Podcasts about Dialect

The release of Chinese film Dear You has reignited the debate over dialects in Singapore after the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) approved limited screenings of its Teochew original version. Has the time come to rethink Singapore's approach to dialects, or are they destined to fade away in the next generation? In this week's Deep Dive, Steven Chia and Tiffany Ang speak with assistant professor Luke Lu from Nanyang Technological University and Hokkien content creator Ong Yi Ting (@yitinggoyt) to explore whether dialects are worth preserving or are they fast becoming relics of Singapore's past.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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A Teochew film has reignited Singapore's long-running debate over dialects and the conversation has now reached Parliament. Following the public response to Dear You, IMDA is reviewing its film classification framework for dialect films, while the Government says there is scope to expand the space for dialects, even as it continues to uphold the importance of Mandarin. Is Singapore's language policy entering a new chapter? What prompted this shift after decades of dialect restrictions? And if dialects are given more space in our media landscape, what could that mean for culture, identity and the future of the Speak Mandarin Campaign? On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Daniel Chan, Assistant Dean (Undergraduate Studies), Office of Programmes, at the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, to find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Wednesday Weekly Win, our business breakthrough story series. Each week, we sit down with real entrepreneurs from our Business By Design community who are building digital businesses and creating results that once felt impossible. Today, Jenni is joined by voice and dialect coach Katherine Beck, calling in live from the set of a major Hollywood feature film starring Chris Hemsworth: a moment that perfectly encapsulates just how far her Business by Design journey has taken her!  Katherine helps non-U.S. actors master the American accent and book American roles, and her path to a multiple 6-figure business was anything but linear. From spending years lost in failed launches and a draining pivot away from her true passion, to going all-in on 25 consecutive webinars and completely transforming her business, her identity, and her life, Katherine's story is a powerful testament to what happens when you stop chasing shiny objects and commit to the one thing that lights you up. This is another real story of clarity, momentum, and the breakthroughs that happen when you finally stop guessing and start following a proven path. From first digital products to 6-figure launches, to building audiences and scaling systems, every conversation reveals the mechanics of what actually creates growth in a digital business. Because when you see someone just a few steps ahead of what you're doing, something powerful happens.

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The Chinese film Dear You, shot almost entirely in Teochew, is not only a box office hit - it has ignited intense debate among Chinese Singaporeans. From film-makers to politicians, many people have weighed in on the authorities’ decision to limit screenings of the Teochew version, and instead have a wider general release for the Mandarin-dubbed version. The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) said that this move supports the bilingual policy which aims to promote Mandarin as the main language among Chinese Singaporeans. But the strict policing of dialects, when other foreign language films have been allowed to be screened, has the local audience asking: is it time to relook how we treat dialects? Highlights (click/tap above): 2:08 Why strong reaction to limited Teochew screenings? 6:22 Is it a film that touches only Teochews? 9:27 What's lost in dubbed movies? 13:11 Is the outrage fair? 15:27 Time to relook policy on dialects in film? 20:40 Has the Speak Mandarin Campaign been too successful? 23:48 Can Chinese dialects and Mandarin coexist? 29:08 “We’re not comparing like for like.” 31:34 Are dialects less valuable than Mandarin? 35:45 Who’s learning dialects now? 38:17 Beyond the uproar, what happens next? Host: Natasha Ann Zachariah (natashaz@sph.com.sg) Read Natasha’s articles: https://str.sg/iSXm Follow The Usual Place podcast on IG: https://str.sg/8KNT Follow Natasha on LinkedIn: https://str.sg/v6DN Filmed by: Studio+65 Edited by: Eden Soh & Natasha Liew Executive producer: Danson Cheong Producers: Natasha Ann Zachariah, Elizabeth Law & Zachary Lim Follow The Usual Place Podcast and get notified for new episode drops every Thursday: Channel: https://str.sg/5nfm Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/9ijX Spotify: https://str.sg/cd2P YouTube: https://str.sg/theusualplacepodcast Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 Get more updates: http://str.sg/stpodcasts --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX -- #tup #tuptrfSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British accents change every few miles and some are barely decipherable. Sheran James of The Sharin' Hour on KX FM offers some examples.

A Teochew-language film has reignited debate over Singapore's decades-old dialect policies. Have dialects become a threat, a forgotten heritage, or something worth preserving? Let’s Talk, Singapore invites Ng Wei Kai, Correspondent, SPH Media and Goh Yan Han, Assistant News Editor, SPH Media to discuss identity, culture, family and whether old language policies still make sense today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people who know the five love languages have tried speaking their partner's language — and wondered why it still isn't working. The problem usually isn't the language. It's something underneath it.Dr. Gary Chapman returns with new research showing how personality, empathy, and the subtle dialects within each love language determine whether love actually lands. In this conversation, he and Michael explore why speaking someone's love language can backfire if it runs against their personality, what it looks like to confuse encouragement with pressure, and why the most important question in a marriage might be as simple as "How can I make your life easier?"At 88 years old, Chapman also shares the turning point in his own marriage — a vision of Jesus washing his disciples' feet that changed not his technique, but his posture.Dr. Gary Chapman is a marriage counselor, pastor, and author of The Five Love Languages, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide, and his newest book, The Love Language That Matters Most.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Swiss German often sounds completely different between Zurich, Valais and Schaffhausen — and yet it connects many people in German-speaking Switzerland with a strong sense of home and identity. While Standard German seems almost like a foreign language to some, dialect is spoken as a matter of course in everyday life. Linguistically, the matter is complicated. Emotionally, however, it is often quite clear. A conversation about language, belonging and cultural identity. - Zwischen Zürich, dem Wallis und Schaffhausen klingt Schweizerdeutsch oft völlig unterschiedlich – und doch verbindet es viele Menschen in der Deutschschweiz mit einem starken Gefühl von Heimat und Identität. Während Hochdeutsch für manche fast wie eine Fremdsprache wirkt, wird im Alltag ganz selbstverständlich Dialekt gesprochen. Sprachwissenschaftlich ist die Sache kompliziert. Emotional dagegen oft ganz eindeutig. Ein Gespräch über Sprache, Zugehörigkeit und kulturelle Identität.

...in which we visit springtime Allan Bank to explore the forgotten phenomena of the Grasmere dialect plays – celebrations of Westmorland dialect and life that put Lakeland on the national cultural map for nearly 40 years – and the woman behind them, Eleanor Rawnsley (née Simpson), second wife of Canon Hardwicke Rawnsley. In the company of Eleanor's great-niece, Harriet Spence, and academic Sue Wilkinson, who has resurrected the plays for a modern audience, we discuss the emergence of the turn-of-the-century village drama movement and Eleanor's relocation from London to Grasmere, where she acquired a passion for local dialect. A series of clips from the plays featuring members of the Lakeland Dialect Society illustrate recurring themes: local traditions like rushbearing and pace egging; marriage proposals (and refusals); vignettes of everyday life including sheep-clipping and children's games. As Sue describes the plays' extraordinary rise in national fame – which brought queues over Dunmail Raise and reviews in papers worldwide – Harriet details the developing three-way relationship between Eleanor, Canon Rawnsley and his increasingly frail first wife, Edith. Emerging from World War II, we consider the demise of the plays, the death of Edith, and the short-lived marriage between Rawnsley and "True Help Meet" Eleanor. Harriet closes the podcast reflecting on the life of her "quiet, pious and kind" great aunt, whose achievements have been overshadowed by her husband, but who was not only a remarkable author and producer of plays, but also a formidable painter, campaigner and champion of all things Lakeland. The featured dialect play recordings feature the voices of John Campbell and Jean Scott-Smith. The plays will be 'coming home' to Grasmere on 10 October, 2026 in an evening of readings, music and song in Grasmere Village Hall. If you'd like to be involved – either performing or helping behind the scenes – please contact Sue Wilkinson (sue_wilkinson_2000@yahoo.com). Tickets will be advertised in advance and also available at the door. Sue's YouTube channel featuring short excerpts from the plays: youtube.com/channel/UC6wZ2EMH-UIG20Fa3SnXogw For more about the Lakeland Dialect Society: lakelanddialectsociety.co.uk

While walking to the office, our COO Brandon Gell had his AI agent call him and go over his emails in his inbox one by one. When he arrived, he opened Gmail and confirmed she'd done everything he'd asked. "My jaw is on the floor," he messaged me.That was the moment Every got serious about setting up each employee with their own agent. Today, it's a reality—and it has completely changed how we work.Dan Shipper talked to Every COO Brandon Gell and head of platform Willie Williams for Every's AI & I about what happens when everyone at a company gets their own AI sidekick. If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share!To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: https://every.to/subscribe Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/danshipper Visit https://scl.ai/dialect to learn more about Dialect, a new system from Scale AI.Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction00:02:21 How Brandon built Zosia, an AI agent to run his household00:07:09 Brandon's aha moment re: using agents for work00:09:39 What happened when everyone on the team got their own agent00:12:42 How agents take on their owners' personalities, and why that matters inside an org00:23:51 Why it's important for agents to do work in public00:30:51 What we're still figuring out when it comes to agent behavior, including memory gaps, group chat etiquette, and the "ant death spiral" problem00:40:45 How we built Plus One, our hosted OpenClaw product00:47:27 The cultural shift required to make agents work at scale

Founded in 2019, Linear is the rare company started pre-ChatGPT to have successfully reinvented itself as an agent-native business.On this episode of AI & I, Dan Shipper sat down with Karri Saarinen, cofounder and CEO of the product management tool, to discuss building a platform where humans and agents develop software together—and why the "SaaSpocalypse" isn't coming for all SaaS companies. If you found this episode interesting, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! To hear more from Dan Shipper:Subscribe to Every: https://every.to/subscribe Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/danshipper Visit https://scl.ai/dialect to learn more about Dialect, a new system from Scale AI.Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 2:00 Why Linear waited to ship AI features instead of rushing to chatbots 5:06 Linear's agent platform and becoming the system that guides AI agents 7:42 Why "SaaS is dead" is a simplistic narrative 12:18 How Linear adopted AI coding tools17:45 AI's impact on product building workflows—speed versus thoughtfulness 22:18 The value of conceptual work and thinking before shipping 29:30 How AI is reshaping Linear's product strategy 37:18 Demo: Linear's agent skills, shared context, and code review workflow 47:48 The future of product development and the enduring role of human judgment

With his fake beard, putty nose, and thick Yiddish accent, the “stage Jew” was once a common character in vaudeville, part of a genre that mocked immigrants and minorities. Essentially a variant of blackface minstrelsy, the music that accompanied these “Jewface” performances was not only performed on stage, but also published as colorfully illustrated sheet music so fans could play them at home. Outrageous and offensive by today's standards, these “Yiddish” dialect songs exploited a variety of unpleasant stereotypes about Jews. Based in part on the sheet music collection of The New York Times' Sunday Magazine Critic-at-large Jody Rosen, YIVO presents its latest exhibition, Jewface: “Yiddish” Dialect Songs of Tin Pan Alley. Join Eddy Portnoy (Senior Researcher & Exhibition Curator, YIVO), the curator of Jewface, and Jody Rosen for a discussion with Tablet Magazine editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse about this form of early 20th-century entertainment, how it mocked Jews, engaged Jews, and developed Yiddish-accented English for comic effect. Allen Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson, and Steve Sterner will be performing selections from the exhibit, as well as a number of classic Yiddish/English comedy routines. This exhibition opening took place on November 24, 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

With his fake beard, putty nose, and thick Yiddish accent, the “stage Jew” was once a common character in vaudeville, part of a genre that mocked immigrants and minorities. Essentially a variant of blackface minstrelsy, the music that accompanied these “Jewface” performances was not only performed on stage, but also published as colorfully illustrated sheet music so fans could play them at home. Outrageous and offensive by today's standards, these “Yiddish” dialect songs exploited a variety of unpleasant stereotypes about Jews. Based in part on the sheet music collection of The New York Times' Sunday Magazine Critic-at-large Jody Rosen, YIVO presents its latest exhibition, Jewface: “Yiddish” Dialect Songs of Tin Pan Alley. Join Eddy Portnoy (Senior Researcher & Exhibition Curator, YIVO), the curator of Jewface, and Jody Rosen for a discussion with Tablet Magazine editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse about this form of early 20th-century entertainment, how it mocked Jews, engaged Jews, and developed Yiddish-accented English for comic effect. Allen Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson, and Steve Sterner will be performing selections from the exhibit, as well as a number of classic Yiddish/English comedy routines. This exhibition opening took place on November 24, 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

With his fake beard, putty nose, and thick Yiddish accent, the “stage Jew” was once a common character in vaudeville, part of a genre that mocked immigrants and minorities. Essentially a variant of blackface minstrelsy, the music that accompanied these “Jewface” performances was not only performed on stage, but also published as colorfully illustrated sheet music so fans could play them at home. Outrageous and offensive by today's standards, these “Yiddish” dialect songs exploited a variety of unpleasant stereotypes about Jews. Based in part on the sheet music collection of The New York Times' Sunday Magazine Critic-at-large Jody Rosen, YIVO presents its latest exhibition, Jewface: “Yiddish” Dialect Songs of Tin Pan Alley. Join Eddy Portnoy (Senior Researcher & Exhibition Curator, YIVO), the curator of Jewface, and Jody Rosen for a discussion with Tablet Magazine editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse about this form of early 20th-century entertainment, how it mocked Jews, engaged Jews, and developed Yiddish-accented English for comic effect. Allen Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson, and Steve Sterner will be performing selections from the exhibit, as well as a number of classic Yiddish/English comedy routines. This exhibition opening took place on November 24, 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

With his fake beard, putty nose, and thick Yiddish accent, the “stage Jew” was once a common character in vaudeville, part of a genre that mocked immigrants and minorities. Essentially a variant of blackface minstrelsy, the music that accompanied these “Jewface” performances was not only performed on stage, but also published as colorfully illustrated sheet music so fans could play them at home. Outrageous and offensive by today's standards, these “Yiddish” dialect songs exploited a variety of unpleasant stereotypes about Jews. Based in part on the sheet music collection of The New York Times' Sunday Magazine Critic-at-large Jody Rosen, YIVO presents its latest exhibition, Jewface: “Yiddish” Dialect Songs of Tin Pan Alley. Join Eddy Portnoy (Senior Researcher & Exhibition Curator, YIVO), the curator of Jewface, and Jody Rosen for a discussion with Tablet Magazine editor-in-chief Alana Newhouse about this form of early 20th-century entertainment, how it mocked Jews, engaged Jews, and developed Yiddish-accented English for comic effect. Allen Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson, and Steve Sterner will be performing selections from the exhibit, as well as a number of classic Yiddish/English comedy routines. This exhibition opening took place on November 24, 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/music

"Hard Ride" by Glyders from Forever; "Spooky" by Jim Jarmusch and Anika from the soundtrack from Father Mother Sister Brother; The title track from Full Serpent by Dialect; "The Buck Stops Here" by Goat and Human Language from The Human Language Goat Tape; "Let Me Know" by Nohr from the Two Lanes/Nohr collaboration EP Sign (Revision); The title track from the sountrack to The Smashing Machine by Nala Sinephro; "Space Ray" by Drew Gardner from Space Ray; "Firefly Pharology" by Bellbird from The Call; "Anna" by Katzin from Buckaroo; "Nightmare V: When All Becomes None" by The Mashmallow Ghosts from When Death Arrives - Five Nightmares; "Sentient Lithosphere" by Barry Walker, Jr. from Paleo Sol.

Dr. Gary Chapman has helped more than 150 million people discover their love language. But discovering it is just the beginning. Love isn't one-size-fits-all. What says "I love you" to one person might not mean a thing to another. Dr. Chapman shares from his book, "The Love Language That Matters Most: How to Personalize Love So They Really Feel It."  Susie mentioned "The 5 Apology Languages" by Dr. Chapman Check out Susie's new podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

Dialects enrich the German language. They create sense of belonging and show regional diversity. In this episode, we talk to linguist Leo Kretzenbacher and Philipp Hockenberger from Hofbräuhaus Melbourne about German dialects and what role they play in our lives. - Dialekte bereichern die deutsche Sprache und erzeugen Heimatgefühl. Sie schaffen Nähe, zeigen Zugehörigkeit und stehen für regionale Vielfalt. In dieser Episode sprechen wir mit dem Linguisten Leo Kretzenbacher und Philipp Hockenberger vom Hofbräuhaus Melbourne über deutsche Dialekte und welche Rolle sie in unserem Leben spielen.

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Brock Human and Nathan Fray were co-founders of the music collective and worship movement called United Pursuit. Brock and Nathan are Co-Founders of Dialect. Learn more at: https://dialecthouse.org/ To find out more about Goodmakers: goodmakers.co

The Dialect of the Broken is the language you learn in the middle of pain,then God redeems it and turns it into a bridge.In this episode, we unpack how God works through broken vessels, and why real transformation doesn't mean you forget where you came from. Too often, once our lives start changing, we start speaking in a new dialect,one that the people still trapped in the struggle can't understand. And without realizing it, we lose the ability to communicate hope to the ones who need it most.We talk about what it looks like to experience God's love deeply, and then translate that love back into words that reach the people you relate to,the ones still fighting the battles you've survived (or you're still surviving). If you've ever felt the tension between growth and staying connected, between “moving forward” and not losing your people, this conversation is for you.

Send us a textIn this conversation, Bob Sorrentino interviews Christina Marrocco, an English professor, author, and poet, about her Italian heritage and the impact of cultural displacement on Italian American communities. They discuss the history of Italian neighborhoods in Chicago, the importance of preserving language and cultural identity, and the role of storytelling in connecting with one's roots. Christina shares insights from her literary work, including her dissertation on the evil eye in Italian American literature, and emphasizes the need for cultural education and the preservation of family stories.Christina's grandfathers were Sicilian immigrants to America.The displacement of Italian communities in Chicago has left a lasting impact.Cultural identity is often tied to language and community.Many Italian neighborhoods have been gentrified and lost their original character.Preserving family stories is crucial for future generations.Cultural education should start at a young age to instill a sense of identity.Dialects are an important part of Italian heritage and should be recognized as full languages.Literature can bridge cultural gaps and explore complex identities.The evil eye is a significant cultural belief in Italian communities.It's important to document and share personal and family histories.Turnkey. The only thing you'll lift are your spirits.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEAddio, Love MonsterMarrocco transports you into this small world of Signora Giuseppa, the “iron fist” of Singer StreetDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPurchase my book "Farmers and Nobles" here or at Amazon.

They don't just speak Italian in Italy, there are dialects too. Learn common words and phrases from Italian dialects to understand locals better. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@joyoflanguages.italian?sub_confirmation=1 Get the bonus materials for this episode: https://italian.joyoflanguages.com/podcast/italian-dialects

Martha Barnette, longtime journalist and co-host of the popular radio show and podcast A Way with Words, discusses how one can make a living after learning Latin and ancient Greek, what local dialects or colloquialisms stood out to her when she traveled around the United States, and how we can get our kids as excited about language as she is. Martha's new book is Friends with Words: Adventures in Languageland.

Jesús returns for another episode, but this time we challenge each other with some phrasal verbs from America and Britain. We each have a secret list of 5 phrasal verbs, and our goal is to share one that the other doesn't know.While talking, we discover whether these phrasal verbs are used internationally, or only in one part of the world, and we also share examples from our own lives.Join us and level up your English vocabulary with phrasal verbs.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast351Get access to coaching, group classes, and 100s of bonus lessons and episodes on Level Up English.➡️ Become a Member Today: https://www.levelupenglish.school/join/➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.school Become a member and get: Podcast Transcripts Private Podcast Group Classes Private Coaching And over 500 online lessons!

A newfound appreciation for local dialects is growing on China's university campuses. Recent surveys reveal that an overwhelming majority of students are interested in these regional tongues and want to help preserve them. This interest has sparked practical action, and students are now at the forefront of a movement to weave these ancient linguistic threads into the fabric of modern life. On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan

On this episode: Actor and dialect coach Steve Corona joins Linda to pull back the curtain on the fascinating world of accents, performance, and character transformation. Steve explains how he studies and analyzes dialects—breaking them down into unique sounds, rhythms, and cadences—and how actors can integrate those nuances into authentic, believable performances. From Scottish and Irish to Texan and Turkish, Steve shares his process for “hearing” the music of a dialect and translating it into emotional truth. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from working on major film sets with stars like Gerard Butler and Helen Mirren, offering a glimpse into the art and psychology of coaching actors under pressure. Along the way, he drops practical tools for any performer or storyteller—like using anchor phrases, shadowing native speakers, and finding emotional connection through voice. Beyond Hollywood, Steve talks about how he's taken his craft into new arenas—narrating audiobooks, helping business professionals improve their presence, and inspiring others to discover their authentic voice. About Steve: Steve Corona has always been fascinated by psychology and human behavior. Growing up as the fourth of five kids, he had plenty of personalities to study—and plenty of opportunities to perform. His natural empathy and love of storytelling became the foundation for a career built on both acting and coaching. After earning his Master's in Theatre, Steve launched his on-camera career, landing roles in film and television while also teaching dialects. A chance referral from a casting director led him to coach Gerard Butler on a major action film, sparking a new chapter as a sought-after dialect coach for A-list talent including Helen Mirren, Jason Isaacs, and Amber Midthunder. As an actor, Steve has appeared in projects spanning every genre—from Hamlet 2 and Breaking Bad to The Lone Ranger and Army of the Dead. His on-set experiences deepened his understanding of performance psychology, which he now channels through Corona Productions—where he helps professionals master communication, presence, and storytelling on stage, on camera, and in life. Website: https://www.coronaproductions.org We are honored to be listed in the top 30 of podcasts about Voiceover. Check out the list! https://podcast.feedspot.com/voice_over_podcasts/ FOR MORE INFO ON THE SHOW AND THE GURUS, PLEASE VISIT: Coaching Website: https://voiceover.guru/  and https://learnwiththegurus.com/ Linda Bruno Voice Actress  https://www.lindabruno.com Alyssa Jayson Actress and Musician http://www.alyssajayson.com Kevin Kilpatrick Voice Actor   https://kevinkilpatrick.com/ Join our Circle Community: https://the-voiceover-gurus.circle.so/home  

Longitudinal studies of how an individual's accent changes over the course of their life are hard to come by. Fortunately, Taylor Swift's decade-plus career-- and the numerous interviews she's given over those years-- has opened a window into our understanding of how and why dialect changes may occur on an individual level. We talk to Miski Mohamed and Matthew Winn (University of Minnesota) about their work analyzing the shifts in Taylor Swift's speech over the years.Associated paper:- Miski Mohamed and Matthew B. Winn. "Acoustic analysis of Taylor Swift's dialect changes across different eras of her career." J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 158, 2278–2289 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0039052Read more from The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (JASA).Learn more about Acoustical Society of America Publications.Music Credit: Min 2019 by minwbu from Pixabay. 

Unlock the secrets to clear, confident communication in this episode of TBCY! Host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Melanie Fox, a renowned speech coach from New York and host of the "Hack That Accent" podcast. Melanie shares her unique journey from a childhood fascination with languages to becoming a leading expert in accent reduction, dialect coaching, and public speaking for professionals and actors.Discover practical techniques for accent modification, learn how Melanie helps non-native speakers and actors find their authentic voice, and gain valuable tips for presentations and media interviews. Hear inspiring stories, including Melanie's work with Indian celebrity chef Vikas Khanna and her approach to high-pressure coaching scenarios.Whether you're navigating global business, the media, or preparing for your next big presentation, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you communicate with impact and authenticity.

"It's not too late, and you're not too old, you just need to learn in a way that is meant for your age." —Erika WarnerHave you ever felt like you're stuck on the outside, wishing you could speak up and truly belong? And have you ever wondered if learning a new language as an adult is just too hard, or if you'll ever feel confident in a new country? You're not alone—and there's a smarter, kinder way forward.Erika Warner's story starts with her own struggles learning English as a young immigrant, but it didn't stop there. Inspired by the real challenges faced by Spanish-speaking adults, she became a teacher on a mission: to make English learning practical, supportive, and life-changing for immigrants who want more than just grammar—they want a voice. Her fresh take? It's never too late, and the right approach can turn language barriers into stepping stones.Catch this week's episode as Heather and Erika talk about building confidence, surviving tough moments, thriving in daily life, and finding your voice—plus tips for parents, stories of courage, and why practical language skills matter more than perfect grammar. Connect with Heather: WebsiteFacebook InstagramLinkedInEpisode Highlights:01:33 Meet Erika: Moving to the US and Learning English 05:38 Raising Bilingual Kids10:50 Learning English as an Adult: The Struggle17:18 Dialects and Neutral Language23:22 Building English for My People30:27 Success Stories That Matter33:17 Equipped for Emergencies: Teaching Real-Life English

Today on What's My Frame I'm joined by Casting Director & Spanish Dialect Consultant, Miranda Martinez. Miranda began her career in Dallas, Texas, working in commercial casting before collaborating with renowned casting director Jo Edna Boldin,CSA on major studio films including The Lone Ranger and The Last Stand. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2012, Miranda expanded her credits as the Los Angeles Casting Director for the independent feature Icaros: A Vision, where she spent three weeks in the Amazon jungle of Iquitos, Peru, working closely with the local cast of native Shipibo-Conibo people to help shape authentic performances.She has contributed to high-profile projects with acclaimed casting director April Webster, CSA including Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Lisey's Story, Clarice, Locke & Key, and Sacred Lies. On Jack Ryan, she also served as a Spanish dialect consultant, advising on accent accuracy and subtitle translation during post-production. Fluent in Spanish and raised in Panama, Miranda brings deep linguistic expertise to her work, specializing in Spanish dialect consulting for multilingual productions.Her background as an actor, having appeared in national commercials and independent films, gives her a performer's perspective that informs her casting approach. Miranda occasionally teaches actor workshops, most recently at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, where participants had the option to perform in either English or Spanish. She is also committed to supporting emerging filmmakers, regularly serving as Casting Director for short films at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts.-What's My Frame, hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Laura Linda Bradley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the WMF creative community now!Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whatsmyframe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IMDb⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? official site⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠What's My Frame? merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Today we're unpacking every conspiracy theory around the Charlie Kirk assassination. We'll discuss what the mechanics of the Hegelian Dialect is and how it's being executed today. We'll talk about Jimmy Kimmel being cancelled, Epstein Files coverup, the Blue and Whites, occult symbolism of Astrology and Tarot, Hierophant card, Vav in Kabbalah, summoning the antichrist, Saturn death cults, Dion Fortune, Steve Jackson's Illuminati card predictive programming, Tyler Robinson conspiracies, Peter Thiel and the public execution ritual. LINKS:  Check out Isaac's Occult Symbolism and Pop Culture episode on Kirk and the King Kill 33 assassination: https://illuminatiwatcher.com/charlie-kirk-shooting-king-kill-33-freemasonry-witchcraft-and-occult-rituals-bonus/ FULL SHOW NOW UP AD-FREE with early access on Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms and Apple Podcast Premium; free feed gets it in one day! You can now sign up for our commercial-free version of the show with a Patreon exclusive bonus show called “Morning Coffee w/ the Weishaupts” at Patreon.com/BreakingSocialNorms  OR subscribe on the Apple Podcasts app to get all the same bonus “Morning Coffee” episodes AD-FREE with early access! (*Patreon is also NOW enabled to connect with Spotify! https://rb.gy/r34zj)Want more?…Index of all previous episodes on free feed: https://breakingsocialnorms.com/2021/03/22/index-of-archived-episodes/Leave a review or rating wherever you listen and we'll see what you've got to say!Follow us on the socials:instagram.com/theweishaupts2/Check out Isaac's conspiracy podcasts, merch, etc:AllMyLinks.com/IsaacWOccult Symbolism and Pop Culture (on all podcast platforms or IlluminatiWatcher.com)Isaac Weishaupt's book are all on Amazon and Audible; *author narrated audiobooks*STATEMENT: This show is full of Isaac's and Josie's useless opinions and presented for entertainment purposes. Audio clips used in Fair Use and taken from YouTube videos.

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Studio Ghibli, US Military Base Hospital, Dialects, and more! スタジオジブリ、米海軍病院、方言など！ Today we talk about what I learned after talking to and attending a lecture from Steve Alpert, a former Studio Ghibli executive! Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com   Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1402788543721508977 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency    

For Martha Barnette, griping about grammatical pet peeves is one of the least interesting ways to talk about language. Instead, the co-host of the radio show “A Way with Words” says she'd rather think about word origins, regional dialects, slang, or that phrase your grandma used to say. Her new book Friends with Words is full of surprising facts about language. In today's episode, she talks with Here & Now's Peter O'Dowd about the “spark word” that launched her language journey, some of her favorite etymologies, and why people hate the word moist.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Andrew and Vieves reflect on ads with an accent, from American twangs to Irish brogues. Plus, a special in-studio guest reveals his hacking secrets, and an Ad Councilor flashes back to Andrew and Vieves' consumer past. Here are links to the ads we talked about in this week's show: Geico - Incognito https://www.ispot.tv/ad/T3fQ/geico-incognito Geico - Chicago https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7YLZ/geico-chicago-accent Wendys - British accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/6_PG/wendys-3-english-muffin-deal-british-accent Overstock - Accent table https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d1oE/overstock-com-accent-table eTrade - Accents https://www.ispot.tv/ad/AtEz/etrade-opportunity-is-everywhere-accents-feat-kevin-spacey Capital One - Jimmy Fallon https://www.ispot.tv/ad/7Vsh/capital-one-accents-featuring-jimmy-fallon Amazon Fire - Hell's Kitchen British accent https://www.ispot.tv/ad/d9LZ/amazon-fire-tv-accent-hells-kitchen Hyundai Sonata - Boston accent https://youtu.be/EK_yYsRibW8?si=lZlIIEvO3B8P4BsV Mojo Australia tourism - G'Day https://youtu.be/aXHx74zL5OY?si=oKOWcgK5dV_bP-uW Air New Zealand - Santa's workshop https://youtu.be/M3Q_3a7HfA0?si=VwvEb9gdkw9JgebJ Mr. Show pre-taped call in show https://youtu.be/mhVbLJvYP8s?si=1cFcgjSooWBze-zc

This Sikh Siyasat special report by journalist Rajdeep Kaur explores the fascinating world of Punjabi dialects. Punjab is home to diverse regions, each with its own boli (way of speaking) that reflects history, geography, and culture.

Episode: 3323 We learn a new way of speaking in the 1930s.  Today, biting words.

Phlogiston? Elan Vital? Caloric? Mention of any of these at a party, and Neil DeGrasse Tyson will be sure to take you out back and kick you in your essences. So why do "essences" have no place in science? In this episode we explore that question (and dive into some of the history behind this debate) by reading Chapter 6 of Conjectures and Refutations: A Note On Berkeley As Precursor Of Mach And Einstein. In one corner, we have the estimable Sir Isaac Newton and Roger Coates (and of course Andre the Giant, upon whose shoulders they are standing), and in the other, we have Bishop Berkeley and Ernst Mach, looking to throw down at the speed of sound. Berkeley can't get Newton and his forces out of his head (literally), and boy oh boy is the fight ever on. We discuss How should teachers address the "students using ChatGPT to write their essay" problem? Can we learn a bit from Stalin here? Is Ben basically Gandhi? (Answer: Yes of course) How can one be both an idealist and an empiricist? WTF is a 'force'??? Instrumentalism and Essentialism The history of the debate between Berkeley and Newton The lifelong feud between Ernst Mach and Ludwig Boltzman What's the difference between essences and unobservables? Is Mach a filthy plagiarist? Who won the essentialism vs instrumentalism debate? (Answer: Neither side won. Popper won.) References Go amuse yourselves and watch some videos of Newton's spinning bucket thought experiment (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jz3mOlUOGoY&t=1093s&ab_channel=Dialect). Boltzmanns Atom: The Great Debate That Launched A Revolution In Physics (https://www.amazon.ca/Boltzmanns-Atom-Launched-Revolution-Physics/dp/1501142445) Quotes Everybody who reads this list of twenty-one theses must be struck by their modernity. They are surprisingly similar, especially in the criticism of Newton, to the philosophy of physics which Ernst Mach taught for many years in the conviction that it was new and revolutionary; in which he was followed by, for example, Joseph Petzold; and which had an immense influence on modern physics, especially on the Theory of Relativity. Popper, C&R Chapter 6 (20) A general practical result—which I propose to call ‘Berkeley's razor'—of this analysis of physics allows us a-priori to eliminate from physical science all essentialist explanations. If they have a mathematical and a predictive content they may be admitted qua mathematical hypotheses (while their essentialist interpretation is eliminated). If not, they may be ruled out altogether. This razor is sharper than Ockham's: all entities are ruled out except those which are perceived. Popper, C&R Chapter 6 No attempt was made to show how or why the forces acted, but gravitation being taken as due to a mere "force", speculators thought themselves at liberty to imagine any number of forces, attractive or repulsive, or alternating, varying as the distance,[4] or the square, cube, or higher power of the distance, etc. At last, Ruđer Bošković[5] got rid of atoms altogether, by supposing them to be the mere centre of forces exerted by a position or point only, where nothing existed but the power of exerting a force.[6] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imponderable_fluid Mach's antipathy to theorizing and to the invocation of "metaphysical" and therefore unprovable notions led him to some extreme opinions. In The Conservation of Energy he remarks: "We say now that water consists of hydrogen and oxygen, but this hydrogen and oxygen are merely thoughts or names which, at the sight of water, we keep ready to describe phenomena which are not present but which will appear again whenever, as we say, we decompose water. David Lindley, Boltzmann's Atom In Mach's world, there was to be no such thing as "explaining" in the way scientists had always understood it. Mach even went so far as to argue that the traditional notion of cause and effect-that kicking a rock makes it move, that heating a gas makes it expand —was presumptuous and therefore to be denied scientific status. David Lindley, Boltzmann's Atom But it was not always so. Well into the latter half of the 19th century, most scientists saw their essential task as the measurement and codification of phenomena they could investigate directly: the passage of sound waves through air, the expansion of gas when heated, the conversion of heat to motive power in a steam engine. A scientific law was a quantitative relationship between one observable phenomenon and another. David Lindley, Boltzmann's Atom Errata Vaden incorrectly said this that this essay was referenced in Mach's wikipedia page. Wrong! Fool! It was Berkeley's wiki page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Berkeley) # Socials Follow us on Twitter at @IncrementsPod, @BennyChugg, @VadenMasrani Come join our discord server! DM us on twitter or send us an email to get a supersecret link Become a patreon subscriber here (https://www.patreon.com/Increments). Or give us one-time cash donations to help cover our lack of cash donations here (https://ko-fi.com/increments). 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Watch the Sneak Peek of this Support Team Study - The Aramaic Dialect of Jesus: Part 2, Nehemia and Dr. Kim Phillips continue their conversation, showing us the power of multispectral imaging in recovering ancient texts, the names Jesus and … Continue reading → The post SNEAK PEEK! Support Team Study – The Aramaic Dialect of Jesus: Part 2 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

In this episode of Hebrew Voices #220 - The Aramaic Dialect of Jesus: Part 1, Nehemia brings back Dr. Kim Phillips to discuss Gospel texts written in a form of Aramaic very close to what Jesus would have spoken, the … Continue reading → The post Hebrew Voices #220 – The Aramaic Dialect of Jesus: Part 1 appeared first on Nehemia's Wall.

Speak (https://speak.com) may not be very well known to native English speakers, but they have come from a slow start in 2016 to emerge as one of the favorite partners of OpenAI, with their Startup Fund leading and joining their Series B and C as one of the new AI-native unicorns, noting that “Speak has the potential to revolutionize not just language learning, but education broadly”.Today we speak with Speak's CTO, Andrew Hsu, on the journey of building the “3rd generation” of language learning software (with Rosetta Stone being Gen 1, and Duolingo being Gen 2). Speak's premise is that speech and language models can now do what was previously only possible with human tutors—provide fluent, responsive, and adaptive instruction—and this belief has shaped its product and company strategy since its early days.https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhsu/https://speak.comOne of the most interesting strategic decisions discussed in the episode is Speak's early focus on South Korea. While counterintuitive for a San Francisco-based startup, the decision was influenced by a combination of market opportunity and founder proximity via a Korean first employee. South Korea's intense demand for English fluency and a highly competitive education market made it a proving ground for a deeply AI-native product. By succeeding in a market saturated with human-based education solutions, Speak validated its model and built strong product-market fit before expanding to other Asian markets and eventually, globally.The arrival of Whisper and GPT-based LLMs in 2022 marked a turning point for Speak. Suddenly, capabilities that were once theoretical—real-time feedback, semantic understanding, conversational memory—became technically feasible. Speak didn't pivot, but rather evolved into its second phase: from a supplemental practice tool to a full-featured language tutor. This transition required significant engineering work, including building custom ASR models, managing latency, and integrating real-time APIs for interactive lessons. It also unlocked the possibility of developing voice-first, immersive roleplay experiences and a roadmap to real-time conversational fluency.To scale globally and support many languages, Speak is investing heavily in AI-generated curriculum and content. Instead of manually scripting all lessons, they are building agents and pipelines that can scaffold curriculum, generate lesson content, and adapt pedagogically to the learner. This ties into one of Speak's most ambitious goals: creating a knowledge graph that captures what a learner knows and can do in a target language, and then adapting the course path accordingly. This level-adjusting tutor model aims to personalize learning at scale and could eventually be applied beyond language learning to any educational domain.Finally, the conversation touches on the broader implications of AI-powered education and the slow real-world adoption of transformative AI technologies. Despite the capabilities of GPT-4 and others, most people's daily lives haven't changed dramatically. Speak sees itself as part of the generation of startups that will translate AI's raw power into tangible consumer value. The company is also a testament to long-term conviction—founded in 2016, it weathered years of slow growth before AI caught up to its vision. Now, with over $50M ARR, a growing B2B arm, and plans to expand across languages and learning domains, Speak represents what AI-native education could look like in the next decade.Full Video EpisodeTimestamps00:00 Introductions & Thiel Fellowship Origins02:13 Genesis of Speak: Early Vision & Market Focus03:44 Building the Product: Iterations and Lessons Learned10:59 AI's Role in Language Learning13:49 Scaling Globally & B2B Expansion16:30 Why Korea? Localizing for Success19:08 Content Creation, The Speak Method, and Engineering Culture23:31 The Impact of Whisper and LLM Advances29:08 AI-Generated Content & Measuring Fluency35:30 Personalization, Dialects, and Pronunciation39:38 Immersive Learning, Multimodality, and Real-Time Voice50:02 Engineering Challenges & Company Culture53:20 Beyond Languages: B2B, Knowledge Graphs, and Broader Learning57:32 Fun Stories, Lessons, and Reflections1:02:03 Final Thoughts: The Future of AI Learning & Slow Takeoff Get full access to Latent.Space at www.latent.space/subscribe

Speak (https://speak.com) may not be very well known to native English speakers, but they have come from a slow start in 2016 to emerge as one of the favorite partners of OpenAI, with their Startup Fund leading and joining their Series B and C as one of the new AI-native unicorns, noting that “Speak has the potential to revolutionize not just language learning, but education broadly”. Today we speak with Speak's CTO, Andrew Hsu, on the journey of building the “3rd generation” of language learning software (with Rosetta Stone being Gen 1, and Duolingo being Gen 2). Speak's premise is that speech and language models can now do what was previously only possible with human tutors—provide fluent, responsive, and adaptive instruction—and this belief has shaped its product and company strategy since its early days. https://www.linkedin.com/in/adhsu/ https://speak.com One of the most interesting strategic decisions discussed in the episode is Speak's early focus on South Korea. While counterintuitive for a San Francisco-based startup, the decision was influenced by a combination of market opportunity and founder proximity via a Korean first employee. South Korea's intense demand for English fluency and a highly competitive education market made it a proving ground for a deeply AI-native product. By succeeding in a market saturated with human-based education solutions, Speak validated its model and built strong product-market fit before expanding to other Asian markets and eventually, globally. The arrival of Whisper and GPT-based LLMs in 2022 marked a turning point for Speak. Suddenly, capabilities that were once theoretical—real-time feedback, semantic understanding, conversational memory—became technically feasible. Speak didn't pivot, but rather evolved into its second phase: from a supplemental practice tool to a full-featured language tutor. This transition required significant engineering work, including building custom ASR models, managing latency, and integrating real-time APIs for interactive lessons. It also unlocked the possibility of developing voice-first, immersive roleplay experiences and a roadmap to real-time conversational fluency. To scale globally and support many languages, Speak is investing heavily in AI-generated curriculum and content. Instead of manually scripting all lessons, they are building agents and pipelines that can scaffold curriculum, generate lesson content, and adapt pedagogically to the learner. This ties into one of Speak's most ambitious goals: creating a knowledge graph that captures what a learner knows and can do in a target language, and then adapting the course path accordingly. This level-adjusting tutor model aims to personalize learning at scale and could eventually be applied beyond language learning to any educational domain. Finally, the conversation touches on the broader implications of AI-powered education and the slow real-world adoption of transformative AI technologies. Despite the capabilities of GPT-4 and others, most people's daily lives haven't changed dramatically. Speak sees itself as part of the generation of startups that will translate AI's raw power into tangible consumer value. The company is also a testament to long-term conviction—founded in 2016, it weathered years of slow growth before AI caught up to its vision. Now, with over $50M ARR, a growing B2B arm, and plans to expand across languages and learning domains, Speak represents what AI-native education could look like in the next decade. Chapters 00:00:00 Introductions & Thiel Fellowship Origins 00:02:13 Genesis of Speak: Early Vision & Market Focus 00:03:44 Building the Product: Iterations and Lessons Learned 00:10:59 AI's Role in Language Learning 00:13:49 Scaling Globally & B2B Expansion 00:16:30 Why Korea? Localizing for Success 00:19:08 Content Creation, The Speak Method, and Engineering Culture 00:23:31 The Impact of Whisper and LLM Advances 00:29:08 AI-Generated Content & Measuring Fluency 00:35:30 Personalization, Dialects, and Pronunciation 00:39:38 Immersive Learning, Multimodality, and Real-Time Voice 00:50:02 Engineering Challenges & Company Culture 00:53:20 Beyond Languages: B2B, Knowledge Graphs, and Broader Learning 00:57:32 Fun Stories, Lessons, and Reflections 01:02:03 Final Thoughts: The Future of AI Learning & Slow Takeoff

Welcome to another very special NBA Finals edition of the China Compass Podcast on the Fight Laugh Feast Network! (Check out the first NBA Finals podcast we did a few weeks ago here: https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/tabs/the-pub/podcasts/30293/episodes/95) Follow me on X for updates and reminders to Pray for China: @chinaadventures - Here is the link to the Pray for China cities of the week, which I shared at the beginning of todays episode: https://chinacall.substack.com/p/pray-for-china-june-22-28-2025 If you are wondering what the NBA Finals has to do with China, keep listening (especially to the first 25 or so minutes, or check out the recent piece I wrote for Crosspolitic News: The Thunder Take The Basketball World By Storm https://www.crosspoliticnews.com/news/the-thunder-take-the-basketball-world-by-storm On this episode, recorded on Sat/Sun (Saturday in Indiana, Sunday in Hong Kong), June 22, about 24 hours before Game 7 of the NBA Finals between the "Indiana Fast Horses and the OKC Thunderbolts" (listen to learn more), Luke McKinney (aka, the Podcast Ninja) and I discuss golf, languages, Chinese names, and then our favorite (and not so favorite) things from this 7 game series between our favorite NBA teams I'll be back this week with your regularly scheduled Prison Pulpit podcast... Finally, please visit PrayGiveGo.us for links to all of our ministry activities and resources!

#199How can celebrating identity and dialects transform the experience of language learners? In this episode I'm joined by Courtney Nygaard, a teacher of heritage Spanish speakers in Minnesota.  Courtney shares how she honors and values her students' identities as a way to build confidence, connection, and community in the classroom. We talk about practical strategies for embracing dialectal differences, navigating varied proficiency levels, and fostering a space where all students feel seen and valued. Whether you teach a heritage class or not, this conversation will inspire you to make your classroom a place where every student and experience is valued.Topics in this Episode: importance of celebrating identity and dialects in language classesstrategies or activities you can use to acknowledge and honor the diverse identities and dialects of your studentschallenges that might arise when students speak different dialects or have varying levels of proficiency in the heritage languageCourtney's success stories and examples where celebrating identity and dialects positively impacted her students' learning and engagement?for teachers who don't have heritage classes, how you can create an inclusive and supportive environment that respects and celebrates the linguistic diversity of your studentsEpisode 96: Teaching Heritage Language Learners with Courtney NygaardConnect with Courtney Nygaard:Instagram: @profenygaardWebsite: www.heritagespanish.com, www.profenygaard.comConnect with Joshua and the World Language Classroom Community: wlclassrom.comX (aka Twitter):  @wlclassroomThreads: @wlclassroomInstagram:  @wlclassroomFacebook:  /wlclassroomWLClassroom Facebook Group__________________________Interested in having Joshua work directly with your department, school or district?  Look at options for collaborating in person or remotely.______________________________Sign up for Talking Points to get  tips, tools and resources for your language teaching.______________________________Join Joshua as a guest on the podcast.______________________________Join Joshua for a Leveling Up Coaching Episode  on the podcast.  Send me a text and let me know your thoughts on this episode or the podcast.

Introducing the All Def SquADD Cast show “Versus". It's a podcast with the OG SquADD! Each week, the SquADD will debate topics and vote at the end to see what wins. Versus airs every Monday and you can download and listen wherever podcasts are found. Special Guest Roxxy Haze Brandon Broady Dion Lack Brent Taylor This Week We Discuss 100 Humans vs 1 Gorilla 100 Americans vs 100 Brits Speak Every Langauge In Pirate's Dialect vs Be Famous From A Sex Tape S/o To Our Sponors Hims Hims.com/SQUADD

In this incredibly insightful episode, Alyshia chats with the exceptionally talented Christine Tremarco, an actress with over 30 years of experience in the industry. We dive into her remarkable career—from her early discovery in a school play at the age of 14 in Liverpool, which unexpectedly led to her first professional role in Australia, to most recently being offered her latest role in Netflix's #1 streaming series the four-part drama Adolescence. Christine shares fascinating details about the unique and intense one-take filming process of Adolescence, her preparation for such a demanding project, and the deep connection she shares with her co-star and creator Stephen Graham, rooted in their lifelong friendship. Beyond Adolescence, we explore Christine's perspective on navigating the unpredictable nature of an acting career, including the challenges of unemployment and the often-overlooked task of handling press. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Christine Tremarco right here. CREDITS: Adolescence Emmerdale Farm The Responder Safe House Wolfe Kidnapped The Gathering The Window Casualty Good Cop GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Christine Tremarco, Actress THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri