Breakfast Together Podcast

Today's episode is about the universal language, and the one thing that unites our hosts besides languages - If you've paid attention so far, you know it's our common passion for dancing!

Pedro Rodriguez, a polyglot fluent in 10 languages and the creator of the i² method, through which more than 600 people have learned numerous languages.Professionally an engineer, and a passionate traveler, his mission is to teach in a practical and dynamic way, helping people break down language barriers and discover the world through a new lens.Find more about Pedro and his method here:📱:  https://www.instagram.com/languagespedro🎥: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoI2TzSdK7BKSAHhsUAQvQ

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit." said Aristotle.For some it's coffee, for others running, maybe studying a language or three - and for us it's definitely recording a podcast! So tune in and find out what habits our hosts have in their routine! (or lack thereof)

Noel Wolf, originally from Germany, moved to the U.S. at 15 to improve her English — and that’s where her passion for languages truly began. She later studied Linguistics and Communications, and at 20 she relocated to Spain, where she has lived ever since. Her Master’s in Language Teaching allowed her to work both as a teacher and as a content creator in the language‑learning field. What truly drives her is the belief that languages open doors to new cultures.https://www.instagram.com/noel_in_?igsh=MXI0OXNjb3FhZjl1cw== 💻 : https://www.noelwolf.com/en/  

What is a polyglot? Someone who you can drop in a bunch of countries and can directly communicate? Someone who is reading books in a plethora of languages? Or someone who grew up in a hodgepodge of cultures? That's what 4 polyglots discuss in today's episode!

Simone has his roots in Italy, but his passion for languages has taken him across the world, including meaningful years in Germany and Austria, where he immersed himself deeply in local cultures and dialects. Now based in Montevideo, he continues exploring linguistic diversity and has personally dived into more than ten languages.He’s the creator and host of the Simple Italian Podcast, a go-to resource for Italian learners, and shares insights on language learning and self-study on YouTube. Through his mentoring platform, Neurolanguage Engineering, Simone helps students learn Italian efficiently using a practical, neuroscience-based approach. YT: https://www.youtube.com/@SimonePols 💻 : https://simonepols.com/ 🎙: https://open.spotify.com/show/4HnZpFbturJsyShqHgelp5

Living internationally means that languages naturally play a huge role in our love life. Cultural differences in declarations of love, pet names, misunderstandings, choosing which language to speak and when. Tune in to find more about this fascinating topic!

Profesora de idiomas, entusiasta de idiomas y bruja. Me identifico como una persona profunda, que le gusta conocer culturas y realmente aprender de la gente a través de su idiomas y costumbres.Language teacher, language enthusiast, and witch. I identify as a deep person who enjoys learning about different cultures and truly connecting with people through their languages ​​and customs.Aquí están los enlaces a su canal de Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@raonei

You know that feeling when foreign words pop up first in your mind while you're talking in another languages?In this episode of Breakfast Together, Irena reflects on being a self-declared language purist, Asya fully embraces multilingual chaos, and Tilemahos brings in his perspective of switching languages, cultures and personalities.We talk about when language mixing feels natural (or not), how it reflects identity, and why sometimes one language simply isn’t enough.🎧 New episode out on now — are you a language purist or a language mixer? 👇

Piotr Cios, born and raised in Poland. After graduating from Applied Linguistics (English and German) at the University of Warsaw, he moved to the Netherlands to immerse in the Dutch language. Since 2016 he has lived in Portugal, where he has worked in various language-related fields. Currently self-studying Hungarian and Greek. His favourite areas of linguistics are semantics, phonetics and psycholinguistics.

Whether you're just starting to say your first words or you're experienced but striving for perfection, making mistakes in a foreign language is an ever-present fear, and our hosts are no strangers to it! Today we're sharing our experience and mentality to help you get over that scary feeling!

This is Don Guillermo a Cuban soul with a passport full of languages and a heart full of rhythm. Based in Cologne, he’s a polyglot, intercultural coach, and future business psychologist mixing brains with sabor. From diving into Bantu and Asian languages to ice baths and triathlon training, Don G’s always on the move crossing cultures, pushing limits, and keeping it real.

In an emotional reunion for the whole team, our hosts record their first episode together in person in beautiful Lisbon! We discuss Tilemahos’ return from backpacking in Latin America, our impressions of Lisbon, our first Greek workshop for Lisbon’s polyglots, and of course our exciting plans for the future.

 You'll find Sara at language-related events. Favourite movie is Dune. She's from Slovenia and has been living in Lisbon for the last 5 years (and plans to stay here). She also lived in Australia, France, Belgium and Kazakhstan. She’s conversational in 6 languages. She's down if anyone's looking for a workout buddy, to join a classical/jazz concert or a beach day.  This year started her own company and is looking to launch a really cool app in the language space in October. More about the project and bio: Lingoodie

Today we talk about something that everyone can relate to, namely mistakes. In this episode you will hear about: Is there life after subjuntivo? What’s Dimi´s pro tip for handling German cases? How to correct someone when you do language exchange? And finally, what are the most common mistakes that our hosts make?

Terry is the founder of Polyglot.tw, the first organized and officially registered polyglot group in Taiwan. He is also an immersion program designer/engineer, a published writer, a linguistic entrepreneur, and a language revitalization activist. He began his polyglot journey when he was 20 and has learned more than 50 languages. Today he continues to learn new languages and especially enjoys conversations in different languages. In addition, Terry is also a cat rescuer, a globe-trotter and a serious video gamer.

In today’s episode we discuss the concept of small talk. What were some cultural shocks connected to small talk for our hosts? Who, among them, is the king or queen of small talk? How can small talk help you with learning languages? Tune in to find out!

Krisztina is a down-to-earth orthopedic surgeon who also happens to be a fitness trainer and a bit of a language buff. Born Hungarian but raised in Romania, Krisztina speaks five languages and is casually picking up a few more. When she's not fixing bones or learning languages, Krisztina's favorite pastime is traveling. Her simple goal? To visit every country in the world.

Are language courses outdated? Can a good teacher make all the difference? How can you self-learn a language up to an advanced level? Is it really possible to learn Serbian in just 3 months?We’re back with the second part of our episode, where we dive into methods and tools for learning foreign languages. What methods do you use?

Joshua Balata moved from India to France nearly a decade ago, thinking he’d just get a degree, he ended up learning French, working at L’Oréal, and building a whole new life — all while making videos about the ups, downs, and awkward in-betweens of expat life. In this episode, we chat about how he learned his languages, why he picked up a camera, and what it’s really like to build a second home in a foreign country.You can find more about him by simply searching his name in Google or visiting his page www.joshuabalata.com or YouTube channel @JoshuaBalata

Four different personalities, a lot of different approaches for learning languages - Today we discuss various tools and methods, and which one suits us personally. Tune in to find out which one fits you best!

It's almost the middle of the summer; festivals are happening, cicadas going crazy, and podcasts being recorded! What is coffee that Greeks cannot survive the summer without? What are the typical complaints various languages have about the heat? Grab your freddo or cold beer and tune in this lazy summer morning!

Today we’re diving into the places we dream of exploring! What’s Asya’s unexpected top pick? Which region is calling out to Dimi? Listen in to discover our travel wishes and don’t forget to share yours and what draws you there!

The Polyglot Gathering 2025 is over and we're all down with the infamous Post-PG Depression... But what always eases the pain is reminiscing about all the wonderful moments we had, the talks, the people, the dancing! So whether or not you know the feeling, tune in to hear about our experience!

When you start making pancakes, the first one comes out bad. But hope dies last, and practice makes champions, so keep going until it comes easy to you!" Four phrases from three languages hide here... Tune in and find out these and more of our favorite phrases from the languages we speak!

Looking back to an entire year of recording this great podcast that we love. A little bit of history, a little bit of behind-the-scenes, and a lot of beautiful memories. Thanks to all of our listeners for joining us on this lovely journey, and we hope you'll enjoy the surprises we still have in store for you!

Which country goes crazy for real crime stories during Easter? What do Greeks do after dying their eggs? And of course, we couldn't help but include our favorite Easter dishes in this festive episode! Happy Easter everybody!

The most controversial episode ever in the history of BT podcast? Maybe! In this episode, the team shares their unpopular opinions when it comes to language learning. What is the one language that is not so useful, according to Irena? Is motivation overrated? And what does Asya think about learning the grammar in the beginning?Tune in to find out!

Our hosts are back with our second chapter on books and languages! Do they still read in their mother tongue? What gets lost when translating a book? And of course we have a lot of recommendations for you, including books written by polyglots, so choose your fighter:- Jakub Kolas, "Novaya Ziamlia" - Simone Pols, "Il Mondo tra le mani" - Svetlana Alexievich, "Second-hand time" -Eirin Meyer, “The Culture Map”-Theodor Kallifatides, “Another Life”-Kato Lomb, “Polyglot: How I Learn Languages”-Daniel Kahneman, "Thinking, Fast and Slow"

Tune in to find out why this particular episode is different from all the previous we've done before. You will also hear one of the longest words in Turkish, different ways of describing snow in Sami language and discover where the word alphabet is coming from.

Today the Breakfast Together team is talking books! What wins, physical books or e-books? Which books are we currently reading? Tune in to find out Tilemahos' life hack on Kindle usage for language learning and check the number of languages Irena reads in.

Last time we covered a lot of the challenges of integrating as an expat abroad. What are some tips and tricks our hosts have used to get closer to their new cultures? How can you start small and build up your confidence to communicating more and more with locals?

It's another Sunday morning, but it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Today, we tackle a tougher topic: the various challenges, but also insights our hosts found when they chose to live abroad. What strategies do they use to navigate some of these difficulties?

New Year, new intro, new us - though the passion for languages always remains! But what new methods of learning are our hosts using? What language has Asya started learning for her future trip? Tune in for the first Breakfast Together of 2025!

How was the past year for our hosts? What are the plans and resolutions for the upcoming year? Tune in on the last Sunday of the year to find out!

How is Christmas and New Year celebrated in different parts of Europe? Do you eat turkey, fish or french fries at the Christmas table? And are you team kurabiye or melomakarono? Join us for the merry episode

Today our hosts take you for a trip around the world! What were their most memorable travel experiences? And where do those Greeks go for their summer vacation?

Our hosts are back from Polyglot Conference 2024, almost exactly one year after they met! We're discussing our impressions from this year's event, the talks and of course Malta itself!

What's the weirdest food you've ever tasted abroad? What are different cultures' attitudes towards meat? Join us for a last snack of an episode! Just one last, we promise...

Work, work, work, today we talk about work! How hierarchical is the workplace in various cultures? What would you wear at a normal day in the office? And who is the only person Norwegians have to address formally?

"What's your secret? Are you a teacher? What language do you dream in? Can you switch languages at will? " Today our hosts are answering common questions they hear as polyglots.

Second course for our Food series with a topic close to our heart: What do people in different countries eat when they have breakfast together? Tune in for a chance to be pampered and fed by Dimi's grandma's homemade pies!

Today's episode consist of an especially delicious menu: Döner, Dürüm, Kebab - what do they all mean? What was the most successful food marketing campaign in Norway? Which dishes do our hosts miss the most from their countries?

Today's topic is slang: how important is it when learning a language? How does a native speaker feel when they hear slang from a foreigner? And how much will it help you in a Turkish bazaar?

What's the most surprising language Irena has received a compliment in? How important is physical contact during dating? Does a partner need approval from the family?

Find out what people of Norway do in the forest on a first date, who pays Irena's dating checks and what you can expect from a typical greek date. Tune in!

What is Asya's technique of making the best out of Duolingo? How can music and films aid your daily practice?Today we discuss more tips and methods on learning languages.

Do you really need to live in a country in order to learn a language? Can listening to music or even WhatsApp help you improve your language skills? What’s Dimi’s pro tip for learning a language in the early stages?

Who can eat more Maslenitsa pancakes, Asya or Irena? Today we discuss leisure activities and traditions (food-related and otherwise) in our cultures and countries the countries we live in.

Five days full of fascinating lectures and workshops, language practice tables and socializing with fellow language enthusiasts - We just came back from the Polyglot Gathering 2024 full of motivation, energy, and a new bonus episode with our impressions!