I talk about my family, hereditary traits and my family history. I also explain the differences between different types of families. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/27.-talking-about-my-familyAlena Lien

I talk about the tattoos that I have: about how it all started with my first one, my growing collection of them, the pain I've experienced and what my parents think. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/26.-my-tattoos-so-farAlena Lien

I talk about the death of my father during the pandemic and what it was like moving back to Southeast Asia. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/25.-the-death-of-my-dad-and-moving-back-to-southeast-asiaAlena Lien

I talk a bit about the lockdown here in Melbourne. I also explain the differences between mental health professionals, the costs of visiting them and what Medicare covers. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/24.-lockdown-in-melbourne%2C-covid-fatigue%2C-and-mental-healthAlena Lien

I explain the differences between the common cold and the flu. I also share some of my experiences having a cold or a flu as well as the most recent one. I also talk about the home remedies that I usually take or do when I get sick. And my experience getting tested for Covid. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/23.-recovering-from-…

I explain what backpacking is and what I think about it. I also talk about my overall backpacking experience in Japan, what the hostels are like over there and share some stories from my travels. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/22.-backpacking-(%26-some-of-my-experiences-in-japan)…

I talk about my experiences with dogs. I explain some dog vocabulary, what dog breeds are, my childhood memories of dogs, pandemic puppies, my experience looking after my friends' puppy, dogs that bark and dog allergies. Transcript: www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/21.-dogsAlena Lien

I explain the different definitions of "diet." I also talk about different types of regular diets that are fairly common in Australia. More specifically, I talk about vegetarianism, veganism, different religious diets, and the gluten-free diet. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/20.-different-(regular)-diets…

I talk about what my current daily routine is like, being a night owl, and a few other common daily routine activities that are not part of my current routine. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/19.-my-(daily)-routineAlena Lien

I talk about art - modern and contemporary. I also talk about how I became interested in art; different artists and their notable artworks; and the type of art I generally like or appreciate. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/18.-modern-and-contemporary-artAlena Lien

I reflect on my first year in Melbourne: experiencing culture shock, adapting to Australian life, my homestay experience, and the foundation programme I did. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/17.-my-first-year-in-melbourne-(2002)Alena Lien

I talk about what summers are like in Melbourne: the season dates, the weather, 40°C days, heat-related illnesses, sunscreen, indoor cooling systems, the Aussie barbie and the beach. Transcript & links: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/16.-summer-in-melbourneAlena Lien

I reflect on my upbringing growing up in a multilingual environment, how different languages are used in such an environment, broken English, accents and social identity. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/15.-growing-up-in-a-multilingual-environmentAlena Lien

I give a quick update about Along Came English, and reflect on my 2020 goals. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/14.-quick-update-%26-looking-back-on-my-2020-goalsAlena Lien

I give vocabulary related to charities and social welfare. I talk about my experiences donating to them and working briefly as a fundraiser. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/13.-charities-in-australiaAlena Lien

I give vocabulary about travelling overseas: talking about future plans; booking airline tickets, accommodation and travel insurance; applying for a visa; and exchanging foreign currency. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/12.-travelling-overseasAlena Lien

I cover vocabulary about eyes and eyesight. I share about beauty standards in the greater Chinese community and talk about different vision correction methods. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/11.-eyes-%26-eyesightAlena Lien

I talk about fast food! I talk about a variety of fast foods here in Australia, and offer vocabulary and references for both Western fast foods and Asian street foods. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/10.-fast-food-in-melbourne-%26-south-east-asiaAlena Lien

I talk about hair and body hair. I share movie references, image issues relating to body hair and hair removal methods. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/9.-hair-%26-body-hairAlena Lien

I talk about roundabouts, differences between driving in Melbourne, Brunei and Kuala Lumpur, and being an overall responsible driver on the road. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/8.-more-on-drivingAlena Lien

I talk about driving, the types of offences and penalties in Victoria, some of the conditions driving here and the kinds of things you have to do to own and drive a car in Melbourne. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/7.-driving-in-melbourneAlena Lien

On a more serious note, I talk about addiction. I also explain the difference between its colloquial use and its medical definition. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/6.-addictionAlena Lien

I talk about different meals of the day - apart from just the typical breakfast, lunch and dinner. I also talk about the types of meals I had growing up. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/5.-different-meals-of-the-dayAlena Lien

I talk about recent trips to Adelaide, Launceston and around Melbourne. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/4.-travelling-%26-recent-trips-in-australiaAlena Lien

I talk about celebrating Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year or Spring Festival), which marks the start of the new year based on the Chinese lunisolar calendar. Trasncript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/3.-lunar-new-year-(chinese-new-year-or-spring-festival)Alena Lien

I share stories from my childhood growing up in Brunei and what Bruneian culture is like. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/2.-my-childhood-%26-growing-up-in-bruneiAlena Lien

I briefly introduce myself and talk about what this podcast is about and how it aims to be a companion to your English learning journey. Transcript: https://www.alongcameenglish.com/podcast/1.-let-me-introduce-myself...Alena Lien