This bonus episode covers a challenging commute in a typhoon, the passing of Queen Elizabeth, celebrating Chuseok in South Korea, and expressing gratitude to the listeners.
Commuting to work during a typhoon required going into survival mode.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth marked the end of an era and the unfolding of history.
Deep dives
Rollercoaster Week with Typhoon Hina No
Last week was a rollercoaster with both good and bad things happening. There was a scary start with the typhoon named Hina No approaching the Korean peninsula. It caused heavy rainfall and made the commute to work challenging. Despite being fully prepared with rain gear, the rain was so intense that it was futile. Going into survival mode was necessary just to make it to work. Despite the storm, classes were not canceled until Tuesday, which turned out to be a beautiful day.
Queen Elizabeth's Passing and the Succession
The surprising news last week was the passing of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen of England and Scotland. While the host expressed personal feelings about the monarchy, the event was seen as historically significant. With Queen Elizabeth's passing, King Charles III now assumes the throne. The funeral is expected to be a somber and formal event, symbolizing the end of an era and the unfolding of history.
Chuseok Holiday Celebrations and Feasting
The Chuseok holiday, similar to Thanksgiving, was celebrated last week in South Korea. The host and his wife enjoyed a wonderful gathering with family, featuring a delicious feast. The spread included various mouthwatering dishes, including ribs, octopus, meatballs, shrimp, kimchi, and more. The meal was rounded off with fruit and some beer, providing a great opportunity to spend time with loved ones and enjoy the holiday festivities.
In this bonus episode, Andrew talks about commuting to work in a typhoon, celebrating Chuseok, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Plus, in the vocabulary lesson, he teaches you how to use the expression to go into [something] mode.
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