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A small panel of ESL students and teachers discussing random topics of a cultural nature.

Episodes

  1. 04/13/2020

    Kid's Dream Jobs

    In which the round table discusses dream jobs past and present and delve into why so many people want to become YouTubers.

    17 min

  2. 04/03/2020

    Self Care

    Derek, Yui, and Momoko talk about the different sorts of self care common in Australia and Japan for people feeling under the weather. As usual, the conversation quickly devolves into talk about food.

    12 min

  3. 03/27/2020

    Omiyage

    Our panel talks about the differences between souvenirs and Japanese omiyage, including what sort of things are usually given, and to who.

    24 min

  4. 03/20/2020

    Local Foods

    Momoko, Yui, and Derek talk about local foods, both popular dishes and local produce, in Sapporo and Adelaide, with minor excursions out to other parts of each country. Lots of back patting on both sides about how awesome their local produce is, and quite a bit of talk about drinking, because, apparently, liquor is one of the major food groups.

    20 min

  5. 03/14/2020

    Birthdays

    The Hanabi Eigo panel discusses birthdays, and the types of celebrations that are held by each gender in Japan and Australia.

    14 min

  6. 03/06/2020

    Pets

    Momoko, our resident pet person, Yui, currently petless, and DJ, more than half pet himself, talk about, you guessed it, those lovely creatures with whom we share our lives and our homes.

    23 min

  7. 03/06/2020

    Seasons

    In which DJ, Momoko, and Yui talk about seasons, which countries have them, which don't, and which ones they like and why.

    14 min

  8. 03/06/2020

    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.

    27 min

  9. 03/06/2020

    Valentine's Day

    Momoko, Yui, and Derek chat about Valentine's Day, gifts, and which holiday nets you the most chocolate. They also touch upon the cultural differences between Japan and Australia's Valentine's traditions..

    19 min
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A small panel of ESL students and teachers discussing random topics of a cultural nature.

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  • Creator
    Derek
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Derek
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