Hi from Canada

Victoria Butenko, Ben Rabishaw

A fun podcast for English learners by Victoria Butenko, an immigrant to Canada and an IELTS trainer, her friend Ben Rabishaw, a certified ESL teacher, and the friends of the podcast. The podcast reveals different features of life in Canada and help immigrants to come to the country of their dreams providing the listeners with IELTS preparation tips, talks on how to study and work and live a happy life in Canada.  Each episode we discuss a new topic and share some useful words and phrases. Learn about Canadian culture, listen how we talk about everything from literature to raccoons and improve your English listening and fluency for IELTS. This is not just a language podcast - it is a real talk to motivate you to speak English more often!   Follow us on instagram.com/hifromcanadapodcast to find more fun and useful materials!   Music by joshstackhouse.com

Episodes

  1. 08/20/2022

    Understanding Canada - Summer in Canada

    Chapter 4 - Understanding Canada - is this time about summer in Canada with our co-host Kristina.What to expect? - What is summer like in Canada?  - What do people do?  - Where do people go?  Feel Canadian summer with us!  Join our community on social media and say Hi!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hifromcanadaenglish/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hifromcanadaenglish?lang=en Our Telegram for Russian speakers: https://t.me/sayhifromcanada Transcripts for all episodes are available on our Patreon: You can join our weekly speaking club to boost your fluency! Find the information on Patreon! Many thanks to Joshua Stockhouse Music for the jingle! You can find more fun songs on Joshua's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4nHKnfx9W4J3n5qnmBZ8w

  2. 08/11/2022

    Study in Canada — What Medical School in Canada is like

    It’s time for Chapter 3: Let’s talk about studying in Canada! This time we’re talking to a medical student of one of the best Сanadian universities, Imindu. We’re discussing here: — What level of academic aspirations you should be aiming? — Specific requirements to get into a medical school in Canada. — What classes are like? This episode was a part of our interviews session with Canadian students during the pandemic, recorded in Dec 2020 but is still relevant. Join us on social media and say "Hi": Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/hifromcanadaenglish/](https://www.instagram.com/hifromcanadaenglish/) TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@hifromcanadaenglish?lang=en](https://www.tiktok.com/@hifromcanadaenglish?lang=en) Share with your friends, leave your comments on the podcast platform and join us on our social media! Many thanks to Joshua Stockhouse Music for the jingle. You can find more fun songs on Joshua's YouTube channel: [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4nHKnfx9W4J3n5qnmBZ8w](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4nHKnfx9W4J3n5qnmBZ8w)

  3. 07/25/2022

    Success story From passing IELTS to moving to Canada

    It’s time for Chapter 2: Success story From passing IELTS to moving to Canada! This time we’re talking about moving to Canada instead of Australia from Russia with a fantastic guest, Anna. Anna moved to Canada in 2019 through Express Entry. It was a long way, starting in her early years in University and lasting through getting Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering. Anna accumulated several years of experience and spent hours learning English in order to gain the right amount of points for immigration. It was all worth it! Check out Anna's YouTube where Anna shares her experience and tells inspiring stories for newcomers: https://youtube.com/c/MakeThatChange Anna's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anna_antropova/ Join us on social media and say "Hi": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hifromcanadaenglish/ Telegram: https://t.me/hifromcanadaenglish TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hifromcanadaenglish?lang=en Share with your friends, leave your comments here and on the podcast platform! Many thanks to Joshua Stockhouse Music for the jingle. You can find more fun songs on Joshua's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4nHKnfx9W4J3n5qnmBZ8w

  4. 07/21/2022

    IELTS Speaking challenge for a native speaker

    It’s time for Chapter 1: Ben was challenged to answer IELTS speaking questions! This time we’re talking about SPORT. Check out Ben's reply! 😎 Here're the questions I asked: Part 1  ❓Do you think famous sportspeople are good role models for children? 🥎 Do you like sports? / Do you enjoy playing any games? ⚾️ Do you enjoy watching sports? 🏀 What kind of games do you play? / Do you enjoy participating in any sport? 🥎 Do you think grown ups should play games? 🏀 What kind of games did you play as a child? 🥎 When did you first become interested in sports? 🏀 What games are popular in your country? / Which sports are most popular in your country? 🥎 What according to you is the importance of mental games? 🏀 What do children learn from games? Part 2 🧐Describe a game or sport you enjoy playing. You should say: 🟡 What kind of game or sports it is 🟡 Who you play it with 🟡 Where you play it and explain why you enjoy playing it. Part 3 What are the benefits of playing a sport? How can sports bring people from different countries closer together? Why are some international sports more popular than others? Share with your friends, leave your comments here and on the podcast platform! Many thanks to Joshua Stockhouse Music for the jingle. You can find more fun songs on Joshua's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4nHKnfx9W4J3n5qnmBZ8w

  5. Trailer

    Intro - Let's say Hi!

    Hi from Canada! In this episode, we're welcoming our listeners and presenting the "chapters" of the podcast: Chapter 1 - IELTS speaking questions answered by Canadians: let's challenge them!  Practice your fluency and meet fantastic people who will tell you stories about the country you're going to live in (and love). Chapter 2 - IELTS was my ticket to Canada: success stories told by immigrants who passed IELTS on their immigration journey. Chapter 3 - Study in Canada: not sure about your education in Canada? I have some stories for you. Chapter 4 - Understanding Canada: we came here, now we want to learn everything about it! Hi from Canada the podcast is created by an immigrant who is passionate about Canada and IELTS - an IELTS trainer and an educational consultant, Victoria Butenko.  The podcast is supported by my Canadian friend, Ben, and inspired by fantastic people I met here. We want you to pass your exam asap and come to Canada full of love to this amazing country and knowledge that will help you adapt here!  Many thanks to Joshua Stockhouse Music for the jingle. You can find more fun songs on Joshua's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg4nHKnfx9W4J3n5qnmBZ8w Join us on social media and say "Hi": Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hifromcanadaenglish/ Telegram: https://t.me/hifromcanadaenglish TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hifromcanadaenglish?lang=en

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About

A fun podcast for English learners by Victoria Butenko, an immigrant to Canada and an IELTS trainer, her friend Ben Rabishaw, a certified ESL teacher, and the friends of the podcast. The podcast reveals different features of life in Canada and help immigrants to come to the country of their dreams providing the listeners with IELTS preparation tips, talks on how to study and work and live a happy life in Canada.  Each episode we discuss a new topic and share some useful words and phrases. Learn about Canadian culture, listen how we talk about everything from literature to raccoons and improve your English listening and fluency for IELTS. This is not just a language podcast - it is a real talk to motivate you to speak English more often!   Follow us on instagram.com/hifromcanadapodcast to find more fun and useful materials!   Music by joshstackhouse.com

Information

  • Creator
    Victoria Butenko, Ben Rabishaw
  • Years Active
    2022
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    2026 © Victoria Butenko, Ben Rabishaw . Все права защищены.
  • Show Website
    Hi from Canada