My guest is Marissa Blaszko, a Polish-American polyglot who is currently relearning her native language as an adult. She creates free resources for other language learners at www.RelearnALanguage.com and on YouTube as Relearn A Language. You can also follow her personal Instagram @MultilingualMarissa for language learning memes, studygram, and fun. To find more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. The name and logo for the podcast has changed. It will still be brought to you from Conversations with Kate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

This very short story can be used to improve your listening comprehension. Listen once. Write down a summary of what you heard. Listen again. Write down exactly what I said. Download the transcript on Gumroad. https://conversationskate.gumroad.com/l/storyrescue Compare your understanding with what I actually said. Clients may submit listening dictation to me to discuss connected speech and why some of the phrases may have been difficult to understand. Contact Kate at https://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/

Join me and my guest, Tetiana Bilokin, as we talk about some of the best tools to organize your language learning. Then she shares how she creates learning materials using popular TV shows and movies to keep her clients motivated. To learn more about Tetiana: www.tetianabilokin.com https://www.instagram.com/tetianabilokin/ To find more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Agnieszka Dryjas-Makhloufi, author of the short novel, The Journey of Seagulls. Agnieszka began studying English as a child in Poland and is now a teacher, author, and poet writing in English and working in the UK. We discuss her novel and the importance of getting out of one’s comfort zone to explore and create. To learn more about Agnieszka: https://www.instagram.com/my_soul_is_poetry/ https://www.instagram.com/delicious_writer/ https://twitter.com/agnieszkadryjas https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57134681-the-journey-of-seagulls To find more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Marusya Price, author of 101 Activities to Teach English Mindfully. It includes lessons on topics such as Mindfulness, Happiness, Authenticity, Kindness, Inspiration, Gratitude and Positivity. You can also find Marusya’s meditations and visualizations on the Insight Timer App. To learn more about Marusya and her work: Website: https://www.inspirationalenglish.co.uk/ Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalenglish_/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/inspirational-english-684aa056/ FB page:https://www.facebook.com/ExploreEnglishwithRussie/ To find links more links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Irina Skibenko, a teacher and author from Ukraine who inspires preteens to read and discover the world. She is also the author of three adventure stories featuring Nina and her dog Eve. Preteens from around the world can join Irina’s online programs to discuss the places that Nina visits and improve their English by reading, listening, writing and speaking. To learn more about Irina and her work: Etsy shop - https://etsy.me/3tsmpZq Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/smartstoryspace/  Landing page - https://smartstory.mailchimpsites.com/ To find links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net and click Podcast on the menu bar. The name and logo for the podcast has changed. It will still be brought to you from Conversations with Kate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Jessica Lammers, an online Language Coach who, after being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is exploring neurodiversity as an opportunity to make learning a language a more inclusive experience for her students. Learn more about Jessy at www.befluentish.com To find links, transcript excerpts, and a list of vocabulary from this episode, please visit my website, conversationswithkate.net, and click Podcast on the menu bar. If you’ve been enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. The directions are on my website. You may also send it to me through the contact link. I’d love to hear from you. Be on the lookout for a change of name and logo for the podcast. It will still be brought to you from Conversations with Kate but the podcast will be called English for Exploration. We’ll continue to talk about language and travel. However, some of the episodes, like today’s will explore the inner workings of our brain and how we can best learn and communicate effectively.

English Language Teacher, Vickie Kelty, joins me to talk about using a variety of games to create a relaxed environment for conversations in English. You'll find vocabulary, links, and more information on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. Click Podcast on the menu bar. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Vickie at www.instagram.com/vickiekelty/ Kate at www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Women in Language is back for the 4th annual conference on March 4-7th! In this episode, I talk with Kerstin Cable, host of the Fluent Show podcast and one of the co-organizers. Listen to discover why this is the best event of the year for anyone who loves languages. This year, I'll be presenting with Karina Pearl Thorne on the topic: Share Your Story - Making Connections Across Languages. More information and all of the links on my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net

One of my clients, wanting to improve her English comprehension, asked me to tell her a story. Three years ago, I began telling short personal stories, recording the audio, and creating transcripts. Then I realized that conversations may be more helpful than monologues and the podcast was born. My new book is a longer personal story. It was published as a 100-page paperback on December 28th, 2020. In this episode, Kirstin and I introduce the story. A complete audio version and accompanying workbook will be released later this month. For details, sign up for my email list at www.conversationswithkate.net.

My sister Kirstin is back to talk about using what we have and focusing on what we can do while in quarantine. She describes how she got creative when repainting old furniture and also decorating for the holidays with a garland made from dried orange slices, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries. Highlights, quotes, and more on the website, https://www.conversationswithkate.net/podcast/ Follow us on INSTAGRAM Kate at www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Kirstin at www.instagram.com/kirstinwjacques/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is relationship expert Marianne van Dijk, creator of the popular YouTube Channel, Cup of Empathy. Marianne explains how to identify the feelings and needs underneath our thoughts and how empathy and honesty can improve connection. We discuss some of the tools of NVC or Nonviolent Communication as developed by American Psychologist Marshall Rosenberg.

This is the second half of my conversation with Inna Piankovska and Tetiana Bilokin, English language teachers from Ukraine. Learn about their tips and favorite resources for vocabulary acquisition. When you visit my website, conversationswithkate.net, and click Podcast on the menu bar. Go to this episode to find more information and links to the resources mentioned. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Inna at https://www.instagram.com/english_vocabulady/ Tetiana at https://www.instagram.com/tetianabilokin/ Kate at https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

This is part one of my conversation with Inna Pianokovska and Tetiania Bilokin, English language teachers from Ukraine. We discuss the power of words, the way language changes with use, and how to find relevant vocabulary. Listen for more tips and resources in part 2. Follow us on INSTAGRAM Inna at https://www.instagram.com/english_vocabulady/ Tetiana at https://www.instagram.com/tetianabilokin/ Kate at https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions are on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/

My guest is Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace - Fitness for the Body and Brain. The conversation is divided into three parts (Episodes 107-109). In this episode, part 3, Denise describes 2 of the 21 tools or exercises. Watch Denise in motion at her website, www.agelessgrace.com or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AgelessGrace/videos Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest is Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace - Fitness for the Body and Brain. The conversation is divided into three parts (Episodes 107-109). In this episode, part 2, Denise talks about 5 functions of the brain as they relate to the Ageless Grace program. Watch Denise demonstrate the 21 tools or exercises at her website, www.agelessgrace.com or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AgelessGrace/videos Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about theses episodes by clicking on "podcast".

My guest is Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace - Fitness for the Body and Brain. The conversation is divided into three parts (Episodes 107-109). In this episode, you'll learn about neuroplasticity and how Denise came to create the program. Watch Denise demonstrate the 21 tools or exercises at her website, www.agelessgrace.com or on her Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/AgelessGrace/videos Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest, Raphael Freeman, is the co-host of the podcast Heterodox Americana. This is the third of three parts to our conversation about ways to approach dialogue with people who hold different perspectives. In this part of the conversation, we discuss helpful tips. Listen to Raphael's podcast at www.heterodoxamericana.com Watch his video on Instagram or Facebook https://www.instagram.com/heterodoxamericana/ https://www.facebook.com/Heterodox-Americana-117977612932221 Visit my podcast page and blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest, Raphael Freeman is the co-host of the podcast Heterodox Americana. This is the second of three parts to our conversation about ways to approach dialogue with people who hold different perspectives. In this part of the conversation, we discuss American Culture and Moral Foundation Theory as a way to understand liberal and conservative ideas. Listen to Raphael's podcast at www.heterodoxamericana.com Watch his video on Instagram or Facebook https://www.instagram.com/heterodoxamericana/ https://www.facebook.com/Heterodox-Americana-117977612932221 Visit my podcast page and blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

My guest, Raphael Freeman is the co-host of the podcast Heterodox Americana. This is the first of three parts to our conversation about ways to approach dialogue with people about current issues in the United States. Listen to Raphael's podcast at www.heterodoxamericana.com Watch his video on Instagram or Facebook https://www.instagram.com/heterodoxamericana/ https://www.facebook.com/Heterodox-Americana-117977612932221 Visit my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net for more information about the podcast.

Listen to my conversation with Petra Navel, Neurolanguage Coach® and Business English trainer as we talk about the advantages of one-on-one and group coaching when working with a Language Coach. Learn more about Petra at www.english2business.de Schedule a consultation with Kate at www.englishconversationcoaching.com

Listen to my conversation with Kelly Bennett-Nowocien, Lifestyle and Language Coach as we discuss the benefits of working with a language coach. Learn more at www.kbncoaching.com Schedule a consultation with Kate at www.englishconversation.com

Listen to my conversation with Rachel Paling, creator of Neurolanguage Coaching,® as we discuss the benefits of working with a language coach who has been trained using Rachel's method. An avid language learner and polyglot, Rachel shares some of her stories and how she went from language teacher to coach to training over 600 Neurolanguage coaches® worldwide. Learn more at www.neurolanguagecoaching.com https://network.neurolanguagecoaching.com/ Read Kate's blog post about her experience at www.conversationswithkate.net/blog Schedule a consultation with Kate at www.englishconversation.com

This story follows "Nina and the Flu Pandemic of 1918." It takes place seven years later when Nina has become a teacher and meets her future husband at a boarding house for adults working in various jobs. I introduce her sister, Leona, and you will learn about their double wedding. To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Music credit: Fig Leaf Times Two by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3751-fig-leaf-times-two License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

A true family story recorded by Kate. For a transcript, visit www.conversationswithkate.net or https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Background music: Ever Mindful by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This is part 4 out of 4. In episodes 97-100, I talk with Lindsay Williams, of #Lindsaydoeslanguages about the Language Stories that she and her husband collected in the Americas and Southeast Asia. It's all about connecting with people from around the world. I'm taking a break from the podcast at 100 episodes and highly recommend checking out the Language Stories podcast and series on Youtube. Thank you for listening! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLByFxX2gaCXZAUPfr1ooB9tsQUxxShETa https://languagestories.fireside.fm/ You can also link to Language Stories and find out more about Lindsay at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You may also download the transcripts for episodes 97-100 on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-…e-podcast/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part 3 out of 4. In episodes 97-100, I talk with Lindsay Williams, of #Lindsaydoeslanguages about the podcast and video series that she created with her husband Ashley. It's called Language Stories and it's all about connecting with people from around the world. In this part, you will hear her talk about sign languages in Nicaragua and Vietnam as well as other stories from Season One and Two. Link to Language Stories and find out more about Lindsay at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You may also download the transcripts for episodes 97-100 on my website, https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part 2 out of 4. In episodes 97-100, I talk with Lindsay Williams, of #Lindsaydoeslanguages about the podcast and video series that she created with her husband Ashley. It's called Language Stories and it's all about connecting with people from around the world. Link to Language Stories and find out more about Lindsay at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You may also download the transcripts for episodes 97-100 on my website, https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is the first of 4 episodes with Lindsay Williams. She is a passionate language learner, teacher, author, podcaster, world traveler and more. We talk about the languages she has learned (13 and counting) and the video and podcast series that she created with her husband, Ashley. It's called Language Stories and it exemplifies connecting cultures through conversation. These episodes (97-100) are a celebration of human connection, as well as reaching 100 episodes of the podcast. Enjoy. And keep looking after yourself and one another! Learn more about Lindsay and Language Stories at www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is episode 96, the second part of my conversation with business communication coach, James Levin. In the first part, we talked a lot about the many places James has traveled. We pick up the conversation here where I ask him about his favorite part of the world and then talk about Colombia where he currently lives and works online. Learn more about James at https://englisharrow.com/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part one of my conversation with James Levin, a business communication coach who specializes in helping non-native English speakers excel in English-speaking workplaces. In this episode, I ask James how he managed to visit all 50 of the United States and at least 40 countries before launching his online business. Learn more about James at https://englisharrow.com/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media. Directions on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is the final part of my conversation with Svetlana Klimova. Lana is a linguist from Russia now living in Spain. Her Masters Thesis was "English as a Lingua Franca on Social Media: The Case of Instagram." In this part of our conversation, we dig into the difference between Standard English and English as a Lingua Franca and talk about Emoji as another language. Follow Lana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lana.a.klimova/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. For access to this transcript, notification to webinars, and other live events, please click the yellow button at www.conversationswithkate.net. Reply to the email you receive with questions, suggestions and requests. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media.

This is part two of my conversation with Svetlana Klimova, a Russian linguist now based in Spain. In this part of our conversation, Lana describes her journey from teaching in Sweden to working on her Masters degree in Spain where she discovered her passion for English as Lingua Franca. In part three, we talk about Emojis as another lingua franca. Follow Lana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lana.a.klimova/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. For access to this transcript, notification to webinars, and other live events, please click the yellow button at www.conversationswithkate.net. Reply to the email you receive with questions, suggestions and requests. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Enjoying the podcast? Please leave a review and share on social media.

This is part one of my conversation with Svetlana Klimova, a Russian linguist now based in Spain. Lana talks about immersing herself in the culture of other countries by working there and learning the local language. In part 2, we talk about ELF or English as a lingua franca. Follow Lana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/lana.a.klimova/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. For access to this transcript, notification to webinars, and other live events, please click the yellow button at www.conversationswithkate.net. Reply to the email you receive with questions, suggestions and requests. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is the second part of my conversation with Leo Todaro, a prolific Italian teacher, writer, blogger, and vlogger who teaches through his website and on YouTube at Italian with Leo. In this episode, Leo tells me how he learned to speak English and how he started his popular YouTube channel. Learn more about Leo at www.italianwithleo.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to monthly transcripts, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

This is part one of my conversation with Leo Todaro, a passionate Italian teacher who moved from Gela, Sicily to Copenhagen, Denmark. It is there that he teaches at a language school and creates online learning materials that include a popular YouTube channel. Listening to Leo will help you understand a non-native English speaker from the Mediterranean area. Learn more about Leo at www.italianwithleo.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to monthly transcripts, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

My sister, Kirstin, and I talk about the pressure surrounding the holidays, making choices that are in line with our values, and the value of sharing a meal. Please leave your feedback and comments at https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript (1-2 each month), please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In the second half of my conversation with María Ortega Garcia, she talks about her creative approach to teaching language. We talk more about poetry and end with walking and talking on the Camino de Santiago. Learn more at www.mariaortegagarcia.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript (1-2 each month), please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net. I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In this first part of my conversation with María Ortega Garcia, she shares about her upbringing in Burgos, Spain and why she is passionate about poetry when it comes to helping her students understand the structure behind a language. Learn more at www.mariaortegagarcia.com To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript (1-2 each month), please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this second part of my conversation with Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle, we talk about mindful language retreats. Jessica plans to lead retreats in Bali, Indonesia and Quebec, Canada in 2020. Learn more at www.frenchsunnyside.com. To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to 2 free transcripts each month, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Updates will come to your email box on the first of every month. Follow me on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Jessica Tefenkgi Ruelle, the founder of French Sunnyside. In this first part of our conversation, Jessica talks about growing up in Brussels, Belgium and how she used journaling in English as a tool for self-discovery. Learn more at https://www.frenchsunnyside.com/ Do you have a question or suggestion? Use the contact form on my website conversationswithkate.net. Get podcast transcripts and lesson guides by joining my Patreon community at patreon.com/conversationswithkate or by subscribing to my email updates at www.conversationswithkate.net Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the second half of my conversation with Cara Leopold about the Global Climate Strike and positive solutions to the crisis. We've put together some free resources on my blog at www.conversationswithkate.net/blog. Feel free to share them with your friends, families, and anyone else who would like to learn more and perhaps participate in the Global Climate Strike on September 20th and 27th. All of the podcast lesson guides and transcripts that I've created are available to my Patrons at www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. You can also sign up for my monthly updates to receive 2-3 new learning resources each month at www.conversationswithkate.net. Learn more about Cara at Leo-Listening.com

Cara Leopold is back on the podcast to talk about Climate Change and positive solutions in advance of the Global Climate Strike on September 20 & 27. I recently received Cara's newsletter. In it, she wondered why no one is talking about the Climate Crisis. I invited her to have a conversation for the podcast. During our chat, we came up with quite a few solutions and resources. Links, Lesson Guides and Transcripts are available at www.conversationswithkate.net/blog

My sister, Kirstin, is back on the podcast with a follow-up conversation about her recovery from alcoholism. This conversation follows episode [079]. Like all of the episodes Kirstin, this one is filled with hope, humility, and inspiration. You'll also hear many phrases and expressions that will help you understand and express yourself in English. If you or someone you know needs help with alcoholism, please visit aa.org to find resources and a group near you. To get the most out of your listening, I recommend downloading the podcast lesson guides with transcripts. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate. If you'd like access to this transcript and two others, please sign up for email updates on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I send them out on the first of every month. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this second part of my conversation with Maria Seco, we discuss two pilgrimage routes to Santiago that are just over 100 kilometers each and can be walked in a week. The Camino Inglés comes down from Ferrol in the north and the Camino Portugués comes up from Tui in the south. It is on this Portugués route that we met last October. I walked right through the town where Maria lives! If you'd like to join Maria's Spanish Immersion on the Camino Portugués next May, you can learn more at spanishforcamino.com If you'd like to walk on the Camino for an English Immersion experience, please contact me using the form on my website conversationswithkate.net. Get immediate access to podcast transcripts and lesson guides by joining my Patreon community at patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Maria Seco lives on one of the pilgrimage routes to Santiago, Spain. This year she spent a week walking over 100 kilometers on the Camino Inglés with a small group of language learners. They all earned a Compostela or certificate of completion. In this episode, she describes the route from Ferrol to Santiago. Learn more at spanishforcamino.com Do you have a question or suggestion? Use the contact form on my website conversationswithkate.net. Get podcast transcripts and lesson guides by joining my Patreon community at patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Kirstin is back and this week we're talking about some of the maxims or guides for living that she's learned through AA or Alcoholics Anonymous. We discuss the meaning of "Living life on life's terms" and "Just do the next right thing." Request the lesson guide with the transcript for explanations of vocabulary and expressions. https://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and signing up for my monthly updates. Or join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

My guest is Gabriel EA Clark, co-author of a popular blog and “102 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules Forever (Probably)". In this part of the conversation, we discuss his book and strategies for remembering things about the English language. For more information, go to www.clarkandmiller.com Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Or join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

My guest is Gabriel EA Clark, co-author of a popular blog and the book, “102 Little Drawings That Will Help You Remember English Rules Forever (Probably)". In this part of the conversation, we talk about how Gabriel began his life in England, grew up in Arab speaking countries, started teaching English in Istanbul and ended up in Bulgaria. For more information, go to www.clarkandmiller.com Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Or join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In the second half of my conversation with Greek teacher, Danae Florou, we talk about her move to Canada for 6 years, raising bilingual children and different ways to learn a language. For more information, go to www.alphabetagreek.com https://www.instagram.com/alphabetagreek/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Danae Florou, a Greek teacher living in Athens. In part one of this two-part conversation, Danae talks about growing up in Greece and we discuss the Greek language from ancient times to today. For more information, go to www.alphabetagreek.com https://www.instagram.com/alphabetagreek/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. For immediate access, join my Patreon community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Michele Frolla, The Intrepid Guide, joins me in a conversation which I've split into three episodes. In this third and final part, she talks about optimizing your time for language study, accents, and travel. For more information, go to https://www.theintrepidguide.com/ https://www.instagram.com/intrepidguide/ https://twitter.com/intrepidguide https://www.facebook.com/theintrepidguide/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3KTMHydAAqxTcjAquOQQoA Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Michele Frolla, The Intrepid Guide, joins me in a conversation which I've split into three episodes. In this second part, she talks about her reasons for studying Italian, French, Afrikaans, and Norwegian. She also provides tips on the best way to see the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Tune in next week for the final part of our conversation. For more information, go to https://www.theintrepidguide.com/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Michele Frolla joins me in a conversation which I've split into three episodes. In this first part, she talks about her Italian heritage and learning Italian. In the next episodes, we'll talk about her travel and work as the Intrepid Guide, other languages, and her experience in Norway. She's one of the lucky ones who have experienced seeing the Aurora Borealis. For more information, go to https://www.theintrepidguide.com/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

A Week to Change Direction, June 9-15, 2019 is part of a larger movement to, "increase knowledge, raise awareness and increase support for efforts that are working to change the culture of mental health globally so that all in need receive the care and support they deserve." For more information, go to www.changedirection.org Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My niece, Maddie, and her fiancé, Brannon, tell the story of their engagement. Brannon popped the question at the top of a hike to Angel's Landing in Zion National Park. To see a photo of the proposal, visit my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Or Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Download the lesson guide and transcript by subscribing to my monthly updates at www.conversationswithkate.net

Kirstin is back and we're talking about weddings. June is a very popular month for weddings in the United States. Compare some of the customs surrounding this ritual to those in your country. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Listen to Tetiana describe her experience as a Teaching Fellow in the United States and how she came to use English as a means of discovery self-expression. Learn more about Tetiana on Facebook, Instagram and at tetianabilokin.com Are you interested in learning more by using lesson guides with transcript? Become a subscriber on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net I invite you to join my online community for English Language Learners on Patreon. Members are the first to receive new lesson guides with transcripts and also have access to behind-the-scenes videos and other perks, as well as all of the available podcast lesson guides. https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate

This is the first half of my conversation with Tetiana Bilokin, an English teacher from Ukraine. In this episode, we talk about different aspects of Ukraine and the Ukrainian language.

This is episode number 66, the final part of my conversation with Inés Ramos, a native Spaniard who has been talking to me about cultural differences between Spain, the UK, and the US. In this episode, we shift from stereotypes into discussing the connection between language and culture. She teaches Spanish and more at www.yourlifeinspain.com. Website: www.yourlifeinspain.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourlifeinspain/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlifeinspain/ Creative Writing program: https://www.yourlifeinspain.com/journeytospain/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net and subscribing to my monthly updates. Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

Kisses, window coverings, personal space, and customs surrounding food can all be different depending on the country. Expat Inés Ramos and I continue our conversation about cultural differences between Spain, the UK, and the US. She teaches Spanish and more at www.yourlifeinspain.com. Website: www.yourlifeinspain.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourlifeinspain/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlifeinspain/ Creative Writing program: https://www.yourlifeinspain.com/journeytospain/ Get FREE podcast transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In part one of my conversation with Inés Ramos, we talk about the benefits of living abroad as an expat. Inés believes that language and culture go hand and hand. She teaches Spanish and more at www.yourlifeinspain.com. Website: www.yourlifeinspain.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourlifeinspain/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/yourlifeinspain/ Creative Writing program: https://www.yourlifeinspain.com/journeytospain/ Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/

In this episode, Kirstin and I discuss reading online vs. reading books. Then we talk about books that are so good, we don't want them to end. If you'd like the podcast to continue, please send your comments to me at www.conversationswithkate.net You can message me or leave a comment on my Facebook or Instagram page. A review on iTunes would be very much appreciated. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the second part of my conversation with Elena Gabrielli. In this episode, we discuss conversation partners, online communities, and self-care for introverted language learners. Elena blogs at https://hitoritabi.it "Language Learning for introverts & other quiet learners" Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Elena Gabrielli, an introvert language lover from Bologna, Italy. She speaks 5 languages. In this episode we talk about learning languages and keeping anxiety out of the process. Elena blogs at https://hitoritabi.it "Language Learning for introverts & other quiet learners" Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest is Veronika Palovska, creator of "Do You Speak Freedom?", a blog, coaching, and branding service for online teachers who want to bring freedom and creativity to their work. Veronika joined me from her home in the Czech Republic. We discuss languages and her experience with both speaking and writing in English. Learn more about Veronika at https://www.doyouspeakfreedom.com/ Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the second part of my conversation with Karina Pearl Thorne, a poet, creative writer, and teacher living in London, England. In this episode, Karina shares a poem that she wrote in Spanish and we discuss the ways that learning a foreign language changes us - for the better. Karina's website: www.shareyourstorywithconfidence.com/ Karina's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/user/karinathorne Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

World Poetry Day is March 21st. This is part 1 of my conversation with Karina Pearl Thorne. We talk about language, poetry, and Karina recites her poem, J'existe. Karina's website: https://www.shareyourstorywithconfidence.com/ Karina's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/karinathorne Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My sister Kirstin is back and we're talking about an earlier episode that we recorded together, episode 15 "Take Time To Be Here Right Now." We also go into more detail about what she means by the word, "enoughness." I thought she made up that word but it turns out, that there's a podcast, and a TED talk using this word. Women, especially, can relate to this concept. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This episode is a personal invitation to my listeners. I'd love to hear from you! Become a subscriber and access my new 2-week program, *Make a Note of It - Two weeks to better conversation in just minutes a day. I describe my own language learning practice including writing and getting feedback from a native Polish speaker. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In the second half of my conversation with Spence Morley, I talk about Project Happiness and how I combined my Camino with the #raceforwellness. Spence talks about the way our perspectives can shift and we end with an interesting observation about energy. https://www.projecthappiness.org/ https://www.charityfootprints.com/eventdetails?id=215 https://speedzter.com/collections/speedzter-running-belt Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with a family friend who, like me, has experienced clinical depression and anxiety. In this two-part conversation, we talk about the experience, the stigma, recovery, and how I dedicated my Camino to those who struggle with this illness. Resources: https://www.changedirection.org/ https://www.hopetocope.com/ Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Support the podcast on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate

Caroline and I conclude our conversation about the Camino Portugués. In this episode, we discuss. . . . .and my feelings upon reaching the Cathedral in Santiago. Would you like details about my online course, "Hiking the Camino Portugués in 6 days."? Please contact me via my website, www.conversationswithkate.net You can also sign up my monthly email update. Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/ Support the podcast on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate

I continue my conversation with Caroline Oxford, a woman I met while walking on the Camino Portugués. We discuss what brought her to the Camino and a few ways that the Camino provides what pilgrims need along the way. In next week's episode, we conclude our conversation. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is part 1 of my conversation with Caroline Oxford, a fellow pilgrim on the Camino Portugués. Originally from New Zealand, Caroline now lives in Australia and has walked on the Camino Portugués and Camino Frances.

My sister Kirstin is back for this celebratory episode. We've reached 50 podcast episodes and have listeners in at least 50 countries. If yours is not mentioned, please contact me via my website, www.conversationsiwthkate.net, so I can add it to the list and include it in the next podcast episode. Contact information and FREE transcripts/lesson guides available on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Join the Patreon Community at https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with Mike Oliphant who first introduced me to the Camino de Santiago back in 2008. I recently made my pilgrimage on the Camino Portugués and we discuss our experiences. Are you planning to walk the Camino, also known as "The Way"? I'd love to hear from you. Contact information and FREE transcripts/lesson guides available on my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with Erin Hughes, a sophomore at DePaul University in the USA. We talk about her peacemaking and social justice work both in Chicago and during a recent service immersion experience in Bogotá, Columbia. Get FREE transcripts and lesson guides by visiting my website, www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode number 47, a continuation of my conversation with my niece, Grace Jacques. Grace is a sophomore at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois and just returned from a week long immersion in Los Angeles, California where she served the homeless population and got to know their stories. Last week we talked about Father Greg Boyle and the Homeboy Industries. This week we talk about her experience serving other people at the margins of society and she shares her biggest takeaways from this experience. Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go.” You can also sign up for monthly updates and FREE lesson guides! Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is a special two-part conversation with my niece, Grace Jacques, who is a student at DePaul University in the USA. She recently took part in a service immersion project in Los Angeles, California where she met with and served the homeless, people at the margins of society, and the former gang members who are now living productive lives at Homeboy Industries, founded by Father Greg Boyle. She reflects on what she learned. Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes, and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." You can also sign up for monthly updates and FREE lesson guides! Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I speak with Ammo Bhdaal, who I met at Pueblo Inglés in Spain. We were both volunteering as native English speakers in this English Immersion program. Ammo discusses his approach to culture immersion as he travels. Hint: it includes conversation using the language of the culture. Learn more about Pueblo Inglés at www.thisispuebloingles.com/what-is-pueblo-ingles Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-…e-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, my guest is Juan Ercoreca, a professional engineer from Spain. We recently met at the English Immersion Village called Pueblo Inglés and discuss some of the advantages of doing this kind of program for improving your confidence when speaking in English. Learn more about Pueblo Inglés at https://www.thisispuebloingles.com/what-is-pueblo-ingles Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kate takes a break from her conversations with guests from all over the world and speaks directly to listeners. She lets them in on some of her goals and projects and invites them to send a message to her and/or other listeners via her website, www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast Free lesson guides and transcripts are available every month by subscribing to Kate's monthly updates. Click on "Free Lesson Guides." Get all of the transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate https://www.patreon.com/about https://youtu.be/rwvUjAv6pxg Listen to the podcast on my website: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the final part of my conversation with Cara Leopold. We talk about attending conferences, listening to TV talk shows, and summarize some great listening tips. Learn more about Cara at Leo-listening.com Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Get up to two lesson guides per month by subscribing to my monthly email updates at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Cara shares tips to improve your listening when you're watching TV series or comedy movies. Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, my guest is Cara Leopold, listening specialist at Leo-Listening.com. She helps Advanced English Language Learners who love TV and cinema fall back in love with their favorite films and series by getting subtitle free. In this part of our conversation, we talk about Cara's upbringing in Scotland and how she learned to speak French using immersion at home and abroad. (part 1 of 3) Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is a continuation of my conversation with Alexandra Kapinya from Visual English School. We discuss making mistakes when learning a language and Alexandra's upcoming Short Movie Club. You can learn more about Alexandra on her website, visualenglishschool.com To learn more about Kate, go to https://linktr.ee/conversationskate Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Kate's guest is Alexandra Kapinya, Hungarian by birth and now living in Italy where she teaches English online at Visual English School. Alexandra's passion is sharing her love of excellent short films. She also is highly skilled at creating visual learning materials and infographics which she shares on the visual search engine, Pinterest. Learn more about Alexandra at her website, visualenglishschool.com Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Laila explains the difference between teaching reading and reading therapy. Then she talks about her recent trip to Jordan and Turkey. To learn more about Laila and her work, visit her website a2zreading.com Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is part one of my conversation with Laila Attiga Beidas, a bilingual reading therapist who offers help to struggling readers in English and in Arabic. In this episode she talks about growing up in the Middle East and also comparing the translation of books that she reads in Arabic and in English. To learn more about Laila, visit her website at a2zreading.com Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Listen to the podcast on my website https://www.conversationswithkate.net/listen-to-the-podcast/ There you can find information on how to listen via Soundcloud, iTunes and Pocketcasts if you’re “on the go." Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, my guest is Trisha Traughber from Vagabond English. We talk about the adventures that await when you write and read in English. Learn more about Trisha and interesting writing opportunities at www.vagabondenglish.com Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon, www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, my friend Becky LedBetter describes her experience attending a very special performance of Leonard Bernstein's Mass, both as a teenager and just recently. To learn more about Bernstein visit these links: Commentary by Brevard Music Center Director, Keith Lockhart https://youtu.be/tO4J6TrBMEk 5 minutes of Leonard Bernstein https://youtu.be/Gt2zubHcER4 A short clip about Leonard Bernstein’s Mass https://youtu.be/GMxcTqTXADc Bernstein’s Mass on BBC https://youtu.be/9tjsKzhpSwE Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon, www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kirstin and I discuss what happens when women exhaust themselves by doing too much and need a break. Get transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video, and photos when you join my community on Patreon, www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is the final part of my conversation with Gayle Macdonald. We discuss how important it is for travelers to know about the food culture because not everyone eats at the same time. In Spain, dinner is served quite late and the place to buy churros opens up in the wee hours of the morning. Things are quite different in England. You can learn more from Gayle at her website www.appetizingenglish.com Join my community! When you support the podcast on Patreon, you'll have access to more transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video and photos. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate When you subscribe to my email list, you will have free access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features. www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Gayle and I continue our conversation about food culture. She explains the differences between ordering food and drinks in a British Pub and in a Spanish Tapas bar. There's one more part to our conversation, episode 32. Join my community! When you support the podcast on Patreon, you'll have access to more transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video and photos. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate When you subscribe to my email list, you will have free access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features. www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is part 1 of my conversation with Gayle Macdonald from www.appetizingenglish.com Gayle talks about moving from the UK to Spain and how important it is to learn about food culture - what people eat and when they eat. It's also a good way to enhance your English. There are 3 parts to this conversation. Join my community! When you support the podcast on Patreon, you'll have access to transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video and photos. When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with Maria Seco, who lives along the Camino de Santiago in Galicia. I'm preparing for my own Camino pilgrimage and have been working on my Spanish with Maria. We talk about the Galician language and two Caminos that can be completed in less than a week. Join my community! When you support the podcast on Patreon, you'll have access to more transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video and photos. When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kate and Kirstin describe how they use the vegetables and fruits from their gardens to create Caprese Salad, Glazed Blueberry Pie, and Sautéed Vegetables. Join my community! When you support the podcast on Patreon, you'll have access to more transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video and photos. When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features. www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…ate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, you’ll hear Aaron talk about his creative songwriting process and performing tips. He sings Looking for Light and sends it out to anyone going through a tough time. Aaron has 7 albums, Refuge (2017 on Organic Records), Tinderbox (2015 on Organic records), Fruits of My Labor (2014 on Organic Records), Breathing Underwater (2012), Stand Up Eight (2010), Resolve (2008) , and The Weight of Words (2005). Vocals, Guitar / Aaron Burdett Lap Steel / Jackson Dulaney Bass / Jeff Hinkle Drums / James Kylen Follow him on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/aaron-burdett Visit his website: www.aaronburdett.com Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  When you support the podcast on Patreon, you'll have access to more transcripts, lesson guides, and behind-the-scenes audio, video and photos. https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, singer/songwriter Aaron Burdett is on the show to discuss his songwriting and how he creates a musical experience accessible to anyone. Music is the universal language. To learn more about Aaron and his music, visit www.aaronburdett.com You can also find lyrics and information on my blog: https://www.conversationswithkate.net/2017/07/27/3or4minutes/ Follow him on Soundcloud https://soundcloud.com/aaron-burdett Join my community! When you join us on Patreon, you will have access to transcripts, lesson guides, and Patron-only features.  https://www.patreon.com/conversationswithkate Send comments and questions to Kate at http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 If you like the podcast, please leave a review. : ) Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kirstin and I talk about a favorite family pastime - wordplay or playing with words. Learn more about puns and find out how to get the transcript by visiting my website. Join my community by subscribing to my email list or supporting me on Patreon. Read about all of the benefits on my blog. http://www.conversationswithkate.net/blog/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Listen as I discuss the 2018 FIFA World Cup with my friend from Poland, Michał Markiewicz. Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

Listen to the last part of my conversation with Shanthi. We both agree that you’ll make more progress if you follow your interests (art, health and fitness, music, etc.) when you’re selecting materials in English for reading and listening. Learn more about Shanthi at www.englishwithatwist.com Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is part two of my conversation with Shanthi Cumaraswamy Streat, a Business English trainer with a wealth of experience and resources. You can find out more at her website, www.englishwithatwist.com. She helped me to think about International English in a new way. Listen to her helpful tips for both non-native and native English speakers. Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kate’s talks with Shanthi Cumaraswamy Streat. Shanthi is an independent Business English Trainer with a 20-year background in finance. Through her business, English with a Twist, she teaches professionals 1 - 1 offline through her home stay full-immersion courses in the United Kingdom, and online through her specialist programs for English and business skills. She is an award-winning blogger and the author of two ebooks: Business English Secrets and Small Talk To Go. Learn more about Shanthi at www.englishwithatwist.com Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode Kirstin joins me for an informal chat about summer gatherings - what we play, eat, and the joys and challenges of creating good conversation with family members. Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this final part of my conversation with Elfin Waters, we spend time talking about social media, the importance of doing things without perfectionism, and finding time for language study. Learn more about Elfin. www.allaboutitalian.com https://www.instagram.com/allaboutitalian/ There were so many good ideas and quotes in this three-part conversation. I'll be highlighting some of them on my blog and Facebook page. If you’d like access to select transcripts, including this one, visit www.conversationswithkate.net to join our ever growing community of intermediate and advanced English Language Learners. http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Elfin Waters, teacher of all things Italian, including the language. We had been talking about her short videos on Instagram. She called them “postcards from a friend.” In this episode we talk about postcrossing, book crossing, and the ways that ordinary people can create goodwill around the world. Learn more about Elfin. www.allaboutitalian.com https://www.instagram.com/allaboutitalian/ Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

My guest today is Elfin Waters, teacher of all things Italian, including the language. She gives daily video lessons on Instagram where she has over 2000 followers. She says she’s on a mission to get more English speakers to overcome their fears and learn Italian so they can get out of their tourist bubble and connect with Italy in a more meaningful way. This is part 1 of 3. Learn more about Elfin. www.allaboutitalian.com https://www.instagram.com/allaboutitalian/ Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I talk with Brian Sandri, an interesting guy who I met while volunteering at Angloville in Poland two years ago. Originally from New Zealand, Brian has been traveling the world with only an iPad and hand luggage since retiring 3 years ago. So far, he has visited 70 countries and all 7 continents. You'll learn about how he uses home exchanges to make his travels affordable and also listen to him talk about the languages of Afrikaans, Mandarin, and a nonverbal language understood throughout the world. Related resources: www.homeexchange.com - swap homes with people around the world www.angloville.com - English Immersion programs in Poland, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Ireland, England or Malta A good map for offline - Brian uses Pocket Earth because it often gives him bus and train routes and can save locations. Translation Software - Brian uses Microsoft “Translator” and can select languages to use offline. Planning trips - www.travefy.com To become a subscriber and join my community of Intermediate to Advanced English Language Learners, visit https://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/

In this episode, my sister Kirstin tells another story from the farm that prompts us to talk about a still, quiet place inside ourselves. We discuss learning how to be in the present moment. Join my community! When you subscribe to my email list, you will have access to selected transcripts, lesson guides, and subscriber-only features.  http://www.conversationswithkate.net/contact/ You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Elena and I talk about the Opted Out Facebook Community of online language teachers from around the world. We also share inspiration from the Opted Out Manifesto and the great value that comes from teaching and learning a language. To read my blog post about Elena and how she has helped me: http://www.conversationswithkate.net/2018/05/08/my-conversation-with-elena-mutunono/ To learn more about Elena and her work: https://www.elenamutonono.com/ https://optedoutlife.com/ Check out Elena's courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/elenamutonono/ Join my community! http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ When you subscribe to my email list, you will be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to selected transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Elena Mutunono. In part 3, we discuss speaking different languages and parenting multilingual children. To learn more about Elena and her work: www.elenamutonono.com/ optedoutlife.com/ Check out Elena's courses on Udemy: www.udemy.com/user/elenamutonono/ Join my community! www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ When you subscribe to my email list, you will be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to selected transcripts and lesson guides. You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, I continue my conversation with Elena Mutunono. She shares how she became fluent in English and also how she discovered American accents. To learn more about Elena and her work: www.elenamutonono.com/ optedoutlife.com/ Check out Elena's courses on Udemy: www.udemy.com/user/elenamutonono/ Join my community! www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ When you subscribe to my email list, you will be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to selected transcripts and lesson guides. You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode [011], the first part of my conversation with Elena Mutunono who inspired me to start my online teaching business. Elena describes herself as a teacher, an online programs designer, and a smart business strategist. She is also a published author, a coach, and the founder of the “Opted Out” community for online teachers and coaches who want to have small, sustainable businesses while keeping true to their passions and values. To learn more about Elena and her work: www.elenamutonono.com/ optedoutlife.com/ Check out Elena's courses on Udemy: www.udemy.com/user/elenamutonono/ Join my community! www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ When you subscribe to my email list, you will be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to selected transcripts and lesson guides. You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode number 010. I continue my conversation with Kirstin about the April Blizzard in Minnesota, gardening and Climate Change. To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode 009. It’s mid-April. My sister, Kirstin, and I discuss the weather in Minnesota and in North Carolina. To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode 8. My guest is my sister, Melissa. She has studied German, Chinese and now her specialty is the Visual Language of Art. This was a spontaneous conversation. Next time, I'll make sure that she has a better microphone. : ) www.melissaweinman.com, https://www.instagram.com/melissaweinmanstudio/ https://www.facebook.com/MelissaWeinmanArtist/ To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is episode number 007, the final part of my conversation with Milena Vujnic in which she talks about her own podcast, what you can learn from it, and how she is now focusing on her work with non-native English speakers who move to Australia and New Zealand. To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Milena Vujnic, host of the English Made Simple podcast. Milena speaks Serbian, Spanish, and English. Here she shares her tips for learning and speaking another language. Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This is part one of my conversation with Milena Vujnic, the podcast host of English Made Simple, a podcast for migrants and non-native speakers. She helps newcomers adapt to life in Australia. Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Conversations with Kate free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety Website: www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kirstin asks Kate how she became so interested in languages. Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety Website: www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kate and Kirstin discuss different kinds of conversations. To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, my sister Kirstin answers the question, "What inspires you?" To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Subscribe to my email list to be notified when new episodes are uploaded and get access to transcripts and lesson guides.  You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, we discuss how can this podcast will help you improve your English. A conversation with my sister, Kirstin. In this episode, Kate and Kirstin discuss the benefits of listening to a podcast. To request a lesson guide and transcript, contact Kate at www.conversationswithkate.net Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety http://www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

In this episode, Kate tells you what to expect when you listen to this podcast. Listen to my conversations with guests from all over the world. When you tune in, you'll learn how to stress less and become more confident when conversing in English. Get access to transcripts and lesson guides at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A6bpfXdhsthsBRoVpsRezFyaiGj9WSHg?usp=sharing You can also find the podcast on iTunes and Pocket Casts so you can listen "on the go." Copy and paste this link into the search box. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conversations-with-kate/id1370962506 Free eGuide available - Relax and Connect - 7 Tips to Overcome Foreign Language Anxiety Website: www.conversationswithkate.net/conversation-tips/ Like my Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This short story in three parts comes with a transcript and lesson guide. I created it for English Language Learners who want to improve their listening comprehension. Sign up for free lesson guides at my website: www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This short story in three parts comes with a transcript and lesson guide. I created it for English Language Learners who want to improve their listening comprehension. Sign up for free lesson guides and request this lesson guide and transcript at my website: www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/

This short story in three parts comes with a transcript and lesson guide. I created it for English Language Learners who want to improve their listening comprehension. Sign up for free lesson guides and request this lesson guide and transcript at my website: www.conversationswithkate.net Like my Facebook page. www.facebook.com/conversationswithkate/ Follow me on Instagram. www.instagram.com/conversationskate/