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You Don't Say?!

You Don't Say?!

By Abigail Cummings/Audrey Smith

Welcome to You Don’t Say!

Ready to practise your English with real English conversation? Join us as we talk about life around the world, cultural differences and things that have surprised us on our travels.

We're Abigail and Audrey two online English teachers who have learnt different languages and travelled and lived in different countries around the world. We're passionate about helping students feel more confident communicating with the world in English. We want to give English learners the possibility to listen to real-life, spontaneous conversations in English.

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This is the fourth of our Friday flashbacks where you can relive one of our five favourite episodes. We hope you enjoy listening and look out for brand new You Don’t Say episodes coming in August.

About this episode

Do you have problems when you travel and you have to assert yourself? Has your personality changed as you have learnt English and travelled or lived abroad? Today we chat about how learning languages and living in another country could influence your personality.

Grab your favourite drink or take us with you when you go for a walk and join us to improve your English by listening to natural and spontaneous conversation.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • How if you do not assert yourself in one particular country people will ‘walk all over you’!
  • Audrey shares a travel story related to our episode title
  • Can living in a different country really change your personality?...and much more.

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend who is also trying to improve their English listening skills.

Connect with us links:

Get our show notes and sign up for our secret bonus episode

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation

Follow us on Instagram

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend who is also trying to improve their English listening and conversation skills.

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/


Jul 22, 202213:55
Crimes Against Food - Episode Flashback
Jul 01, 202215:23
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Jun 17, 202216:51
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Tea Time
Dec 17, 202115:57
Guest Interview: Gabriela Casineanu

Guest Interview: Gabriela Casineanu

About this episode:

Gabriela Casineanu is our guest today and joins us from Canada. She’s a coach, award-winning author and university instructor. Gabriela works with immigrant professionals who are to be introverts. Grab your favourite drink, or take us with you when you go for a walk, and join us to improve your English by listening to natural conversation.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • The language isn’t the only thing you need to work on while you learn English
  • How our cultural backgrounds can influence our personalities
  • Tips for job searching when you move to a new country...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend who is also trying to improve their English listening skills.


Our question for you:

Do you have any questions for Gabriela? You can leave us a voice message, make sure it’s less than one minute long, and we will pass it on to her.


Connect with Gabriela

Introverts Academy: https://introvertsacademy.org

Book "Introverts: Leverage Your Strengths for an Effective Job Search

More about Gabriela: https://gabrielacasineanu.com


Connect with us links:

Get our show notes and sign up for our secret bonus episode

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation

Follow us on Instagram


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/

Dec 03, 202128:01
You Didn't, Did You?

You Didn't, Did You?

About this episode:

Do people in your country follow rules? Do you think there are too many rules in your country? Have you ever travelled to another place where there were unwritten rules that you didn’t know about? Today we’re talking about rules and laws in other countries and even though this sounds like a serious topic, trust us, you’ll laugh as much as we did recording this episode.

Grab your favourite drink or take us with you when you go for a walk and join us to improve your English by listening to natural conversation.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • How to use the expression “You didn’t, did you?”
  • One country that Audrey thinks has too many rules
  • Unwritten rules from around the world...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend who is also trying to improve their English listening skills.


Our question for you:

Are there too many rules in your country? Have you ever come across a strange rule in another country? You can leave us a voice message, make sure it’s less than one minute long, and we may feature it on a future episode.


Connect with us links:

Get our show notes and sign up for our secret bonus episode

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation

Follow us on Instagram


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/

Nov 19, 202119:16
Country Spotlight: Zambia
Nov 05, 202119:09
Don't Embarrass Me!

Don't Embarrass Me!

Oct 22, 202114:03
Guest Interview: Joe Shean
Oct 08, 202120:36
Back in Action
Oct 01, 202113:44
An Episode With a Difference

An Episode With a Difference

About this episode:

Have you ever wanted to start teaching languages online or have you already started? Maybe you know someone who's curious about becoming an online language teacher. On today’s episode Abi is joined by a previous guest, Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages. She talks about the programme that she runs to guide and support new and growing online teachers. The programme is open all year round but until the 23rd July 2021 Lindsay is offering some great bonuses when you join the Online Teaching Starter Kit.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • There’s more to online language teaching and learning than 1:1 lessons
  • Why it’s rewarding to be part of a community of online teachers when you’re growing your business
  • Our experiences working online
  • OTSK bonuses...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend who’s also trying to improve their English listening skills.


Episode links:

Start growing your online language teaching business with the Online Teaching Starter Kit


Connect with the podcast links:

Get our show notes and sign up for our secret bonus episode

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation

Follow us on Instagram

The podcast is back on its summer break again until September, giving you plenty of time to catch up on some episodes or to listen to some again. Enjoy the rest of the summer and see you in September!


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/

Jul 16, 202111:18
Summer Slump
Jun 25, 202122:46
Country Spotlight: Macau
Jun 18, 202111:45
Hot to Go
Jun 11, 202114:56
Guest Interview: James Levin
Jun 04, 202119:36
Superstitions - Part 2
May 28, 202114:51
Country Spotlight: India
May 21, 202118:32
Secret Stories?
May 07, 202101:37
A Cup of Joe
Apr 30, 202117:29
Guest Interview: Kristine from Express to Impress
Apr 23, 202123:36
Good Grub
Apr 16, 202117:45
Country Spotlight: Georgia
Apr 09, 202110:28
A Spring in Your Step
Mar 26, 202111:14
Guest Interview: Iranian Life in the UK

Guest Interview: Iranian Life in the UK

About this episode:

We’re joined by Abi’s long-time friend today who happens to be British but of Iranian descent. If you’re curious about Iranian culture then you’ll love this episode.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • Iranian New Year “Eid Nowruz”
  • Iranian parties with an unwritten rule for something you must do when you attend one
  • “Taarof”, the Iranian art of etiquette...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.


Our question for you:

Have you had contact with Iranian culture or are you Iranian? What do you love celebrating? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links:

Iranian New Year - Eid Nowruz (nowruz means new day) 20th March this year

Sabzi polo ba mahi - Herb rice and fried fish

Khoresh Karafs - Persian celery stew with lamb

Kabob koobideh - Persian grilled minced meat kebab

Nowruz haft seen - Persian New Year table with symbolic with 7 symbolic items (haft means 7 and seen is the 15th letter in the Persian alphabet)

Sabzeh - A kind of grass that will continue to grow in the weeks leading up to Eid Nowruz

Taarof - The Iranian art of etiquette!


Connect with us links:

Visit our website and get our show notes

Get your free vocabulary guide for Episode 42: New Zealand

Follow us on Instagram

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation


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/

Mar 19, 202116:12
Blondes, Beer and Tea
Mar 12, 202113:06
Country Spotlight: New Zealand

Country Spotlight: New Zealand

About this episode:

How much do you know about New Zealand? Is it on your bucket list? Today we chat with a special guest about life in New Zealand. And before you listen, sign up to our newsletter and we’ll send you our guide to essential Maori expressions used in New Zealand. You'll hear each and every one used on this episode

  • One big advantage of living in New Zealand
  • Māori people and their culture
  • The New Zealand accent. It’s quite special… and more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

Would you spend 6 months living in New Zealand? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Connect with us links:

New culture and travel quiz

Visit our website

Follow us on Instagram

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation


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/

Mar 05, 202122:23
Abigail's Language Journey (Part 2)
Feb 26, 202114:56
Abigail's Language Journey (Part 1)
Feb 19, 202116:57
Guest Interview: Cara Leopold (part 2)

Guest Interview: Cara Leopold (part 2)

About this episode:

Special guest Cara Leopold from Leo Listening joins us for the second part of an interview today. Cara is an English listening skills coach who helps adventurous expats and intrepid travellers improve their English listening skills through movies so they can better understand and connect with fast-talking native speakers.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • Cara answers the question “Why do people speak so fast in English?”
  • Recommendations for listening success
  • How watching TV series can help your everyday spoken English...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.


Our question for you:

What was the last TV series you watched in English and how did you find it? What one word or expression did you learn from 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.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode Links:

To receive Cara’s bi-monthly "Chai Latte Letters" in your inbox, download your Mini Movie Guide which will teach you how to understand fast-talking native speakers using your favourite movie: https://mailchi.mp/leo-listening.com/mini-movie-guide

Subscribe to Cara’s YouTube channel.

Those posts about TED Talks:

https://leo-listening.com/ted-talks-conversations/

https://leo-listening.com/ted-talks/

https://leo-listening.com/podcast-17-why-you-shouldnt-listen-to-ted-talks/


Connect with us links:

New culture and travel quiz

Visit our website 

Follow us on Instagram

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation


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/

Feb 12, 202111:60
Guest Interview: Cara Leopold (part 1)

Guest Interview: Cara Leopold (part 1)

About this episode:

Special guest Cara Leopold from Leo Listening joins us today. Cara is an English listening skills coach who helps adventurous expats and intrepid travellers improve their English listening skills through movies so they can better understand and connect with fast-talking native speakers. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

Some of the topics we discuss:

  • Cara’s experience moving to France from the UK
  • Cara’s journey improving her French listening skills through movies and TV series
  • Problems you might have when listening and the reasons why...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

What was the last TV series you watched in English and how difficult or easy did you find it? What one word or expression did you learn from 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.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode Links:

To receive Cara’s bi-monthly "Chai Latte Letters" in your inbox, download your Mini Movie Guide which will teach you how to understand fast-talking native speakers using your favourite movie: https://mailchi.mp/leo-listening.com/mini-movie-guide

Subscribe to Cara’s YouTube channel.

Those posts about TED Talks:

https://leo-listening.com/ted-talks-conversations/

https://leo-listening.com/ted-talks/

https://leo-listening.com/podcast-17-why-you-shouldnt-listen-to-ted-talks/


Connect with the podcast links:

New culture and travel quiz

Follow us on Instagram

Join our Facebook group for more English conversation


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/

Feb 05, 202118:48
Fly the Nest
Jan 29, 202113:47
Country Spotlight: Iceland
Jan 22, 202113:19
How Can I Help You?
Jan 15, 202116:44
Guest Interview: From Italy to the U.S.
Jan 08, 202124:57
Christmas is All Around

Christmas is All Around

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 join us as we chat about all things Christmas.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • A surprising Christmas Day tradition in Japan
  • A fun Christmas breakfast in Finland
  • Our favourite family Christmas traditions...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.


Our question for you:

Do you do anything for Christmas? Are there any traditions in your family? Would you like to know anything about Christmas? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links

Our new gift cards for English learners

Play this online quiz and test your knowledge of Christmas objects and traditions around the world.


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Dec 18, 202019:53
Country Spotlight: Barbados
Dec 11, 202015:50
Warm and Cosy

Warm and Cosy

Dec 04, 202013:25
Guest Interview: Christina from Speak English with Christina

Guest Interview: Christina from Speak English with Christina

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 have another special guest, Christina Rebuffet-Broadus creator of Speak English with Christina. Christina is from the USA but has been living in France for 15 years. She coaches managers, executives, and entrepreneurs to grow their business, and feel confident speaking English.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • Being fluent, what does it even mean?
  • The most common things that English learners misunderstand about fluency
  • Suggestions for you if you want to become more fluent in English...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

How do you feel about your fluency? If someone asks you if you’re fluent in English what would you say? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links

Find out more about Speak English with Christina

Subscribe to Christina’s YouTube channel


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Nov 27, 202019:04
Festive Time

Festive Time

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. As autumn approaches there are so many festivals and celebrations happening in different parts of the world. Today we’re sharing our experiences of some of our favourite ones.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • Festivals for people that just love food
  • Festivals that revolve around fire and fireworks
  • The strange reason behind one UK celebration
  • Celebrating festivals from cultures that aren’t our own...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

What are your favourite festivals to celebrate at this time of year? Do you celebrate any festivals from other cultures? Let us know by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links

Sign up to Abi’s FREE baking and English conversation webinar for English learners 


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow the podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Nov 20, 202013:55
Country Spotlight: The Czech Republic

Country Spotlight: The Czech Republic

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’re back with another listener voted Country Spotlight episode and today’s location is The Czech Republic. We’re also joined by a special guest, a fellow English teacher, who just happens to be Czech.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • Classic Czech food and why it might not be so healthy
  • Something you could do for free if you speak Czech and love learning
  • Something that surprises foreigners on a first visit...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.


Our question for you:

Do you think you could spend 6 months living in The Czech Republic? Let us know by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links

Improve your English with Teacher Zdenek by playing board games online


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow the podcast on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Nov 06, 202027:35
Come Dine with Me

Come Dine with Me

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’ll be chatting about how we socialise with friends in different cultures, specifically whether it’s common or not to invite them over for dinner.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • The pros and cons of inviting friends over for a meal
  • Countries where you’ll rarely be invited to someone’s house for a meal
  • Why going to a restaurant in some countries can have it’s benefits... and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

Do you invite people over for dinner? Is there any reason you don’t? How do you feel about having people over if you do? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links

Get Abi’s FREE guide to avoid baking disasters and improve your English too.


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Oct 30, 202013:26
Episode 26: Guest Interview - Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages

Episode 26: Guest Interview - Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages

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 have another special guest, Lindsay from Lindsay Does Languages. Lindsay is from the UK and loves everything related to languages, from learning them to inspiring people to become independent language learners and online teachers.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • What it’s like to be an independent language learner
  • Lindsay’s language journey that led her to learning an indigenous language: Guaraní
  • Learning an indigenous or a minority language when there aren’t many resources
  • How to stay motivated when learning languages....and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

Which country are you from, and have you ever studied any indigenous, minority or endangered languages? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links

Find out more about Lindsay Does Languages

Listen to Language Stories

Radio Garden - listen to radio around the world

The Live Lingua Project - for language learning resources


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Oct 23, 202027:39
Abi and Audrey

Abi and Audrey

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 let you get to know us a bit more by discussing our cultural backgrounds.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • Abi’s Jamaican and Audrey’s Dutch family
  • Some of our favourite food from our different cultures
  • Being influenced to travel by our grandparents...and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you: 

What’s special about your culture that you would love other people to know about? And what would you like to know about us? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links (because we love food):

Jamaican Ackee and Saltfish

Jamaican Rice and Peas

Jamaican Sweet Potato Pudding

Dutch Pancakes

Dutch Apple Sauce


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Oct 16, 202016:37
Country Spotlight: Norway

Country Spotlight: Norway

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’re back with another Country Spotlight. We’ll spend the whole of this episode talking about all the surprising, interesting and challenging things about living in a country voted for by our Instagram and Facebook followers.

This episode is focused on the Scandinavian country Norway.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • The cost of living: everything is so expensive!
  • A fascinating fact about written Norwegian
  • Skiing to the work?!
  • Extreme light and dark…..and much more

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you: Do you think you could spend a year living in Norway? 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.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Oct 09, 202020:45
What's Your Name?

What's Your Name?

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 names and naming traditions, laws and fashions in different cultures.

Some of the topics we’ll discuss:

  • Changing (or not changing) your surname when you get married
  • Having a middle name
  • Adopting a new name when you’re in another country
  • Audrey reveals a secret about her name

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you: What traditions or laws are there when it comes to names in your country? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode Links:

Find out more about Audrey’s new online group International English classes for children and teenagers:

https://englishontherun.net/work-with-me/


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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/

Oct 02, 202019:46
Guest Interview - From Colombia to Liverpool

Guest Interview - From Colombia to Liverpool

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. Today’s episode is another new style of episode, a guest interview. We interviewed Jorge Capera from Colombia who now lives in Liverpool in the UK.

Some topics we’ll discuss:

  • Culture shocks when he arrived in the UK
  • Personality change when you speak another language
  • Why Jorge thinks British food is so good
  • What exactly is a Scouser!

Thanks for listening to You Don't Say?! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review in your podcast app or share it with a friend.

Our question for you:

What do you love about the country where you’re living now? Share your comments by leaving us a voice message with your name. If you’re lucky your message could appear on a future episode.

https://anchor.fm/you-dont-say/message


Episode links:

Listen to what the famous Scouse accent sounds like and see if you can understand it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndz86gVm71Y


Connect with us links:

To get the most out of our podcast sign up to our newsletter and get your free guide to learning English with podcasts:

https://mailchi.mp/englishontherun/youdontsay

Follow us on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/podcastyoudontsay/

Join our Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastyoudontsay/


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/

Sep 25, 202029:55