It´s all Double-Dutch to me!

09/29/22 • 22 min

When you move or live abroad, just how important is it for you to be fluent in the local language in order to live life to the full? Or can you just shout, speak very slowly and use hand signals? Should you do an intensive language course or just have a few tequila shots and head out to give it a go? An interesting and very relevant theme for all those living or planning on living in a non English speaking country. As always, Ginger Gerald shares his experience, insights and wisdom....and throws in a few funny stories as well.

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Today ́s theme is language or “speaking the lingo”. When you live abroad just how important is it to speak the language of your new country? It sounds a simple enough topic – but I think it ́s going to be an interesting one and not one where everyone necessarily agrees. Added to that, I am aware that I have to be true to my previously stated podcast values of insightfulness, entertainment & life enrichment. Mmm let ́s see how it goes heh – you can be the judge of that!

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