Globetrotter Pod

Today, we are joined by a guest, Sam, who is Korean-American, grew up in New Jersey, majored in Japanese at Rutgers University, taught English in Japan and speaks four languages. He will share with us his experiences of growing up in a multicultural environment, living in the USA and traveling around Japan. Let's learn English through interesting content.   -----------   ...

In this episode, I talk about my hikes on the small Chimgan and Mount Beldersay in Uzbekistan, Mt Fuji in Japan, Diamond Head on Hawaii, a mountain on Reunion Island and Mount Takao near Tokyo. Let's pack our bags and go mountain climbing! Let's learn English through interesting content.  -----------   This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above)....

What is the Silk Road? What is the town of Bukhara like? In this travel diary, I will continue talking about my trip to Bukhara, a town located on the Silk Road in modern-day Uzbekistan. Let's learn English through interesting content.   -----------  This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). My goal is to provide interesting narratives in Engl...

In this episode, I will talk about my trip to Bukhara, the ancient city on the Silk Road in Uzbekistan. You will hear about the most beautiful places in and near Bukhara. Let's learn English through interesting content.  -----------  This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). My goal is to provide interesting and engaging stories in English that wil...

"Hafu", or "Double", is a term used to describe people who have one parent who is Japanese and another parent who is non-Japanese. Nina talks about her Hafu identity, Japanese culture and female entrepreneurship. Let's learn English through interesting content.    -----------      Link to Nina's podcast "Be Brave & Bold with Kristy and Nina"  ➡ http...

I talk about my trip to Nurota and Lake Aydarkul in Uzbekistan. Let's travel across the dry, endless deserts of Central Asia and explore sandy towns, huge artificial lakes and yurt camps. Let's learn English through interesting content.   -----------     This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). My goal is to provide you with in...

What is Japanese culture like? What is Uzbek culture like? Guzal shares her experiences of living in Uzbekistan, the USA and Japan and compares the lifestyles and norms of these very different countries. Let's learn English through interesting content.  -----------    This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). My goal is to provide you wit...

Today our guest is Kolya, my friend and an anti-Putin activist from Russia. Kolya will share his experiences of participating in anti-Putin and anti-war protests in Russia and relocating from Russia after the war began. Let's learn English through interesting content.   -----------   This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above).   -...

What is it like to grow up in different countries? What is United World College (UWC), Peace Boat and the Hibakusha Project? What is it like to work at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)? Kaya talks about living in multicultural environments, traveling the world,  promoting peace culture, taking Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and participating in volunteering opportunities s...

What's Serbia like? What are the food, cultures and peoples of the Balkans like? Ever had these curious thoughts? Today in Episode 10, Cat from the UK talks to us about working for 6 years in Serbia and studying in Italy and Siberia, Russia. Let's pack our bags and head off on a journey to the Balkans! Let's learn English through interesting content.  -----------  Links to Cat's blo...

On today's podcast, I talk about the national Uzbek sport ko'pkari, how to make sumalak, and places to explore in the ancient city of Samarkand on the Silk Road located in modern-day Uzbekistan. Let's learn English through interesting content.  -----------  This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above).  -----------  Instagram @english.with.ka...

Today our guest is Jialu, my friend and an employee at United Nations Women in New York City. I'll ask Jialu about what it's like to work for UN Women and how she got hired by the UN. Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). ----------- Instagram @kaya.english.podcast ----------- Please leave a re...

Today, I talk to my friend Mary from PCV. PCV stands for Peace Culture Village, a non-profit organization based in Japan that promotes peace education. Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). ----------- Instagram @kaya.english.podcast ----------- Please leave a review! Reviews help the podcast t...

Today, I interview my friend, Agata. Agata teaches economy and business at a university in Japan. She is originally from Poland and got her PhD in the UK. Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). ----------- Instagram @kaya.english.podcast ----------- Please leave a review! Reviews help the podcas...

What's cottage life in Canada like? Mountains, lakes, islands and so much more! I'll share my experiences of visiting my friends' cottages in Canada. Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). ----------- Instagram @kaya.english.podcast ----------- Please leave a review! Reviews help the podcast to...

Emily-Rose works for the New Zealand government. Today she'll talk to us about working with refugees, teaching yoga in prisons and teaching English in Spain. Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). ----------- Instagram @kaya.english.podcast ----------- Please leave a review! Reviews help th...

Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan in Central Asia. I have been living in Tashkent for the past five months and I will talk about my impressions of the city, its inhabitants and of course, the food! Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above). ----------- Instagram @kaya.english.podcast ------...

Ever dreamed of traveling around the world? In this episode, I describe my experience of traveling around the world twice on Peace Boat. Let's learn English through interesting content.  -----------  This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of English (B1 and above).  -----------  Instagram @kaya.english.podcast  -----------  Please leave a review! Revie...

Hello everyone! My name is Kaya and welcome to my podcast, "Kaya's English Podcast"! In this episode, I introduce myself. To put my background in a nutshell, I grew up in Canada and Japan, studied in Russia and England and currently work in Uzbekistan as an English teacher. Let's learn English through interesting content. ----------- This podcast is for intermediate and advanced learners of Englis...