In this Simplified Speech episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy talk about the "rat race." They discuss what it means, whether their jobs feel like a rat race, and how people might escape it. Kassy chose this topic because of a book she recently read called "Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop." The conversation turns into an interesting discussion about modern life, competition, goals, dreams, and personal happiness.
What You Will Learn:
✅ What "rat race" means and how it relates to a busy life.
✅ How pressure from society makes people feel stuck in competition.
✅ Personal stories about being in or escaping the rat race.
✅ New words and expressions related to the topic.
How This Episode Will Improve Your English:
✅ Learn vocabulary, expressions, and idioms about work-life balance and social pressure.
✅ Improve your listening skills with a natural conversation.
✅ Understand expressions like "to be in the thick of something" and "to be cut out for.”
✅ Practice your English speaking and communication skills by sharing your own experiences on our Discord server.
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