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Hey there, welcome back to English on the go,
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the podcast where we talk,
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laugh and learn English through real, relatable conversations.
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I'm your host, Brian, and today we're diving into a topic that almost everyone has an opinion about, city life.
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Have you ever found yourself dreaming of peace and quiet in the countryside,
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only to remember how close your favourite coffee shop and high-speed Wi-Fi are in the city,
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you're not alone.
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In this episode, you'll hear a fun and honest chat between Leo
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and Nina as they explore the reasons why so many people choose to live in big cities,
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from career opportunities and public transport to concerts, culture and convenience.
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Of course, they don't ignore the downsides either,
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like traffic, noise and sky-high rent.
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So grab your headphones and get ready to improve your English as we explore the fast-paced,
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colourful and sometimes chaotic world of city living.
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Let's get started.
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So, Nina, have you ever thought about moving to the countryside?
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You know, a small house, some chickens, fresh air?
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Honestly, sometimes I dream about it when I'm stuck in traffic.
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But deep down, I'm a city person.
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I just love the energy and convenience here.
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Yeah, I get that.
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Life in the countryside might be peaceful,
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but the city has everything,
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especially when it comes to work.
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I mean, let's be real.
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Most good jobs are in the city.
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Totally.
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That's the number one reason people move here.
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Cities have more job opportunities,
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and usually the salaries are better too.
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If you want to grow in your career,
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the city is the place to be.
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Right.
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My sister used to work in a small town.
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She was so talented, but couldn't find anything beyond part-time jobs.
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Then she moved here, and within a month,
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she got hired by a big company.
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See?
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That's what I mean.
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And it's not just about jobs.
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Everything is more convenient here.
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You don't have to drive far just to find a supermarket or a pharmacy.
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Exactly.
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I can walk to the store, the bank, the gym.
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Everything is nearby.
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Back in my hometown, I had to drive 20 minutes just to buy milk.
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Same!
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Plus, we have buses, trains, taxis, you name it.
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public transport makes everything easier.
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I haven't needed a car for years.
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Me neither.
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My car basically just collects dust.
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But hey, it's not just about being practical.
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Cities are also full of fun.
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Oh, yes.
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There's always something to do.
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Restaurants, live music, festivals, art galleries.
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It's impossible to get bored.
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I went to a rooftop movie night last weekend.
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It was so cool.
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And next month, there's a jazz festival.
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You're coming, right?
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Of course.
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That's what I love about cities.
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You never run out of options.
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Even just walking around can be exciting.
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And the people.
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So many cultures, languages, and different ways of life.
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It's like traveling the world without leaving the city.
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Exactly.
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I've made friends from Brazil,
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Japan, and Italy, all here in one place.
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It really opens your mind.
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And don't forget the education.
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Cities have better schools, universities, and courses for everything.
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I'm actually thinking of taking a digital marketing class next month.
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You should!
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I just started a photography workshop.
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It's only 10 minutes from my apartment.
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I love that you can keep learning and growing here.
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Yeah, there's always something new to explore.
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But let's be real for a second.
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City life isn't always perfect.
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Definitely not.
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There's noise, pollution, traffic jams,
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and let's not even talk about how expensive rent is.
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Oh, I know.
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I'm paying so much for a tiny apartment.
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And sometimes I really miss nature.
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Green trees, quiet mornings, stars at night.
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Me too.
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And the city can be stressful.
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Everyone's always rushing somewhere.
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You barely have time to breathe.
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True.
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But even with all that,
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I think the positives still win.
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I'd rather deal with a bit of stress and have opportunities than be stuck with nothing to do.
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I agree.
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Maybe in the future, I'll move somewhere quieter.
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But right now, I love the energy, the people, the lifestyle.
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Yeah, for people our age, cities are perfect.
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You can build your career,
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meet interesting people, and have fun all in one place.
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Exactly.
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I think the key is balance.
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Work hard, make time to relax,
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and don't spend all your money on bubble tea and delivery food.
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Too late for me.
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But seriously, as long as there's fast Wi-Fi,
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good coffee, and a movie theater nearby, I'm good.
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Same.
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I might complain sometimes, but I wouldn't trade city life right now.
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It just suits me.
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So, we're officially city people?
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One hundred percent.
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Even if we dream of chickens and country sunsets once in a while.
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As long as those chickens come with high-speed internet, I'm in.
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Before we move on, let's take a quick look at some useful vocabulary and expressions from today's conversation.
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These are great for everyday English,
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especially when talking about life in the city.
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Countryside.
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It means rural area, land outside of cities and towns.
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For example, I sometimes dream of living in the countryside.
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Convenience.
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It means the quality of being easy or practical to use or get dot.
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For example, I love the energy and convenience of city life.
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Public transport.
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It means buses, trains and other systems that carry people through a city.
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For example, public transport makes everything easier.
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Collect dust.
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It means to sit unused or be neglected.
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Dot for example.
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My car basically just collects dust now.
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Run out of options.
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It means to have none left.
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For example, you never run out of options in the city.
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Open your mind.
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It means to become more accepting of different ideas or cultures.
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For example, meeting people from different countries really opens your mind.
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Traffic jam.
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It means a line of vehicles stuck in slow or no movement.
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For example, I often dream of moving away when I'm stuck in a traffic jam.
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Pollution.
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It means the presence of harmful substances in the environment .
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For example, city life has noise and pollution.
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Tiny apartment.
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It means a very small living space.
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For example, I'm paying a lot for a tiny apartment.
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Balance.
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It means a state where different things occur in equal or proper amounts.
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For example, the key is balance.
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Work hard, relax, and have fun too.
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Now that you know the key words,
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why not go back and listen to the conversation again,
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see if you can catch how these words were used,
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and maybe even spot a few more new ones.
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So, Nina, have you ever thought about moving to the countryside?
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You know, a small house, some chickens, fresh air.
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Honestly, sometimes I dream about it when I'm stuck in traffic.
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But deep down, I'm a city person.
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I just love the energy and convenience here.
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Yeah, I get that.
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Life in the countryside might be peaceful,
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but the city has everything,
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especially when it comes to work.
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I mean, let's be real.
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Most good jobs are in the city.
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Totally.
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That's the number one reason people move here.
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Cities have more job opportunities,
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and usually the salaries are better too.
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If you want to grow in your career,
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the city is the place to be.
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Right.
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My sister used to work in a small town.
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She was so talented, but couldn't find anything beyond part-time jobs.
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Then she moved here, and within a month,
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she got hired by a big company.
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See?
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That's what I mean.
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And it's not just about jobs.
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Everything is more convenient here.
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You don't have to drive far just to find a supermarket or a pharmacy.
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Exactly.
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I can walk to the store, the bank, the gym.
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Everything is nearby.
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Back in my hometown, I had to drive 20 minutes just to buy milk.
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Same!
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Plus, we have buses, trains, taxis, you name it.
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Public transport makes everything easier.
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I haven't needed a car for years.
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Me neither.
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My car basically just collects dust.
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But hey, it's not just about being practical.
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Cities are also full of fun.
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Oh, yes.
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There's always something to do.
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restaurants, live music, festivals, art galleries.
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It's impossible to get bored.
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I went to a rooftop movie night last weekend.
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It was so cool.
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And next month, there's a jazz festival.
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You're coming, right?
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Of course.
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That's what I love about cities.
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You never run out of options.
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Even just walking around can be exciting.
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And the people.
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So many cultures, languages, and different ways of life.
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It's like traveling the world without leaving the city.
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Exactly.
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I've made friends from Brazil,
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Japan, and Italy, all here in one place.
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It really opens your mind.
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And don't forget the education.
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Cities have better schools, universities, and courses for everything.
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I'm actually thinking of taking a digital marketing class next month.
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You should!
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I just started a photography workshop.
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It's only 10 minutes from my apartment.
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I love that you can keep learning and growing here.
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Yeah, there's always something new to explore.
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But let's be real for a second.
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City life isn't always perfect.
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Definitely not.
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There's noise, pollution, traffic jams,
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and let's not even talk about how expensive rent is.
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Ugh, I know.
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I'm paying so much for a tiny apartment.
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And sometimes I really miss nature.
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Green trees, quiet mornings, stars at night.
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Me too.
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And the city can be stressful.
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Everyone's always rushing somewhere.
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You barely have time to breathe.
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True.
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But even with all that,
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I think the positives still win.
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I'd rather deal with a bit of stress and have opportunities than be stuck with nothing to do.
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I agree.
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Maybe in the future, I'll move somewhere quieter.
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But right now, I love the energy, the people, the lifestyle.
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Yeah, for people our age, cities are perfect.
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You can build your career,
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meet interesting people, and have fun all in one place.
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Exactly.
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I think the key is balance.
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Work hard, make time to relax,
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and don't spend all your money on bubble tea and delivery food.
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Too late for me.
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But seriously, as long as there's fast Wi-Fi,
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good coffee, and a movie theater nearby, I'm good.
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Same.
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I might complain sometimes, but I wouldn't trade city life right now.
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It just suits me.
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So, we're officially city people?
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100 percent.
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Even if we dream of chickens and country sunsets once in a while.
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As long as those chickens come with high-speed internet, I'm in.
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Alright, let's quickly review the main reasons why people prefer to live in cities.
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If you're taking notes or studying for a test,
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this part is perfect for you.
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First, jobs and career growth.
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Cities offer a wide range of careers and higher paying jobs.
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Easier networking and professional growth.
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Second, convenient living.
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hospitals, schools, shopping centres and public transport.
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Convenience of everything being nearby.
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At third, entertainment and lifestyle options.
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Restaurants, cinemas, theatres, concerts, gyms and events.
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More things to do in free time.
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Fourth, education and training opportunities.
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Universities, language schools, workshops.
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Greater choice and quality in education.
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Fifth, diverse and modern environment.
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People from different backgrounds, more open-minded culture,
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faster lifestyle, exposure to new trends and ideas.
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And finally, downsides of city life,
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stress, noise, cost of living, and less green space.
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But people still choose cities for the opportunities and excitement.
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And that's a wrap for today's episode.
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We've heard why so many people,
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just like Nina and Leo,
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choose to live in cities.
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Whether it's the career opportunities,
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the convenience, or just the buzz of city life,
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it's clear that urban living has a lot to offer.
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Of course, it's not perfect.
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There's traffic, noise, and yes, sky-high rent.
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But for many, the energy and possibilities of city life still win.
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So what about you?
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Are you more of a city person or do you dream of quiet mornings in the countryside?
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Take a moment to reflect and maybe even chat with a friend in English about it.
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If you enjoyed this episode,
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don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review
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and check out the episode notes for today's vocabulary list and a free PDF to help you review.
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Until next time, keep exploring,
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keep learning and as always learn everywhere speak everywhere see you in the next episode of English on the go
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