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Aug 2024
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Sports, Travel, and Cultural Exchange: R...

English With Grace
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🚀 Episode Summary:In this episode of Speak English Confidently, Grace welcomes back returning guest Rae to share highlights from an unforgettable trip to Japan to see the Chinese national table tennis team compete.

Rae recounts the most exciting moments from the match, including the electric energy of the Japanese crowd and the unique cultural atmosphere surrounding the event. We also explore meaningful interactions Rae had with locals and how international sports can be a powerful bridge for language learning and cultural exchange.

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

  • Describe travel experiences and sporting events in English

  • Use vocabulary related to sports, tourism, and cultural exchange

  • Reflect on meaningful conversations with locals during travel

  • Talk about emotions and memorable moments in natural, fluent English

💡 Why It Matters:
Sharing stories from travel and sports helps English learners connect language with real-life experiences. It builds vocabulary, confidence, and cultural understanding — all essential for authentic communication.

🛠️ Related Episodes Featuring Rae:
🎧 Stress With Rae
🎧 English Speaking Test Demo With Rae

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👉 After this episode, try describing your favorite travel memory or sports event in English — what made it unforgettable?

🌍 About This Podcast:
Speak English Confidently helps English learners 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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