Simplified Speech #238 – Would you get a tattoo?

In this episode, Andrew and Indiana talk about tattoos. They share personal stories, why some people choose tattoos, why others do not, and how tattoo culture looks in Korea, Japan, Canada, and the USA. You will hear clear examples of common tattoo words like sleeve, stick and poke, hand poked, lettering, script, blackout, and tribal. Andrew and Indiana also chat about cost, pain, trends, and rules about tattoos at workplaces and onsen in Japan. If you have opinions about tattoos and are interested in hearing more, this episode is perfect for listening practice and vocabulary-building!

What you’ll learn with this episode:

• Useful tattoo vocabulary you can use in real life
• How to give opinions and reasons politely: how to agree, disagree, and soften your viewpoint
• Words for trends and style changes over time
• How to compare cultures and places
• How to share personal stories in a simple, clear way

This episode is perfect for you if:

• You want listening practice with clear, natural speech and real life topics
• You want to learn English vocabulary you can use with friends, classmates, or coworkers
• You like culture, travel, music, and body art, and want words to talk about them in English
• You are an intermediate ESL learner who wants to sound more natural and confident

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