In this episode, we delve into the complexities of multiple citizenships, shedding light on the various ways individuals can acquire citizenship and the countries where it's granted automatically. We discuss the practical benefits, such as increased job opportunities and easier travel, while also addressing potential drawbacks like administrative complexitie ... Show More
Oct 20
Una charla con mi barbero en México - A Chat With My Barber in Mexico
Jim visits his barber Pedro in Cholula, Puebla, for a haircut, a beard trim, and a conversation that goes far beyond grooming. In this longer version of our YouTube visit, they talk about Jim's son's first haircut, Mexican rock, daily life, and the relationship that develops betw ... Show More
31m 37s
Oct 13
¿Por qué entiendes español pero no puedes hablarlo? - Why Can You Understand Spanish but Not Speak It?
Have you ever listened to a Spanish podcast or watched a movie without trouble, only to go completely blank when someone asks you a question? We've both been there, and in this episode, we share our personal experiences with language barriers, explain why understanding Spanish do ... Show More
34m 44s
Oct 6
Qué decir cuando no entiendes a un hablante nativo - What to Say When You Don’t Understand a Native Speaker
Even after years of learning Spanish, misunderstandings happen—especially when you’re dealing with fast speech, unfamiliar accents, background noise, or simply expecting someone to say something they didn’t. We share Jim’s embarrassing rental-car experience in El Salvador, challe ... Show More
19m 3s
Sep 2023
Living abroad as an expat; the good, the bad and the ugly - AIRC482
<p>Are you living and working abroad in a country you didn't grow up in? If not, have you ever thought about what it might be like to be immersed in a different culture and language for a long period of time?</p> <p>In this episode, we talk about the advantages and the drawbacks ... Show More
53m 29s
Mar 2021
Irish Citizenship VS Italian Citizenship
In this episode of the Italian Citizenship Podcast, hosts Marco Permunian, an Italian citizenship attorney and founder of Italian Citizenship Assistance (ICA), along with Italian dual citizen and content creator/podcaster, Rafael Di Furia, in this episode in addition to discussin ... Show More
20m 59s
Nov 2019
038 - The Green Card: Our Experience, Tips and More
In this Episode of the American English Podcast, Lucas and I talk about our experience getting his GREEN CARD. Yes, it was approved, finally! We go through some of the following points:
What is a Green Card?
What's the difference between Permanent Residency and Citizenship?
W ... Show More
29m 1s
Sep 2022
Why You Need to Work Study and Live Abroad -- Benefits of Being in another Country
<p>This Advanced English conversation examines the benefits of living, studying, and working abroad. Having a global network, enriching your life, learning new problem-solving strategies, and adapting to a new environment are all benefits. </p>
<p>📝 Full Lesson Transcript & ... Show More
14m 31s
Apr 2015
Citizenship Ceremonies; Family Ties and Genetics
Making citizens: how countries make public rituals out of endowing new citizens with citizenship. Laurie Taylor talks to Bridget Byrne, Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Manchester, about her in-depth comparative study of citizenship ceremonies. In a mobile, trans ... Show More
28m 4s
Feb 2024
S5E3: Citizenship and Board Games
<p><strong>Summary<br></strong>In this episode, we discuss various topics from weather and travel to citizenship and board games. We share personal experiences and insights, including the process of proving citizenship for a newborn, the cost of obtaining documents, and the diffe ... Show More
50m 56s