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Chinwag Tuesdays

Chinwag Tuesdays

Amanda Boyce - Aussie English with Amanda 62 Episodes Jul 14, 2026

Chinwag Tuesdays is a weekly podcast hosted by Amanda, an Australian English expert. Each episode features conversations with ESL teachers from around the world, fellow Australian native speakers, and English learners. The show offers cultural insights, language tips, and a positive vibe to brighten up your Tuesday.

Episodes

What Really Improved Her English in Australia (NOT a Classroom) | Ep 7 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
What Really Improved Her English in Australia (NOT a Classroom) | Ep 7 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays Jul 14, 2026 00:37:07 Belén is an English teacher and translator from Argentina who spent two years in Australia on a working holiday visa, living in Brisbane, Tasmania, and Adelaide. In this episode, she talks about what it was really like navigating life, work, and language in a country she'd dreamed of visiting for years.She was ready to go in 2020 — and then COVID happened. She waited three years, finally arriv
From Scared PhD Student to TEDx Speaker: What It Actually Takes | Ep 6 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
From Scared PhD Student to TEDx Speaker: What It Actually Takes | Ep 6 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays Jun 9, 2026 00:40:38 Jayanti arrived in Brisbane in 2017 to start her PhD, and her very first day in the research lab involved watching a fellow student struggle through a presentation in front of a room full of people asking tough questions. She thought: what have I signed up for?In this episode, Jayanti talks about the journey from that intimidating first day to delivering a TEDx talk in front of 200 people, in her
How Introverted Migrants Can Stop Playing Small and Start Being Heard | Ep 5 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
How Introverted Migrants Can Stop Playing Small and Start Being Heard | Ep 5 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays May 12, 2026 00:31:35 In this episode of Chinwag Tuesdays, I'm chatting with Serena Low, a Singapore-born, Melbourne-based trauma-informed coach who helps introverts, high achievers, and quiet achievers do something that doesn't come naturally to a lot of them: let people see how good they really are.Serena spent 11 years as a lawyer before making a major career pivot. She's also the host of The Quiet Warri
Moving from India to Australia: Work Culture Shocks & Communication Tips | Ep 4 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
Moving from India to Australia: Work Culture Shocks & Communication Tips | Ep 4 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays Apr 14, 2026 00:43:39 This week on Chinwag Tuesdays, I'm sitting down with Aastha, who made the big move from New Delhi to Sydney five years ago after meeting her Australian husband. Aastha has an eight-year background in media and communications, a Master's in Business Administration, and she's now working as a Customer Success Manager, connecting with clients all across Australia and New Zealand.We talk a
Teaching Aussie Kids as a Migrant Primary School Teacher | Ep 3 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
Teaching Aussie Kids as a Migrant Primary School Teacher | Ep 3 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays Mar 31, 2026 00:49:02 This week on Chinwag Tuesdays, I’m joined by Jeane, an Indonesian-born primary school teacher who packed up a decade-long teaching career in Indonesia and moved to Melbourne to start fresh, on a completely different continent, in a completely different classroom.We talk about what it’s really like to teach Australian kids when you’re still learning the culture yourself, the hilarious moments when
Life as an Aussie English Teacher in Czech Republic | Ep 2 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
Life as an Aussie English Teacher in Czech Republic | Ep 2 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays Mar 3, 2026 00:28:14 G'day! Welcome back to Chinwag Tuesdays, the podcast from Aussie English with Amanda where we chat about language, culture, and life as an Aussie abroad or a migrant finding their feet in Australia.This week I'm chatting with Tara, a fellow Aussie originally from Newcastle who packed up her life after graduating from uni and moved to Prague, Czech Republic, to teach English. And she's
Networking Workplace Confidence for Migrants | Soft Skills Aussies Expect | Ep 1 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays
Networking Workplace Confidence for Migrants | Soft Skills Aussies Expect | Ep 1 S3 Chinwag Tuesdays Feb 10, 2026 00:37:11 Welcome to Season 3 of Chinwag Tuesdays 🎙️In this episode, I’m chatting with Christopher Kong, founder of Crouching Tiger Network, about the real soft skills migrants need to succeed in Australian workplaces.Chris was born in Melbourne, spent 17 years working across Asia (including China and Singapore), and has landed every role in his career through networking. In this honest and practical conver
5 Secrets to Amazing English and German Pronunciation | Ep 22 S2 Chinwag Tuesday
5 Secrets to Amazing English and German Pronunciation | Ep 22 S2 Chinwag Tuesday Sep 9, 2025 00:46:41 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 deep into accent training, pronunciation, language immersion, and the real reason why many learners struggle with listening.If you're learning English (or teaching it!), this episode is packed with insights and relatable stories to help you improve your
Her Life-Changing Experience Teaching English in a Foreign Country | EP 21 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
Her Life-Changing Experience Teaching English in a Foreign Country | EP 21 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays Aug 19, 2025 00:52:44 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 the past eight years. Frankie’s story takes us from a life-changing trip to Nicaragua, to falling in love, selling everything she owned, and starting fresh in a new country.We talk about the highs and lows of living abroad — visa challenges, learning a n
THIS Magic Word Changed EVERYTHING | Aussie English Culture Shock | Ep 20 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
THIS Magic Word Changed EVERYTHING | Aussie English Culture Shock | Ep 20 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays Aug 5, 2025 00:45:52 In this heartfelt Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I sit down with Shak — a photographer and restaurant owner originally from India, now living on the Sunshine Coast. With 18 years of experience navigating life in Australia, Shak shares his raw and relatable journey from student migrant to successful business owner, father, and proud Aussie resident.From ordering coffee without saying “please” to the pow
The SECRET to Sounding Confident in ACADEMIC ENGLISH | Ep 19 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
The SECRET to Sounding Confident in ACADEMIC ENGLISH | Ep 19 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays Jul 22, 2025 00:45:39 🔊 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 cleaning it up and avoiding distortion. If I left it untouched, there was too much echo — so this version is the best of both worlds (even if not perfect). Thanks for understanding! 💛In this inspiring Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I sit down with Julia from
The Emotional Journey of Migrating to Australia | Ep 18 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays
The Emotional Journey of Migrating to Australia | Ep 18 S2 Chinwag Tuesdays Jul 8, 2025 00:59:40 Moving countries isn’t just paperwork – it’s personal.In this powerful Chinwag Tuesdays episode, I’m joined by Katrina James, a Sydney-based counsellor who helps skilled migrants navigate the emotional challenges of moving to Australia. From homesickness and cultural confusion to late-night dinners and job market pressure, Katrina shares what really happens after the visa is approved.Learn how Aus

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