Don't Take the Coral Inside and Other Cultural Curiosities
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Don't Take the Coral Inside and Other Cultural Curiosities
This podcast covers a variety of topics with perspectives on intercultural encounters.
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Pandemic Travel - or - Where were you when...?
Today’s episode is all about pre- and post-pandemic travel. Estelle and Erin chat about their last experiences traveling internationally before lockdo...
Traveling with Kaya - or - Art For Everyone
Have you ever wondered what life in Uzbekistan is like? Kaya Nagayo joins us in this episode to talk about her experiences travelling the globe. We di...
Traveling with Deb - or - Do I need perfect grammar?
Have you ever wondered how American language students spend their time on an exchange in France? Debbie shares hilarious travel stories of her French...
Preparing to go Abroad - or - Tabula Rasa Travel
In this episode, Wendy Trakes, Digital Public Historian and intrepid adventurer, joins Estelle and Erin for a discussion of how they plan for travel,...
Questions about Americans - or - Why don't you call?
As English language teachers, Estelle and Erin often times are in the role of being the go-to person for American culture and societal norms with thei...
Managing Culture Shock - or - What can't you live without?
In this episode, you can join us in our discussion of things we missed while being abroad. Estelle recalls how she had to adjust to different store ho...
Defining productivity - or - Enjoy the process!
In this timely episode, Erin and Estelle delve into the concept of that time we spend not actively and visually working and how that time relates to p...
Living up to cultural expectations - or - But you're an American!
In this episode, Estelle and Erin discuss their experiences with cultural expectations as they traveled abroad. They share stereotypes about the U.S....
Literacy Abroad - or - When Teachers Can’t Read
In today's episode, Erin and Estelle reminisce on their experiences feeling flustered and lost trying to get around in a country where they not only d...
Intimacy of shoes - or - What's on your feet?
In this episode, Margot shares an embarrassing moment when trying to observe cultural norms related to house shoes in Japan, but the stories don't sto...
Spirit Lore in the Philippines - or - Porya Buyag!
To get into the spirit of storytelling, we invited former Peace Corps volunteer, Robbieana Leung, to share some stories of spirits and other superstit...
Navigating cultural differences - or - The case of the hard-boiled egg
In this episode, we discuss a critical incident that happened between a South Korean and an American teacher in South Korea and learn that sometimes,...
A foreigner’s expectations - or - What’s in your bathroom?
When we travel, often the conscious and unconscious expectations we have about the culture we are visiting may lead us to revelations about ourselves...
Mondegreens - or - Whose birthday is it?
In this episode, Erin Watters and Estelle Konrad connect with Margot Harris and Rosa Benlakhlef to hear how Margot's mondegreen, "Happy Birthday", evo...
On being a guest - or - You can't serve them that!
In today's episode, guests Margot Harris and Rosa Benlakhlef join Erin Watters and Estelle Konrad in a feast of memories about cultural culinary encou...
Value of Time - or - 10 American minutes?
When encountering difficulties with punctuality, Estelle and Erin came up with some creative ways to teach their international students about American...
Building relationships - or - What did I just eat?
In this episode, Erin and Estelle discuss some intercultural experiences that led them to trying some unusual cuisine. You will hear about how Erin wa...
Bridging expectations - or - This isn’t a game!
In this episode, Estelle and Erin discuss their experiences of English language learners cheating on homework and exams, and toy with the idea that di...