Tag: education
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American O Sounds: Casual Practice Conversation
Here’s a fun conversation for practicing intonation and O sounds. The Caffeine & Code Overflow Alex: Yo, did you see the latte art at that new spot around the corner? The barista pulled a Rosetta that looked more symmetrical than my last pull request. Jordan: Honestly, I’m jealous. I tried doing a heart at home…
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Intonation Practice 8: O Sounds
Here’s a fun practice conversation for IT professionals with the Short O sound. Remember, the sound is not short, but the spelling usually is! Project Sync: The “Hot Plot” Logic Block Participants: * Don: Project Lead Don: All right, let’s stop and plot the next block. The stock ticker logic is off. It’s not dropping…
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Business Vocabulary 10
Super Deal: Get 4 free classes when you refer a friend, two for you and two for your friend. Ask your friend to schedule a consultation and mention your name. * Check out this new vocabulary and a conversation between a tech lead and a software developer that uses all the words. Word Pronunciation 1.…
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Intonation Practice 7: TH Sounds Casual
Super discount: Refer a friend and get 4 free classes, two for you and two for your friend. Just ask your friend to schedule a consultation and mention your name! Practice intonation and TH sounds with this casual conversation about parenting young kids. The words in bold have a vibrating TH sound. Kids, Kids, Kids!…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 10
Check out these great business verbs and see how they fit in the cross-team scenario below. Get more English practice here. Word Pronunciation 1. accelerate ak-SE-ler-ate 2. acquire u-KWIRE 3. advocate AD-vo-kate 4. broaden BRA-den (a in father) 5. compile kum-PILE 6. conceive kun-SEEV 7. consolidate kun-SO-li-date 8. delegate DE-le-gate 9. diversify die-VER-si-fy 10. expedite…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 9
Check out this conversation between a tech lead and a software developer using new vocabulary words. Word Pronunciation 1. underestimate un-der-ES-ti-mate 2. aggravating A-gru-va-ding 3. acquire u-KWIRE 4. assimilate u-SiM-i-late 5. contradictory con-tru-DiK-tor-ee 6. requisite RE-kwi-zit 7. vague VĀG 8. caliber CA-li-ber 9. forfeit FOR-fit 10. precarious pre-CĀR-ee-us 11. sporadic spor-A-dik 12. candid CAN-did 13.…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 8
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. analogous u-NA-lu-gus 2. proportion pru-PŌR-shun 3. intrusive in-TROO-siv 4. formidable FORM-i-du-bul 5. negligible NEG-li-ju-bul 6. discerning di-SERN-ing 7.…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 7
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. absurd ub-SURD 2. allocation al-o-KĀ-shun 3. fallacious fu-LĀ-shus 4. preconceived pree-kun-SEEVD 5. antiquated AN-ti-kway-ded 6. fabricate FA-bri-kate 7.unbiased…
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Business Vocabulary for Speaking 6
Review the word list to see which words you know and actively utilize and which you do not. Then use the conversation below to improve your intonation and examine appropriate usage of these words. Word Pronunciation 1. autonomously ah-TAH-nu-mus-ly 2. advent AD-vent 3. apparent u-PĀR-ent-ly 4. coarse CŌRS 5. drab DRAB 6. minuscule MI-ni-scyool 7.…
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New Vocabulary: Questions from Students
Questions from Students The following word and phrase list was assembled during classes with students. Students asked about these words and phrases in terms of both pronunciation and, sometimes, meaning. Practice with the video here. quiet, quite, quit ceiling – sailing – selling qualify serious vs. series seek/ sick put the mind at ease how…
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