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Speak English fluently and naturally—without the boring grammar drills! Join a certified British language coach in Italy for practical tips, cultural insights, and inspiring stories to make learning simple and fun. Stop studying, start speaking!
Accompagno gli italiani a parlare inglese in modo fluido e naturale.
Made with love by Nick at speakwithnick.it

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I share some memories of a fantastic two week tour we did in Japan in 2010. I’m reminded of our trip because this year the World Expo is held in Osaka.

Listen and read a full transcript here: www.speakwithnick.it podcast

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I share some memories of a fantastic two week tour we did in Japan in 2010. I’m reminded of our trip because this year the World Expo is held in Osaka.

Listen and read a full transcript here: www.speakwithnick.it podcast