Karis checks in with Swap Language, an Aarhus-based tech platform that connects people for in-person language exchanges. The goal is to help travelers, students, and language-enthusiasts share cultures and learn from native speakers. They’ve grown to have over 4,400 users in more than 100 countries over the last two years, and a new law in Denmark may make the need for their startup even more pressing for foreigners in the country.

Music credit: “Forward” by Northbound (Free Music Archive)

In today’s episode, we explore alternatives that have been developed by entrepreneurs living in Aarhus, who want to help people learn a foreign language. First, we will hear about a startup that connects people for in-person language exchanges and then, we will talk about an award-winning language learning methodology that uses hip hop to teach danish. Finally, we talk about the weird and wonderful world of phonetics with a language researcher.

In today’s episode, we explore alternatives that have been developed by entrepreneurs living in Aarhus, who want to help people learn a foreign language. First, we will hear about a startup that connects people for in-person language exchanges and then, we will talk about an award-winning language learning methodology that uses hip hop to teach danish. Finally, we talk about the weird and wonderful world of phonetics with a language researcher.

In today’s episode, we explore alternatives that have been developed by entrepreneurs living in Aarhus, who want to help people learn a foreign language. First, we will hear about a startup that connects people for in-person language exchanges and then, we will talk about an award-winning language learning methodology that uses hip hop to teach danish. Finally, we talk about the weird and wonderful world of phonetics with a language researcher.

According to a Gallup poll 3 out of 4 Finns are willing to fight for their country - the highest number in Europe. But what is it the Finns are ready to fight for? Who are they afraid of? And what makes a nation patriotic? We will try to outline that and more in today’s episode of The Old Continent, Finland: Unknown Soldiers and Well Known Patriots

According to a Gallup poll 3 out of 4 Finns are willing to fight for their country - the highest number in Europe. But what is it the Finns are ready to fight for? Who are they afraid of? And what makes a nation patriotic? We will try to outline that and more in today’s episode of The Old Continent, Finland: Unknown Soldiers and Well Known Patriots

According to a Gallup poll 3 out of 4 Finns are willing to fight for their country - the highest number in Europe. But what is it the Finns are ready to fight for? Who are they afraid of? And what makes a nation patriotic? We will try to outline that and more in today’s episode of The Old Continent, Finland: Unknown Soldiers and Well Known Patriots

Zoran Lekovic is quite possibly the most unusual Danish language teacher in Aarhus. He came to Denmark almost three decades ago as a refugee from Bosnia, and has made this country his home ever since. Exploring Zoran's idea of a home in relation to his history and early years in Denmark opens up the discussion to interesting concepts: Does home even need to be a physical place? How important are languages to really feel at home?, Authors: Shubham Kaushik and Pia Behme, www.planetmundus.com

Zoran Lekovic is quite possibly the most unusual Danish language teacher in Aarhus. He came to Denmark almost three decades ago as a refugee from Bosnia, and has made this country his home ever since. Exploring Zoran's idea of a home in relation to his history and early years in Denmark opens up the discussion to interesting concepts: Does home even need to be a physical place? How important are languages to really feel at home?, Authors: Shubham Kaushik and Pia Behme, www.planetmundus.com

Zoran Lekovic is quite possibly the most unusual Danish language teacher in Aarhus. He came to Denmark almost three decades ago as a refugee from Bosnia, and has made this country his home ever since. Exploring Zoran's idea of a home in relation to his history and early years in Denmark opens up the discussion to interesting concepts: Does home even need to be a physical place? How important are languages to really feel at home?, Authors: Shubham Kaushik and Pia Behme, www.planetmundus.com