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Tea and Chat

Tea and Chat

By Rebecca Barnes

With a global audience from all around the world, creating a community through "Tea and Chat" . A variety of topics are discussed including; news stories, culture, reviews, and other requested topics.
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S3E06: Moving from Colombia to Canada...how difficult is it to emigrate to Canada?

Tea and ChatJun 15, 2022

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S3E06: Moving from Colombia to Canada...how difficult is it to emigrate to Canada?

S3E06: Moving from Colombia to Canada...how difficult is it to emigrate to Canada?

Juan spent 1 year living in Toronto studying English, and shares his experience with trying to move to Canada

Jun 15, 202230:20
S3E05: Study Abroad in St Andrews, Scotland-an Exchange Student From Germany

S3E05: Study Abroad in St Andrews, Scotland-an Exchange Student From Germany

I speak to my student Cordelia, to hear her perspective of studying abroad for one year and how it compares to university life in Germany.

Jun 07, 202225:41
S3E04: Where Should We Live? Canada? Japan? UK?

S3E04: Where Should We Live? Canada? Japan? UK?

This week me and my husband have the flu, and we discuss where we think we should live in the future!

May 30, 202223:50
S3E03: French Military Wife living in the USA and Studying Remotely From The UK

S3E03: French Military Wife living in the USA and Studying Remotely From The UK

Today we have a special guest discuss what it's like to live in the US as a French native, what it was like to give birth there, and how she started studying at an English university knowing very little English.

May 25, 202228:19
S3E02: Living In Rural Taiwan And Learning Mandarin

S3E02: Living In Rural Taiwan And Learning Mandarin

Magdalene is back! Today she discusses her time living in Taiwan, what it was like being a foreigner there, whether she'd live there again, and recommendations for places to visit! 

May 17, 202232:02
S3E01: Updates on future content, life with a newborn, will I keep teaching?

S3E01: Updates on future content, life with a newborn, will I keep teaching?

It's been 2 years! Tune in to learn what I've been doing and the future of Tea and Chat!

May 09, 202224:53
S2E14: The birth of my daughter, body image, and the future of Tea and Chat?

S2E14: The birth of my daughter, body image, and the future of Tea and Chat?

I'M BACKKKKK! Hey guys, long time no see- in this episode I discuss the birth of my daughter, life as a new mum, postpartum body image, and the future of tea and chat. You can sponsor the podcast at www.patreon.com/teaandchat

Jul 08, 202034:19
S2E13: The girl who read 241 books in one year!

S2E13: The girl who read 241 books in one year!

Interview with my friend Magdalene who is also an ESL teacher here in Canada. We talk books and minimalism.

Mar 23, 202033:34
S2E12: Interview with an English Teacher

S2E12: Interview with an English Teacher

Discussing tips for learning English, and how poor our attention span is due to technology!

Jan 24, 202039:12
S2E11: Baby Shower and Preparations

S2E11: Baby Shower and Preparations

How I'm preparing for baby! Currently 38 weeks pregnant, not long left to go!

Jan 22, 202023:06
S2E10: Animation and University life

S2E10: Animation and University life

An interview with my friend Jess about her career in animation, and we also discuss the question: "is university worth it?"

Jan 10, 202028:11
S2E09: How to set goals when learning a language

S2E09: How to set goals when learning a language

It's a new year! So time to draw up a new plan for what you want to achieve this year.

Jan 04, 202028:23
S2E08: Life In South Korea And Working For A Magazine Company

S2E08: Life In South Korea And Working For A Magazine Company

An interview with my student Mijin from South Korea!

Dec 27, 201941:31
S2E07: What defined the previous decade?

S2E07: What defined the previous decade?

Talking about 2010-2020, what happened during this time, what were the biggest changes. 

Dec 20, 201942:12
S2E06: Moving to the UK from Japan

S2E06: Moving to the UK from Japan

An interview with my friend Yukari 

Dec 14, 201936:43
S2E05: Christmas Special!!!

S2E05: Christmas Special!!!

Listen in to this Christmas extravaganza! You don't want to miss all the new vocab and expressions!

Dec 06, 201938:23
S2E04: Interview with my student Kristina

S2E04: Interview with my student Kristina

We discuss what it's like living in a different country, learning many languages, and the art of wood burning! 

Nov 22, 201925:29
S2E03: Xmas Baking and Step-families

S2E03: Xmas Baking and Step-families

Let's look at some lifestyle articles this week!

Nov 16, 201920:27
S2E02: Gaming and Long Distance Relationships

S2E02: Gaming and Long Distance Relationships

Talking with my Canadian fiance on a variety of topics

Nov 08, 201935:06
S2E01: I'M BACK!! AND PREGNANT!!

S2E01: I'M BACK!! AND PREGNANT!!

What to expect from Season 2 of T+C!

Nov 01, 201918:50
S1E20: The Amazon is burning and what can you expect from season 2?

S1E20: The Amazon is burning and what can you expect from season 2?

Talking about the Amazon fires, hurricane Dorian, and season 2!!

Sep 04, 201923:49
S1E19: Under The Hawthorn Tree

S1E19: Under The Hawthorn Tree

what have I been reading this month?

Aug 29, 201922:29
S1E18: A Londoners guide to London

S1E18: A Londoners guide to London

The best places to visit in London (i think!)

Aug 18, 201920:26
S1E17: My best travel tips

S1E17: My best travel tips

Tips for while you are travelling by airplane!

Aug 10, 201927:13
S1E16: The UK is melting while getting a new Prime Minister

S1E16: The UK is melting while getting a new Prime Minister

Talking about the HOT temperatures and our new Prime Minister

Jul 28, 201921:03
S1E15: The Lion King and Rocketman

S1E15: The Lion King and Rocketman

Listen in as I review the newest movies that are the most popular right now!

Jul 20, 201925:19
S1E14: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!

S1E14: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside!

All about where Brits go on holiday and what the difference between travelling and taking a holiday?

Jul 13, 201921:57
S1E13: Canada Day and Toronto

S1E13: Canada Day and Toronto

Why do we celebrate Canada day? What did I do on my trip to Toronto?

Jul 06, 201923:25
S1E12: Hong Kong Protests

S1E12: Hong Kong Protests

Protests in the modern day and through history. Why do people protest?!

Jun 27, 201923:22
S1E11: Aladdin and 3%

S1E11: Aladdin and 3%

The episode where I review a Disney film and a Brazilian TV show!

Jun 21, 201922:08
S1E10: Canadian stereotypes

S1E10: Canadian stereotypes

Want to know what a Canadian does, says, eats? Then you don't want to miss this episode!

Jun 14, 201918:14
S1E09: How to get a good bargain!?

S1E09: How to get a good bargain!?

Garage sales, yard sales, car-boot sales, estate sales.......

Jun 08, 201924:07
S1E08: How Game Of Thrones Ended

S1E08: How Game Of Thrones Ended

Were you disappointed with the ending? because it seems many fans were not happy with season 8!

May 25, 201921:17
S1E07: Girl, wash your face!

S1E07: Girl, wash your face!

A book review for this week's episode of 'real reviews' including my favourite quotes from Rachel Hollis' book!

May 18, 201936:07
S1E06: Fast food and popular chain restaurants in the UK

S1E06: Fast food and popular chain restaurants in the UK

Talking about pub food, fish and chips, chicken shops, Japanese restaurants, and American fast food chains that are popular in the UK.

May 10, 201932:02
S1E05: Earth day, reducing your waste, making a difference

S1E05: Earth day, reducing your waste, making a difference

Since it was Earth week, the 'hot topic' of the month is Earth week, as chosen by my patreon supporters at www.patreon.com/britishenglish

May 03, 201924:40
S1EO4: Black holes, Mars, and time travel

S1EO4: Black holes, Mars, and time travel

Discussing the recent black hole photo....in a none scientific way!

Apr 26, 201916:21
S1E03: Leonardo DiCaprio, Pooh bear, and dragons

S1E03: Leonardo DiCaprio, Pooh bear, and dragons

The first in my series of 'Real Reviews' where I discuss the movies I've watched recently.

Apr 19, 201933:47
S1E02: TEA

S1E02: TEA

All about tea, afternoon tea, green tea, and tea.

Apr 12, 201925:28
S1E01: Introduction

S1E01: Introduction

In this episode, I tell you a bit about myself, including a small insight into what it was like growing up in London.

Apr 05, 201925:51
Pilot episode

Pilot episode

The episode leading up the the first, where I explain what you can expect from this podcast.

Apr 03, 201912:53