Podcasts about Pronunciation

Bongani Binga speaks to Adam Gilchrist, who shares some of the biggest stories across the world. They touch on the emotional wedding of 2 Israelis who had been targeted and kidnapped, the Brazilian oil discovery and the mispronunciation of words we use on a daily basis. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Binga speaks to Adam Gilchrist, who shares some of the biggest stories across the world. They touch on the emotional wedding of 2 Israelis who had been targeted and kidnapped, the Brazilian oil discovery and the mispronunciation of words we use on a daily basis. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UWAGA: Właśnie trwają zapisy do nowej edycji kursu SIOL Say IT Out Loud. Dowiedz się więcej o kursie dzięki któremu możesz zacząć mówić. KLIKNIJ w poniższy link:siol.plJUŻ tylko do 16 sierpnia 2026 możesz obejrzeć 100% darmową lekcję angielskiego Chill Out, czyli 9 phrasal verbs niezbędnych latem. Odbierz dostęp klikając w poniższy link:https://teacherola.com/chillKarta pracy do odcinka:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i2o7i2Znasz dużo angielskiego. Rozumiesz podcasty, filmy i artykuły. Uczysz się od kiedy pamiętasz, ale kiedy przychodzi moment, żeby coś powiedzieć… nagle pustka w głowie? W tym odcinku wyjaśniam, dlaczego tak się dzieje i dlaczego nie musisz czekać, aż poczujesz się „gotowy/a”, żeby zacząć mówić. Dowiesz się, czym różni się znajomość języka od umiejętności używania go w czasie rzeczywistym, dlaczego odkładanie mówienia może tworzyć błędne koło oraz dlaczego speaking powinien być częścią nauki angielskiego od samego początku. Co w dzisiejszym odcinku?✔️ dowiadujesz się, dlaczego możesz znać więcej angielskiego, niż jesteś w stanie szybko użyć✔️ poznajesz różnicę między znajomością języka a jego automatycznym używaniem✔️ zobaczysz, jak odkładanie mówienia może tworzyć błędne koło braku pewności siebie i unikania speakingu✔️ poznajesz wyniki badań dotyczących willingness to communicate, language anxiety i rozwijania płynności✔️ dowiesz się, dlaczego nie da się po prostu „najpierw nauczyć angielskiego, a potem zacząć mówić”✔️ ćwiczysz naturalne zdania w końcowej części sentence repetition - słuchaj i powtarzaj na głos

In this episode, you'll practise the pronunciation of the French nasal sounds /ɑ̃/, /ɔ̃/ and /ɛ̃/. 

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UWAGA: Właśnie ruszyły zapisy do nowej edycji kursu SIOL Say IT Out Loud. Dowiedz się więcej o kursie dzięki któremu możesz zacząć mówić. KLIKNIJ w poniższy link:siol.plJUŻ tylko do 6 sierpnia 2026 możesz obejrzeć 100% darmową lekcję angielskiego Chill Out, czyli 9 phrasal verbs niezbędnych latem. Odbierz dostęp klikając w poniższy link:https://teacherola.com/chillKarta pracy do odcinka:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/v0i2f8To słowo znasz prawdopodobnie od początku swojej nauki angielskiego. Ale czy wiesz, że miss ma znacznie więcej znaczeń niż tylko „tęsknić”? W tym odcinku poznasz siedem najczęstszych sposobów używania tego słowa w codziennym angielskim – od spóźnienia się na autobus, przez przegapienie okazji, aż po niezrozumienie czyjejś wypowiedzi. Dzięki praktycznym przykładom i części sentence repetition łatwiej zapamiętasz nowe znaczenia i zaczniesz używać ich w swoich rozmowach. Co w dzisiejszym odcinku?✔️ poznajesz 7 najczęściej używanych znaczeń słowa miss w codziennym angielskim✔️ uczysz się rozróżniać, kiedy miss oznacza tęsknić, spóźnić się, opuścić coś, nie zauważyć lub przegapić okazję✔️ poznajesz naturalne przykłady zdań, które usłyszysz w prawdziwych rozmowach po angielsku✔️ ćwiczysz wymowę i automatyzujesz nowe zdania dzięki końcowej części sentence repetition (słuchaj i powtarzaj na głos)

You can spend hours practicing pronunciation and still feel like you're not making progress. And sometimes, it's not because you're not practicing enough. It's because of how you're practicing. There are things musicians know about practice that most English learners have never been taught, but they still apply to language learning just the same! In this episode, I'm sharing 3 of them with you.

Episode 62: What Is Prosopagnosia? – features Dr. Brad Duchaine, Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College, exploring the science, social impact, and neural mechanisms of face blindness.Episode Summary: This episode features a conversation with Dr. Brad Duchaine, a researcher with over two decades of experience studying face perception. Listen as Dr. Duchaine breaks down what prosopagnosia is, how the brain calculates facial measurements, the distinction between perception and memory deficits, the visual distortion condition known as PMO, and how face blindness impacts everyday social interactions.In this episode we discuss:00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Brad Duchaine and the question of prosopagnosia01:17 – Pronunciation of prosopagnosia and Dr. Duchaine's early interest in the condition02:31 – Specialized psychological mechanisms and entering face recognition research03:27 – How the brain processes person recognition and measures facial characteristics04:57 – Perceptual precision deficits vs. memory/indexing impairments in prosopagnosia07:39 – Prosopometamorphopsia (PMO) and active facial feature distortions10:48 – Causes of face blindness: Acquired prosopagnosia vs. developmental prosopagnosia12:53 – How the internet expanded research access and public awareness14:12 – Coping strategies, non-facial identity cues, and contextual recognition16:03 – Testing for face blindness online (Cambridge Face Memory Test and famous face tests)17:42 – Diagnostic thresholds and normal distribution of face recognition ability19:03 – Current gaps in understanding neural computations and information processing20:33 – Prevalence of developmental prosopagnosia and findings from public reach-out22:03 – The "prosopagnosia epiphany" and validating past social experiences23:51 – Social implications, interpersonal misunderstandings, and emotional costs25:21 – Practical advice for navigating face recognition challenges with others26:24 – Resources for learning more and participating in research27:35 – ConclusionResources:⁠⁠Face Blind ResearchThis episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

Why does Sanskrit place so much importance on sound and pronunciation? I'm joined by Dr. Varun Khanna to explore the stories, philosophy, and history behind Sanskrit, and discuss what modern yoga teachers really need to know about the language.Episode Highlights:Meaning of the word guruSound and vibration in SanskritOrigins of Devanagari scriptSanskrit's role in Indian philosophySound, vibration, and the subtle bodyPronunciation and mantra accuracySanskrit in modern yoga teachingSanskrit as a tool for learning yogaOm as the ultimate vibrationSanskrit beyond power and hierarchyPractical takeaways for yoga teachersPrana & Presence: An Immersive Week of Yoga, Stillness & Soulful Study in Southern ItalyJoin our mailing listFind all the resources mentioned in this episodeConnect with us on InstagramSubscribe to Aham Yoga on YouTubeLet's Talk Yoga Podcast on YouTubeLeave us a review and share this podcast with your friends!

UWAGA: Właśnie ruszyły zapisy do nowej edycji kursu SIOL Say IT Out Loud. Dowiedz się więcej o kursie dzięki któremu możesz zacząć mówić. KLIKNIJ w poniższy link:siol.plJUŻ tylko do 5 sierpnia 2026 możesz obejrzeć 100% darmową lekcję angielskiego Chill Out, czyli 9 phrasal verbs niezbędnych latem. Odbierz dostęp klikając w poniższy link:https://teacherola.com/chillKarta pracy do odcinka:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/j6z2z6Dwa bardzo popularne słowa, które często tłumaczymy tak samo… ale które w języku angielskim nie znaczą dokładnie tego samego.W tym odcinku nie tylko poznasz różnicę między nice i kind, ale przede wszystkim nauczysz się, jak naturalnie używać tych słów w prawdziwych rozmowach po angielsku.Sprawdzimy, dlaczego nazwanie kogoś kind jest często dużo większym komplementem niż powiedzenie, że ktoś jest nice.Co w dzisiejszym odcinku?✔️ poznajesz różnicę między nice i kind i dowiadujesz się, kiedy używać każdego z tych słów✔️ uczysz się, jak opisywać czyjąś osobowość i zachowanie naturalnym angielskim✔️ poznajesz typowe połączenia, takie jak kind words, kind gesture, be kind to someone czy seem nice✔️ ćwiczysz wymowę i automatyzujesz nowe zdania dzięki końcowej części sentence repetition (słuchaj i powtarzaj na głos) 

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UWAGA: Właśnie ruszyły zapisy do nowej edycji kursu SIOL Say IT Out Loud. Dowiedz się więcej o kursie dzięki któremu możesz zacząć mówić. KLIKNIJ w poniższy link:siol.plJUŻ tylko do 5 sierpnia 2026 możesz obejrzeć 100% darmową lekcję angielskiego Chill Out, czyli 9 phrasal verbs niezbędnych latem. Odbierz dostęp klikając w poniższy link:https://teacherola.com/chillKarta pracy do odcinka:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2h7v4Zamiast tylko tłumaczyć słowa, zaglądamy głębiej. Sprawdzamy, jak naprawdę używać wyrażeń, które pojawiają się w tekście.Co w dzisiejszym odcinku?✔️ uczysz się angielskiego na podstawie prawdziwego tekstu piosenki✔️poznajesz naturalne wyrażenia związane z relacjami i zmianą zachowania drugiej osoby✔️ uczysz się, jak używać wyrażeń takich jak the cold shoulder, switch up on someone, come around czy anyway w codziennym angielskim✔️ poznasz częstą pułapkę językową (false friends)✔️ ćwiczysz wymowę i automatyzujesz nowe zwroty dzięki końcowej części sentence repetition (słuchaj i powtarzaj na głos) 

Do you find it hard to pronounce BIG NUMBERS in English? You're not alone! I'm not talking about our basic 1-100! As soon as we get to hundreds, thousands, or millions - things get a little messy. In this Sprint, we're drilling big numbers together out loud, in real sentences, so they actually stick.  We'll practice:  ✔️ Three-digit numbers (like 304 and 989) ✔️ Four-digit numbers the natural way (2,462 → "twenty-four sixty-two") ✔️ Numbers with zeros in tricky spots (2,052) ✔️ Five, six, and seven-digit numbers, including millions ✔️ Real sentences you'll actually use such as prices, stats, dates, and more

Have you ever gone to a restaurant in America and heard the server ask, "How would you like your eggs?" If so, you know how confusing the answer can be!In this episode of English Makes No Sense, we're cracking open one of the most practical restaurant English lessons every ESL learner needs. You'll learn the differences between scrambled, sunny-side up, over easy, over medium, over hard, poached, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, and omelets, along with useful breakfast vocabulary, common restaurant questions, and real-life conversations you can use immediately.Whether you're visiting the United States, living in an English-speaking country, or simply want to feel more confident ordering breakfast in English, this episode will help you sound more natural and understand exactly what your server is asking.In this episode, you'll learn:

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Spirit of God E1 — In 2017, we released a 3-episode series on the theme of the Holy Spirit. And now eight years later, we've decided there's still a lot more to reflect on and explore! The word we translate in English as “spirit” is ruakh in the Hebrew Bible and pneuma in the Greek New Testament. The word refers to God's personal presence, but it also often refers to wind, breath, and a human's mind. So how can this word refer to God's manifest presence and energy, but also created things? In this episode, Jon and Tim kick off a new expanded series on the Spirit of God. CHAPTERS The Frequency of Ruakh and Pneuma in the Bible (0:00-13:32) The Meaning of Ruakh (13:32-25:05) The Paradox of Wind and God's Spirit (25:05-40:39) Ruakh as a Mind or Idea (40:39-53:39) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. REFERENCED RESOURCES Tim mentions the work of scholar Benjamin Kantor. Here is an introduction to his work: A Short Guide to the Pronunciation of New Testament Greek. Here is the original Holy Spirit podcast series and the original Holy Spirit video. Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books here. SHOW MUSIC "City Sunset ft. Marc Vanparla" by Lofi Sunday “But Hopeful ft. Maddox” by Lofi Sunday “The Kingdom” by Lofi Sunday, Marc Vanparla BibleProject theme song by TENTS SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"It's not an accent, it's an identity."The way we speak shapes more than how we're understood—it shapes how we're perceived. Peter Novak believes the goal of communication isn't to eliminate an accent, but to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity. As a linguist, communication coach, and expert in accent bias, Novak helps multilingual professionals communicate more effectively while embracing the identity their voice represents. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, he joins Matt Abrahams to explore how accent bias influences the workplace, why clarity matters more than sounding "native," and the practical techniques anyone can use to communicate with greater confidence and impact.Key Takeaways:Clarity matters more than sounding native. Effective communication comes from making your message easy to understand, not eliminating your accent.Your accent is part of your identity. Multilingual communicators bring unique perspectives and strengths that should be embraced, not hidden.Activity:Focus on clarity. Record yourself explaining a familiar topic for one minute. Listen back and identify three words or phrases to emphasize and two places to pause. Record it again, focusing on clarity rather than sounding perfect, and compare the difference.Episode Reference Links:Peter Novak82. It's Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others F… Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:52) - Accent Bias (03:55) - Accent and Identity (05:55) - Processing Fluency (08:25) - Clarity Over Perfection (10:26) - The Power of Prosody (15:33) - Speaking with Confidence (17:56) - The Final Three Questions (22:13) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.To see what Scribe could look like for your organization, head to scribe.how/thinkfast and mention Think Fast for your first month of Scribe Capture free. 

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Want to teach (or learn) better English pronunciation through an engaging game format? This complete lesson covers common pronunciation problems using an interactive cards-based approach that makes practice both effective and enjoyable.Whether you're prepping a lesson, assigning homework, or learning on your own, this game-based method provides practical techniques for identifying and fixing pronunciation challenges. Find this lesson and our other free weekly lessons at coolenglish.org.

2021年新高考一二卷&浙江卷英语听力第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。1.Why did the woman go to Mallorca? A. To teach Spanish. B. To look for a job. C. To see a friend. 2.What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Take him to hospital. B. Go to a class with him. C. Submit a report for him. 3.Who will look after the children? A. Jennifer. B. Suzy. C. Marie. 4. What are the speakers going to do? A. Drive home. B. Go shopping. C. Eat out. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. How to fry fish. B. How to make coffee. C. How to remove a bad smell.第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6.When does Gomez watch a football game on TV? A. When he fails to get a ticket. B. When the stadium is crowded. C. When his friends are too busy. 7.How much did Gomez pay for the football game last time? A. $20. B. $25. C.$50. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。8.What did Alex do in the afternoon? A. He had a walk. B. He went hunting. C. He planted trees.9.What did Alex bring back? A. Flowers. B. Leaves. C. Books10.What was Bob doing when Alex saw him? A. Fishing. B. Taking pictures. C. Swimming.听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。11.What did David do on his most recent holiday? A. He had a boat trip. B. He took a balloon flight. C. He climbed a mountain.12.What is on David's list? A. Gifts he needed to buy. B. Things he wished to do. C. Dates he had to remember.13.Where does the woman suggest David go for his next holiday? A. Australia. B. California. C. The Amazon.听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。14.Why did Sarah make the phone call? A. To ask a favor. B. To pass on a message. C. To make an appointment.15.Where is Sarah now? A. In Brighton. B. At her home. C. At the Shelton Hotel.16.What time is Michael leaving his place tomorrow morning? A. At 7:40. B. At 8:00. C. At 8:20.17.What is the probable relationship between John and Sarah? A. Neighbors. B. Fellow workers. C. Husband and wife.听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。18.What do most people think is very important in spoken communication? A. Pronunciation. B. Vocabulary. C. Grammar.19.Why should you listen to experts according to the speaker? A. To develop your reading fluency. B. To improve your note-taking skills. C. To find out your mispronunciations.20.What is the speaker's last suggestion? A. Spell out the difficult words. B. Check the words in a dictionary. C. Practice reading the words aloud.【参考答案】1—5 CCBAC 6—10 ABABA 11—15 CBCAB 16—20 ACBCC【听力原文】(Text1)W: I was in Mallorca last week.M: Oh, what were you doing there?W: My best friend worked there.And I went to visit her. It was a good chance to practice my Spanish.(Text2)M: Rose, I've got this terrible cold. And I have to see a doctor. I'm afraid I can't go to the class. Could you help me hand in my lab report to Dr. Davidson?W: Sure, no problem. Just take care of yourself and don't worry about the class.(Text3)M: Marie, if no one takes care of your children while you're away, Jennifer and I will be glad to have them stay with us.W: That's very kind of you. But they've already left for their Grandma's. You know, Suzy lives close by.(Text4)M: Hurry up with your food,Sally. They say there's a big storm coming. We'd better get home before that.W: Okay, I'm done. Let's get back to the car. Could you carry these shopping bags?M: Oh, sure.(Text5)M: We deep-fried fish three days ago in the kitchen, but the unpleasant smell stays.W: There is a method you can try.Every time you make coffee, dry the leftover coffee grounds and keep them in small bowls, then place the bowls in the kitchen.(Text6)W: Are you a football fan, Gomez?M: Yes, I go to the stadium whenever there is a good game. And if I can't get a ticket, I watch the game on TV.That way, they're less exciting though.W: Is the ticket expensive?M: It depends. It usually costs about 20 to 50 dollars. Last time I paid 25.W: That's not very expensive.Maybe we can go together some time.M: Great. It'll be more fun to watch the game with a friend.(Text7)W: You were out the whole afternoon, Alex. What did you do?M: I took a walk by myself.W: You just kept walking and walking for four hours?M: Actually, it's not so boring.Walking in the woods is a grand adventure. Your feet can take you to the most amazing places.W: What did you do in the woods?M: I smelt the flowers, looked at the birds. And yeah, I picked many tree leaves. I will make bookmarks with them. Look!W: Aren't they beautiful?M: Then I met Bob at the lake. He was fishing while his kids were having a swim.W: Did you talk to him?M: No, I walked on and took a lot of pictures. There's just so much out there to see.(Text8)W: David, how was your holiday?M: Great, I climbed Mount Fuji.It was really beautiful. Now I can check one more thing off my list.W: Your list?M: Yes. When I was 12, I made a list of things I wanted to do some day.W: That's interesting. How many of the things on your list have you done so far?M: Almost half. I have pictures.Would you like to see them?W: Yes, sure.M: Here I am on top of Mount Fuji. And here I am in a hot air balloon.W: When did you do that? I've always wanted to go up in a hot air balloon.M: It was two years ago in August in California.W: What are your plans for the next holiday?M: I'm thinking of deep-sea diving in Australia. Do you have any other suggestions?W: You really ought to take a boat down the Amazon. You'll see a lot of interesting animals and beautiful trees. It's one of the best places I've been to.M: OK. I'll put it on my list.(Text9)W: Hello, Michael.M: Hi, Sarah.W: Are you attending the conference tomorrow morning at the Shelton Hotel?M: Yes. Are you?W: Yeah, but when I arrived home five minutes ago, I found that my car wouldn't start. And John is in Brighton on business.M: Do you know what's wrong with the car?W: I'm not exactly sure. I think there is a problem with the engine. Err… I wonder if you could give me a ride to the hotel tomorrow morning.M: Sure. When shall I be at your place?W: Well, what about 8 o'clock?From my place to Shelton, we have to drive through the quarters, so we'd better leave early to avoid the traffic.M: OK. No problem. It takes twenty minutes to reach your place. So I'll set off at 7:40. By the way, do you also need me to drive you home tomorrow afternoon?W: No, John will be back then,and he'll get me home. Thank you, Michael.M: That's okay. See you tomorrow.(Text10)W: Hello, everyone. Today I'll talk about how to improve your pronunciation. Language researchers say pronunciation and fluency are the biggest barriers, followed by grammar, ineffective spoken English. However, most people don't regard pronunciation as a very important part of communication skills. They're more focused on vocabulary. One reason is that most people are not even aware of their mispronunciations. So it's important to first find out the words you mispronounce. You should listen to experts, by experts, I mean those who are less likely to make pronunciation mistakes. When listening to them, pay attention to words that sound strange,strange because you pronounce the same words differently. When you come across such words, check a dictionary to confirm their exact pronunciations. You can also search for difficult-to-pronounce words and names, and make a list of them. The last suggestion is to read aloud. Now you've got the correct pronunciations of the words, it's time to practice reading them every day.

Sign up for my FREE Pronunciation Minicourse here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/pronunciation-course/   Today, I'd like to share the recording of a pronunciation training I hosted a few months ago. I know many of you weren't able to attend the live session, so I decided to share the recording with you today. In this lesson, you'll learn which sounds are the most challenging to pronounce in Brazilian Portuguese and how you can improve your pronunciation. I've divided the lesson into two parts. First, we'll talk about the sounds that are most challenging for English speakers, and then we'll cover the sounds that are most challenging for Spanish speakers. But of course, this lesson is recommended for learners with any native language. ... Learn Portuguese with us! Check out our courses here: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/online-courses/ Join the Speaking Brazilian YouTube Club to have access to the transcript of my videos: https://school.speakingbrazilian.com/p/youtube Start learning Brazilian Portuguese today! Take advantage of all the free resources offered by Speaking Brazilian Language School: https://www.speakingbrazilian.com/free

An exploration of the rich history and culture of wine and grape-growing in Iran, the regions, and the hope that the Iranian diaspora offers us … in a glass. Resources from this episode: Books:  The Oxford Companion to Wine [5th Edition, Kindle Edition], Harding, J., Robinson, J., Thomas, T. (2023)   Papers:  Grapes Production in Afghanistan, Khasrow, A. (January 2016) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/289999498_Grapes_production_in_Afghanistan/link/569429ba08ae820ff072b7fe/download   Websites:  Britannica: Achaemenid Empire, Young, T. C. (22 May 2026) https://www.britannica.com/topic/Achaemenian-Empire/Imperial-culture-and-governance Classical Wisdom: Wine as pharmakon: Persian drinking in the Histories, McLaverty, R. (7 October 2020) https://classicalwisdom.com/symposium/wine-as-pharmakon-persian-drinking-in-the-histories/ Country Reports: The Achaemenid Persian Empire - the First Great World Empire https://www.countryreports.org/articles/the-achaemenid-persian-empire Darioush: https://www.darioush.com/ Encyclopaedia Iranica: Angūr, Hanaway, W.L., E Planhol, X., and Bazin, M. (14 August 2018). https://www.iranicaonline.org/articles/angur-grapes/ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Grape Production System in Jowzan Valley, Iran (2018) https://www.fao.org/giahs/giahs-around-the-world/iran-grape-production-system/en Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Sites in Iran and Italy designated as FAO globally important agricultural heritage sites (30 November 2018) https://www.fao.org/newsroom/detail/Sites-in-Iran-and-Italy-designated-FAO-globally-important-agricultural-heritage-sites/en Forbes: The Story Behind an Oregon Pinot Noir Made by an Iranian Immigrant, Bell, K. K. (updated 31 May 2017) https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiebell/2017/05/28/the-story-behind-an-oregon-pinot-noir-made-by-an-iranian-immigrant/ Iran Daily: Iran among major exporters of grapes, raisins in the world, Dehqan, S. 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(5 May 1976) https://www.historytoday.com/archive/whirling-dervishes The Legal Guide: Can You Legally Drink Alcohol in Iran (1 November 2025) https://thelegalguide.org/can-you-legally-drink-alcohol-iran/ Linked In: History of wine or alcoholic drinks in Iran, Palizma (11 March 2024) https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/history-wine-alcoholic-drinks-iran-palizmacom-o5pwf/ Maysara: https://www.maysara.com/ Molana Wines: A profound journey of discovery https://molanawines.com/story/ Sun and Soil: Iranian Wine - The birthplace of viticulture, the 40-year silence, and the return of Persian wine (8 June 2026) https://sunandsoilshop.com/blogs/news/iranian-wine-guide This Day in Wine History: Thus Drank Zarathustra - Zoroastrianism and wine Culture in Ancient Persia (updated 28 February 2024) https://thisdayinwinehistory.com/thus-drank-zarathustra-zoroastrianism-and-wine-culture-in-ancient-persia/ Tokba: Iran's Export Grape and its Popularity (8 March 2023) https://tokba.com/irans-export-grape-and-its-popularity/ University of Chicago - Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia and North Africa: Persepolis Fortification Archive https://isac.uchicago.edu/research/projects/persepolis-fortification-archive Vinerra: Discovering Rasheh Wine - A Journey Through Iran's Unique Vintage https://www.vinerra.com/education/wines/discovering-rasheh-wine-a-journey-through-irans-unique-vintage World Atlas: Iran https://www.worldatlas.com/maps/iran World of Fine Wine: Wine in history: Shiraz, Syrah, and Shirazi, Walton, S. (20 November 2025) https://worldoffinewine.com/news-features/shiraz-syrah-shirazi-persia-iran-wine World History: Tushpa, Cartwright, M. https://www.worldhistory.org/Tushpa/   Videos:  Somm TV: Cup of Salvation [documentary] (2023) https://tubitv.com/movies/100033083/somm-cup-of-salvation   Glass in Session Episodes Related to this Episode:      S8E3: Once Upon a Wine Grape in Afghanistan https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/website/s8e3-once-upon-a-wine-grape-in-afghanistan S10E4: Wines of Ukraine https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/s10e4-wines-of-ukraine-yesterday-today-and-a-hopeful-tomorrow S22E1: Wine in Lebanon - Wine, War, and Rising https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-lebanon-wine-war-rising S22E3: Wine in Albania - In the spirit of eagles … and flamigos? https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/wine-in-albania-in-the-spirit-of-eagles-and-flamingos-s22e3 S22E4: Amenian Wine - Of caves, mountains, wars, and resilience https://glassinsession.libsyn.com/armenian-wine-of-caves-mountains-wars-and-resilience-s22e4   Glass in Session® swag mentioned in this show: https://www.teepublic.com/user/glass-in-session   Glass in Session® is a registered trademark of Vino With Val, LLC. 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Neil and Emer have different ways of pronouncing it, and the listeners gave their opinions.

These Sprints are designed to set yourself up for success using daily articulation and speech exercises to make your pronunciation effortless and to be more clear in English! Do this 10-minute pronunciation practice every morning before you start your day, or before an important meeting, and you'll feel the difference. And if you want 30 daily Sprints just like this, get full access in my course, Sprint Master: https://bit.ly/419T61z

How do you say the names of countries and nationalities in American English? Is it Swiss or Switzerlanders? Spaniard or Spanish? Dutch or Netherlanders? In this episode, we'll practice the pronunciation of 48 World Cup countries that qualified this year, and along the way, you'll discover fun facts about each one. After every country, you'll be tested: What are the people who live there called? If you have an interesting fun fact about your country, tell me about it! :) I'd love to hear from you. ⭐ Start improving your English today! ⁠⁠Learn more about the Academy.⁠⁠ ⭐ Take part in our Free ⁠⁠14-Day English Slang and Expression Challenge.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, I share practical insights from recent coaching sessions with senior managers. You'll learn a simple framework for answering difficult questions under pressure, a common pronunciation mistake that affects clarity, useful negotiation phrases, and why good audio matters more than you think. Plus, a challenge to help you take the next step in building your confidence in English.  Enjoy! Anna GET MY FRIDAY NEWSLETTER - get a written summary of the key takeaways from each episode and extra tips I don't share on the podcast INTERESTED IN COACHING? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 1-1 programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyYouTube @annabusinessenglish

Get ready to read Atomic Habits Chapter 2 by James Clear out loud with me! Follow along and improve your vocabulary and pronunciation with an excerpt from Atomic Habits! Personally, I love this book. It's such a great book all about building habits that last (and these tips are great for language learning too!) Check out Chapter 1 here: https://hadarshemesh.com/podcast/464/  Get a 30-day Audible free trial using my referral code and get Atomic Habits for FREE: https://adbl.co/2ESq3ro

You say "lieutenant," I say “leftenant” but let's not call the whole thing off.

Zara Tindall arrives at Royal Ascot and briefly finds herself redirected by security after a member of staff fails to recognize the King's niece. Plus, King Charles and Queen Camilla welcome racegoers to Ascot and celebrate the event's growing sustainability efforts.Fresh from their wedding, Peter and Harriet Phillips make their first Royal Ascot appearance as husband and wife, taking part in the famous carriage procession alongside Princess Anne.And one of the week's most unexpected controversies: how do you actually pronounce Ascot? Broadcasters, etiquette experts, racing insiders and society magazines all have opinions, and none of them agree.Palace Intrigue is a daily British royal family podcast covering King Charles, Meghan Markle, Prince Harry, Kate Middleton and the House of Windsor. New episodes every day. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Part of the Caloroga Shark Media network.

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Pasta is the perfect way to practise some of Italian's trickiest sounds. In this episode, Francesca works through pasta names to help you get those gn, gl, ch and gh sounds right, with a few tasty facts thrown in along the way.➡️ Click here to watch the video version of this episode.➡️ Get free mini-lessons and language tips every week by signing up to our newsletter: https://coffeebreaklanguages.kit.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Namaskaara everyone! In this episode we take you through pronunciations, something we did in our first offline event that we hosted on 30th May at Lagori Collective in collaboration with Kaii Club. We cover all the tips and ticks you need to get a better grip on saying the words correctly. Let us know if you have any recommendations for our future episodes. We hope this was useful!

If you've ever "gawn to the bottlo, grabbed some goon and picked up some Maccas", that's a creative use of Australian English. Why is it so much fun? 

In this episode, Ania and Roy tackle a topic close to every Polish learner's heart — the very first words and sounds you encounter when learning Polish! Roy shares his honest experience as a foreigner living in Poland: from the very first Polish word he ever heard (spoiler: it's a swear word!), to the hardest names and phrases to pronounce, to the hilarious story of using the wrong word at a very formal meeting. Along the way, Ania reveals the most common pronunciation mistakes her students make and explains why making mistakes is actually a vital part of the process.  

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In this episode, you'll practice the French R with a simple listen & repeat exercise.

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Scotty G. & The Coach with Scott Garrard and Tim LaComb on May 19, 2026. Hour 1 Starting Lineup: San Antonio Spurs and OKC Thunder 2OT thirller Role player standouts in game 1 of Western Conference Finals What You May Have Missed: Wembanyama pronunciation guide Hour 2 TSN's Travis Yost Good, Bad & Ugly LSU MBB building a recruiting juggernaut Hour 3 NBC Sports NBA writer Kurt Helin Never go to France NBA teams drafting in top 5 Hour 4 Sam Merrill REPLAY Sports Roulette Final thoughts

This week I bring you more of my Key Takeaways taken from client sessions over the last few weeks: In this episode: The real difference between “can” and “can't” in fast business conversations Useful phrases for handling difficult questions with transparency and professionalism Simple pronunciation techniques to improve clarity and reduce misunderstandings Perfect for you as a senior managers working in high-stakes international environments. Enjoy! Anna GET MY FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - Become a free member and get my weekly round up of tips in the newsletter and extra bonus content INTERESTED IN COACHING WITH ME? Register interest to be informed of future places on my 3-month programme THIS PODCAST IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR FANTASTIC SUPPORTERS. WANT TO BECOME A SUPPORTER TOO? TRANSCRIPTS - do an in-depth review of the episode content LinkedIn @AnnaConnellyYouTube @annabusinessenglish

In this episode, you'll learn three common misconceptions about French pronunciation that might be slowing down your progress.

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If you've been trying to improve your English but still don't feel clear, confident, or fully yourself when you speak, this video is for you! In this lesson, I'm sharing the number one strategy I use to help students improve their pronunciation, speak more clearly, and feel more confident in English. A lot of people think pronunciation is only important if you want to sound more polished, that pronunciation is a 'luxury' problem.  But the truth is, pronunciation is a core part of fluency. It affects how clearly you communicate, how easily people understand you, and how confident you feel when you speak. In this episode, we'll talk about: Why pronunciation matters so much for fluency and confidence The difference between sounds and the music of English How pronunciation work can improve clarity, credibility, and ease My step by step method for improving pronunciation effectively How to identify what to practice first so you can get better results faster If you're ready to improve your pronunciation, intonation, rhythm, and stress, this will help you build a stronger foundation and start seeing results. Want to go deeper? Join my free Pronunciation Masterclass! https://bit.ly/4cUif4r

Understanding the accent you didn't know you had.Whether communicating in our mother tongue or practicing a new language, we all speak with an accent. But that's not all, says Valerie Fridland — we hear with an accent as well.Fridland is a professor of sociolinguistics at the University of Nevada, Reno, and author of Why We Talk Funny: The Real Story Behind Our Accents. According to her, we don't just sound a certain way, we hear a certain way too, affecting how we understand others. “We're hearing with an accent — a bias shaped by our own language and experience,” she says. But instead of expecting others' communication to fit our preconceptions, Fridland says to meet people halfway. “If we want to make communication successful, it's not just their job as a speaker, it's my job as a listener.”In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Fridland and host Matt Abrahams discuss how empathetic listening opens the door to understanding. Whether you're communicating in a context of mutual intelligibility or attempting to bridge cultural and linguistic divides, Fridland's insights show how connection is a collaboration — shaped by accents on both sides of the conversation.To listen to the extended Deep Thinks version of this episode, please visit FasterSmarter.io/premium.Episode Reference Links:Valerie FridlandValerie's Book: Why We Talk FunnyEp.91 Um, Like, So: How Filler Words Can Create More Connected, Effective Communication Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:29) - The Role of Filled Pauses (04:53) - When Fillers Become a Problem (06:15) - Why We Don't Hear Our Own Accent (07:40) - Language Rhythm & Intonation (12:30) - Listening with an Accent (17:28) - The Final Three Questions (23:34) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smartJoin our Think Fast Talk Smart Learning Community and become the communicator you want to be.