About this episode:

Welcome to "You Don't Say?!" the podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. On today’s episode we chat about something that children around the world experience, going back to school.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

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Our question for you:

What are your memories of going back to school? And if you’re going back to school now, how do you feel about it? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

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About this episode:

Welcome to "You Don't Say?!" the podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. We have a different style of episode for you today called a Country Spotlight. Every 4 weeks we’ll ask our listeners to vote for one country and then we’ll spend a whole episode talking about all the surprising, interesting and challenging things about living there. This episode is focused on the multicultural country Malaysia.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

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Our question for you:

Do you think you could spend a year living in Malaysia? Why/why not? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

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Episode links:

Learn more about Nasi Lemak and other delicious Malaysian food:

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/13-dishes-to-eat-when-youre-in-malaysia/

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About this episode:

Welcome to "You Don't Say?!" the podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. On today’s episode “Mind Your Ps and Qs” we’re talking about the use of please, thank you, sorry and excuse me around the world.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

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Our question for you:

How important is it to say please, thank you and sorry in your culture? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

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Episode links:

Is remembering vocabulary a challenge? Read Audrey’s latest blog post to find out how to make it easier:

https://englishontherun.net/learningnewvocabulary-2/

Read the article “Britons  say ‘thank you’ more than anyone else in the world”:

independent.co.uk/life-style/britain-thank-you-say-more-world-manners-polite-etiquette-study-a8364806.html

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Want to get the most out of listening to our podcast? Sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

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Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

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License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

About this episode:

Welcome to "You Don't Say?!" the podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. On today’s episode “Crimes Against Food” we’re talking about food and drink rules in different countries. 

Some topics we’ll discuss:

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Our question for you:

Is there a food crime that you’d like to confess? We promise we won’t judge you :)

Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

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Want to get the most out of listening to our podcast? Sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts.

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Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

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Welcome to "You Don't Say?!" the podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. On today’s episode we’re talking about trying to fit in when you travel to or live in another country. Sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s challenging.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

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Our question for you:

Have you ever lived in another country and what was the most challenging thing for you when you did?

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Answer our episode question by leaving us a voice message on Anchor. We might feature your answer on a future show. Have you ever lived in another country and if so what did you find most challenging?

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Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

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About this episode:

Welcome to "You Don't Say?!" The podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. On today's episode we're talking about something that we're sure you've experienced, a wedding.

We'll discuss:

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Conversation Bake Off:

Abi’s community for English learners who want to get creative, improve their baking skills and improve their English is live. This month we're learning to make a classic British cake, Victoria Sponge. Sign up here: https://confident-english-with-abigail.teachable.com/p/conversation-bake-off

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Answer our episode question by leaving us a voice message on Anchor. Your message could appear on a future episode.

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Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

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Welcome back to "You Don't Say?!" The podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. Hopefully you're not listening on an empty stomach as today we have a special listener requested episode all about baking. Join us as we chat about everything from baking classes at school, our favourite desserts, cake culture abroad and much more.

Start baking:

Abigail is launching Conversation Bake Off today, a community for English learners who want to improve their language skills and learn to create delicious baked goods at home. Click here to learn more.

Here's the link to Abigail's free guide to better baking.

Share your thoughts:

We'd love to know if you've increased your baking this year. And also what are favourite desserts? 

Send us a message on Instagram @podcastyoudontsay

Join our Facebook group

Or leave us a voice message on Anchor

Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

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Welcome back to "You Don't Say?!" The podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. This week Audrey shares her language learning journey with us. We hope it inspires you to keep going with your own language learning journey. 

We'd love to hear what languages you're learning now and which ones you have planned for the future. Share with us by:

Sending us a message on Instagram @podcastyoudontsay

By joining our Facebook group

Or leaving us a voice message on Anchor

Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

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Welcome back to "You Don't Say?!" The podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. This week we have an episode requested by one of our listeners and members of the Facebook group, Jack. We'll talk about daily routines and how cultural differences can change them completely.

We want to find out where you're listening from. Take a photo of your favourite place to listen to the podcast and share it with us by:

Tagging us on Instagram @podcastyoudontsay

Or joining our Facebook group and posting your photo

We're looking forward to seeing them!

Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to episode 12 of "You Don't Say?!" A podcast for English learners about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels. On today's episode as lockdown restrictions ease in some parts of the world, we talk about getting used to our new normal now that we can go out more and see more people. How are people coping in countries where giving a hug or kisses is an everyday greeting? How are people behaving in countries where the culture is to question something before doing it? What are some of the things we can do now that we used to take for granted?

We'd love to hear about your experience at this time. What's something that you've been able to start doing again recently that you've really missed during lockdown? Share your thoughts with us by: 

Leaving us a voice message on Anchor;

Sending us a message on Instagram;

Or joining our Facebook group 

Theme music: Monkeys Spinning Monkeys by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4071-monkeys-spinning-monkeys

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/