Hosts discuss the big changes as one prepares to leave Thailand for Korea. They talk about living and working abroad, cultural differences, daily routines, and language adjustments. Personal stories of adjusting to new environments and making life decisions are shared in this fun and informative conversation.
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Planned Two Year Thailand Adventure
Cassie and her husband planned a two-year stint in Thailand from the start and are leaving after exactly two years.
They almost renewed for another year because they loved the international school but missed Korea and chose to return as planned.
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Married Couple Working At The Same School
Both Cassie and her husband worked at the same international school; he taught Korean and she taught high school math.
They commuted together by motorbike, often ate lunch together, and sometimes shared student overlaps across grade levels.
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Why Teachers Often Date Other Teachers
International schools commonly produce couples because teachers spend large amounts of time together and schools offer attractive benefits for families.
Benefits like synchronized vacation schedules and free/reduced tuition for children make schools especially appealing for partnered teachers.
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In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Kassy discuss the big changes in Kassy’s life as she prepares to move from Thailand back to Korea. They talk about her experiences living and working in Thailand, her future plans, and the cultural differences she has encountered along the way. Listening to this fun and easy-to-understand conversation is a great way to work on your English and learn some useful vocabulary!
What You Will Learn:
Vocabulary and expressions related to life changes, international moves, and daily routines.
Cultural insights into living and working abroad, especially in Thailand and Korea.
Personal stories about adjusting to new environments and making life decisions.
How This Episode Will Improve Your English:
Expand your vocabulary with words and expressions used in everyday conversation about moving and living abroad.
Improve your listening skills by following a natural conversation between two native English speakers.
Learn about cultural differences and similarities between Thailand and Korea, improving your cultural knowledge.
Build confidence in discussing your own experiences and future plans in English.
Practice your English speaking and communication skills by sharing your own experiences on our Discord server.
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