Episode 09: Culture Shock

English with Rhys

Today, we’re talking about culture shock and learning some useful vocabulary to express our feelings and experiences. Become a member: https://englishwithrhys.com/membership-levels/ Take the Podcast Course: https://englishwithrhys.com/courses/the-podcast-course/ Get the transcript: https://englishwithrhys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/TranscriptPodcast9Free.pdf Hello! I’m Rhys, a master’s-level English teacher from the UK, and I'm here to help you level up your English skills. In this episode, we’ll discuss what culture shock is, while learning vocabulary related to our emotions and experiences. We’ll also look at the present continuous tense and how to use it effectively. Key Vocabulary: Frustration: The feeling of being upset or annoyed because things aren’t going as expected. Annoyed: Feeling slightly angry or bothered by something. Confused: Not able to understand something clearly. Comfortable: Feeling relaxed and at ease with your surroundings. Curious: Wanting to know more about something because it’s interesting or unusual. Intriguing: Very interesting or mysterious. Adjust: To get used to something new. Adapt: To change or adjust to new conditions. Adventure: A fun and exciting experience, often in a new place. Challenge: Something difficult that you need to overcome. Stages of Culture Shock: Honeymoon: Exciting and fun experiences as you explore a new culture. Frustration: Annoyance and confusion as things become challenging. Adjustment: Learning and adapting, making new friends and feeling more confident. New Normal: Becoming comfortable and feeling at home in your new surroundings. Grammar Focus: Present Continuous: Formed with the verb "to be" (am/is/are) + verb ending in -ing (e.g., "I am learning"). Used to describe actions happening now or in the near future. Join the discussion in the comments! Have you ever experienced culture shock? Which country would you love to visit? Let me know your thoughts! Subscribe for more English learning content, and let’s improve our English together! #english #englishpodcast #englishteacher