Ronan Talks Languages

by Ronan Timmins

Welcome to Ronan Talks Languages! In this podcast, I talk to people from around the world about how languages have changed their lives; whether that be making new friends, travelling the world, or even getting a dream job. Hopefully over the next few weeks I can open your eyes to what languages can do for us individually and as a society! If you enjoy the podcast please be sure to subscribe! Follow me on Instagram @ ronant ...   ...  Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Episode 9: Wakeboarding Wizzard

    Episode 9: Wakeboarding Wizzard

    In this week's episode I chat with Dave O'Caoimh, a professional wakeboarder from Ireland. We discuss the uses of language, especially breaking down cultural barriers, jobs, and travel. Dave has a youtube series for those who are interested in learning how to wakeboard which you can find at this link: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidOCaoimhWakeboarder/videos As always, if you enjoyed this episode please smash that subscribe button and follow me on instagram if you haven't already! Much love, Ro

  • Episode 8: Growing Gaeilge

    Episode 8: Growing Gaeilge

    In this week's episode, I chat to two amazing people from the European Parliament. Firstly, Laura who is an intercultural and language professional working with Irish. As well as Valter, who is the Director General for Translation in the Parliament. The European institutions are in desperate need of Irish language professionals. This is your chance to get that dream job! You will find all job postings by using the following link: https://epso.europa.eu/home_en If you enjoyed this podcast, please be sure to share, subscribe and follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronantalkslanguagespodcast/ Until next time, Ro

  • Episode 7: Teaching Translation

    Episode 7: Teaching Translation

    In this week's episode, I talk to Joss, a lecturer in Dublin City University. Joss is also the chair of the MA in Translation Studies and the MSc in Translation Technology. We discuss everything to do with the translation industry, tips to get started and job prospects in the field. If you are interested in studying Translation in DCU, you can check out the following link to the School of Applied Languages and Intercultural Studies: https://www.dcu.ie/salis Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe and let your friends and family know about Ronan Talks Languages Podcast!

  • Episode 6: TEFL Teaching

    Episode 6: TEFL Teaching

    In this week's episode I talk to Kate from TEFL Ireland. She reminisces about her travels all across the world, all thanks to her TEFL qualifications. Along with this episode I have a massive giveaway on my instagram @Ronantalkslanguagespodcast. There are 3 TEFL online English courses up for grabs! Head over right now to win! The winners will be selected on Friday the 12th of March. As always, if you enjoyed this episode please be sure to follow and share with all your friends!

  • Episode 5: Joe in Japan

    Episode 5: Joe in Japan

    In this week's episode I spoke to Joe, who manages the Bord Bia office in Tokyo, Japan. We discussed everything about his job, how he got to Japan in the first place, some of the great experiences he has had, as well as why foreign languages have been vital for his growth in Asia. There's a massive giveaway on my instagram @ronantalkslanguagespodcast, where you can win a TEFL course! As always, if you enjoyed this episode be sure to smash that subscribe button!