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▲ 12 r/Toastmasters

Looking for a truly beginner-friendly, supportive Toastmasters club (remote)

Hi everyone,

English isn’t my first language, and I’ve always struggled with a bit of social anxiety. Because of this, I’ve tried joining Toastmasters a few times in the past, but I always ended up dropping out.

However, I’ve been working on myself and practicing consistently, and I finally feel ready to give it another shot.

I’m looking for recommendations for a kind, patient, and welcoming club that is genuinely beginner-friendly and great for nervous speakers. Since I'm a digital nomad, remote meetings would be ideal so I can attend regularly.

Any suggestions or club recommendations would mean a lot to me. pls DM me.

Thank you so much! 🙏

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u/Active_Passion1152 — 11 days ago
▲ 22 r/Preply

today is a good day

Registration started in mid-August, and the first student booked a trial lesson on August 30th.

The student immediately gave positive feedback about the lesson experience.

On September 1st, this student booked four lessons. Congratulations to myself for achieving my first small success in teaching Chinese.

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u/Active_Passion1152 — 1 month ago
▲ 7 r/hangzhou

Language Exchange & Friendship in Hangzhou

Hello!
I’m a local resident of Hangzhou and would love to meet people from different countries.

I’m currently improving my English (A2–B1 level) and would like to practice through real conversations and cultural exchange.

A little about me:

  1. Based in Yuhang District, Hangzhou
  2. Interested in hiking and outdoor activities
  3. Enjoy playing badminton
  4. Work in the software and AI industry

If you’re visiting Hangzhou, living here, or simply looking for a language exchange partner, I’d be happy to connect.

We could grab a coffee, take a walk around West Lake, go hiking, or just have a friendly chat.

Feel free to reach out!

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u/Active_Passion1152 — 4 months ago
▲ 1 r/language_exchange

offering：Chinese-mandarin | seeking：English，spainsh

Hi everyone!

I’m a native Chinese speaker looking for a language exchange buddy to improve my English.

What I can offer you:
✅ Daily Chinese casual talks
✅ Standard pronunciation & correct tones
✅ Authentic slang and daily phrases
✅ Chinese reading & writing guidance
✅ Insights into Chinese culture and trending topics

What I hope to practice:
✅ Daily spoken English
✅ Native casual expressions
✅ English listening & pronunciation
✅ Build confidence in casual conversations

We can connect via texts, voice notes or video calls — whatever works best for you.
I’m easy-going, super patient and open to learners of all levels.

Feel free to hit me up if you’re interested!

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u/Active_Passion1152 — 5 months ago
▲ 1.5k r/travel

During this May Day holiday, I finally visited West Lake in Hangzhou, and it was such a great experience—even with the crowds, I had a wonderful time. I followed the advice to get up early, and got to Longxiangqiao Station on Metro Line 1 before 7 a.m. The streets were still quiet, and I started my trip from the Broken Bridge.

I walked along the White Causeway first, with willows and peach trees on both sides, looking so beautiful in the morning light. Then I went to Su Causeway, took my time strolling and enjoying the lake view. Later, I took a lake cruise to Santanyinyue, which is the spot on the one-yuan banknote—it was even more stunning in real life. In the afternoon, I went to Yanggong Causeway to avoid the peak crowds; it was much quieter there, with peaceful lakes and greenery.

For lunch, I ate at Zhiweiguan near the lake. I tried Longjing shrimp, West Lake vinegar fish and Pian'erchuan noodles—all authentic Hangzhou dishes, and they tasted amazing. In the evening, I climbed Leifeng Pagoda, watched the sunset over the lake, and the view was breathtaking. Before leaving, I went to Hefang Street to buy some snacks like Congbao Hui and Dingsheng Gao.

A few tips from my experience: book the cruise and Leifeng Pagoda tickets in advance, wear comfortable shoes because you’ll walk a
lot, and bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Traveling early or late in the day really helps avoid the worst crowds. Overall, it was a perfect trip, and I fell in love with the beauty of West Lake.

u/Active_Passion1152 — 5 months ago