Wadjasay? American English Pronunciation Practice

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Wadjasay? American English Pronunciation Practice

Lessons to help you understand and speak normal-speed American English.

  1. NOV 2

    Plans for November and December

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!November 2, 2024Hello everybody. I've been meaning to record a short podcast to tell you what's going on, and here it is. I've been very busy the past month and November and December are shaping up to be even busier. So I'm not going to record any new podcasts during that time. I will continue to pay for the podcasts to be hosted so you can listen to any of them you like and download them. But I'm not plann...

    4 min

  2. SEP 25

    Consonant Blends

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!If your native language doesn’t include many consonant blends, English can be a challenge. An example is “st” as in the word “test.” These blends can appear at the beginning of a word, in the middle, or at the end. Let’s practice. 1- The first test was the worst test; the last test was the second worst.2- My task was to cover the disk on my desk with my mask.3- Old Mr. Gold told me he had a cold from t...

    33 min

  3. SEP 25

    Mad Tea Party -01

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!(From - Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll: beginning of Chapter 7.)There was a table set out under a tree in front of the house, and the March Hare and the Hatter were having tea at it: a Dormouse was sitting between them, fast asleep, and the other two were using it as a cushion, resting their elbows on it, and talking over its head. “Very uncomfortable for the Dormouse,” thought Alice; “only, as it’s a...

    1h 5m

  4. SEP 20

    more sentences with take

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!Here are three more Phrasal Verbs based on “take”:1- As soon as all the passengers were seated and buckled in, the plane took off. [the plane left the ground]2- When the burglars heard our key in the lock, they took off through the back door and raced down the street. [They ran away quickly]3- The doctor told me to take off my shirt so he could listen to my heart and lungs. [to remove]4- I take after my mot...

    31 min

  5. SEP 18

    Fake business names pron. exercise

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!Imaginary businesses with tricky-to-pronounce names. Use this podcast as an exercise to warm up your pronunciation. Go slowly before you try to go fast!1- Rudy’s Radioactive Radiator Repair2- Thea’s Thursday Seances Featuring Thinking, Theorizing, and Theremin Lessons3- Skip’s Sports Emporium and Unicycle Service Center4- Terry’s Tried-and-True Temporal Toaster Tinkering 5- Harold’s Handcrafted Heated ...

    27 min

  6. SEP 17

    Take over

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!To “take over” has a couple of meanings. It can mean to “take control of” something, but it can also mean to control by being bossy.1- While I was sick, weeds took over the garden. Now it looks terrible.2- When my father died, I had to take over running the company.3- Our children have taken over my life. I have no free time for myself.4- One student in our class does most of the talking. He completely take...

    19 min

  7. SEP 15

    To take advantage of someone or something

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!Another expression with the verb take. Let’s practice with “to take advantage of.”To “take advantage of” can be good or bad. Here’s an example of the bad kind: “He took advantage of his friend’s generosity by borrowing money and never paying it back.”And the good kind: “She took advantage of every opportunity to practice her English with fluent speakers.”1) My friend took advantage of my ignorance to s...

    23 min

  8. SEP 10

    Sentences with "take place"

    Send me a text message. Suggestions? Subjects for future podcasts? Let me know--thanks!Let’s continue our practice with the verb “take”, this time with “take place” which means to “happen”, usually for organized events.1) The next summer Olympic Games will take place in Los Angeles. I hope it won’t be too hot.2) The next performance by the Boston Symphony Orchestra will take place on September 8th.3) The 2024 US presidential election will take place on November 5.4) I would like our wedding t...

    20 min
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