Road to Canada

Adapting to Canadian Culture with Kari Karlsjberg

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Are you struggling to adapt to life in Canada? Firstly, don’t worry, it’s completely normal! We hope today’s episode with guest Kari Karlsjberg, will help you overcome some of the challenges you may be facing.

Kari is a Vancouver-based writer and English Second Language Teacher who is passionate about sharing local culture and language to newcomers to Canada. She has collaborated with her students by writing a number of best-selling books that help new immigrants navigate everyday life in their new home.

In this episode, Kari gives practical advice about living life in Canada and helps break down some of the most common questions she gets from her students. These include how to order coffee, why Canadians are so polite and how to make friends outside of class!

Below are some useful resources that Kari talks about in this episode:

Vancouver Public Library Chinese Language section – https://www.vpl.ca/chinese-language

Volunteer BC – https://volunteerbc.bc.ca/

Kari’s books and website – https://karikarlsbjerg.com/

My New Life in Vancouver – https://www.amazon.ca/New-Life-Vancouver-Kari-Karlsbjerg/dp/1773701088/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=my+new+life+in+vancouver&qid=1550435373&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull

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