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Sep 2022
22m 57s

Living Around the World: Travel, Work-Li...

English With Grace
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🚀 Episode Summary:
What’s it like to live in multiple countries around the world? In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace talks with Erick about his global lifestyle — from favorite cities to the best places for work-life balance. This episode is full of travel inspiration, cultural reflections, and real English conversation practice for learners who want to speak more naturally and confidently.

🌟 In This Episode, You’ll Learn How to:

  • Talk about living and working abroad in fluent English

  • Describe your favorite places and experiences using natural vocabulary

  • Understand and use English idioms in context

💬 Idiom Highlight:
"Water under the bridge" – something in the past that you no longer worry about.
🗣️ Example: “We had an argument last year, but that’s water under the bridge now.”

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Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

🌍 About This Podcast:Speak English Confidently helps English learners around the world build real conversation skills, expand vocabulary, and prepare for IELTS, TOEFL, CEFR exams, and everyday communication. Hosted by Grace from English with Grace — helping you speak clearly, confidently, and naturally.

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