Simplified Speech #197 The rat race
In this Simplified Speech episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy talk about the "rat race." They discuss what it means, whether their jobs feel like a rat race, and how people might escape it. Kassy chose this topic because of a book she recently read called "Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop." The conversation turns into an interesting discussion about modern life, competition, goals, dreams, and personal happiness.\n\nWhat You Will Learn:\n\n \tWhat "rat race" means and how it relates to a busy life.\n \tHow pressure from society makes people feel stuck in competition.\n \tPersonal stories about being in or escaping the rat race.\n \tNew words and expressions related to the topic.\n\nHow This Episode Will Improve Your English:\n\n \tLearn vocabulary, expressions, and idioms about work-life balance and social pressure.\n \tImprove your listening skills with a natural conversation.\n \tUnderstand expressions like "to be in the thick of something" and "to be cut out for.\u201d\n \tPractice your English speaking and communication skills by sharing your own experiences on our Discord server.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe best way to learn with this lesson:\n\nCulips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.\n\nSign up and become a Culips member now!\n\nMembers can access the ad-free version here: Click here.\n\nJoin our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.