Conversations With Kate

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/ Fo

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

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 availa

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 F

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 Lan

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. h

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/