In Episode 24 of the Language Vlog Podcast, we look at change and exploring what drives people to move jobs, cities, or even countries, especially as expats. The episode reflects on the challenges of transitioning to new environments and discusses th...
In this episode of The Language Vlog Podcast, we discuss airports that have carpeted floors and how many airports (and train stations) in China have opted for granite tiles instead. We look at a Ukrainian New Year's tradition from childhood. And we a...
Recorded from YVR (Vancouver Airport) during a layover on my way back to Beijing, this episode of The Language Vlog Podcast reflects on some of the Ukrainian-Canadian traditions that take place during the Christmas season. Traditions include what is...
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Language Vlog Podcast. In this episode we talk a little about reading some of the "Classics", ie, some of Plato's works in the original language; we also cover reading religious texts in ancient languages and whether or n...
Episode 20 of the Language Vlog Podcast! Finally returning to a structured language study routine, especially as my Cantonese lessons on iTalki near expiration. This week’s podcast features discussions on expat life, hometowns, and appreciating the m...
Episode 19 of The Language Vlog Podcast and we're talking about hometown memories, holding onto books for too long, and why China, why Canada? Recorded on Sunday, December 8, 2024, this episode was shot in front of a bookcase of books I've had since...
It's got cold and snowy here in Winnipeg, Canada, and this week's episode was recorded while walking around the block. Today we discuss what a Canadian prairie winter and Christmas time is typically like, the current language studies regimen, what it...
In this episode of the Language Blog Podcast, we talk a little about my trip back to Canada, touching on Winnipeg's harsh winters, the differences between Canada and China, and the challenges of maintaining language studies while traveling. We also d...
This episode was recoded while in transit at the Seoul Incheon airport in South Korea. I figured it would be better to record it early before the trip rather than try to set everything up once I was back in Canada. This episode includes a discussion...
Welcome to episode 15 of the Language Vlog Podcast! This week's discussions include: Deleted commentary on the YouTube channel (oops!) A visit to Universal Studio Beijing (bring your own food, power bank, and get the express tickets!) Reading classi...