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The Connectors
The Connectors: Life back then as a Brit in Switzerland
Thursday, 15 March, 2012The Connectors speak to Michael Type, Chairman of the British Residents’ Association in Switzerland, to find out a little bit about the association’s history and what life was like for Brits many years ago. They also hear from Penny Osti from the Ticino and Grisons region about the events that are organised for members in Eastern Switzerland:
Thursday, 15 March, 2012The Connectors speak to Michael Type, Chairman of the British Residents’ Association in Switzerland, to find out a little bit about the association’s history and what life was like for Brits many years ago. They also hear from Penny Osti from the Ticino and Grisons region about the events that are organised for members in Eastern Switzerland:
The Connectors: Celebrating International Women's Day
Thursday, 8 March, 2012Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the Connectors boasts an all female cast. Catherine Nelson-Pollard is joined by Faith and Margriet as they give their take on serious and lighter related issues. The team speak to Deirdre Coghlan from FEW, that is the Fribourg Expat Woman’s Group, and to Anne Kristine Monstad, co-founder of Mamizeit, a web magazine for moms (and dads) across the whole of Switzerland:
Thursday, 8 March, 2012Coinciding with International Women’s Day, the Connectors boasts an all female cast. Catherine Nelson-Pollard is joined by Faith and Margriet as they give their take on serious and lighter related issues. The team speak to Deirdre Coghlan from FEW, that is the Fribourg Expat Woman’s Group, and to Anne Kristine Monstad, co-founder of Mamizeit, a web magazine for moms (and dads) across the whole of Switzerland:
The Connectors: Latin American expat groups in Switzerland
Thursday, 1 March, 2012The Connectors speaks to guest Guillermo Arbelaez, creator of Depapaya.org, a portal for Latin Americans who live in Switzerland, about the expat lives of Colombians, Peruvians, Bolivians and other Latin Americans in the Geneva area:
Thursday, 1 March, 2012The Connectors speaks to guest Guillermo Arbelaez, creator of Depapaya.org, a portal for Latin Americans who live in Switzerland, about the expat lives of Colombians, Peruvians, Bolivians and other Latin Americans in the Geneva area:
The Connectors: American clubs in Switzerland
Thursday, 23 February, 2012The Connectors discuss American clubs across Switzerland, including the American Club of Zurich, the American International Club of Geneva and the Swiss American Society of Lucerne. They focus on the Geneva branch and also talk about business speed dating:
Thursday, 23 February, 2012The Connectors discuss American clubs across Switzerland, including the American Club of Zurich, the American International Club of Geneva and the Swiss American Society of Lucerne. They focus on the Geneva branch and also talk about business speed dating:
The Connectors: International, multicultural, expat love
Thursday, 16 February, 2012The Connectors talk to three couples who are presently in international, multicultural relationships to find out what the common issues tend to come up, how they get around these differences in their own customs and cultures, and what language they use for communicating with each other:
Thursday, 16 February, 2012The Connectors talk to three couples who are presently in international, multicultural relationships to find out what the common issues tend to come up, how they get around these differences in their own customs and cultures, and what language they use for communicating with each other:
The Connectors: Running with the 'Hash' in Switzerland
Thursday, 9 February, 2012The Connectors find out more about Hash House Harrier clubs across Switzerland, like what the Grand Master of the club does, what a ’Hare Raiser’ is and what exactly is involved in a “down down”:
Thursday, 9 February, 2012The Connectors find out more about Hash House Harrier clubs across Switzerland, like what the Grand Master of the club does, what a ’Hare Raiser’ is and what exactly is involved in a “down down”:
The Connectors: To tip or not to tip?
Thursday, 2 February, 2012How much should you reward good service? What’s the general rule in Switzerland? In a restaurant, what percentage of the bill is a reasonable tip? What about hotel staff, chamber maids or taxi drivers? The Connectors talk all about the culture of tipping in Switzerland:
Thursday, 2 February, 2012How much should you reward good service? What’s the general rule in Switzerland? In a restaurant, what percentage of the bill is a reasonable tip? What about hotel staff, chamber maids or taxi drivers? The Connectors talk all about the culture of tipping in Switzerland:
The Connectors: Burns Night, Highland dancing and all things Scottish
Thursday, 26 January, 2012The Connectors kick off a new feature where members of voluntary and professional clubs, associations and groups across the country are invited on air: Hash House Harriers, drama groups, international clubs, business clubs, women’s groups and so on. For their first of the series, the team talk about all things Scottish as they speak to members of Scottish country dancing clubs in Basel and Geneva:
Thursday, 26 January, 2012The Connectors kick off a new feature where members of voluntary and professional clubs, associations and groups across the country are invited on air: Hash House Harriers, drama groups, international clubs, business clubs, women’s groups and so on. For their first of the series, the team talk about all things Scottish as they speak to members of Scottish country dancing clubs in Basel and Geneva:
The Connectors: Foods expats can't leave behind
Thursday, 19 January, 2012From Curly Wurlys and Cadbury Flakes to Betty Crocker cake mixes, the Connectors talk to the owner of an online expat food shop and discover what are the most popular expat food products requested by customers across Switzerland. We make some interesting discoveries and learn what foodstuffs are fashionable right now. Plus a look at the culture of dining and long Sunday lunches, the search for a good cup of tea and some surreal suggestions as to what to do with the staples that are found on the ends of saucisson Vaudoise:
Thursday, 19 January, 2012From Curly Wurlys and Cadbury Flakes to Betty Crocker cake mixes, the Connectors talk to the owner of an online expat food shop and discover what are the most popular expat food products requested by customers across Switzerland. We make some interesting discoveries and learn what foodstuffs are fashionable right now. Plus a look at the culture of dining and long Sunday lunches, the search for a good cup of tea and some surreal suggestions as to what to do with the staples that are found on the ends of saucisson Vaudoise:
The Connectors: New country, new pastimes
Thursday, 12 January, 2012There are lots of opportunities for expats to discover a new hobby or pastime when they move to a new country and this week we chat to listeners who have done just that—from playing trombone with a local brass band to teaching belly dancing to volunteer firefighting—and discover how these pastimes have helped them to integrate and to enjoy expat life:
Thursday, 12 January, 2012There are lots of opportunities for expats to discover a new hobby or pastime when they move to a new country and this week we chat to listeners who have done just that—from playing trombone with a local brass band to teaching belly dancing to volunteer firefighting—and discover how these pastimes have helped them to integrate and to enjoy expat life:
The Connectors: 'Merry Christmas' versus 'Happy Holidays'
Thursday, 22 December, 2011The Connectors discuss Christmas traditions back home versus here in Switzerland. They discuss the differences of having a real Christmas tree versus a fake one and argue about whether to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays.” Plus, the team reveal their hopes and resolutions for 2012 :
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Thursday, 22 December, 2011The Connectors discuss Christmas traditions back home versus here in Switzerland. They discuss the differences of having a real Christmas tree versus a fake one and argue about whether to say “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays.” Plus, the team reveal their hopes and resolutions for 2012 :
The Connectors: Language mistakes and bloopers
Thursday, 15 December, 2011It’s an inevitability of expat life. Languages are difficult to master, so unless you’re truly multilingual you’re bound to say something silly or embarrassing sooner or later. The team shares bloopers and mistakes they’ve made in French, German and other languages:
Thursday, 15 December, 2011It’s an inevitability of expat life. Languages are difficult to master, so unless you’re truly multilingual you’re bound to say something silly or embarrassing sooner or later. The team shares bloopers and mistakes they’ve made in French, German and other languages:
The Connectors: Unusual Swiss sports
Thursday, 8 December, 2011From the theft of the Unspunnen stone in 1984 by Bernese separatists to Schwingen and Hornussen, the “sport of Swiss farmers,” the team explores the quirky side of Swiss sports. Plus a look at polo from Klosters to Argentina and the female Iranian racing driver nicknamed the “Schumacher of the East”:
Thursday, 8 December, 2011From the theft of the Unspunnen stone in 1984 by Bernese separatists to Schwingen and Hornussen, the “sport of Swiss farmers,” the team explores the quirky side of Swiss sports. Plus a look at polo from Klosters to Argentina and the female Iranian racing driver nicknamed the “Schumacher of the East”:
The Connectors: Advice on public speaking in Switzerland
Thursday, 1 December, 2011There are a lot of conferences and meetings taking place throughout the year in this country and many listeners have had to either give a presentation themselves or sit through other peoples’. The Connectors talk about bad speeches and presentations, particularly by those who use PowerPoint to excess:
Thursday, 1 December, 2011There are a lot of conferences and meetings taking place throughout the year in this country and many listeners have had to either give a presentation themselves or sit through other peoples’. The Connectors talk about bad speeches and presentations, particularly by those who use PowerPoint to excess:
The Connectors: Talkin' about my (expat) generation
Thursday, 24 November, 2011Our youngest Connectors, Sam and José, let us in on youth-related issues from friends and Facebook to legal driving and drinking ages. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a young expat? Do today’s kids have it easier or harder than the generation that went before them? Is it a good thing that today’s parents can contact their “connected” teens at any time?
Thursday, 24 November, 2011Our youngest Connectors, Sam and José, let us in on youth-related issues from friends and Facebook to legal driving and drinking ages. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being a young expat? Do today’s kids have it easier or harder than the generation that went before them? Is it a good thing that today’s parents can contact their “connected” teens at any time?
