In this Chatterbox episode, Andrew and Anna talk about the "Kidult" trend and how strong nostalgia can be. They talk about their favorite childhood toys, like Barbies, Beanie Babies, Legos, and video games. They also discuss how many adults today are returning to these toys by collecting or playing with them again. Plus, they chat about how the toy industry has changed to focus on adults and whether there’s any stigma around adults buying toys for themselves.
What You'll Learn:
Vocabulary related to childhood toys, nostalgia, and collecting.
What the "Kidult" trend is and what Andrew and Anna think about it.
Andrew and Anna’s favorite childhood toys and how they feel about them now.
How This Episode Will Improve Your English:
Learn useful vocabulary and expressions to talk about toys, nostalgia, and childhood memories.
Improve your listening skills by following a fun, easy conversation between two native speakers.
Build confidence in talking about your own childhood experiences and hobbies in English.
Practice speaking English: Join discussions with other listeners on the Culips Discord server for additional speaking practice.
Important links:
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Study with the interactive transcript
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Small-group discussion class schedule (member only)