Englisch lernen - Inspiration: Besonders Bürotätige leiden unter Verspannungen und Nackenschmerzen - was wir dagegen tun können erzählt uns Bewegungscoach Jan in diesem Interview. // On this episode, I chat with a movement coach about how to deal with back and neck pain as an office worker.

Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. The movement coach (02:10)
3. The pitfalls of a sedentary job (05:50)
4. Long-term consequences of pain symptoms and muscle tension (10:10)
5. Pain relief by working with a personal movement coach (12:55)
6. Success stories of Jan’s clients (17:52)
7. What you can do for yourself if you suffer from tension and pain (23:00)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Neck and Back Pain Relief

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Englisch lernen Travel Series: Iran - Leben und Reisen im Iran.// On this episode, I chat with an Iranian scientist about her country and culture.

Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. Growing up in Iran (02:10)
3. Cultural qualities of Iran (08:20)
4. Economic situation of Iran (16:20)
5. Misconceptions about Iran in the West (23:19)
6. Travel advice from a local (27:30)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Iran

Links:

• Co-ed vs single-sex schools
• What is better: single or co-ed schools?
• The most famous Iranian
• Mount Damavand
• Nayere’s favorite dish
• How safe is Iran?
• What’s your story?
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Englisch lernen Interview: Eine vietnamesische  Programmiererin berichtet über ihr Heimatland und wie sie in Deutschland beruflich Fuß fasste. // On this episode, I chat with a Vietnamese programmer about her home country and life as a programmer in Germany. 

Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. Being far away from home (1:22)
3. Differences between Germany and Vietnam (06:55)
4. How Anh dealt with the transition period when moving to Germany (10:56)
5. Working in Germany /experience (15:53)
6. Working in Tech – Experience as a woman in a male-dominated work industry (20:30)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Vietnamese in Germany

Links:

• Anh’s YouTube channel
• Anh on Instagram
• Anh on Lawin’s podcast
• Vietnamese recipes
• Bun  Cha recipe
• Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen Inspiration: Geld - Segen oder Fluch? Carina zeigt uns, dass dies entschieden wird, je nach dem wie wir über Geld denken. // On this episode, I chat with a writer and podcaster about money.  

Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. Toxic Myths about Money  (4.41)
3. 1st myth - “There is not enough” (4:55)
4. 2nd myth - “More is better” (11:21)
5. 3rd myth - “It’s just the way it is” (16:40)
6. Carina’s relationship with money (20:40)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Money Money

Links:

• Carina’s website
• Carina on LinkedIn
• My mom’s story
• Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. Jorie’s culture shock in Germany (1:42)
3. Why Jorie came to Germany (3:58)
4. Differences between Asian and German children (6:42)
5. Pros and cons of working with Asian children (10:04)
6. What Jorie has noticed in German children (12:00)
7. How children learn English in Asia and Germany (17:03)
8. How Jorie will raise her own children (21:40)
9. Final tip for parents (25:00)
10. How to connect with Jorie (27:03)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Childhood Education

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• Jorie’s blog
• Jorie on LinkedIn
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Englisch Lernen: Wie du deine Angst vor dem Halten von Präsentationen überwinden kannst, erzählt dir Lee in unserer heutigen Episode. // On this episode, I chat with an English teacher about how to give better presentations.  

Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. Tackle your nervousness before giving a presentation (04:00)
3. Catch your audience’s attention with an engaging introduction (05:39)
4. Ways to get a bored audience engaged (14:50)
5. Keep your presentation within an appropriate time frame (17:30)
6. When and when not to use jargon in a presentation (20:48)
7. Three concluding tips on how to improve your presentation skills (26:33)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Presentation Skills

Links:

• Do schools kill creativity
• Presentation tips
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Englisch lernen Inspiration: Schweden - Pandemie, Einwanderung, Arbeitswelt // In this episode, I share stories from my trip to Sweden in June 2022

Show Notes:

1. How Swedes handled the pandemic (0:23)
2. Immigration in Sweden (2:45)
3. Transition from heavy industry to technology (6:15)
4. Recap (7:55)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Sweden

Links:

• Sweden Coronavirus Report
• Shootings in Sweden have risen
• Top 10 Swedish Tech companies
• Sweden 2nd most innovative country
• Why Germany’s Internet is so slow
• The immigrants podcast episode
• Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Vocabulary List:

Never Give Up

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Englisch lernen Travel Series: Ich spreche mit einer österreicherischen Podcasterin über ihr wunderschönes Land. // On this episode, I chat with an Austrian podcaster about her beautiful country.  

Show Notes:

1. Introduction (0:21)
2. Growing up in Austria (05:15)
3. Germany’s influence on Austrian culture + politics (10:10)
4. Differences between the different regions of Austria (18:04)
5. Travel tips - “Hidden Gems” to visit in Austria (21:50)

Vocabulary List and Comprehension Questions:

Austria

Links:

• Viktoria on LinkedIn
• Viktoria’s website
• Viktoria’s podcast – No Kangaroos
• Viktoria’s blog – Chronic Wanderlust
• Most Common Mistakes Germans Make in English
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Englisch lernen: Durchhaltevermögen - die Geschichte von einer meiner Kundinnen und wie sie in schwierigen Zeiten durchgehalten hat. // A story about one of my students who persevered. 

Vocabulary List:

Perseverance

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