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May 2024
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297. What Have I Learned From Living Abr...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Today I am going to talk about my experiences moving abroad, how it has changed my life, and some of the most important lessons I have learned over the past 8 years. Hopefully you will all find something useful or relatable in this episode!


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VOCABULARY LIST


  • Immigration (Noun): The act of moving to a foreign country for the purpose of residing there.
  • Visa (Noun): An official authorization attached to a passport, permitting the holder to enter, leave, or stay in a foreign country for a period.
  • Overwhelmed (Adjective): Feeling defeated or unable to cope.
  • Bureaucratic (Adjective): Relating to the administration of governmental agencies characterized by excessive red tape and routine procedures.
  • Language barrier (Noun): The difficulty that arises from differences in language between people who are trying to communicate with each other.
  • Lonely (Adjective): Feeling sad and alone due to a lack of companionship or social interaction.
  • Friendship (Noun): A close and supportive relationship between two or more people.
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