Interview: Marcus is on the spot
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We want to introduce you to more of our friends in Montreal! In this episode, Harp chats with Marcus about his travels, learning languages and coming to Montreal. He speaks 4 languages and has a tour company for international students. Check him out here!
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Harp: Yeah, now I also heard from Maura that you are doing a tour company? Are you starting your own company? And you have a lot of Japanese clients I believe.
Marcus: Yeah, that is right.
Harp: Ok so can you tell me a little bit about that?
Marcus: Every weekend, every Saturday I take tourists from Montreal to a new destination
Harp: Cool, where do you go?
Marcus: So we go to Quebec City, Ottawa, sometimes Niagara Falls, sometimes Mont Tremblant where we can see beautiful fall colours.
Podcast/ Lipservice: Culips ESL Podcast, Photo: Marcus Bender
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I’ve started to listen to all lessons and enjoyed a lot so far. Thank you and take care.
Best,
from Japan, 20 year-old guy