Culips Everyday English Podcast Simplified Speech #231 – Hanging out with Kassy
Oct 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Kassy shares her journey of completing a master's degree and her adventurous two-month trip across the U.S. with her baby. She opens up about the challenges of moving to a new city in Korea and her experiences with maternity leave. A highlight is her son's first birthday celebration, where she explains the fascinating Korean tradition of Doljanchi, revealing the significance of the item her baby chose. Listeners will pick up useful vocabulary and learn to express life changes and cultural insights in natural English.
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Two-Month Cross-Country Family Trip
- Kassy finished her master's then immediately planned a two-month cross-country trip in the U.S. with her baby and family visits.
- They started in Oregon, visited Arizona, then went to the East Coast and North Carolina for a family beach trip.
Baby Survives Long Flights
- Kassy flew with her nine-month-old and worried about airplane meltdowns but the baby behaved well.
- Friendly Korean grandmas seated behind them helped entertain the baby on long flights.
DIY Move With A Caravan
- After returning from the U.S., Kassy packed and moved to a new city in Korea with help from in-laws.
- They caravanned in three vehicles, including a truck borrowed from her uncle-in-law who is a farmer.
