Hispanic Heritage Month PODCAST | An Idiom a Day Episode 194–Transcript and Idiom Notes Thursday, 20 September 2018 culture shock MUSIC The four stages of culture shock are : honeymoon, negotiation, adjustment and adaptation. MUSIC Learning something new will lessen the effects of culture shock. Studying a new language reduces the language barrier. Signing up for a local cooking class decreases loneliness. Exercising regularly in a class such as yoga or Zumba combats homesickness. MUSIC Hello and welcome to episode 194…of… An Idiom a Day I’m Gina Johnson and the idiom of the day …is… culture shock QUOTE Be brave, Take risks, Nothing can substitute experience — Paulo Coelho MUSIC culture shock …a feeling of confusion, doubt or nervousness because of being in a country or social group that is different from your own Driving on the left side of the road in London was confusing and made me nervous. Here is the same sentence using the idiom… culture shock Driving on the left side of the road in London was a huge culture shock. Here are a few more sentences using the idiom … culture shock Moving from the country to the city was a real culture shock for my cousin. International students often experience culture shock while studying abroad. My first few years in Dubai was a bit of a culture shock. #CONVERSATION STARTER QUESTION Would you feel comfortable moving to a city where you did not know the language? An Idiom a Day is sponsored by Native Tongue English. NTE is an online resource for ESL students, teachers, and tutors who study, live and work abroad. For today’s podcast transcript and idiom notes visit Native Tongue English. That’s www–dot–NAT–IVE–TON–GUE–dash– ENG–LISH– dot– com MUSIC If you like the podcast, leave a review or comment. If you love the podcast, tell a friend. Thank you for listening and the next idiom is… stand up and be counted Remember…Learn Something New Every Day ©Copyright, Native Tongue English, 2015-2018. All rights reserved.
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