Hello, dear listeners.
It's great to have you all back for another 8 minute English podcast episode.
Over the past few episodes we've journeyed through the world of love and marriage.
Those episodes were filled with heartwarming stories and useful vocabulary.
But life has many facets and today we're delving into a topic that many find sensitive divorce.
I admit it's a bit of a confusing topic for me, but it's essential and many of you have asked about it.
So, let's take this journey together and explore this significant life event.
Are you ready? Let's get started with today's episode.
Hi, Jane. I was having a deep conversation with John and Maria yesterday evening during our neighborhood gathering.
They're seriously considering divorce, but they're hesitant because of their three kids.
That's such a tough decision.
Divorce isn't easy for anyone, let alone when kids are involved.
I understand their concern, but sometimes staying together for the sake of the kids might backfire.
Children can sense tension disputes and unhappiness, even if parents think they're hiding it well.
I agree, but John and Maria believe that having both parents around daily is vital for the children's stability and emotional growth.
While that's a valid point, a peaceful, loving environment is also essential.
If they're always arguing or there's constant tension, the kids will be living in a toxic atmosphere and that's not healthy.
True, but some believe it's better to be together and work on the issues than separating and possibly giving the kids a feeling of abandonment.
Every couple's situation is unique.
They need to evaluate their circumstances and decide what's best for their family.
The key, as always, is to prioritize the children's well -being and happiness.
I just hope John and Maria can find a solution that works for everyone involved.
Welcome back. That was an intense conversation, wasn't it?
Now let's dive into some vocabulary from the discussion.
First, we have the word divorce.
This means to legally end the marriage.
Example, they are thinking of divorcing after ten years of marriage.
Hesitant is when someone feels unsure or doubtful of doing something.
Example, he was hesitant to try the new food because he had never eaten it before.
The word toxic refers to something harmful or bad.
Example, it's essential to avoid a toxic environment.
Unique means being the only one of its kind or unlike anything else.
For example, every person has a unique fingerprint.
Lastly, well -being is the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example, mental well -being is crucial for everyone.
Now that we've clarified those words, let's listen to the conversation one more time.
Take close attention to the vocabulary we discussed.
Hi, Jane. I was having a deep conversation with John and Maria yesterday evening during our neighborhood gathering.
They're seriously considering divorce, but they're hesitant because of their three kids.
That's such a tough decision.
Divorce isn't easy for anyone, let alone when kids are involved.
I understand their concern, but sometimes staying together for the sake of the kids might backfire.
Children can sense tension disputes and unhappiness, even if parents think they're hiding it well.
I agree, but John and Maria believe that having both parents around daily is vital for the children's stability and emotional growth.
While that's a valid point, a peaceful, loving environment is also essential.
If they're always arguing or there's constant tension, the kids will be living in a toxic atmosphere, and that's not healthy.
True, but some believe it's better to be together and work on the issues than separating and possibly giving the kids a feeling of abandonment.
Every couple's situation is unique.
They need to evaluate their circumstances and decide what's best for their family.
The key, as always, is to prioritize the children's well -being and happiness.
I just hope John and Maria can find a solution that works for everyone involved.
Now that we've revisited the conversation between Jane and Tom, let's delve deeper into the broader topic of today's podcast.
Do we need divorce?
One, in your opinion, are there circumstances where divorce becomes necessary for the well -being of both partners?
Yes, I believe that if both partners are unhappy for a long time and can't solve their problems, divorce might be a good solution.
It's important for both people to feel happy and safe.
Two, does what other people think about divorce affect couples?
Yes, many couples feel pressure from society to stay together.
They might be worried about what friends and family will say or think.
This can make deciding about divorce harder.
Before we conclude today's episode, let's address some questions from our previous episode.
The first question, what should I do for speaking English fluidly?
Thank you for your question.
To speak English fluidly, try these steps.
One, engage in daily conversations, even if it's just with yourself.
Two, join English conversation clubs.
Three, watch English movies and try to repeat dialogue.
Four, look forward to our upcoming videos on effective vocabulary learning, which will surely help you.
Let's move to the second question.
Ma 'am, I want to use so many phrasal verbs, idioms, phrases, and advanced vocabularies in my speaking, but I don't know how.
So please, guide me, ma 'am.
Certainly, it's great that you want to enrich your vocabulary.
Start by listing phrasal verbs and idioms you find interesting.
Use them in daily conversations and writings.
Join online forums or groups where people discuss and use advanced vocabulary.
Over time, it will become a part of your regular speech.
Once more comment before we wrap up this episode.
I can understand every word people say, but I can't be.
And I'm afraid because my grammar is not good at all to have a conversation with everyone.
You have a recommendation for me?
I hope you understand what I am trying to say.
Thank you. First off, you're doing well by understanding spoken English.
Speaking, start small.
Describe your day to yourself, read out loud, and engage in online English chat group.
Regarding grammar, consider investing in a basic grammar book or use online resources like Grammarly to check your writing.
The more you expose yourself to English in practice, the better you'll get.
And that's all for today.
Thank you for being here today.
We'll see you in the next 8 -minute English podcast episode.
Good -bye.
