Episode 214: EwK214 - Nadezhda Chalykh on language and intercultural communication

English with Kirsty

English - July 06, 2023 00:00 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Previous Episode: Episode 213: EwK213 - Leanna Lee on learning new languages independently as an adult

Next Episode: Episode 215: EwK215 - Rita Prazeres Gonçalves and Kirsty on languages – why they are so important to us and how we help others to learn them

Nadezhda Chalykh is a trainer, consultant and lecturer working in the field of intercultural communication.

Here are some of the topics that we discussed in our conversation about language, culture, and communication:

* Nadezhda’s language learning journey
* When it’s time to start actually speaking a new language
* Different types of communication styles – influenced by language and culture
* Ways to communicate better and to avoid misunderstandings
* Cultural norms in terms of communication – what is polite? Which topics are considered too personal?
* How learning about language and culture are connected and why they are both important
* Ways for those using their first language to be more inclusive in professional situations.

Find out more on the show notes page:
https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/podcast/episode214