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However, I've learned that learning a new language involves much more than studying with books and the process doesn't have to be boring. Catherine, you have helped me tremendously! — Bruna Dell’Orto, Toronto
Navigating Language & Identity with urmi Hossain | Intermediate English Conversations
Welcome to Episode 41 of Hear You Go!
I'm joined in an intermediate English conversation this week with Urmi Hossain, an inspiring polyglot who shares with us her experiences learning languages, the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and speaking your languages, and how language influences and shapes our identity.
What language feels like home to you?
What languages can you say "belong" to you?
How about speaking in public: is this something you do or do you avoid it at all costs?
There's lots to take away from this conversation - enjoy it and let me know your thoughts.
“C” is for Creativity, Crafts, and connection | English LIstening
Will you be surprised to learn that creative activities that occupy our hands are crucial for positive mental health, and that these activities contribute to happiness and fulfillment?
The focus of today’s English Listening episode is on creativity, crafts, and connection.
We’ll look at:
the Arts and Crafts movement and define arts and crafts – what are they?
we’ll explore this new Maker Movement and the physical and mental benefits of making things with our hands
we'll conclude by sharing my personal history of being “creative”, and I’ll share some ideas about how you too can add creative activities to your weekly schedule.
It's important to do things with our hands, don't you agree?
Would you believe me if I told you that doing things with your hands, while you think in English might help you learn English in a relaxed but effective way?
Listen and find out more.
Walking to connect with Your English with Joanna Radomska | Intermediate English Conversations
It was -16 degrees Celsius yesterday, but the sun was shining. It's on days like these when it's easy to stay inside, under a blanket, sipping cups and cups of hot tea or hot chocolate.
It's for this very reason that I not only asked Joanna Radomska of Walking Languages to join me in an English conversation, but I also joined her 3-week Doable Walks course to get me outside, walking each day, AND practicing my target languages---French and Italian---no matter the weather.
We know that moving our bodies is good for us. We humans are made for walking. What we also know is that we learn better when we move.
Walking and practicing English are a winning combination.
So, if you too need a kick in the behind, a little motivation to move your legs and incorporate some English language practice at the same time, take a half hour walk and listen to our conversation.
You'll hear about Joanna's language journey, as well as all the benefits of walking, talking, listening and learning: a perfect combination, if you ask me!
Chocolate is a 2-syllable word | English Listening
With Saint Valentine's Day around the corner, I thought we'd explore chocolate because every supermarket and pharmacy I go to these days has boxes of chocolates on display, front and center. Do you like chocolate? Silly question: who doesn't?
In today's short English listening episode, I'll share:
a brief history of chocolate (what it is and its origins),
then we'll explore whether it's good for us and if it's an aphrodisiac, and
we'll wrap up by looking at the ugly side of the chocolate business
You'll also learn how to pronounce chocolate in English.
Additionally, you'll hear a fair number of idiomatic expressions, some advanced English vocabulary, and a conscious effort on my part to stress certain words for effect.
Take note of all this as part of your English listening practice, and think about why I chose to emphasize these words.
Here are some of the links I mentioned in the episode:
History of chocolate - Wikipedia
The history of chocolate video
