81 - Culture Shock in Your Home Country

This special episode is the audio of the live-streamed May 2026 meeting of the Thoughtful Travellers Book Club, chatting about "The Venice Hotel", a novel with very thoughtful travel themes, with author Tess Woods - https://amzn.to/4ug8Cou If you'd like to join the Thoughtful Tra ...  Show more

It's easy to be a little envious of anyone who gets to travel to interesting places as part of their work, but when the work itself is also truly fascinating, then I think it's fair that we can all be rather jealous! Nonetheless I loved chatting with these four guests about the e ...  Show more

Join us as we share our thoughts on returning to the U.S. after years abroad. We talk about the quirks of American life that stand out to us now—like the obsession with ice-filled drinks, constant weather complaints, and massive portion sizes. We also compare driving habits, d ...

What is culture shock? Have I experienced it while living in 9 countries? Check this episode out to find out!

This episode explores the foundation for understanding culture shock. Join the language assistants team with Saskia, Rand and Aobh as we dive into what culture shock is, the stages it involves, and why it’s such a universal experience for exchange students. We are joined also by ...  Show more

🚀 Episode Summary:
Have you ever experienced culture shock? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, you’ll hear real stories about living abroad and adjusting to new cultures. Grace talks with Lauren, who shares her experiences living in Chi ...