Chinwag Tuesdays
Episodes
5 Secrets to Amazing English and German Pronunciation | Ep 22 S2 Chinwag Tuesday
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I sit down with Mike Budden—an Aussie English teacher living in Berlin—who is also fluent in German! We dive dee...
Her Life-Changing Experience Teaching English in a Foreign Country | EP 21 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Frankie — an English teacher from a small-town in Georgia in the US who has called Colombia home for ...
THIS Magic Word Changed EVERYTHING | Aussie English Culture Shock | Ep 20 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I sit down with Shak — a photographer and restaurant owner originally from India, now living on the Suns...
The SECRET to Sounding Confident in ACADEMIC ENGLISH | Ep 19 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🔊 Audio Disclaimer: So sorry about the sound quality this week! I had some unexpected mic issues. This is the best balance I could manage between c...
The Emotional Journey of Migrating to Australia | Ep 18 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving countries isn’t just paperwork – it’s personal.In this powerful Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I’m joined by Katrina James, a Sydney-based c...
From Mexico to Perth | Culture Shocks & Work-Life Balance in Australia | S2 E17 Chinwag Tuesdays
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What’s it like moving from bustling Mexico City to the calm and quiet of Perth, Western Australia? In this warm and insightful episode of Chinwag Tu...
Why Migrants REALLY Struggle in Australia | Ep 16 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why is it so hard to make friends in Australia? What do Aussies really think of migrants in the workplace? This week on Chinwag Tuesdays, I’m joined...
Polyglot Secrets REVEALED | How Jo Learnt 6 Languages Quickly | Ep 15 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Portugal to Melbourne — Jo’s life is a masterclass in language, culture, and courage. In this Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I chat with Jo: a hyp...
Is THIS the SECRET to Landing Your DREAM Job in 2025 | EP 6 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Carol, a civil engineer from Brazil living in Sydney. Carol shares her journey of moving to Australia...
Jesús' Journey to PERFECT English Fluency in 2025 | Ep 14 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to master an accent that opens doors? This week on Chinwag Tuesdays, I sits down with Jesús Flores, an inspiring Colombian accent coach living i...
Aussie Rebuilds Life After China | 18 Years Teaching English Abroad | Ep 13 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From Townsville to Shanghai and back again — Maree shares her 18-year expat journey teaching English in China.We go deep into the reality of reverse...
Does South Australian English ACTUALLY Sound DIFFERENT? | Ep 12 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to sound Australian when you’ve grown up multilingual, lived abroad, and still say “France” instead of “France”? This epis...
3 Game Changing Tips from India's Top English Teachers | E 11 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready for a real chinwag? This week on Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Richa, a passionate English teacher from India who's taught students from ove...
He Moved from Nepal to Melbourne and Here's What He Learnt | Ep 10 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Dawa — a Nepalese international student, gardener, and aspiring IT professional living in...
Is Art Therapy the SECRET to Better Mental Health for Migrants? | EP 9 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Xiang — a Chinese-born art therapist, artist, and migrant living in Melbourne — to ...
Immigration Lawyer Reveals TOP Secrets to Moving to Australia 🇦🇺 | EP 8 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📢 Planning to move to Australia? Avoid these visa mistakes & get expert PR advice! 🇦🇺In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Aak...
Can a Marketing Degree REALLY Get You PR in Australia in 2025? | EP 7 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Leticia, a marketing executive at Pearson, originally from China and now based in Melbourne. 🇨...
Is Being an Indian Civil Engineer in Australia Worth It? | EP 5 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Anish, a civil engineer from Chandigarh, India, now living in Adelaide. 🌏 From growing up in a fam...
MIND-BLOWING English Learning Secrets Revealed with Mmm English Emma | EP 4 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Emma from Mmm English, one of the biggest names in online English education! 🌟 Emma shares her...
Can English Teaching REALLY BE MORE REWARDING than Banking? | EP 3 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Tom, an English teacher from Melbourne and the founder of Ace Language Academy. Tom shares his in...
The Surprising Connection Between Mindfulness and English Learning | EP 2 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Sukhi, a British English teacher who brings a unique approach to language learning by combining mindf...
The REAL Difference Between British and Australian English | Ep 1 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the exciting first episode of Season 2 of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Dan from BritSpeak, a British English teacher living in Japan. Dan shares h...
Can You REALLY Make a Living Teaching in Japan | EP 33 Chinwag Tuesdays
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this exciting 33rd episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with @NEOEnglishwithPam an Aussie who has been living in Japan for 16 years. Pam shares her ...
Ozzie McGuire Shares TOP TIPS for Teaching ENGLISH Online | EP 32 Chinwag Tuesdays
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Matt, known as @ozziemcguire on social media, a Melbourne-born English teacher who has made wav...
Meet Clifton - The Aussie Who Made India His Home 🇦🇺🇮🇳 | Ep 31 Chinwag Tuesdays
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the 31st episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Clifton @cliftonshipway, an Aussie who has been living in India for the past 21 years and has tru...
English with Max Reveals PROVEN Method for Learning English | EP 30 Chinwag Tuesdays
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special 30th episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Max from @EnglishwithMax , an English teacher from Australia. Max shares her fascinating...
What THIS Aussie Learnt from Teaching English in Germany | EP 29 Chinwag Tuesdays
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Anna, an English teacher from Australia who has been living in Munich, Germany, for over 10 years. We...
3 Surprising Ways NZ English is Different from Aussie English | Ep 28 Chinwag Tuesdays
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Shiloh, a New Zealand ESL teacher living in Portugal. We explore the fascinating (and also funny) dif...
Expert Advice on Surviving and Thriving in Australia with The Mommy Roves | EP 27 Chinwag Tuesdays
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Rovie, a social media star from the Philippines who’s been living in Australia for 8 years. Known a...
What I Learnt from A Chilean Yogi in Australia About Yoga & Manifestation | EP 26 Chinwag Tuesdays
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Daniela, a Chilean yoga and manifestation expert who has been living in Australia for over five years...
Teaching Aussie English Abroad CHANGED This Aussie's Life | EP 25 Chinwag Tuesdays
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Jem, a fellow Aussie English teacher who traded the small town of Alora, Queensland, for the vibrant ...
Empowering Migrants Through Reading and Writing | EP 24 Chinwag Tuesdays
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Mohit, an inspiring individual from India who now calls Adelaide home. Mohit is on a mission to educa...
Mental Health in Australia with a Brazilian Therapist 🇧🇷🇦🇺 | EP 23 Chinwag Tuesdays
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
**TW: Mention of su1cide in this episode**In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Fernanda, a counsellor and somatic therapist originally...
Immigration Agent Shares: STOP Making These Australian Visa MISTAKES | EP 22 Chinwag Tuesdays
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I sit down with Charlene, an experienced immigration agent based in Melbourne. Charlene shares her personal journ...
The BEST Way to Learn Languages Abroad with a British English Teacher | EP 21 Chinwag Tuesdays
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I chat with Lewis from @englishwithlewis a British ESL teacher who has made Brussels, Belgium, his home. From h...
He Successfully Got Australian PR as an Indian Student | EP 20 Chinwag Tuesdays
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays as I chat with Daksh from @smartmigrant , an inspiring individual from Delhi, India, who has made Austral...
Sri Lankan Coach Reveals BIG Mindset Shifts to Australia Success | EP 19 Chinwag Tuesdays
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Chinwag Tuesdays! In this episode, I sit down with Pan, a Sri Lankan expat who has made Australia his home. Pan shares h...
Michele's Top Tips for Learning Italian FAST and EASY | EP 18 Chinwag Tuesdays
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of Chinwag Tuesdays! 🎉 In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michele from @IntrepidItalian, an A...
Essential Tips for Navigating Indian & Aussie Culture | EP 17 Chinwag Tuesdays
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this insightful episode of Chinwag Tuesdays as I explore the vibrant life and impactful mission of Andy, an Aussie who has made North India...
The SECRET to Mastering Accent Coaching with a Former Opera Singer | EP 16 Chinwag Tuesdays
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays as I chat with Ellie, a fascinating figure who has melded her passions for opera and language into a uniqu...
Bonnie Hancock's Tale of Resilience and Breaking World Records | EP 15: Chinwag Tuesdays
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Amanda, in this special episode of Chinwag Tuesdays as I catch up with someone who I've known since I was 8 years old! Bonnie Hancock, a phen...
Aussie English Teacher SPILLS THE TEA on Italian Students! | EP 14 Chinwag Tuesdays
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me in this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays as I, Amanda, chat with another wonderful Amanda from Perth! An ESL teacher with a fascinating journey, Am...
From Student to Life Coach in Australia 🇦🇺 | Inspiring Migrant Journey | EP 13 Chinwag Tuesdays
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Chinwag Tuesdays! In this episode, I chat with Christine, a life abroad coach originally from Hungary and now thriv...
How THIS Online English Teacher Became a Global Coach | EP 12 Chinwag Tuesdays
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Chinwag Tuesdays! This week, I sit down with Chris, an American teacher, business coach, and content strategist liv...
Crack the Aussie Job Market | Career & Communication Tips for Migrants | EP 11 Chinwag Tuesdays
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Chinwag Tuesdays! This week, join me as I chat with Natalie, a seasoned career counsellor and workplace communications trainer in Aust...
The REALITY of Teaching English in Japan as an Aussie | EP 10 Chinwag Tuesdays
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, join me as I dive into an engaging conversation with Matt, an adventurous Australian who has made a home in Japan...
Life Abroad in Brazil 🇧🇷 | Sam’s Story of Growth, Love & Language | Ep 9 Chinwag Tuesdays
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Chinwag Tuesdays! This week, we're diving into a story of cultural immersion, language barriers, and the unifying p...
From Aussie Gym Life to Global Vlogger | Culture Shock & Aussie Slang | EP 8 Chinwag Tuesdays
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on Chinwag Tuesdays, where I chat with Josie from @josieliftsthings @josievlogsthings who is an adventurous Aussie travel vlogger. Dive into J...
This Expat's Life Teaching English in Korea + Culture Shocks | EP 7 Chinwag Tuesdays
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Chinwag Tuesdays takes us on a cultural and educational journey with @englishbymike a seasoned British ESL teacher who has carved ...
How THIS Accent Coach Survives in Colombia + Culture Shocks | EP 6 Chinwag Tuesdays
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this enlightening episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, join me, Amanda, as we delve into the life and career of Josh, an American accent and pronunciation ...
How THIS English Teacher Manages Culture Shock in Croatia | EP 5 Chinwag Tuesdays
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, join me, Amanda, as we explore Adriana's fascinating transition from Melbourne to the beautiful landsca...
From Ecuador to Tasmania 🇪🇨➡️🇦🇺 | Working Holiday & Culture Shock | EP 4 Chinwag Tuesdays
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on Chinwag Tuesdays as I, Amanda, delve into Nohely's journey from the vibrant landscapes of Ecuador to the serene beauty of Tasmania. 🌄 On...
Life as a Brit in Australia | Food & Culture Shock | EP 3 Chinwag Tuesdays
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join me, Amanda, in this heartfelt episode of Chinwag Tuesdays 🎙️, where we dive into Tom's captivating journey from the outskirts of London to t...
Learn Aussie English Abroad 🇦🇺 | ESL Teaching, Slang & Life in Taiwan | EP 2 Chinwag Tuesdays
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the second episode of Chinwag Tuesdays with me, Amanda, as we explore the fascinating world of language, culture, and adventure with Ben, an...
Top ESL Teachers Reveals BEST Language Learning Techniques | EP 1 Chinwag Tuesdays
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of Chinwag Tuesdays 🎉, where I take you on a journey through the vibrant world of language and culture. In this e...