<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️</strong></p><br><p>A podcast<strong> for English Teachers, by English Teachers.</strong></p><br><p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>John Edward McGraw </strong>— Multicultural Workplace Expert, Inclusive Communication Specialist, and founder of Hiyaku (Hee-YA-koo) Coaching, to explore the subtle yet powerful aspects of Canadian culture that often trip up newcomers and even long-term immigrants. Drawing from his SHAPE framework and 15 years of cross-cultural experience in Japan and Canada, John shares insights on how culture invisibly shapes our perceptions, interactions, and sense of belonging. Whether you're new to Canada or a lifelong citizen, this conversation will help you better understand the cultural dynamics at play and how to foster more inclusive communities and workplaces.</p><br><p><strong><u>Connect with John: </u></strong></p><p><a href="http://johnedwardmcgraw.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JohnEdwardMcGraw.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnEdwardMcGraw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnEdwardMcGraw</a></p><p>Instagram: @JohnEdwardMcGraw</p><p>YouTube: @JohnEdwardMcGraw</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/JohnEdwardMcGraw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/JohnEdwardMcGraw</a></p><p>X: @TheJohnEMcGraw</p><br><p>🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at <a href="https://esltalk.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">esltalk.ca</a></p><p>🌟 Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@esltalkpodcast</a></p><p>📧 Got questions? Or would you like to be a guest? Send an email to: <a href="mailto:esltalkpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">esltalkpodcast@gmail.com</a></p><p>🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together!</p><p><strong>Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.</strong></p><br><p>Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’</p><br><p>&nbsp;Start your&nbsp;<strong>14-day free trial</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/45oPjyO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, or go to <a href="https://bit.ly/45oPjyO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/45oPjyO</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

ESL talk

ESL Talk Podcast

From Arrival to Belonging: The Canadian Immigrant Journey

SEP 10, 202540 MIN
ESL talk

From Arrival to Belonging: The Canadian Immigrant Journey

SEP 10, 202540 MIN

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<p><strong>🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️</strong></p><br><p>A podcast<strong> for English Teachers, by English Teachers.</strong></p><br><p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>John Edward McGraw </strong>— Multicultural Workplace Expert, Inclusive Communication Specialist, and founder of Hiyaku (Hee-YA-koo) Coaching, to explore the subtle yet powerful aspects of Canadian culture that often trip up newcomers and even long-term immigrants. Drawing from his SHAPE framework and 15 years of cross-cultural experience in Japan and Canada, John shares insights on how culture invisibly shapes our perceptions, interactions, and sense of belonging. Whether you're new to Canada or a lifelong citizen, this conversation will help you better understand the cultural dynamics at play and how to foster more inclusive communities and workplaces.</p><br><p><strong><u>Connect with John: </u></strong></p><p><a href="http://johnedwardmcgraw.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">JohnEdwardMcGraw.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnEdwardMcGraw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/JohnEdwardMcGraw</a></p><p>Instagram: @JohnEdwardMcGraw</p><p>YouTube: @JohnEdwardMcGraw</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com/JohnEdwardMcGraw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/JohnEdwardMcGraw</a></p><p>X: @TheJohnEMcGraw</p><br><p>🚀 Listen to 100+ more incredible episodes at <a href="https://esltalk.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">esltalk.ca</a></p><p>🌟 Connect with us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/esltalkpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@esltalkpodcast</a></p><p>📧 Got questions? Or would you like to be a guest? Send an email to: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p>🔔 New episodes drop regularly. Don't forget to subscribe as we continue our English teaching journey together!</p><p><strong>Funclass is the Zoom upgrade online teachers and academies have been waiting for.</strong></p><br><p>Seamlessly integrated with Zoom, Funclass offers powerful student and tutor management tools, free gamified student portals, and in-class engagement features such as avatars, points, and leaderboards. Whether you're a solo tutor or a growing academy, Funclass maximizes student engagement and business efficiency for ‘all-in-one learning fun!’</p><br><p>&nbsp;Start your&nbsp;<strong>14-day free trial</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/45oPjyO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, or go to <a href="https://bit.ly/45oPjyO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/45oPjyO</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>