English and Beyond: Advanced English for Fluency & Communication

E20 Monsters-in-law (Meeting the parents...) - Real English conversation with expressions and idioms


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👀 Difficult or delightful? The mother-in-law relationship is rarely simple…

In this episode, I dive into one of the most important and potentially awkward relationships you’ll ever have: the one with your mother-in-law! From first meetings to memorable meals (yes, rabbit and snails included 🐰🐌), I share my experiences of building relationships with three different mothers-in-law over the years.

💡 What we discuss in this episode:
✔️ First impressions—the nerves, the awkward moments & the bonding
✔️ Cultural differences in in-law relationships
✔️ Why mothers-in-law have a ‘bad reputation’ in films & books
✔️ César’s perspective on his own mothers-in-law (yes, my mum listens to this podcast…)
✔️ Balancing family expectations vs. independence in a relationship
✔️ How some in-laws become cherished family members

Whether your mother-in-law is a second mum or a nightmare, this episode is for you! Join me and César for a light-hearted, honest chat about this unique relationship.

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