Simplified Speech #208 – Kassy’s a mom!
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with new-mom, Kassy! She recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and she tells us all about her pregnancy, childbirth, and the early days of caring for a newborn. Listen to hear about her daily routine, the unexpected challenges she faced, and the cultural differences that shape her new life as a parent.
What you will learn:
- Cultural Insights: Discover how birth and parenting practices differ in Korea, especially in terms of hospital policies and traditions like the “100th day” celebration.
- Parenting Vocabulary: Learn helpful English terms related to pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care.
- Family Life Challenges: Understand the common struggles of new parents, including diapering, breastfeeding, and adjusting to a new routine.
- Personal Stories: Hear Kassy’s unique experiences and lessons from her journey into motherhood.
How this episode will improve your English:
Vocabulary Expansion: Learn useful expressions and terms related to parenting, family life, and cultural traditions.
Listening Skills: Improve your ability to follow natural conversations and personal stories between native speakers.
Cultural Understanding: Gain insight into family dynamics and cultural differences, enhancing your ability to understand real-life situations.
Practical Expressions: Pick up everyday phrases that can help you discuss family life and personal experiences in English.
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Simplified Speech #208 – Kassy’s a mom!
In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew talks with new-mom, Kassy! She recently gave birth to a healthy baby boy, and she tells us all about her pregnancy, childbirth, and the early days of caring for a newborn. Listen to hear about her daily routine, the unexpected challenges she faced, and the cultural differences that shape her new life as a parent.
What you will learn:- Cultural Insights: Discover how birth and parenting practices differ in Korea, especially in terms of hospital policies and traditions like the "100th day" celebration.
- Parenting Vocabulary: Learn helpful English terms related to pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care.
- Family Life Challenges: Understand the common struggles of new parents, including diapering, breastfeeding, and adjusting to a new routine.
- Personal Stories: Hear Kassy's unique experiences and lessons from her journey into motherhood.
- Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.
- Become a Culips member now: Click here.
- Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here.
- Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.
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Sign inHosts: Andrew Bates and Kassy White
Music: Something Elated by Broke for Free
Episode preparation/research: Andrew Bates
Audio editor: Marshall Vaillancourt
Transcriptionist: Andrew Bates
Study guide writer: Alina Morozova
English editor: Indiana Brown
Operations: Tsuyoshi Kaneshima
Image: Lisa Fotios (Pexels.com)
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