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

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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

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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

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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