Tandem Panda

Dr. Emily Sherwood (from South Carolina, USA) and I talk about reading English s a child and as a language learner. She is a teacher, scholar, and writer. She has taught English as a Second Language and Reading to students in the United States and China. She earned a Phd in 2019 from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Dr. Sherwood's focus is Reading English as a Second Language, although...

Ekaterina Matveeva, Ph. D. (h.c.) (from Earth) and I talk about her research on Language Alter Ego. We talk about how we have different personalities depending on the language, culture and environment. When you adapt to your environment, you can connect with others better. It also changes the approach of learning a new language. This episode is entirely in English. How to find Ekaterina: Instagram...

Shelly LaVigne (from Wyoming, USA) and I talk about love, which can be seen as a game. Knowing the rules is necessary to win the game. This episode is entirely in English. Shelly's homepage: https://www.4crosslove.com Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on...

Martin (from Canada) and I talk about the upcoming finals of the Euro 2024 and Copa America. We discuss the history and significance of the Copa America, the scheduling of the tournaments, and the marketing and logistics behind it. We also touch on the popularity of football in Canada, the passion for hockey in Canada, and the differences between the two sports. The conversation then delves into t...

Some people (from Brasil, Indonesia, etc.) and I discuss in a party whether artificial intelligence is a benefit or more a threat for humans. We start with Spanish and French, but the majority of the conversation is in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leav...

Dr. Katrina Nguyen (from the USA) and I talk about gratitude, generosity and how to use your own story to make an impact on others. This episode is completely in English. Katrina's homepage: https://mdkatrina.com Link to the Panda Playlist: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2⁠ If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a revie...

Dr. Neil Pyper (from the UK) and I talk about his research in strategic foresight, scenario analysis and strategic agility. We also talk about the specifics of the political economy in Latin America, which is another research interest of him, and the importance of relationships in business. This episode is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlg...

Vilian (from Brazil) and I talk about learning languages, culture and how this help us connect with other people. This episode is completely in Spanish. Coffee With Repeat After Me Idiomas: https://open.spotify.com/show/7c4YOftQiSYudQNXCXbetw?si=d889f2652c4a45a3 Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the po...

Flori (from France) and I talk about some life wisdoms. We start with French and continue with German in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episod...

Isaac (from Costa Rica) and I exchange our experiences about learning languages: From regaining motivation during the process, reaching B1 level and finding time to learn, etc. We start with German and continue with Spanish in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for...

Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. I really want to include listener comments and questions in the episodes. If you've got a comment, question or topic you'd like to be discussed, send a voice message using: https:...

Lúa Gấu (from Vietnam) and I talk about disability in Vietnam, mindset and happiness. She works in projects to change people's awareness about this issue and support disabled people to help themselves. At the beginning, we also talk about ethnic minorities in Vietnam. This episode is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=...

Dessy (from Indonesia) and I talk about languages, language learning and different cultures. This episode starts with German, but is completely in English after that. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.ap...

Flori (from France) and I talk about the finiteness and infinity of the universe (first half in French). In the second half in German, we talk about the lyrics of a song from the Austrian singer Falco. Link to the Youtube video of 100SekundenPhysik: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJroxik9kBg Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 I...

Kelvin (from the Dominican Republic) and I talk about the the job as a biomedical engineer in a hospital in Santo Domingo. We start with English and move to Spanish in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ( https://po...

Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about ChatGPT: What is ChatGPT? What are the chances? What should be considered when using it? We start with French and move to German in the middle. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts...

Claudia (from Italy) and I reflect on our 20s and the journey that brought us here to the present: How were the 20s? What was hard? What would we wish we had known back then? This conversation is completely in English. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on...

Martin (from Canada/Argentina) and I talk about our experiences abroad in Europe and Japan (first part in French). We continue by talking about Japanese culture and footbal  (second part in German). Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or App...

"Once you feel happy, once you feel safe, once you have solid friends, once you've got people on whom you can count, once you feel as if you're growing in everyway of your life, once you feel comfortable." Kevin (from Jamaica/France) and I talk about home, building bonds with people, the difficulties in a new country and positive mindsets. We also talk about some differences between Jamaica and Fr...

These are the recordings during my nearly four-month stay in Japan. They reflect my observations, thoughts and the process of understanding my surroundings. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/pod...

The episode is a conversation with myself about observations and experiences from two months in Japan. Just my limited observations. If you experienced other things, please write me and let me know.  Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Ap...

The episode is a conversation with myself about observations and experiences from two weeks in Japan. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tandem-panda/id1568848065 ). I really want to incl...

Anastasia (from Russia) and I talk about her experiences of living in different countries and developing different culture layers over time. One important thing is to learn about different ways of life and choose the one that suits you the best. One topic is also how different you feel when you speak in other languages. We start with English and move to Spanish in the middle. Anastasia's Youtube C...

Flori (from France) and I talk about our first real meeting in Lyon (first half in French). We have been practicing languages with online meetings so far and this was finally the first time we met in person. Marseille is the other city I visited and where I also met a language friend who showed me the city (second half in German). Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWd...

Mira (from Marocco) and I talk in German about her journey to become a doctor in Germany. Her way of dealing with stress and how journaling helps is the topic of the second half in French. Link to the Panda Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15DWdlgea14g6Ka5ya3wsJ?si=b98a11dc2d9342a2 If you enjoy listening to the podcast, I'd love for you to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ( h...