In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss quiet quitting. This term gained popularity during the COVID pandemic, and it refers to a situation where workers do the bare minimum of their employment responsibilities and do only the job that they’re being paid to do. Through this, employees refuse to engage in hustle culture. The question is, is quiet ... Show More
Nov 22
Simplified Speech #233 – Ethical dilemmas
In this Simplified Speech episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about ethical dilemmas. They share everyday tricky situations, like splitting a restaurant bill, switching airplane seats, and seeing someone cheat on a test. You will hear how they think through hard choices, weigh pros ... Show More
32m 26s
Nov 15
Chatterbox #341 – Talking about frustration
Do you ever feel frustrated after a bad day at work, a test, or a long commute? In this Chatterbox episode, join Andrew and Anna for a conversation about frustration and how to talk about it clearly in English.
In this lesson, you will learn how frustration is different from a ... Show More
38m 43s
Sep 2022
851 - The Abuse of Quiet Firing
YouTube: https://youtu.be/P3hSXxKuMek This is a video about quiet quitting, quiet firing, and why capitalism leads to abusive relationships. "Quiet quitting is an application of work-to-rule, in which employees work within defined work hours and engage solely in activities within ... Show More
14m 17s
Sep 2022
Quiet Quitting: A Loud Trend Overtaking Social Media
Quiet quitting. It's a buzzy topic in the workplace and on social media, sparked by a viral TikTok video earlier this summer. So what does it mean?
For some workers, it's simply doing what's in your job description and nothing more. For others, it's about setting boundaries and f ... Show More
15m 9s