E073. Winning Gold: A Young Orator's Journey (Part 1)

<p>Hello everyone, and welcome back to <strong>Messy English Chats</strong>! I'm joined by my incredible son, Pineapple. We've been waiting a long time to record this special episode, as Pineapple accomplished something truly remarkable this summer: he <strong>won a gold prize</strong> – the first prize – in a big English competition in Beijing! I couldn't be prouder.</p><p>For this episode, we're diving into his competition journey, specifically showcasing his <strong>prepared speeches</strong> from the first two rounds. You'll hear him bravely recite several of his orations, many of which delve into <strong>Chinese culture</strong> and traditions, often featuring his popular robot friend, Sparky.</p><p>As you'll notice, it's getting "messier and messier" as the night goes on. Pineapple is quite tired, and his voice isn't sounding quite right, but he's a true champion for sharing these wonderful speeches. We'll go through the rest of his <strong>25 prepared speeches</strong> in the ne...