👉 今週のテーマ：スポーツスターと英語の関係

What do Shohei Ohtani, Ichiro, and Naomi Osaka have in common? They’re all Japanese sports legends dominating the global stage. But what about their English? In this episode, Jun, Imran, and George dive into the connection between sports and language, and whether superstar athletes should make the effort to speak English when they play overseas. From heartfelt stories about Ichiro’s Hall of Fame speech to funny takes on Japanese players in U.S. sports, this episode is packed with laughs, insights, and cultural takes from both sides of the Pacific!

大谷翔平、イチロー、大坂なおみ…。世界で活躍する日本人アスリートたち、英語で話している姿を見たことありますか？今週のエピソードでは、スポーツと英語のつながりについてジュン、イムラン、ジョージの3人が熱く語ります！イチロー選手が英語でスピーチした感動のエピソード、さらには言語を通して感じるファンとの絆についても深掘り。スポーツファンも、英語学習者も、共感できるようなエピソードです。

👉 What are your thoughts on Japanese athletes or global stars speaking English in interviews? Does it matter to you, or is their performance all that counts? Let us know on Instagram @jiggysjapanglishpodcast!

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