LaS Talk the Talk Podcast

It takes an idiom to know one. Nr. 2 - Food for thought

Join us as we take a light hearted look at the idiom 'food for thought'.
Thank you Ali for offering us food for thought in this episode.

It takes an idiom to know one. Nr. 1 - once in a blue moon

Would be nice if Scott said 'thank you' once in a blue moon.
Join us as we take a light hearted look at the idiom 'once in a blue moon'.
 

Folge 2. Markus - ungeplanter Weg nach China

Markus fühlte sich nach seinem ersten Besuch in China wohl. 10 Jahre später lebt und arbeitet er dort. Wie kann man das Leben hier und dort vergleichen. 

Episode 12. Tobias - The gamer, the genius?

Tobias was not a typically good student at school but his English level today is excellent. Scott thinks he's a genius. Tobias' tips are very very interesting.
'I don't do it because I understand. I understand it because I do it'
Is he a genius? You decide.
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c

Episode 11. Ceylin - one way ticket to Bangkok

Ceylin took a step which many people only dream of. From Izmir, she bought a one way ticket and ended up in Myanmar and then just followed her heart. A teacher, who explored, tried, and created her own course - 'Awareness' training.
https://www.instagram.com/ingilizcedefarkindalik/?hl=en
 
Intro Music: 'Lipsia' by Sapajou. Free download: bit.ly/2Xs8i8c

Folge 1. Daniela - Deutschlehrerin, an vorderster Front

Daniela war schon 2015 an Bord, als sich die Landschaft im Bereich Deutsch als Fremdsprache dramatisch verändert hat. Nun ist sie wieder seit einem Jahr Vorreiterin und an vorderster Front tätig, um den Deutschunterricht attraktiv in einem neuen Umfeld zu präsentieren.
Hier hört ihr Danielas Geschichte.

Episode 10. Henrik - Guardian of Archives

For Henrik, learning English has been a 'bridge'. A bridge to connencting with people, and with new ideas and experiences. It‘s the small things sometimes, like being called 'a gentlemen‘ that elevate us.
A book binder, an art and museum enthusiast, an artist at heart.  Henrik chose the picture of 'Die-Rothaarige Frau‘ from Otto Dix (Gunzenhauser Museum, Chemnitz) – 'She is a prostitute. Drawn senstively, with distinction. You want to protect her, to understand her‘.
Enjoy Henrik

Episode 9. Lin - The silk road to Magdeburg

Lin shares with us her motto, a Chinese Proverb - 'touch the stone and then move on'. From China, a Master's degree in Germany, the theatre, a choir, teaching at the VHS, a job in an international company where she speaks German and English every day. Lin likes to live in the moment and she doesn't like to plan. Is this the secret to her success?
(1:05:53) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - resting on your laurels
 

Episode 8. Felix - Rising football star. Or is it soccer??

Felix Egelkraut is in the 11th grade at Gymnasium Walter Gropius. He is ambitious and motivated and is aiming for a place at a US University in 2022. Where does this drive come from?
(47:42) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - 'Jumping the shark'
 

Episode 7. Dr Ana Beatriz Ribeiro – The Glocal, from Leipzig with love

Ana is the  Founder and Business Manager of The Leipzig Glocal, an international web magazine featuring arts, culture, social issues, a 'matching service‘ and more. Ana is an Academic, a Journalist, an innovator and she knows how to get a project up and running. And what the .... Wilmington?
The Leipzig Glocal

Episode 6. Claudia - Learning by cruising

Claudia has been an inlingua student since 2008. Every language learning journey is unique. Claudia has reached a high level, in a very special way and for a special reason. Let's hear her journey or has it been a cruise???
(39:45) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - Food for thought
 

Episode 5. Alexander - An Englishman in Hanoi

Alexander Adcocks is from Manchester and currently lives and works in Hanoi. He is a professional ESL Teacher and uses innovative and creative means to teach and learn. He taught himself German and Vietnamese. What's his secret?
(53:05) An idiom a day keeps the Dr away - Even a broken clock is correct twice a day.

Episode 4. Peter Bartolomy - TESOL course Master Trainer in Leipzig

Would you like to become an English (ESL) Teacher? Today we talk to Peter Bartolomy, he has trained over 500 Teachers and is one of  the main Trainers of the TESOL course offered in Leipzig.
https://www.tesol-leipzig.com/
(25:40) An idiom a day keeps the Dr. away - 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

Episode 3. Leticia - Chicago. New York. Dessau.

Leticia Brown is from Chicago, studied in Dessau, taught English, and in her spare time got her B2 certificate in German in less than 2 years. How did she do it? Lets find out more

Episode 2. Muhammed Ali – not the boxer but designer extraordinaire and more

Today we welcome Muhamed Ali. No relation! Architect, Artist, English Teacher and our logo designer. Ali speaks English with an American accent and he’s never stepped foot in North America. Lets find out how this happened.
(20:01) An idiom a day keeps the Dr away - the elephant in the room

Episode 1. Tutipsy - Shoot for the moon and if you miss ...

Today we welcome Tutipsy to inlingua Podcast – Live from Dessau. Tutipsy is a singer, song writer and performer, working to bring people together through his music. With over 1 million followers across social media, Tutipsy’s music is more than just music.