Cambridge C1 Advanced English Podcast | Biological Family vs Chosen Family | EP 13

In this episode of the Advanced English Podcast, we are looking into the complex world of kinship, genealogy, and family structures. If you are preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) exams, this lesson is specifically crafted to help you move well beyond basic vocabulary and achieve true English proficiency. 📄 Download the full transcript + vocabulary list here: https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/61... 🔥 CAMBRIDGE C1 GRAMMAR & VOCAB PLATFORM: https://c1practice.englishclassesonli... We start by redefining what family means in the modern era, balancing sociological data with a my personal geneaology story. I share my own journey tracking down my Italian ancestors through the archives of 19th-century Dublin, exploring how language barriers and phonetic spelling errors can leave a history completely altered. Finally, we tackle one of the most sensitive psychological trends of the 21st century: the rise of family estrangement. Whether you are preparing for the CAE exam, looking to sharpen your listening skills, or simply want to reach native-level fluency, the Advanced English Podcast will help you get there. ----------------------------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for daily English tips and weekly English lessons:    / @english_classes_online   👍 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you enjoy the podcast! — it helps the podcast reach more learners and lets me keep making new episodes for you. ENGLISH LESSONS & SERVICES ----------------------------------------------- Website: https://www.englishclassesonline.co.uk/ Blog: https://www.englishclassesonline.co.u... ⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS ⏱️ 0:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Biological VS Chosen Families 08:00 - Genealogy 15:00 - Tracking my ancestors 24:00 - We need Family 30:00 - Family estrangement 37:00 Outro #c1advanced #c1english #cambridgeenglish #listeningskills #englishlisteningpractice #englishpodcast #advancedenglish #c2english