Keri

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri

Education EN ↓ 27 episodes

Unlock the power of your bilingual voice and redefine how you speak and live in English. Welcome to Beyond the Accent: SPEAK WITHOUT LIMITS with Keri, the podcast where expats, migrants, and language enthusiasts explore what it really means to speak English with confidence — beyond pronunciation. Join Keri, a linguist, voice coach, and seasoned expat navigating life across cultures for over a decade. With firsthand insights and expert guidance, Keri dives deep into the intersections of voice, identity, and the bilingual experience. Whether you’re working for an American company, teaching Engli...

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Small Talk Isn’t Small: Turning Awkward Moments into Connections 02.01.2025 33:57

Does small talk feel awkward, forced, or downright unpleasant at times? You’re not alone—but what if you could see it in a new light? In this episode, we explore why small talk is more than just filler conversation and how it can open doors to deeper connections and cultural understanding. We’ll unpack the awkwardness, reframe it, and share practical ways to approach small talk with ease—even when...

Love in Translation: Language, Culture, and the Everyday Intimacies of Multilingual Relationships 23.12.2024 17:16

In the debut episode of my podcast, we dive into the beautifully layered intersections of love, language, and identity. Inspired by Lauren Collins’ New Yorker article, Learning to Love in French, this episode explores what happens when relationships cross linguistic borders. We’ll talk about: How learning your partner’s language can deepen intimacy—and complicate identity. The so-called “soulmate-...