreon community at patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Kirstin is back and this week we're talking about some of the maxims or guides for living that she's learned through AA or Alcoholics Anonymous. We discuss the meaning of "Living life on life's terms" and "Just do the next right thing." Request the lesson guide with the transcript for explanations of vocabulary and expressions. https://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and signing up for my monthly updates. Or join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

My guest is Gabriel EA Clark, co-author of a popular blog and “102 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules Forever (Probably)". In this part of the conversation, we discuss his book and strategies for remembering things about the English language. For more information, go to www.clarkandmiller.com Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Or join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

My guest is Gabriel EA Clark, co-author of a popular blog and the book, “102 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules Forever (Probably)". In this part of the conversation, we talk about how Gabriel began his life in England, grew up in Arab speaking countries, started teaching English in Istanbul and ended up in Bulgaria. For more information, go to www.clarkandmiller.com Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Or join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In the second half of my conversation with Greek teacher, Danae Florou, we talk about her move to Canada for 6 years, raising bilingual children and different ways to learn a language. For more information, go to www.alphabetagreek.com https://www.instagram.com/alphabetagreek/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Danae Florou, a Greek teacher living in Athens. In part one of this two-part conversation, Danae talks about growing up in Greece and we discuss the Greek language from ancient times to today. For more information, go to www.alphabetagreek.com https://www.instagram.com/alphabetagreek/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/