Tandem Panda

Dr. Emily Sherwood (from South Carolina, USA) and I talk about reading English s a child and as a language learner. She is a teacher, scholar, and writer. She has taught English as a Second Language and Reading to students in the United States and China. She earned a Phd in 2019 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Sherwood's focus is Reading English as a Second Language, although she also enjoys fun things like children's and young adult literature! This episode is entirely in English. How to find Emily: https://linktr.ee/sherwood561 Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) https://x.com/tandem_panda or https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Ekaterina Matveeva, Ph.D. (h.c.) (from Earth) and I talk about her research on Language Alter Ego. We talk about how we have different personalities depending on the language, culture and environment. When you adapt to your environment, you can connect with others better. It also changes the approach of learning a new language. This episode is entirely in English. How to find Ekaterina: Instagram: languagealterego Youtube: amolingua Website: www.ekaterinamatveeva.com  Link to the Panda Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2⁠ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda⁠ Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) https://x.com/tandem_panda or https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Shelly LaVigne (from Wyoming, USA) and I talk about love, which can be seen as a game. Knowing the rules is necessary to win the game. This episode is entirely in English. Shelly's homepage: https://www.4crosslove.com Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda or https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Martin (from Canada) and I talk about the upcoming finals of the Euro 2024 and Copa America. We discuss the history and significance of the Copa America, the scheduling of the tournaments, and the marketing and logistics behind it. We also touch on the popularity of football in Canada, the passion for hockey in Canada, and the differences between the two sports. The conversation then delves into the controversies and emotions surrounding football matches, including referee decisions and player behavior. We also discuss the perception of the difficulty of winning the World Cup versus the European Championship and the strength of African national teams. The conversation concludes with predictions for the finals of the Euro 2024 and Copa America. This episode is completely in French and German. Link to the Panda Playlist: ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2⁠⁠ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: ⁠⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda⁠⁠ Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/tandem_panda⁠⁠ Or on the Gram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Some people (from Brasil, Indonesia, etc.) and I discuss in a party whether artificial intelligence is a benefit or more a threat for humans. We start with Spanish and French, but the majority of the conversation is in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda or https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Dr. Katrina Nguyen (from the USA) and I talk about gratitude, generosity and how to use your own story to make an impact on others. This episode is completely in English. Katrina's homepage: https://mdkatrina.com Link to the Panda Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2⁠ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: ⁠https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda⁠ Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - ⁠https://twitter.com/tandem_panda⁠ Or on the Gram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Dr. Neil Pyper (from the UK) and I talk about his research in strategic foresight, scenario analysis and strategic agility. We also talk about the specifics of the political economy in Latin America, which is another research interest of him, and the importance of relationships in business. This episode is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Vilian (from Brazil) and I talk about learning languages, culture and how this help us connect with other people. This episode is completely in Spanish. Coffee With Repeat After Me Idiomas: https://open.spotify.com/show/7c4YOftQiSYudQNXCXbetw?si=d889f2652c4a45a3 Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Flori (from France) and I talk about some life wisdoms. We start with French and continue with German in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Isaac (from Costa Rica) and I exchange our experiences about learning languages: From regaining motivation during the process, reaching B1 level and finding time to learn, etc. We start with German and continue with Spanish in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Lúa Gấu (from Vietnam) and I talk about disability in Vietnam, mindset and happiness. She works in projects to change people's awareness about this issue and support disabled people to help themselves. At the beginning, we also talk about ethnic minorities in Vietnam. This episode is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Dessy (from Indonesia) and I talk about languages, language learning and different cultures. This episode starts with German, but is completely in English after that. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Flori (from France) and I talk about the finiteness and infinity of the universe (first half in French). In the second half in German, we talk about the lyrics of a song from the Austrian singer Falco. Link to the Youtube video of 100SekundenPhysik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJroxik9kBg Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Kelvin (from the Dominican Republic) and I talk about the the job as a biomedical engineer in a hospital in Santo Domingo. We start with English and move to Spanish in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about ChatGPT: What is ChatGPT? What are the chances? What should be considered when using it? We start with French and move to German in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Claudia (from Italy) and I reflect on our 20s and the journey that brought us here to the present: How were the 20s? What was hard? What would we wish we had known back then? This conversation is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about our experiences abroad in Europe and Japan (first part in French). We continue by talking about Japanese culture and footbal (second part in German). Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

"Once you feel happy, once you feel safe, once you have solid friends, once you've got people on whom you can count, once you feel as if you're growing in everyway of your life, once you feel comfortable." Kevin (from Jamaica/France) and I talk about home, building bonds with people, the difficulties in a new country and positive mindsets. We also talk about some differences between Jamaica and France. This episode is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

These are the recordings during my nearly four-month stay in Japan. They reflect my observations, thoughts and the process of understanding my surroundings. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Or on the Gram: https://www.instagram.com/tandem.panda/

The episode is a conversation with myself about observations and experiences from two months in Japan. Just my limited observations. If you experienced other things, please write me and let me know. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

The episode is a conversation with myself about observations and experiences from two weeks in Japan. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Anastasia (from Russia) and I talk about her experiences of living in different countries and developing different culture layers over time. One important thing is to learn about different ways of life and choose the one that suits you the best. One topic is also how different you feel when you speak in other languages. We start with English and move to Spanish in the middle. Anastasia's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnastasiaOvienespañol Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Flori (from France) and I talk about our first real meeting in Lyon (first half in French). We have been practicing languages with online meetings so far and this was finally the first time we met in person. Marseille is the other city I visited and where I also met a language friend who showed me the city (second half in German). Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda Vocabulary in this session verdauen = digérer es ist sehr heiß = il fait très chaud eine Hitzewelle = une vague de chaleur es dauert bis nächsten Mittwoch = il va durer jusqu'à mercredi prochain nachdem die Temperatur sinkt = après la temperature va diminuer se réduire = diminuer = baisser = décroître = abnehmen = reduzieren = senken was hast du am liebsten gesehen = qu'est-ce que tu as plus aimé à voir le fleuve = la rivière = der Fluss dedans = innerhalb dehors = draußen am Tag danach = le lendemain eine Stadtrundfahrt machen = faire un tour de la ville das Stadtzentrum = le centre ville gewohnt unser Treffen getroffen haben Zeit verbringen eine Rückerstattung anfragen das Formular wenn es dir gelungen ist

Mira (from Marocco) and I talk in German about her journey to become a doctor in Germany. Her way of dealing with stress and how journaling helps is the topic of the second half in French. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Tim (from USA) and I talk about the life of a digital nomad, curiosity and learning. We speak in English, German, Spanish and French (we switch every 15 minutes). Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Claudia (from Italy/Romania) and I talk about the digital diet. There are many things that can distract us nowadays, and we're talking about five things that can help to consume in moderation. This episode is completely in English. Claudia's songs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLJRbwdsM1s and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZgtEU4B70o Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Vi Anh (from Vietnam) and I talk about her time and experiences while studying in New Zealand for the past two years. All good things come to an end, but this allows better things to begin. This episode is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Flori (from France) and I talk about how certain contexts or environments, such as studying in another country, help us learn languages. We start with French and move to German in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Jorge (from Spain) and I talk about learning languages, musical instruments and about improvisation (first half in German). The similarities in learning these two and how this affects the personality is discussed (second half in Spanish). Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Artem Kirsanov (from Russia) and I talk about biophysics, computational neuroscience and experimental approaches with the brain. We also talk about Artem's Youtube project, where he posts videos about his academic work and learning techniques. This episode is completely in English. Check out Artem's channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtemKirsanov/featured Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Nick (from Canada) and I talk about swear words in French in Québec. Further, we talk about Montréal and the different types of French. We start with German and switch to French in the middle. Info to Montréal: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/canada/quebec/articles/the-most-beautiful-streets-in-quebec-city/ Nick's song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BT_ZQdY0h8o Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Cynthia (from USA) and I are "hacking" the Japanese language in this conversation. We look at 12 different common sentence structures to understand the basic construction of the language. Doing so is a strategically smart approach for learning a new language. This episode is entirely in English. The 12 sentecnes from Tim's blog: https://tim.blog/2007/11/07/how-to-learn-but-not-master-any-language-in-1-hour-plus-a-favor/ Another inspiring video of polyglots attempting a language in an hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTYEz4DZOuk If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about life in Canada and cultural differences (first half in French). We continue with Québec and what is typical for Canada and Argentina (second half in German). If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

David (from the USA) and I talk about theater, its change and its role (first half in German). The similarities as well as differences between Berlin and New York are discussed in the second half (in English). If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Marçal (from Spain) and I talk about the effects of language learning on the brain, about dreams and Kung Fu (first half in German). Then we came back to language learning and watching news in another language (second half in Spanish). An interesting article about this topic is here: https://resources.unbabel.com/blog/brain-language-learning If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

12 questions about life, answered by 14 different persons from around the world. This episode deals with the last six questions. The 12 questions: 1. What makes you happy in life? 2. How would you describe life in 3 sentences? 3. What do you believe in and what do your parents believe in (& what are the differences)? 4. What is family for you? 5. What is home for you? 6. Where would you like to live? 7. What are you proud of? 8. What is the one thing that makes the world better? 9. Why do you learn languages? 10. What is a perfect day looking like for you? 11. What question did you always want to ask to someone that is wiser than you or a question where you have no answer yet? 12. What is your favourite food? If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

12 questions about life, answered by 14 different persons from around the world. This episode deals with the first six questions. The 12 questions: 1. What makes you happy in life? 2. How would you describe life in 3 sentences? 3. What do you believe in and what do your parents believe in (& what are the differences)? 4. What is family for you? 5. What is home for you? 6. Where would you like to live? 7. What are you proud of? 8. What is the one thing that makes the world better? 9. Why do you learn languages? 10. What is a perfect day looking like for you? 11. What question did you always want to ask to someone that is wiser than you or a question where you have no answer yet? 12. What is your favourite food? If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk in French about belief in the first half. The way to Martin's belief is discussed in German in the second half. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Steffen (from the UK) and I talk in English in the first half about sustainability and whether the government is doing enough about it. Is it really just a question of economy vs. ecology? Can the two be combined? People's awareness and different ideas to solve our current problems will be discussed in German in the second half. It is a very interesting and complex topic. Feel free to send your opinions via voice message. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Flori (from France) and I talk about Hilbert's Hotel, a riddle or thought experiment about the construct of infinity. We start with French and switch to German in the middle. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065). I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Hồng (from Vietnam) and I talk about the Lunar New Year and its traditions in Vietnam (first half in English). The changing atmosphere and differences between the city and the villages will be discussed (second half in Vietnamese). If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Afafe (from Marocco) and I talk about the different languages in Marocco (in French). In the second half we talk about German dialects and about some tipps for learning German (in German). If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

Ikk (from Thailand) and I talk about the Formula Student international design competition. We looked back what we learned back then. If you like fast cars, this episode is for you. This episode is entirely in English. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

I have a conversation with Natália (from Slovakia) in English, French, Spanish and German (we switch every 15 minutes). We talk about studying medicine, how to learn, documenting the process and about Slovakia. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

In this episode, I have a conversation with Flori (from France) in French (first half) and German (second half). If we were on a desert island and could only take five things with us, what would they be? If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

In this episode I have a conversation with Claudia (from Romania/Italy) in English. We share our experiences on how to motivate ourselves to learn different types of languages: Native languages, languages for work and languages for fun. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

In this episode, I have a conversation with Ulli (from Germany) and David (from Colombia) in German (first half) and Spanish (second half). We talk about motivation, mistakes and tips for language learning. Further, we talk about Christmas in Colombia and Germany, which is coming soon. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

In this episode, I have a conversation with Flori (from France) in French (first half) and German (second half). We talk about the holidays that are coming up soon at the end of the year. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

In this episode, I have a conversation with Cynthia (from USA) in Spanish (first half) and German (second half). We talk about festivals like Oktoberfest and Tanabata. If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda

In this episode, I have a conversation with Sayan Bhattacharya (from India) completely in English. We talk about frameworks in life, culture shocks and reverse culture shocks. We also talk about living in the moment and how to deal with failure. To get in contact with Sayan: https://www.instagram.com/sayanb3/ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not using an iPhone: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https://www.speakpipe.com/tandempanda Alternatively, feel free to drop a tweet or DM on Twitter. Maybe you also like to join me for an episode :) - https://twitter.com/tandem_panda