Today’s episode is all about pre- and post-pandemic travel. Estelle and Erin chat about their last experiences traveling internationally before lockdown, and how travel has changed for them since the start of the Pandemic. Erin talks about the eerie atmosphere in a Turkish airport just days before the world went into lockdown, and Estelle remembers her last long distance trip to Scandinavia. Do you remember your last international trip before the pandemic started?
We always love hearing from you, so don’t be shy, come over to our website (https://www.thirdspacesinc.com/) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ThirdSpacesInc) to connect with us and tell us about your last trip before the pandemic!
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16 Feb 2023
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 discuss her current work as an English teacher in Uzbekistan, and we learn about how those experiences have shaped her into the person she is today. Kaya gives examples of culture shock she encountered along the way, and together we explore being a Third Culture Kid in a global society.
If you'd like to know more, you can listen to Kaya and her guests discuss their cross-cultural encounters on her podcast, English with Kaya (https://anchor.fm/kaya27).
22 Jan 2023
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 speaking experiences with us that may or may not have involved a lot of red wine. Her recent adventure to Mexico has reignited her love for foreign languages and practicing Spanish without feeling silly. We also talk about how being an immigrant has helped Debbie understand her own students better and how she applies that in the classroom.
12 Aug 2022
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, and pose the question of whether or not we can travel without any preconceived notions. They explore their experiences in Thailand, Ireland, Algeria, American Samoa, and South Korea to suss out the best way to prepare for travel and how they gather information on new locations before they go. Have a listen and let us know your travel preparation experiences. We'd love to hear from you.
11 Jul 2022
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 their students. This has led to some interesting questions that both teachers found have caused them to think more deeply about the way Americans behave when interacting with others they just met in the US.
Have you ever told someone that you just met that you'd like to get together for coffee or lunch and then never gotten back in touch with them? Or maybe you've been on the receiving end of that statement and wondered why the other person never called? What was your impression of that person or situation? What's the best way to end a conversation with someone you just met?
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13 Jun 2022
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 hours than she was used to while living in Europe, and Erin talks about paper products or the lack thereof while traveling overseas. We also engage in ideas of how we try to minimize culture shock when we travel. Do you have any ideas you'd like to share with us? We'd love to hear them.
#whatsinyourbag
5 May 2022
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 productivity. Listen in to hear our thoughts as we discuss aspects of Hofstede's six dimensions of national culture (https://www.hofstede-insights.com/models/national-culture/) and how those dimensions relate to our own understandings of what it means to be a productive citizen. After listening to our ideas, we'd love to hear yours. How does your culture influence your approach to completing work? Do you find yourself feeling like you procrastinate all the time?
Share your ideas with us on our Third Spaces Café channel on Discord (https://discord.gg/nUFFVgrn) (channel name: third-spaces-cafe) or check in to our Third Spaces Café Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/thirdspacescafe)! We'd love to hear your ideas!
17 Feb 2022
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. that they encountered while living overseas and how they have rarely been identified as typical Americans. Also, they consider where these ideas of American culture may have come from and why it's important to learn the hidden or lesser-known backstories underlying what we see of other cultures.
What stereotypes about your country have you come across? Where do you think these ideas come from?
15 Jan 2022
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 don't know the language, but can't even sound out the writing.
Have you ever had an experience like this? We'd love to hear about it. Please share with us here, or on our Third Spaces Café on Facebook.
3 Dec 2021
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 stop there. We have shoe stories related to temples, homes, islands, and mosques. While you listen, maybe you can relate to some of these experiences, or maybe you might better relate to the locals. What would you have done if you had been in their shoes?
12 Nov 2021
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 superstitions she learned about when she served in the Philippines. Listen as she tells us of the Duwende in the hills that look like dwarves, Wak Wak, who are bird-like creatures that snatch humans at night, and other strange spirits and animals who roam the Philippine countryside.
Similar stories can be found in many other cultures worldwide. Have you ever been spooked by something you couldn't see when walking on a road at night? What are some of your traditional stories that are shared in your hometown?
Read more about Philippine folklore at:
https://www.mangkukulam.com/folklore/361/Sigbin (https://www.mangkukulam.com/folklore/361/Sigbin)
https://www.aswangproject.com/duwende-lore-in-the-philippines/ (https://www.aswangproject.com/duwende-lore-in-the-philippines/)
https://www.cebuanoteacher.com/2019/02/do-you-know-this-cebuano-word-buyag.html (https://www.cebuanoteacher.com/2019/02/do-you-know-this-cebuano-word-buyag.html)
https://www.facebook.com/paranormalphilippinesoriginal/posts/continuation-of-aswang-trivia-in-behavior-these-creatures-are-not-harmed-by-sunl/1061120040573875/ (https://www.facebook.com/paranormalphilippinesoriginal/posts/continuation-of-aswang-trivia-in-behavior-these-creatures-are-not-harmed-by-sunl/1061120040573875/)
7 Oct 2021
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, what we think we understand isn't actually the entire story. Listen and share with us what you would have done in this situation.
11 Sept 2021
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 as much as it does of that culture. In this episode, Estelle and Erin share experiences they had with their expectations in two different stories and how those expectations played a role in their interactions with local people in India and South Korea.
We would love to know how you would have handled these situations. Would you have done the same thing or something differently? Also, if you have a story you'd like to share, please send us a message on Anchor.fm/thirdspaces, or join us on our Third Spaces Cafe on Facebook.
12 Aug 2021
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", evolved into a new trend in Algeria.
11 Jul 2021
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 encounters in Algeria.
6 Jul 2021
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 expectations of time.
28 Aug 2020
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 was introduced to South Korean street fare while on a summer teaching program in Jeollanamdo, and Estelle's first experience with raw fish in a dormitory in Austria.
1 Jun 2020
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 different cultures may have different ideas of what qualifies as cheating.
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