We use language almost every minute of the day.  And it is one of the ways classism shows up readily, don't you think?

Hablando Al Chile

Language is a Form of Classism? 🎧

This Turkish Story Serie is for Young Turkish Learners with ADHD

StoRyporter - Turkish A2-B1/2

Gega'nın Yolculukları 2

Script : https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpOxECycmsSUzElB4JzSQVfn8HFfWw6wz&si=bai-l86H0b_Z7WUx

Healing Korean while you sleep

Healing Korean with Sweet dream Ep.1

Mere paas Maa Hai, I have my mother
Let’s break down this iconic dialogue:

मेरे पास (Mere paas): ‘I have’ or ‘I possess.’

मेरे (Mere): My.
पास (Paas): With or near.
माँ (Maa): ‘Mother.’ This is a simple yet profound term for ‘mother’ in Hindi.
है (Hai): ‘Is’ — This is the present tense form of the verb ‘to be,’ used here to indicate possession or existence.

Hindi Through Bollywood: Learning with Movies

Ep 1 : From the movie 'Deewar' starring THE AMITABH BACHHAN and SHASHI KAPOOR.

This week, you’ll hear from the very first guest on the Express to Impress podcast. Allyson Plumberg, Founder of Rooted Accents: Solutions for Accent Modification, joins me to discuss accent modification. 

Allyson provides speech therapy services and accent modification coaching to students and professionals worldwide. She has a Master of Science degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Arizona State University.

The episode is the first of two with my conversation with Allison. It’s packed full of useful information for English language learners. 

We kick off the conversation with a definition of an accent and have a quick discussion about the General American English accent and micro accents.

Then, we dive into a discussion about common beliefs about accents. Allison debunks common myths that limit people from being able to speak English effectively.

We also talk about speaking speed, word stress, content versus function words, stressed and unstressed syllables, reductions, contractions, and more! 

Episode originally published February 26, 2021.

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/american-english-accent/

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Express to Impress

Want an American English Accent? Allyson Plumberg Debunks Accent Myths

日本語が上手になってきているなぁ😀って感じる生徒さん

①日記を書いている人（毎日じゃなくてもいいです）
②週に二回レッスンをしている人（せめて30分を2回）

Japanese "Taka" it easy

日本語が上手な生徒さんの特徴は二つ

今天的播客Karen和柏威介绍了和房地产、买房有关的表达。


Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)

(Intermediate) 聊聊房地产 Let's talk about real estate!

SHANNON: What a fantastic performance! Thank you for inviting 
me to the musical.
ELENA: You are welcome. I’m happy you enjoyed the show. 
The choreography of the dancers was incredible. It 
reminds me of when I used to dance.
SHANNON: I know! You were such a talented ballerina. Do you 
miss dancing?
ELENA: Oh, that’s very kind of you, Shannon. I do miss it 
sometimes. But I will always be a fan of the arts. That’s 
why I love going to musicals because it’s the perfect 
combination of song, dance and theater.
SHANNON: Absolutely! I’m glad you are still an art fan too. Thank 
you for the invitation. It’s always a pleasure to attend 
an arts event with you and learn something new


LANGUAGE NOTES
• You are welcome. Elena replies “You are welcome” in this dialogue. She could also say, 
“Don’t mention it,” which is an example of downgrading. Downgrading a compliment 
varies with culture. When in doubt, just say “You are welcome.”
• When getting a compliment to someone (for example: “You were such a talented
ballerina”), you can either accept the compliment (“That’s very kind of you”) or 
downplay the compliment (“Oh, I wasn’t that good”).
• Giving compliments in English often includes using superlatives (“the most …,” “the 
best …”). This is the best musical playing on Broadway! / What’s the most entertaining 
movie you’ve seen? However, compliments can also be given by using the construction 
“I’m a fan of …”: I’m a fan of the arts. / I’m a big fan of theater. / I’m a huge fan of this 
band. Notice the use of adjectives

English Conversation practice (30-day challenge)

Day 24: At the theater

Join us in our debut episode as we introduce ourselves and dive into our backgrounds, passions, and language journeys. Christin, an American journalist turned online language educator, shares her bilingual upbringing and her adventures in learning new languages. Miriam, a spirited Italian English teacher, takes us through her love for astrology, books, and movies while breaking the ice about her teaching journey. Bea, a science enthusiast turned EAL teacher, shares her globe-trotting story and her love for hiking and volunteering. From discussing language learning challenges to sharing our hobbies, we're here to connect, break the ice, and establish a comfortable space for our listeners. Learn about our favorite phrases, understand their meanings, and get ready to hit it off with us! So, tune in to embark on a language-filled journey with us. Happy listening!