#09 What's wrong with the question 'Where are you from?'?

I am no longer producing new episodes of Deep Talk, but I hope you enjoy the 33 you have already. I am welcoming new language coaching clients, though. You can find out more on my website: ⁠⁠https://www.rhiannonelt.com/coaching⁠⁠ +++Today, I’m joined by Sukhi who has chosen the texts we’ll be talking about this week:1) 4 Reasons Asking 'Where Are You From?' Is Offensivehttps://www.huffpost.com/archive/ca/entry/asking-where-are-you-from-offensive_b_108027222) What’s Wrong with Asking “Where Are You From?”https://hbr.org/2020/10/whats-wrong-with-asking-where-are-you-fromI recommend you read these articles before listening to the conversation (that’s what this podcast is all about, after all) but the chat will still make sense if you don’t!Sukhi is an English teacher and coach and you can follow him on social media at @english.language.everydaySukhi and I are running a two-week coaching event in August 2022 and you can find out more here: https://www.rhiannonelt.com/interested-summer-re-setDownload the Transcript:You can download the transcript for this episode here: www.rhiannonelt.com/deep-talk-podcast If you want to use the transcript and/or the podcast audio for more focussed language practice, you’ll find a whole host of self-study activities on my website to help you.Get in Touch:Join my mailing list here: www.rhiannonelt.comFollow me on Instagram: @rhiannoneltEmail me: [email protected]