🎙️ Friends of All Ages | Ideas in English for Advanced Listening Practice
My friend Jean was nearly forty years older than me, but age had very little to do with our friendship.
In this episode of Hear You Go (E99), I want to share Jean with you. She was an incredible woman who was my neighbour, and became a confidante, role model, and dear friend for over sixteen years. Along the way, I'll explore why friendships across generations make us healthier, happier, and more open to the world, as well as why I loved the TV series Hacks. Hacks highlights the power of cross-generational friendships, the unexpected people who change our lives, and why friendships are sacred.
In this penultimate episode, you’re in for a reflection (again!) about friendship, loss, and the joy of connecting with people of all ages. Do you have some tissues on hand?
As always, I’ll highlight advanced English language (B2 to C2) along the way. Hear You Go gives intermediate and advanced English learners a space to think, learn, and connect in English.
Links to go further:
The Joy of Intergenerational Friendship - The New York Times (you’ll need a subscription to access this article)
The Culture Study Podcast: Intergenerational Friendships Rule.
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-study-podcast/id1718662839?i=1000772006668
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6bcbFTdDXJfYKvkJabfNzb?si=7afaa604a4414d2a
Article: How Hacks Redefined Greatness.
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/2026/05/hacks-final-season-greatness/687334/?gift=pkweeeTWPwjYUDeeGbMwbYlgDNcjQhWFXNo47GJfwxI&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share
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