Tag: language-learning
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The Short I Sound: Software Developer Conversation
This is a quick look into a sync between two developers, Jill and Bill, as they try to fix a glitch in their system. Notice how many words feature that crisp, short “i” sound. The Morning Sync Jill: “Hi Bill. Did you finish the script for the billing link?” Bill: “I did, but there’s a…
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Relaxed U Sound: Software Developer Conversation
Great referral discount: in February only, refer a friend and get two extra classes for both you and your friend. The first step is for your friend to schedule a consultation. Schedule by tomorrow to get this! Keep your jaw loose and open and think about a low sound as you practice the Relaxed U…
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American A Sounds: Cross-Team Practice Conversation
Super referral discount: in February only, refer a friend and get two extra classes for both you and your friend. The first step is for your friend to schedule a consultation. If your friend schedules in February, even if the consultation is in March, you can get the discount. This conversation captures the classic “creative…
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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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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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Prefixes 15: New Words and Pronunciation
*** Get your English skills evaluated and work on key points to achieve your goals. Start by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefix Multi Pronunciation tips: The i in multi can be pronounced with a Long E as in need or a Long I as in .Both pronunciations are acceptable. Usually, this prefix is not stressed. Prefixes Meaning multi many Answer…
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New Vocabulary: Linking Sounds
Linking Sounds Beyond pronunciation guides in dictionaries, there are subtle extra tendencies in pronunciation within any language. In English, we call these linking sounds. When native speakers move from a Long E, Long I or Long A sound to another vowel within a word or phrase, we make a slight Y sound (as in yes)…
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Prefixes 14: New Vocabulary and Pronunciation
*** Get your English skills evaluated. Try it out with a quick assessment by scheduling a consultation. *** The Prefixes Di and Bi Prefixes Meaning di, bi two, twice, double Pronunciation tips: When di means two, it can be pronounced with Long I or Short I. Note: The spelling di is an alternate form of bi.In most words, di is a…
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