traxcultures is a podcast about life in intercultural spaces. It is about transitions across cultures - and all that entails, including the joys and the pains.
This podcast uses resources compiled by Dr. Stephen W. Jones to follow the journey of people who have and are transitioned across cultures - including Stephen's family and others.
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traxcultures is a podcast about life in intercultural spaces. It is about transitions across cultures - and all that entails, including the joys and the pains.
This podcast uses resources compiled by Dr. Stephen W. Jones to follow the journey of people who have and are transitioned across cultures - including Stephen's family and others.
Originally Recorded: June 1, 2022
Notes
In today’s episode, Mike welcomes back guests Dr. Stephen W. Jones and Jennie Jones for part one of a two-part series focusing on language learning as part of cultural transitions. One year after starting our podcast, the Jones have now been in Berlin long enough to have gotten immersed in language learning. Today, they discuss the unique challenges and experiences they've faced while adapting to a new linguistic environment. The conversation delves into different language learning methods, highlighting how their approaches differ based on individual learning styles and past experiences.
The Joneses also discuss practical language acquisition strategies they’ve employed, such as listening to German music, reading level-appropriate books, and utilizing streaming services with German subtitles. Through candid anecdotes, they describe the initial confusion and gradual victories over language barriers, like confidently navigating small talk at local bakeries. This episode provides valuable insights for those experiencing or preparing for similar transitions, emphasizing the importance of understanding language not just as a tool for communication but as an entryway to cultural understanding.
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00:00 "Language Learning and Cultural Transition"
traxcultures
traxcultures is a podcast about life in intercultural spaces. It is about transitions across cultures - and all that entails, including the joys and the pains.
This podcast uses resources compiled by Dr. Stephen W. Jones to follow the journey of people who have and are transitioned across cultures - including Stephen's family and others.
