Breakfast Together Podcast

Krisztina is a down-to-earth orthopedic surgeon who also happens to be a fitness trainer and a bit of a language buff. Born Hungarian but raised in Romania, Krisztina speaks five languages and is casually picking up a few more. 

When she's not fixing bones or learning languages, Krisztina's favorite pastime is traveling. Her simple goal? To visit every country in the world.

Are language courses outdated? Can a good teacher make all the difference? How can you self-learn a language up to an advanced level? Is it really possible to learn Serbian in just 3 months?

We’re back with the second part of our episode, where we dive into methods and tools for learning foreign languages. What methods do you use?

Joshua Balata moved from India to France nearly a decade ago, thinking he’d just get a degree, he ended up learning French, working at L’Oréal, and building a whole new life — all while making videos about the ups, downs, and awkward in-betweens of expat life. In this episode, we chat about how he learned his languages, why he picked up a camera, and what it’s really like to build a second home in a foreign country.

You can find more about him by simply searching his name in Google or visiting his page www.joshu...

Four different personalities, a lot of different approaches for learning languages - Today we discuss various tools and methods, and which one suits us personally. Tune in to find out which one fits you best!

It's almost the middle of the summer; festivals are happening, cicadas going crazy, and podcasts being recorded! What is coffee that Greeks cannot survive the summer without? What are the typical complaints various languages have about the heat? Grab your freddo or cold beer and tune in this lazy summer morning!

Today we’re diving into the places we dream of exploring! What’s Asya’s unexpected top pick? Which region is calling out to Dimi? Listen in to discover our travel wishes and don’t forget to share yours and what draws you there!

The Polyglot Gathering 2025 is over and we're all down with the infamous Post-PG Depression... But what always eases the pain is reminiscing about all the wonderful moments we had, the talks, the people, the dancing! So whether or not you know the feeling, tune in to hear about our experience!

When you start making pancakes, the first one comes out bad. But hope dies last, and practice makes champions, so keep going until it comes easy to you!" Four phrases from three languages hide here... Tune in and find out these and more of our favorite phrases from the languages we speak!

Looking back to an entire year of recording this great podcast that we love. A little bit of history, a little bit of behind-the-scenes, and a lot of beautiful memories. Thanks to all of our listeners for joining us on this lovely journey, and we hope you'll enjoy the surprises we still have in store for you!

Which country goes crazy for real crime stories during Easter? What do Greeks do after dying their eggs? And of course, we couldn't help but include our favorite Easter dishes in this festive episode! Happy Easter everybody!

The most controversial episode ever in the history of BT podcast? Maybe! In this episode, the team shares their unpopular opinions when it comes to language learning. What is the one language that is not so useful, according to Irena? Is motivation overrated? And what does Asya think about learning the grammar in the beginning?Tune in to find out!

Our hosts are back with our second chapter on books and languages! Do they still read in their mother tongue? What gets lost when translating a book? And of course we have a lot of recommendations for you, including books written by polyglots, so choose your fighter:

- Jakub Kolas, "Novaya Ziamlia" 

- Simone Pols, "Il Mondo tra le mani" 

- Svetlana Alexievich, "Second-hand time" 

-Eirin Meyer, “The Culture Map”

-Theodor Kallifatides, “Another Life”

-Kato Lomb, “Polyglot: How I Learn Languages”

-Daniel Kahneman, "Thin...

Tune in to find out why this particular episode is different from all the previous we've done before. You will also hear one of the longest words in Turkish, different ways of describing snow in Sami language and discover where the word alphabet is coming from.

Today the Breakfast Together team is talking books! What wins, physical books or e-books? Which books are we currently reading? Tune in to find out Tilemahos' life hack on Kindle usage for language learning and check the number of languages Irena reads in.

Last time we covered a lot of the challenges of integrating as an expat abroad. What are some tips and tricks our hosts have used to get closer to their new cultures? How can you start small and build up your confidence to communicating more and more with locals?

It's another Sunday morning, but it's not all rainbows and sunshine. Today, we tackle a tougher topic: the various challenges, but also insights our hosts found when they chose to live abroad. What strategies do they use to navigate some of these difficulties?

New Year, new intro, new us - though the passion for languages always remains! But what new methods of learning are our hosts using? What language has Asya started learning for her future trip? Tune in for the first Breakfast Together of 2025!

New Year, new intro, new us - though the passion for languages always remains! But what new methods of learning are our hosts using? What language has Asya started learning for her future trip? Tune in for the first Breakfast Together of 2025!

How was the past year for our hosts? What are the plans and resolutions for the upcoming year? Tune in on the last Sunday of the year to find out!

How is Christmas and New Year celebrated in different parts of Europe? Do you eat turkey, fish or french fries at the Christmas table? And are you team kurabiye or melomakarono? Join us for the merry episode

Today our hosts take you for a trip around the world! What were their most memorable travel experiences? And where do those Greeks go for their summer vacation?

Our hosts are back from Polyglot Conference 2024, almost exactly one year after they met! We're discussing our impressions from this year's event, the talks and of course Malta itself!

What's the weirdest food you've ever tasted abroad? What are different cultures' attitudes towards meat? Join us for a last snack of an episode! Just one last, we promise...

Work, work, work, today we talk about work! How hierarchical is the workplace in various cultures? What would you wear at a normal day in the office? And who is the only person Norwegians have to address formally?

"What's your secret? Are you a teacher? What language do you dream in? Can you switch languages at will? " Today our hosts are answering common questions they hear as polyglots.

Second course for our Food series with a topic close to our heart: What do people in different countries eat when they have breakfast together? Tune in for a chance to be pampered and fed by Dimi's grandma's homemade pies!

Today's episode consist of an especially delicious menu: Döner, Dürüm, Kebab - what do they all mean? What was the most successful food marketing campaign in Norway? Which dishes do our hosts miss the most from their countries?

Today's topic is slang: how important is it when learning a language? How does a native speaker feel when they hear slang from a foreigner? And how much will it help you in a Turkish bazaar?

What's the most surprising language Irena has received a compliment in? How important is physical contact during dating? Does a partner need approval from the family?

Find out what people of Norway do in the forest on a first date, who pays Irena's dating checks and what you can expect from a typical greek date. Tune in!

What is Asya's technique of making the best out of Duolingo? How can music and films aid your daily practice?Today we discuss more tips and methods on learning languages.

Do you really need to live in a country in order to learn a language?

Can listening to music or even WhatsApp help you improve your language skills?

What’s Dimi’s pro tip for learning a language in the early stages?

Who can eat more Maslenitsa pancakes, Asya or Irena? Today we discuss leisure activities and traditions (food-related and otherwise) in our cultures and countries the countries we live in.

Who can eat more Maslenitsa pancakes, Asya or Irena? Today we discuss leisure activities and traditions (food-related and otherwise) in our cultures and countries the countries we live in.

Five days full of fascinating lectures and workshops, language practice tables and socializing with fellow language enthusiasts - We just came back from the Polyglot Gathering 2024 full of motivation, energy, and a new bonus episode with our impressions!

There is a story behind every language we know. What are our hosts' language stories? What were their motivations and the paths they followed?

Who are the hosts of "Breakfast Together"? How many languages does Irena actually speak? In this episode you will find out more about voices behind the microphone and their linguistic journeys.

And it’s on 🔥

Welcome to the intro episode of the Breakfast Together podcast!

Meet Asya, Irena, Tilemahos and Dimitrios! In this episode we will tell you more about the topics we discuss on the podcast, where you can find all the episodes and how often you can listen to us.