In this exciting 33rd episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with @NEOEnglishwithPam an Aussie who has been living in Japan for 16 years. Pam shares her journey from Brisbane to Japan, her experiences running a chain of English schools, and the cultural contrasts she’s encountered living abroad. We discuss her approach to teaching advanced spoken English and how she’s raising her son to be a “citizen of the world” with strong connections to both Australian and Japanese cultures.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🌏 From Brisbane to Japan: Pam’s story of moving to Japan, starting a family, and immersing herself in Japanese culture.

🗣️ Teaching English: Insights into Pam’s journey from in-person teaching to building an online community and focusing on adult English learners.

👨‍👩‍👦 Raising a Bilingual Child: Pam shares the challenges and rewards of raising her son to embrace both his Japanese and Australian heritage.

😂 Cultural Misunderstandings: Fun anecdotes about life in Japan and the unique cultural differences Pam has adapted to.

💡 Tips for Language Learners: Pam’s advice on improving spoken English and building confidence, even if you’re learning remotely.

If you’re interested in expat life, language learning, or raising bilingual children, this episode is full of valuable insights and stories.

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How to contact Pam:

Watch this space! New website up this week:

www.neo-english.com

Follow on:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neoenglishwithpam/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NEOEnglishwithPam

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NEOEnglishwithPam

To join Pam's group before her website is up, click ‘Subscription’ (NOT just follow) on her instagram page. (After the website is up, the price will go up too).

Enquiries: info@neo-english.com

In the latest episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Matt, known as @ozziemcguire on social media, a Melbourne-born English teacher who has made waves with his entertaining and educational content. Matt shares his journey from launching his social media presence on Chinese platforms to growing his audience across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube by teaching Aussie slang and helping English learners worldwide.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🗣️ From Teacher to Social Media Star: Matt’s journey from teaching English to creating viral content that educates and entertains.

🌏 Learning Mandarin: Matt’s passion for language learning and how speaking Mandarin helps him connect with his students.

📈 Social Media Growth: How Matt built his platforms by focusing on what resonates with his audience and delivering value.

😂 Slang and Cultural Lessons: Fun stories about how Australian slang can be misunderstood and the real-life experiences that inspire his content.

💡 Tips for ESL Learners: Matt’s advice on how to stay motivated and use social media to improve your English skills.

If you’re interested in learning about Aussie English, social media growth, or language learning tips, this episode has a lot to offer!

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How to contact Matt:

• ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozziemcguiree
• ​TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ozziemcguire
• ​YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ozziemcguire

In the 31st episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Clifton @cliftonshipway, an Aussie who has been living in India for the past 21 years and has truly made it his home. We explore his absolutely incredible, almost unbelievable story, from his family's deep connections to India to Clifton’s work with his family’s NGO, and how he’s embraced a life filled with unique experiences in India’s rural and urban landscapes.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🌏 Cultural Immersion: Clifton shares how he fully immersed himself in Indian culture and language, even learning Hindi to the point where locals mistake him for a native speaker.

🧑‍🏫 Family Legacy: Discover how Clifton’s grandfather’s agricultural work and his father’s contributions to dairy farming paved the way for Clifton’s move to India.

💡 Challenges of Adaptation: The ups and downs of adjusting to life in India, from language barriers to health challenges.

💬 Living with Purpose: Clifton’s mission to protect his family’s legacy and how it has shaped his outlook on life and the world.

If you’re interested in the journey of living abroad, cultural immersion, or simply want to hear incredible life stories, this episode is packed with inspiration and insights.

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How to contact Clifton:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cliftonshipway

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliftonshipway
  

  How to contact Clifton's NGO/Mission:

• Website: https://indianorphanage.com/

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indianorphanage/

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/indianorphanage

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndianOrphanage/

In this special 30th episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Max from @EnglishwithMax , an English teacher from Australia. Max shares her fascinating journey of teaching English as a foreign language for over 10 years, how she started her successful YouTube channel English with Max, and her transition from studying her Masters of Interpreting to full-time teaching. We also explore the challenges of content creation and balancing teaching with social media growth.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🎥 YouTube Success: Max’s journey to building her popular YouTube channel and how she decides what content to create.

🌏 Teaching Abroad: Max’s experience teaching English in Germany, France, and Spain before returning to Australia.

🗣️ Common Mistakes: The most common mistakes Max sees in English learners and how they can improve.

💬 Cultural Connections: Fun stories of teaching and living abroad, and the challenges of learning multiple languages herself.

📈 Content Creation Tips: How Max balances teaching with creating engaging content for her online audience.

If you're curious about teaching English, growing a YouTube channel, or want to hear insightful stories from a seasoned ESL teacher, this episode is packed with valuable advice!

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How to contact Max:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@englishwithmax

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/englishwithmax

• Email: max@englishwithmax.com

In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Anna, an English teacher from Australia who has been living in Munich, Germany, for over 10 years. We explore her experiences adjusting to life abroad, navigating cultural differences, and teaching English to teachers in Germany. Anna shares insightful stories from her journey, from Cairns to Melbourne and now Munich, and how she built her career in education across multiple countries.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🌍 Aussie in Germany: Anna’s story of moving from Australia to Germany, and how she’s adapted to the cultural differences along the way.

🗣️ Teaching English: Anna’s transition from teaching high school students in Australia to training teachers in Germany, and the challenges that come with it.

🇩🇪 Cultural Misunderstandings: Fun anecdotes about the small but important cultural differences Anna has encountered living in Germany, including formal vs. informal language.

💬 Learning German: Anna discusses her relationship with the German language and the challenges of balancing English teaching with improving her own German skills.

If you’re interested in teaching English abroad, cultural adaptation, or life as an expat, this episode is packed with great stories and tips!

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🇦🇺 Join the VIP Waitlist for my new Aussie Slang course: https://www.aussieenglishwithamanda.com/ascc-waitlist

🇦🇺 Read the book "The Story of Australian English" by Kel Richards: https://unsw.press/books/the-story-of-australian-english/

How to contact Anna:- email her on annalefevre@hotmail.com

In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Shiloh, a New Zealand ESL teacher living in Portugal. We explore the fascinating (and also funny) differences between Australian and Kiwi English, exploring pronunciation, vocab, and common misconceptions.

Shiloh also shares her journey from growing up in Auckland to living abroad in Australia, France, and now Portugal, with plenty of fun stories along the way.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🗣️ Aussie vs. Kiwi English: The biggest pronunciation and vocabulary differences between Australian and New Zealand English.

🌏 Travel Adventures: Shiloh’s journey across multiple countries and how each place shaped her teaching career.

🏖️ Life in Portugal: Adapting to a new culture, learning Portuguese, and embracing the coastal lifestyle.

😂 Cultural Misunderstandings: Fun stories about the challenges of communication due to accent and language differences.

💡 Tips for ESL Learners: Shiloh’s advice on understanding different English accents and embracing language diversity.

If you're interested in the quirky differences between Aussie and Kiwi English or want to learn more about life abroad, this episode has plenty to offer.

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In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Rovie, a social media star from the Philippines who’s been living in Australia for 8 years. Known as ‘The Mommy Roves’ on Instagram, Rovie shares her unique and funny experiences of understanding the Aussie accent, navigating cultural differences, and building a massive online following by documenting her life in Australia.

🔑 Key Highlights:

🌍 Adapting to Aussie Culture: Rovie talks about her transition from the Philippines to Australia, the challenges she faced, and how she eventually felt at home.

🗣️ Understanding the Aussie Accent: Hear about Rovie’s hilarious experiences of learning the Australian accent and slang, and how she incorporates it into her skits.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Life & Content Creation: Find out how including her son and niece in her videos has changed the dynamic of her content and grown her audience.

💬 Dealing with Online Hate: Rovie opens up about facing negative comments online and how she keeps her focus on the positives.

🎭 Bringing the Skits Back: Learn about Rovie’s journey from TikTok to Instagram, and why she’s bringing back her popular skits with wigs!

Whether you’re a migrant adjusting to life in Australia or just love Aussie humour, this episode is full of relatable moments and valuable insights. Tune in to laugh along with Rovie’s journey and learn from her experiences.

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Where to find Rovie:

• Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/themommyroves/⁠

• TikTok: ⁠https://tiktok.com/@themommyroves⁠

• YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@themommyroves⁠

• Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/themommyroves

In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Daniela, a Chilean yoga and manifestation expert who has been living in Australia for over five years. Daniela shares her incredible journey from working in corporate Chile to following her heart and building a career she’s passionate about in Australia.

🔑 Key Highlights:

• 🌍 Journey to Australia: Daniela’s story of leaving the corporate world in Chile to pursue her dream of living and working abroad in Australia.

• 🧘‍♀️ Discovering Yoga: How Daniela found her true calling in yoga and manifestation and transitioned from a business professional to a full-time yoga teacher.

• 🧠 Manifestation Insights: Daniela shares her practical approach to manifestation, comparing it to baking a cake—follow the steps, and you’ll achieve your desired outcome.

• 🗣️ Cultural Differences: The cultural shocks Daniela faced when adjusting to life in Australia, from greetings to grocery shopping, and how she overcame them.

• ✨ Maintaining a Positive Mindset: Daniela offers advice on how to stay positive and adapt to new cultures, emphasising the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone.
  

Whether you’re an aspiring yogi, interested in manifestation, or navigating life as an expat, this episode is packed with inspiration and tips for success.

Tune in to hear Daniela’s empowering story and learn how to manifest the life you want!

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Where to find Daniela:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogayoginis/