Andrew delves into the emotional intricacies of saying goodbye to a friend leaving Korea after years. He highlights the key differences between expats, who often have transient lifestyles, and immigrants, who tend to settle. The discussion touches on the challenges of maintaining friendships in a foreign land and the changing social circles that come with it. Along the way, you'll pick up new vocabulary and expressions related to immigration and cultural adaptation, enriching your understanding of these themes.
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Expats vs. Immigrants
Andrew differentiates between expats and immigrants based on their intention to settle.
He views expats as short-term residents, while immigrants aim to plant roots.
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Saying Goodbye
Andrew, a self-identified immigrant, frequently says goodbye to expat friends in Korea.
He observes that expats are more likely to return home, shrinking his social circle.
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Shrinking Social Circles
English speakers in Korea are mainly students or teachers, two demographics Andrew doesn't often befriend.
As he ages, his potential friend pool shrinks due to his and others' life stages.
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In this episode, Andrew talks about saying goodbye to an expat friend who is leaving Korea after many years. He shares his opinion about the differences between expats and immigrants, and discusses the challenges of maintaining friendships as a long-term foreign resident in South Korea. Andrew also talks about ever-changing social circles for immigrants and the sad but true reality of friends returning to their home countries.
This episode will help you improve your English in the following ways:
Listening practice: You'll hear a native English speaker discuss social dynamics and personal relationships, improving your understanding of spoken English in a cultural and relationship context.
New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to immigration, expat life, cultural adaptation, and social relationships.
Useful expressions: Understand common English idioms such as "chew the fat," "down with that," "plant some roots," and "ghettoize" in real-life contexts.
Cultural insights: Learn about the experiences of long-term foreign residents in South Korea, giving you vocabulary to discuss immigration, cultural adaptation, and international friendships in English.
Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of expressions and vocabulary related to immigration, cultural differences, and everyday social situations, which you can practice yourself.
English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.
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