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:

1. 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.


2. New vocabulary: Learn words and phrases related to immigration, expat life, cultural adaptation, and social relationships.


3. Useful expressions: Understand common English idioms such as “chew the fat,” “down with that,” “plant some roots,” and “ghettoize” in real-life contexts.


4. 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.


5. Pronunciation: Listen to the correct pronunciation of expressions and vocabulary related to immigration, cultural differences, and everyday social situations, which you can practice yourself.


6. English speaking practice: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

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• Become a Culips member


• Study with the interactive transcript


• Join the Culips Discord server


• Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)