English in 10 Minutes

Episode 125: Language Tips and Tricks

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of English in 10 Minutes, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for language learning, including how to enjoy the process, how to pra...

Episode 125: Language Tips and Tricks

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of English in 10 Minutes, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for language learning, including how to enjoy the process, how to pra...

Episode 125: Language Tips and Tricks

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of English in 10 Minutes, Nick and Wendy give their top tips for language learning, including how to enjoy the process, how to pra...

Episode 124: Roman Stories V (Jovanka)

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jovanka tells us how she arrived in Rome from New Zealand, why she stayed there, what her favourite Roman places are, and what changes she n...

Episode 124: Roman Stories V (Jovanka)

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jovanka tells us how she arrived in Rome from New Zealand, why she stayed there, what her favourite Roman places are, and what changes she n...

Episode 124: Roman Stories V (Jovanka)

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jovanka tells us how she arrived in Rome from New Zealand, why she stayed there, what her favourite Roman places are, and what changes she n...

Episode 123: Favelas

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting two favelas, the famous slums of Rio de Janeiro. In particular, they discuss the security situation and the level o...

Episode 123: Favelas

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting two favelas, the famous slums of Rio de Janeiro. In particular, they discuss the security situation and the level o...

Episode 123: Favelas

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting two favelas, the famous slums of Rio de Janeiro. In particular, they discuss the security situation and the level o...

Episode 122: Return to Rio

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy return to the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the last major destination on their trip in South America. They talk about Rio’s stagge...

Episode 122: Return to Rio

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy return to the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the last major destination on their trip in South America. They talk about Rio’s stagge...

Episode 122: Return to Rio

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy return to the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the last major destination on their trip in South America. They talk about Rio’s stagge...

Episode 121: New Zealand

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jovanka talks about her home country of New Zealand. In particular, she discusses the differences between the north and south islands, the i...

Episode 121: New Zealand

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jovanka talks about her home country of New Zealand. In particular, she discusses the differences between the north and south islands, the i...

Episode 121: New Zealand

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Jovanka talks about her home country of New Zealand. In particular, she discusses the differences between the north and south islands, the i...

Episode 120: Afro-Brazilian Religion

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While in Salvador, Nick and Wendy attended a ceremony of the Afro-Brazilian religion candomblé. In this episode, they talk about the experience and t...

Episode 120: Afro-Brazilian Religion

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While in Salvador, Nick and Wendy attended a ceremony of the Afro-Brazilian religion candomblé. In this episode, they talk about the experience and t...

Episode 120: Afro-Brazilian Religion

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

While in Salvador, Nick and Wendy attended a ceremony of the Afro-Brazilian religion candomblé. In this episode, they talk about the experience and t...

Episode 119: Salvador

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit the Brazilian city of Salvador de Bahia. They talk about the Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, including music and capoeira.

Episode 119: Salvador

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit the Brazilian city of Salvador de Bahia. They talk about the Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, including music and capoeira.

Episode 119: Salvador

26 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit the Brazilian city of Salvador de Bahia. They talk about the Afro-Brazilian culture of Salvador, including music and capoeira.

Episode 118: Colonial Cities

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy continue their trip in Brazil and visit three colonial cities in the northeast of the country: São Luís, Recife and Olinda. They talk...

Episode 118: Colonial Cities

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy continue their trip in Brazil and visit three colonial cities in the northeast of the country: São Luís, Recife and Olinda. They talk...

Episode 118: Colonial Cities

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy continue their trip in Brazil and visit three colonial cities in the northeast of the country: São Luís, Recife and Olinda. They talk...

Episode 117: Planned Cities

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit the Brazilian capital Brasília. They talk about their impressions of Brasília and about other planned cities such as Washington...

Episode 117: Planned Cities

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit the Brazilian capital Brasília. They talk about their impressions of Brasília and about other planned cities such as Washington...

Episode 117: Planned Cities

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit the Brazilian capital Brasília. They talk about their impressions of Brasília and about other planned cities such as Washington...

Episode 116: The Pantanal

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Back in Brazil, Nick and Wendy discuss their visit to the world’s largest wetlands area: the Pantanal. In particular, they talk about the various an...

Episode 116: The Pantanal

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Back in Brazil, Nick and Wendy discuss their visit to the world’s largest wetlands area: the Pantanal. In particular, they talk about the various an...

Episode 116: The Pantanal

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Back in Brazil, Nick and Wendy discuss their visit to the world’s largest wetlands area: the Pantanal. In particular, they talk about the various an...

Episode 115: Into the Mines

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit a working silver mine in Bolivia. They talk about the extremely difficult conditions they saw and the impactful experience they h...

Episode 115: Into the Mines

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit a working silver mine in Bolivia. They talk about the extremely difficult conditions they saw and the impactful experience they h...

Episode 115: Into the Mines

28 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit a working silver mine in Bolivia. They talk about the extremely difficult conditions they saw and the impactful experience they h...

Episode 114: Roman Stories IV (Jill)

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our fourth Roman Stories episode, our guest Jill talks about why she moved to Rome 13 years ago. She chooses her favourite place in Rome and explai...

Episode 114: Roman Stories IV (Jill)

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our fourth Roman Stories episode, our guest Jill talks about why she moved to Rome 13 years ago. She chooses her favourite place in Rome and explai...

Episode 114: Roman Stories IV (Jill)

21 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our fourth Roman Stories episode, our guest Jill talks about why she moved to Rome 13 years ago. She chooses her favourite place in Rome and explai...

Episode 113: Beautiful Bolivia

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about returning to Bolivia 13 years after their last visit. In particular, they discuss the country’s amazing natural beauty, in...

Episode 113: Beautiful Bolivia

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about returning to Bolivia 13 years after their last visit. In particular, they discuss the country’s amazing natural beauty, in...

Episode 113: Beautiful Bolivia

14 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about returning to Bolivia 13 years after their last visit. In particular, they discuss the country’s amazing natural beauty, in...

Episode 112: Paraguay

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about spending a few days in Paraguay. They discuss Paraguay’s attractions such as the Jesuit missions in the south and the capi...

Episode 112: Paraguay

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about spending a few days in Paraguay. They discuss Paraguay’s attractions such as the Jesuit missions in the south and the capi...

Episode 112: Paraguay

07 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about spending a few days in Paraguay. They discuss Paraguay’s attractions such as the Jesuit missions in the south and the capi...

Episode 111: Roman Stories III (Tyson)

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Tyson tells his story of moving from the United States to Rome in 2000, starting by working in a bar and eventually becoming a city tour gui...

Episode 111: Roman Stories III (Tyson)

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Tyson tells his story of moving from the United States to Rome in 2000, starting by working in a bar and eventually becoming a city tour gui...

Episode 111: Roman Stories III (Tyson)

31 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Tyson tells his story of moving from the United States to Rome in 2000, starting by working in a bar and eventually becoming a city tour gui...

Episode 110: Iguaçu Falls

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit Iguaçu Falls for the second time and have a much better experience than on their disappointing first visit. They talk about the ...

Episode 110: Iguaçu Falls

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit Iguaçu Falls for the second time and have a much better experience than on their disappointing first visit. They talk about the ...

Episode 110: Iguaçu Falls

24 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy visit Iguaçu Falls for the second time and have a much better experience than on their disappointing first visit. They talk about the ...

Episode 109: São Paulo

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy begin their South American trip in the mega-city of São Paulo, Brazil. They talk about their expectations before they arrived and how ...

Episode 109: São Paulo

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy begin their South American trip in the mega-city of São Paulo, Brazil. They talk about their expectations before they arrived and how ...

Episode 109: São Paulo

16 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy begin their South American trip in the mega-city of São Paulo, Brazil. They talk about their expectations before they arrived and how ...

Episode 108: Munich

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our first ever three-person conversation, Nick, Wendy and Nick’s brother Tim talk about the German city of Munich. In particular, they talk about...

Episode 108: Munich

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our first ever three-person conversation, Nick, Wendy and Nick’s brother Tim talk about the German city of Munich. In particular, they talk about...

Episode 108: Munich

10 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In our first ever three-person conversation, Nick, Wendy and Nick’s brother Tim talk about the German city of Munich. In particular, they talk about...

Episode 107: Rio de Janeiro, 1995

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As Nick and Wendy prepare to go to Brazil, Wendy reminisces about the time she went to Rio de Janeiro to study Portuguese as a university student in 1...

Episode 107: Rio de Janeiro, 1995

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As Nick and Wendy prepare to go to Brazil, Wendy reminisces about the time she went to Rio de Janeiro to study Portuguese as a university student in 1...

Episode 107: Rio de Janeiro, 1995

03 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As Nick and Wendy prepare to go to Brazil, Wendy reminisces about the time she went to Rio de Janeiro to study Portuguese as a university student in 1...

Episode 106: Roman Stories II (Wendy)

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of Roman Stories, Wendy talks about how she found herself living in Rome many years ago and why she keeps going back, as well as...

Episode 106: Roman Stories II (Wendy)

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of Roman Stories, Wendy talks about how she found herself living in Rome many years ago and why she keeps going back, as well as...

Episode 106: Roman Stories II (Wendy)

26 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the second episode of Roman Stories, Wendy talks about how she found herself living in Rome many years ago and why she keeps going back, as well as...

Episode 105: Learning German

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nick’s brother Tim, who returns to the podcast to talk about his experiences learning German while living in Germany, both as a teenage...

Episode 105: Learning German

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nick’s brother Tim, who returns to the podcast to talk about his experiences learning German while living in Germany, both as a teenage...

Episode 105: Learning German

19 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nick’s brother Tim, who returns to the podcast to talk about his experiences learning German while living in Germany, both as a teenage...

Episode 104: Roman Stories I (Nick)

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our Roman Stories episodes, Nick shares the story of how he visited Rome for the first time and how he eventually came to live there a...

Episode 104: Roman Stories I (Nick)

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our Roman Stories episodes, Nick shares the story of how he visited Rome for the first time and how he eventually came to live there a...

Episode 104: Roman Stories I (Nick)

12 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the first of our Roman Stories episodes, Nick shares the story of how he visited Rome for the first time and how he eventually came to live there a...

Episode 103: Slovakia

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about their recent trip to Slovakia in Central Europe. They discuss Slovakia’s natural beauty as well as its cities and castles ...

Episode 103: Slovakia

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about their recent trip to Slovakia in Central Europe. They discuss Slovakia’s natural beauty as well as its cities and castles ...

Episode 103: Slovakia

05 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about their recent trip to Slovakia in Central Europe. They discuss Slovakia’s natural beauty as well as its cities and castles ...

Episode 102: Family

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s mother Marion, talks about her mother’s life journey, from the Netherlands to Indonesia to spending time in a Japanese prison ca...

Episode 102: Family

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s mother Marion, talks about her mother’s life journey, from the Netherlands to Indonesia to spending time in a Japanese prison ca...

Episode 102: Family

29 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s mother Marion, talks about her mother’s life journey, from the Netherlands to Indonesia to spending time in a Japanese prison ca...

Episode 101: Prague

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy recently visited Prague in the Czech Republic. They talk about what they did there and they also reminisce about their previous trips t...

Episode 101: Prague

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy recently visited Prague in the Czech Republic. They talk about what they did there and they also reminisce about their previous trips t...

Episode 101: Prague

22 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy recently visited Prague in the Czech Republic. They talk about what they did there and they also reminisce about their previous trips t...

Episode 100: Rome

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For our 100th episode, Nick and Wendy talk about their favourite city in the world: Rome, Italy. They discuss Rome's historical layers and the difficu...

Episode 100: Rome

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For our 100th episode, Nick and Wendy talk about their favourite city in the world: Rome, Italy. They discuss Rome's historical layers and the difficu...

Episode 100: Rome

15 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For our 100th episode, Nick and Wendy talk about their favourite city in the world: Rome, Italy. They discuss Rome's historical layers and the difficu...

Episode 99: Europe, 1969

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s mother Marion, talks about visiting Europe as a 21-year-old in 1969. In particular, she talks about travelling to Europe from Aust...

Episode 99: Europe, 1969

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s mother Marion, talks about visiting Europe as a 21-year-old in 1969. In particular, she talks about travelling to Europe from Aust...

Episode 99: Europe, 1969

08 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s mother Marion, talks about visiting Europe as a 21-year-old in 1969. In particular, she talks about travelling to Europe from Aust...

Episode 98: Tunisia

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting the North African country of Tunisia. They talk about enjoying Tunisia’s cultural heritage, taking a Roman bath, ...

Episode 98: Tunisia

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting the North African country of Tunisia. They talk about enjoying Tunisia’s cultural heritage, taking a Roman bath, ...

Episode 98: Tunisia

01 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting the North African country of Tunisia. They talk about enjoying Tunisia’s cultural heritage, taking a Roman bath, ...

Episode 97: Ethiopia

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about one of their favourite countries in Africa: Ethiopia. They discuss the country’s history and food and talk about some of t...

Episode 97: Ethiopia

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about one of their favourite countries in Africa: Ethiopia. They discuss the country’s history and food and talk about some of t...

Episode 97: Ethiopia

25 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about one of their favourite countries in Africa: Ethiopia. They discuss the country’s history and food and talk about some of t...

Episode 96: Sydney

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s father Geoff, is back to talk about his home town of Sydney, Australia. He talks about Sydney’s harbour, beaches and beauty.

Episode 96: Sydney

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s father Geoff, is back to talk about his home town of Sydney, Australia. He talks about Sydney’s harbour, beaches and beauty.

Episode 96: Sydney

18 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest, Nick’s father Geoff, is back to talk about his home town of Sydney, Australia. He talks about Sydney’s harbour, beaches and beauty.

Episode 95: Fado

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about the famous Portuguese music style known as fado. They discuss the concept and origins of fado, and how to see it in Lisbon.

Episode 95: Fado

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about the famous Portuguese music style known as fado. They discuss the concept and origins of fado, and how to see it in Lisbon.

Episode 95: Fado

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about the famous Portuguese music style known as fado. They discuss the concept and origins of fado, and how to see it in Lisbon.

Episode 94: The Maya World

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting Maya archeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. They discuss the Maya pyramids, the surrounding landsca...

Episode 94: The Maya World

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting Maya archeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. They discuss the Maya pyramids, the surrounding landsca...

Episode 94: The Maya World

04 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about visiting Maya archeological sites in Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. They discuss the Maya pyramids, the surrounding landsca...

Episode 93: Australia

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and his father Geoff talk about their home country of Australia. In particular, they talk about identity and development in Australia, the countr...

Episode 93: Australia

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and his father Geoff talk about their home country of Australia. In particular, they talk about identity and development in Australia, the countr...

Episode 93: Australia

27 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and his father Geoff talk about their home country of Australia. In particular, they talk about identity and development in Australia, the countr...

Episode 92: The Original Way

20 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Nick and Wendy talk about walking the Camino Primitivo - the Original Way - of the Camino de Santiago in Spain. They talk about the people they met al...