Chatterbox #326 – Teen employment

Culips Everyday English Podcast

In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna discuss teen employment. They share their personal experiences and explore the reasons behind the increasing number of teen jobs in various countries. They talk about their first jobs, the wages they earned, and how these early work experiences influenced their lives. They also compare teen employment in different cultures and discuss how rising living costs affect young workers.

What You’ll Learn:

• Vocabulary related to teen employment and part-time jobs, such as “stock shelves,” “wage,” “spare,”, and “paper route/round.”
• The reasons why teens start working, including gaining financial independence and helping with increasing living expenses.
• Personal stories about balancing school and work, and how early jobs can impact academic performance and personal growth.
• Cultural differences in teen employment between North America, Europe, and Asia.

How This Episode Will Improve Your English:

• Expand your vocabulary with words and expressions used when discussing part-time work and employment.
• Improve your listening skills by following a natural conversation between two native English speakers.
• Increase your cultural knowledge about teen jobs in different countries and how these experiences can shape a person’s future.
• Build confidence in discussing your own experiences and job-related topics in English, including how to describe various entry-level positions and their impact on personal development.
• Practice speaking English: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.

Important links:

• Become a Culips member
• Study with the interactive transcript
• Join the Culips Discord server
• Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)