A Sports-focused English-learning podcast for sports professionals, athletes and fans featuring real conversations with native and non-native speaking athletes, coaches, and other people in sports from around the world, along with strategies and tips to help you improve your communication skills in English for sports..
A Sports-focused English-learning podcast for sports professionals, athletes and fans featuring real conversations with native and non-native speaking athletes, coaches, and other people in sports from around the world, along with strategies and tips to help you improve your communication skills in English for sports..

In this episode, Ashley Shoemaker is joined by Bill Prentice, a seasoned dragon boat racer and outrigger canoeist who is passionate about continuing to compete and test his limits both in competitions and personal adventures throughout his life.
Bill is from Zimbabwe, and now lives on the California coast where you can find him in the ocean paddling in his OC1 to prepare for his epic adventures and competitions.
What will you learn about in this episode?
Outrigger Canoeing: Learn some phrases and terms related to paddling in an outrigger canoe and other terms related to water sports.
How will this episode help you improve your English
Listening Comprehension: Improve your ability to follow and understand real, natural conversations and get exposure to different accents in English.
Vocabulary: Learn new expressions and words related to being outdoors, doing water sports, paddling and boat terminology, and storytelling.
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