In today’s podcast we have been asking colleagues at our office in Provence, in France, what they are looking forward to in 2023.  While some aspirations are common for many of us as we embark on a new year, they are one or two which may surprise you.

In this first podcast of 2023 we wish you a happy new year by taking you to the Carribean island of Jamaica to talk to our colleague Floyd about some intriguing local traditions.

When we are unsure of what to say, a hesitation can seem cold and unwelcoming, particularly when meeting someone for the first time. 
In this episode we will be reviewing language for welcoming visitors in a business context and learning a few simple expressions to make your guest feel “at home” and appreciated.

In this episode our colleague Hannah, who is an international athlete, shares an inspiring story about the challenges of starting a family in a foreign country as she meets the demands of training for top level international sporting competitions.

In this special bonus episode for Thanksgiving, we go to Canada to find out how Thanksgiving in Canada differs from the United States.
Cecilia, our Canadian colleague, explains how this also reflects the diverse culture over there.

In this episode our American colleague Regina shares her impressions about Thanksgiving, a celebration which is almost unique to North America. 
We’ve all seen movies where families sit down together to celebrate, but there is much more to the Thanksgiving Day than turkey, as you shall find out.

In this episode, Cecilia, our Canadian colleague talks to us about some unexpected behavior during lockdown which has opened up a really positive opportunity for her.

They may not live in the US anymore, but for Kristen in England and Noelle in France, Halloween is still a favorite holiday.  Listen to this bonus episode to hear two of our American expat colleagues explain why Halloween is still so special.

Answering the phone in English is easy and fun with simple expressions that you can practise and use in your daily business life, unlike our colleague Mani, in today’s episode, who is showing signs of panic.

In this episode, Regina & Jenny take us to South Carolina in the USA.  
Jenny is visiting Regina & the US for the first time and shares with us her first impressions about what makes it so different from what she sees in France.