Simplified Speech #155 – Getting ready for an international move
Sep 15, 2022
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In this podcast, Andrew and Kassy discuss her recent international move from South Korea to Thailand. They share stories about the challenges and preparations involved in moving to a new country. The podcast also explores teaching at international schools, finding apartments in Thailand, and the importance of checklists and flexibility when moving abroad.
Preparing for an international move involves collecting and processing various documents, with the marriage certificate being the most challenging due to multiple government stamps.
Arriving in a new country requires finding accommodation, and Thailand offers fully furnished apartments popular among expats and international teachers.
Deep dives
Motivation to leave South Korea
Cassie had the opportunity to teach in any country after getting her international teaching job. Wanting to explore teaching in another country before settling down, she applied to various schools worldwide. Thailand happened to be the first school that contacted her for an interview, and after a positive experience, she decided to make the move.
The moving process and preparations
After accepting the job offer in Thailand, Cassie collected the necessary documents such as her transcripts, teaching certification, and background check. The most challenging document to process was their marriage certificate, requiring multiple stamps from different government offices. Once all the documents were submitted, Cassie and her husband obtained their e-visas rapidly due to online processing and reduced applicant numbers caused by COVID-19.
Arrival in Thailand and starting fresh
Upon arrival, Cassie and her husband stayed in a hotel provided by the school for a week while searching for apartments. Fortunately, Thailand offers fully furnished apartments popular among expats and international teachers. Although the couple came with only two suitcases, a hiking backpack, and a duffel bag, they were able to settle in comfortably. Adjusting to not having a car in Thailand, which drives on the left side of the road, poses a challenge but might be considered in the future.
Have you ever wanted to pack up and move to a whole new country? Kassy recently did just that, moving from South Korea to Thailand. In this episode, Andrew and Kassy talk about her recent move and share their stories about what it’s like to prepare for an international move.
Simplified Speech episodes are designed to help you improve your English listening and speaking skills. Listen as two native English speakers have a natural conversation using clear and easy to understand language.
Fun facts
In 2020, it was estimated that 3.6% of the world’s population (281 million people) were migrants. Migrants are people who live in a country different from the one in which they were born.
Expressions included in the study guide
So to speak
Gold standard
Flood the market
Get/kick into high gear
Good sport
Live vicariously through [someone]
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Music Credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Step On by Jahzzar
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