Why we swim | Book Talk
Why do we swim?
I swim to exercise and to practice my French, lol!
Do you practice your English speaking when you do a sport or activity?
I know why I swim, but I wanted to learn more about why so many people swim, and I did what I often do: I read a book titled "Why We Swim", by Bonnie Tsui.
I learned a lot from this book, and in today's episode, anchored in the middle of August with summer coming to a close far too soon, we'll explore a few of the reasons people swim: well-being, flow, and awe.
You don't have to be a swimmer to connect with this English listening summer episode.
Perhaps you can reflect on what gives you well-being, puts you in a flow, and leaves you in awe. It might be swimming or something else.
Dive in and explore the topic
Listen for idioms in English connected to water and swimming
Listen carefully for messy English: for how consonants connect to vowels, which is an important feature of connected speech
Have fun and enjoy
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In study after study, people say they like to swim because it’s fun!