I recently decided to return to uni and do some bridging courses, make sure my skills were where I wanted them to be. I’m studying on-line which has its own challenges, but, the biggest challenge has been getting used to the way things work at university again. I don’t want to get into any of the negatives. This isn’t about that, so the only thing I’ll say on that topic is, expect some negatives. Those won’t be the same for everyone, but, if I was a betting person, I’d bet a large sum of money that everyone faces negatives at some point in their university studies. What this post is about, are the things that will affect young ESL learners going to uni abroad. The first thing you need to know is that, there will be a language level requirement Read More …
Tag: Culture
Kid’s Dream Jobs
In which we talk about why everyone wants to become a YouTuber.
Self Care
We talk about self-care and health just as the Covid19 Pandemic is causing the world to fall apart around us.
Omiyage
What is the difference between omiyage and souvenirs? And what should each be?
Local Foods
A brag contest concerning the quality of our hometowns’ food.
Birthdays
In which we talk about the celebrations and rituals surrounding the days of our birth.
Pets
The animals with which we share our homes and our lives.
Seasons
All about seasons, and how we feel about them.
Breakfast
The episode in which Momoko, Yui, and Derek get side tracked from talking about breakfast and end up discussing the different ways eggs can be prepared, then segue into talking about different foods eaten for different meals before finally getting back on topic.
Valentine’s Day
Momoko, Yui, and Derek chat about Valentine’s Day, chocolate, roses, and which holiday gives you the most of each, along with the cultural differences the holiday has in Japan and Australia.