Best Québécois Podcasts (2025)

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This Global Life: Interview with ODU Student Julius Clark | P49 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

The World Cultural Studies degree program at ODU shapes leaders and thinkers fluent in intercultural understanding and global collaboration. In this episode from our series, This Global Life, Dr. Lee Slater welcomes ODU student, Julius Clark. Julius is a student preparing for graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree in World Cultural Studies and a…

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This Global Life: Panel Discussion on Human Rights Around the Globe with Dr. Lee Slater | P48 1:08:30

8M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

LLChat is pleased to welcome Dr. Lee Slater as host of our new series, This Global Life. In our first episode to the series, Dr. Slater welcomes panelists Dr. Waqar Azeem (Binghamton University), Ms. Nimisha Sinha (Binghamton University), and Dr. Lopamudra Basu (University of Wisconsin-Stout). The goal of this conversation is to explore how cultura…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Émilie Rivard | P47 39:38

8M ago39:38

39:38

We are joined today by our guest, Émilie Rivard, a beloved Québécoise writer of over 100 children’s and young adult books such as Really and Truly, Ma vie autour d’une tasse John Deere, Le bonheur au bout de la laisse, C’est ma maman!, Petite plante deviendra monstre, et sur le pot les Zétoiles! Terreur dans la classe de sixième, Le raton terrible,…

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Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe | Interview with Dr. Peter Schulman | P46 31:42

8M ago31:42

31:42

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Peter Schulman back to LLChat as a guest on our series, Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe. Professor Schulman participated in a grant-funded research project at ODU to explore virtual reality with his advanced-level students. He seamlessly integrated the ImmerseMe lessons into his Business …

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Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe | Interview with Kimberly McKinnis | P45 28:23

9M ago28:23

28:23

We welcome Kimberly Mckinnis to our series on Virtual Reality for World Languages and Cultures Using ImmerseMe where she will share her experiences on emerging technologies to learn French. Professor McKinnis is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Art at Old Dominion University and Lake Taylor High School, as well as a member of the glas…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Warren Warsaw | P44 22:31

10M ago22:31

22:31

We continue our LLChat podcast series on TalkAbroad and an interview with Professor Warren Warsaw. He is an Adjunct Instructor of French in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Old Dominion University and is the World Languages Department Chairman at Norfolk Academy in Norfolk, Virginia. Our appreciation to Ayat Yousef for hosting this…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Travis Wiggins | P43 29:00

10M ago29:00

29:00

Welcome to LLChat! It is a pleasure to return to our popular series on TalkAbroad and e-Portfolios with our guest, Travis Wiggins. Travis studied Game Design at Old Dominion University with a minor in Japanese. He has had a love of the Japanese culture since childhood. This interview was recorded during the fall 2023 semester. Our thanks to Ayat Yo…

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Hispanic Poets & Writers | Interview with Enid López Reed | P42 26:58

12M ago26:58

26:58

Welcome to LLChat's new series, Hispanic Poets and Writers! Our special guest for this first episode is Enid López Reed. She is the author of Kachi (2023), Cuentos de mi tierra: Puerto Rico (2022), El sueño de un marino (2022), and Borikén - 1493 (2022). Maria Gomez from Old Dominion University's Department of World Languages is our host. This inte…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Michel Audette, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering | P41 24:11

1y ago24:11

24:11

We are joined today by our special guest, Dr. Michel Audette, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Old Dominion University. Born and raised in Canada, Dr. Audette earned his Bachelor's degree in Engineering at McGill University, Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at the École Polytechnique and, late…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Jay Walker - Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics | P40 56:36

1y ago56:36

56:36

We are delighted to interview Dr. Jay Walker, Assistant Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at Old Dominion University, where his fields of interest are Applied Microeconomics, Labor Economics, and the Economics of Education. Dr. Walker received his B.S. in Economics and Finance from Arkansas Tech University and a MBA from the Uni…

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French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries | Interview with Renée Anne Louprette | P39 1:01:17

1+ y ago1:01:17

1:01:17

We are delighted to kick off our new season of LLChat with our series, French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries. Our guest, Renée Anne Louprette, is an internationally renowned organist associated with distinguished music programs in New York City, the Arts at Trinity Wall Street, the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola. She is Assistant Professor of…

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Virtual Reality for World Languages & Cultures Using ImmerseMe | Interview with Joelle Ghosn | P38 23:52

1+ y ago23:52

23:52

Our interview with Joelle Ghosn, a student of French and Spanish at Old Dominion University, offers an in-depth view on how ImmerseMe and virtual reality made an impact while learning French. Jo is a senior in the Department of World Languages and Cultures and also studies ASL, Hebrew, Bulgarian, Italian, and Korean in their free time. After colleg…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Zhongtang Ren | P37 16:06

2y ago16:06

16:06

ODU attracts the best and brightest scholars from around the world. Their contributions as leading educators and researchers make our community increasingly globalized. ODU has a time-honored tradition of providing a diverse and welcoming community where we learn from different backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. International faculty are helpi…

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ODU Faculty Speak World Languages: Dr. Laura Delbrugge, Dean of the College of Arts and Letters | P36 21:03

2y ago21:03

21:03

It is with great enthusiasm that we kick off the New Year and our new series with the Dean of ODU's College of Arts and Letters, Dr. Laura Delbrugge! LLChat Podcast is honored to have her as our first guest to this series, ODU Faculty Speak World Languages. Dr. Delbrugge earned her bachelor's degree in Spanish from Central College in Iowa and her m…

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Language Learning Apps, Tools, and Platforms: Interview with Joe Dale | P35 1:01:30

2y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

We are pleased to kick off our new series on Language Learning Apps, Tools, and Platforms with our special guest, Mr. Joe Dale! He is an independent languages consultant from the United Kingdom and an internationally recognized expert on technology and language learning. He taught French for 13 years before transitioning to consulting and launched …

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Meagan Campbell | P34 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

21:38

Campus Ambassador, Meagan Campbell, is a senior at ODU with a major in International Studies and a minor in Japanese. She has been studying Japanese for three years and hopes to travel abroad. In her interview with LLChat host, Alexis Osipovs, Meagan describes her apprehension, motivation, and confidence from using such learning tools as the TalkAb…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Alexis Osipovs | P33 8:33

2+ y ago8:33

8:33

In this episode, Alexis Osipovs shares her excitement in using the TalkAbroad platform. She describes her sense of accomplishment, self-reflection on her language learning process, and how this experience enhanced her love of French. Alexis is currently a Computer Science major at the University of Virginia and minors in French. She transferred fro…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Victoria Allen | P32 8:50

2+ y ago8:50

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Victoria Allen shares her "inspiring" experience using the TalkAbroad platform and e-Portfolio website as part of her Spanish studies at Old Dominion University in the Department of World Languages and Cultures. She discusses her desire to learn and work harder thanks to such tools with LLChat host, Alexis Osipovs. Victoria majors in International …

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Jessica Dooley | P31 20:02

2+ y ago20:02

20:02

Jessica Dooley is a senior majoring in WL&C with a concentration in French for Teacher Preparation. She shares her thoughts with LLChat host, Alexis Osipovs, on using such powerful learning tools as TalkAbroad and e-Portfolios. The TalkAbroad platform provides students from the Department of World Languages and Cultures with the unique opportunity …

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios: Interview with Professor Annette Scavillo | P30 15:34

2+ y ago15:34

15:34

Our host, Alexis Osipovs, chats with Professor Annette Scavillo from the Department of World Languages and Cultures on her use of telecollaborative conversations using the TalkAbroad platform. She combines this powerful tool in her French and German courses with e-Portfolios and students' reflective learning processes. The TalkAbroad platform provi…

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French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries: Laurence Equilbey | P29 40:51

3y ago40:51

40:51

We are joined today by our guest, Laurence Equilbey, a leading French conductor. She is the Founder and Music Director of the Insula Orchestra. On stage, she works with the Orchestre National de Lyon, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Strasbourg, Camerata Salzburg, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the Grand Théâtre de Provence. Equilbey is Artisti…

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French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries: Célimène Daudet | P28 35:39

3y ago35:39

35:39

Welcome to the kick off to our new season and series on French Musicians, Composers, and Discoveries. We are joined today by our guest, Célimène Daudet, a contemporary classical pianist. Daudet has performed in such world renowned venues as Carnegie Hall, Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris, the Opéra de Lyon, and the Beijing National Center for performin…

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Where are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni | Interview with Justin Mejia | P27 29:39

3y ago29:39

29:39

Justin Mejia is living a fascinating life in Japan as an English teacher. In our series, Where are They Now? ODU WL&C Alumni, he explains his position as an educator for the past six years in Nagoya, Japan. Justin graduated from ODU as a History major, International Studies minor, and studied Japanese. He earned an M.A. in English. We learn from hi…

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Where Are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni | Interview with Brigette Labastida | P26 28:47

3y ago28:47

28:47

We are celebrating World Languages Week in the Commonwealth of Virginia (November 7-13)! Join us by listening to our interview with Brigette Labastida as part of the LLChat podcast series Where are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni. Brigette studied Communications and Japanese at Old Dominion University. Learn more about her cultura…

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Where Are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni | Interview with Kevin Martínez | P25 25:19

3y ago25:19

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In this episode of LLChat, podcast hosts Stephanie Webb and Alexis Osipovs interview Mr. Kevin Martinez, a middle school French teacher in Virginia Beach who studied French, Japanese, and Accounting at Old Dominion University. Kevin went on to study Linguistics for his Master's degree at ODU. His aspirations are to travel and teach abroad in France…

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Where Are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni | Interview with Susan O'Brian Knight | P24 15:03

3y ago15:03

15:03

In this episode of LLChat, podcast host Kelsey interviews Mrs. Susan O'Brian Knight, a middle school French teacher in Virginia Beach City Public Schools who studied French at Old Dominion University. Tune in to hear her speak about the importance of traveling, undertaking a study-abroad experience, pursuing graduate studies, and adopting a life-lo…

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Where Are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni | Interview with Sherry Ferguson | P23 10:59

3y ago10:59

10:59

In this episode of LLChat, podcast host Kelsey interviews Mrs. Sherry Ferguson who studied French at ODU. She is not only a French teacher, but also the Dual-Enrollment Coordinator at her school in Courtland, VA. Tune in to hear her take on traveling, working with languages, and her no-textbook approach to learning languages. Send us a text…

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Where Are They Now? ODU World Languages and Cultures Alumni | Interview with Zachary Fitzpatrick | P22 21:57

3+ y ago21:57

21:57

Old Dominion University Alumni have exciting careers using their world language skills. They share with us the impact that knowing world languages and cultures has had on their chosen professions, graduate school studies, and on their personal lives. We can learn a great deal from their expertise and vast experiences. In this episode, ODU alumnus, …

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Virtual Reality & ImmerseMe for World Languages and Cultures | Interview with Kayla | P21 13:51

3+ y ago13:51

13:51

We kick off our new season of LLChat with a series dedicated to the use of Virtual Reality for languages and cultures. We discuss the use of the ImmerseMe tool with Kayla Murphy. Kayla has a great perspective on the topic based on her major in Games Studies and Design with French studies at Old Dominion University. Our host for this episode is Alex…

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Virtual Reality & ImmerseMe for World Languages and Cultures | Interview with Anne | P20 12:54

3+ y ago12:54

12:54

We kick off our new season of LLChat with a series dedicated to the use of Virtual Reality for languages and cultures. We discuss the use of the ImmerseMe tool with Anne Cluff. She majors in Computer Science and studies French at Old Dominion University. Our host for this episode is Alexis Osipovs. Faculty in the Department of World Languages explo…

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Virtual Reality & ImmerseMe for World Languages and Cultures | Interview with Dr. Megan Mize | P19 29:09

3+ y ago29:09

29:09

We welcome Dr. Megan Mize to LLChat's kick off to season three with a fascinating discussion on Virtual Reality for learning world languages and cultures. Dr. Mize is the Director for e-Portfolios and Digital Initiatives in the Office for Academic Success Initiatives and Support at Old Dominion University. Our host, Alexis Osipovs, opens the conver…

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Virtual Reality & ImmerseMe for World Languages and Cultures | Interview with Scott Cardwell, Co-Founder and CEO of ImmerseMe | P18 35:26

3+ y ago35:26

35:26

We are thrilled to kick off season three of LLChat with Mr. Scott Cardwell, Co-Founder and CEO of ImmerseMe based in Auckland, New Zealand. ImmerseMe is a language learning tool that uses Virtual Reality to immerse learners in authentic scenarios so that they come away from their language experience with a better understanding of the target languag…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Marisol Drouin | P17 1:13:50

3+ y ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Welcome to our special series on Poets & Writers that was featured as part of National Poetry Month. We are joined by our special guest, Marisol Drouin. She is the author of a novel, Quai 31 (2011); an account Je ne sais pas penser ma mort (2017) and a recent poetry collection Lola et les Filles à Vendre (2020) all published by La Peuplade. Send us…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Ouanessa Younsi | P16 25:55

3+ y ago25:55

25:55

Welcome to our special series on Québécois Poets & Writers as part of the Festival de la Francophonie. Our special guest is Ouanessa Younsi. She is a clinical psychologist and the author of three volumes of poetry: Prendre langue (2011); Emprunter aux oiseaux (2014) and Métissée (2018) all published at Memoire d'Encrier in Montreal as well as Soign…

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Planet Word Museum | Interview with Rebecca Roberts | P15 25:44

3+ y ago25:44

25:44

Join your hosts Kelsey Norton, Stephanie Webb, and Alexis Osipovs in a fantastic interview with Ms. Rebecca Roberts. She is the curator of Programming for Planet Word Museum, a journalist, a producer, a political consultant, a jazz singer, and a nationally recognized author. Ms. Roberts tells LLChat about Planet Word, a museum situated in Washingto…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Benoit Pilon | P14 55:37

4y ago55:37

55:37

In this episode, hosts Dr. Peter Schulman and Kelsey Norton interview Benoit Pilon, a director and screenwriter born in Montreal, Quebec. He has directed award-winning fictions and documentaries, including The Necessities of Life (2008), Iqaluit (2016), Le club Vinland (2020) and Roger Toupin, épicier variété (2003). Send us a text…

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Poets & Writers | Interview with Dr. Luisa A. Igloria | P12 28:30

4y ago28:30

28:30

LLChat is thrilled to continue our second season with a fascinating interview with Dr. Luisa A. Igloria, Professor of English and Creative Writing at Old Dominion University. Dr. Igloria was named Poet Laureate of Virginia and is the Louis I. Jaffe Endowed Professor. In this episode, Dr. Igloria speaks of her creative influences, her experiences gr…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Perrine Leblanc | P13 41:03

4y ago41:03

41:03

In this episode of LLChat, we interview Perrine Leblanc. She is a Québécoise writer from Montréal. Her first novel, L'homme blanc (Kolia in France), has won the Governor General's Literary Award for French Fiction, Québec's "Canada Reads" competition, and the Grand Prix du Livre de Montréal. In this enlightening interview she discusses her creative…

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Québécois Poets & Writers | Interview with Daphné B | P11 36:17

4y ago36:17

36:17

After a brief break, LLChat is back with a new series on Québécois Poets & Writers. In this inaugural episode, LLChat host Kelsey is excitedly co-hosting with Dr. Peter Schulman of the World Languages and Cultures department at Old Dominion University. Our welcomed guest, Daphné B, speaks on her new book Maquilée and her creative influences and out…

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Sierra | P10 15:09

4+ y ago15:09

15:09

LLChat host, Kelsey, and ODU student Sierra chat about their experiences with TalkAbroad and student e-Portfolios. Sierra also shares information about her own Podcast, Simply_CSea: SFCP. Send us a textBy Betty

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Dr. Lee Slater | P09 19:13

4+ y ago19:13

19:13

LLChat host, Kelsey, chats with Dr. Lee Slater on her faculty experience with the telecollaborative platform TalkAbroad. Dr. Slater is a professor of French and World Cultural Studies at Old Dominion University. Her current research has landed her studies in Rwanda. Send us a textBy Betty

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Dr. Megan Mize | P08 24:50

4+ y ago24:50

24:50

LLChat host, Kelsey, interviews Dr. Megan Mize - Associate Director of ePortfolio and Digital Initiatives for the Center for High Impact Practices, or CHIP, at ODU. Dr. Mize shares with us the importance of creating an ePortfolio, the personal value in having an archival showcase of student work, and just where to go for help in creating one. Send …

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TalkAbroad & e-Portfolios | Interview with Mr. Todd Nichols CEO of TalkAbroad | P07 19:07

4+ y ago19:07

19:07

LLChat host, Kelsey, interviews Mr. Todd Nichols - CEO of TalkAbroad. TalkAbroad is a telecollaborative conversation-based platform for students to speak world languages with native speakers all around the world. Mr. Nichols shares his vision on what the TalkAbroad platform is, how it helps students of world languages gain confidence in their conve…

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Remote Learning | Student Experience with Heidi | P05 11:40

4+ y ago11:40

11:40

LLChat host, Kelsey, discusses the remote learning experience from the spring 2020 semester with ODU student, Heidi. Having lived in Japan and currently studying the Japanese language and culture, Heidi offers a unique perspective. Send us a textBy Betty

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Remote Learning | Faculty Experience with Professor Molina-Martin | P06 12:02

4+ y ago12:02

12:02

LLChat host, Kelsey, has a fascinating conversation with Professor Carolina Molina-Martin on the remote learning experience and Medical Spanish. Professor Molina-Martin teaches Spanish and Spanish for Health Professions in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Old Dominion University. Send us a text…

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Remote Learning | Student Experience with Stephanie | P04 8:53

4+ y ago8:53

8:53

Our LLChat host, Kelsey, discusses the remote learning experience with Stephanie. She is an ODU student studying Japanese. Send us a textBy Betty

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Remote Learning | Faculty Experience with Dr. Martha Daas | P03 18:10

4+ y ago18:10

18:10

LLChat host, Kelsey, discusses remote learning and teaching with Dr. Martha Daas, Chair of World Languages and Cultures and Associate Professor of Spanish at Old Dominion University. Send us a textBy Betty

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Remote Learning | Faculty Experience with Dr. Peter Schulman | P02 16:29

4+ y ago16:29

16:29

LLChat host, Kelsey, discusses the remote learning experience with Dr. Peter Schulman, Professor of French and International Studies at Old Dominion University. Send us a textBy Betty

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Remote Learning | Student Experience with Gabrielle | P01 13:50

4+ y ago13:50

13:50

LLChat host, Kelsey, discusses the transition to remote learning for world languages with ODU student, Gabrielle. Send us a textBy Betty

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Podcast No. 41 – Rare and unusual finds

13y ago

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Get ready from some ooh aah weirdness! I did all the crate digging so that all you have to do is dig these sounds from the comfort of your own happy place. Podcast No. 41 has lots of 1960s covers from Québec that I just had to share with you along with some French freak beat. Playlist Les deux et demi – Voulez voulez Nanette Workman – Quand-je revi…

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