In this Simplified Speech episode, hosts Andrew and Kassy talk about the "rat race." They discuss what it means, whether their jobs feel like a rat race, and how people might escape it. Kassy chose this topic because of a book she recently read called "Welcome to the Hyunam-Dong Bookshop." The conversation turns into an interesting discussion about modern life, competition, goals, dreams, and personal happiness. What You Will Learn: * What "rat race" means and how it relates to a busy life. * How pressure from society makes people feel stuck in competition. * Personal stories about being in or escaping the rat race. * New words and expressions related to the topic. How This Episode Will Improve Your English: * Learn vocabulary, expressions, and idioms about work-life balance and social pressure. * Improve your listening skills with a natural conversation. * Understand expressions like "to be in the thick of something" and "to be cut out for.” * Practice your English speaking and communication skills by sharing your own experiences on our Discord server. The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, quiz, ad-free audio, and more for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Sign up and become a Culips member now! 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.