Tea Leaf English

Thu Thu Naing and Fiachra McCleary

4.7 (3)
LANGUAGE LEARNING
SERIES

This is a podcast for aspiring or experienced English teachers from Myanmar.

EPISODE 1

Exploring the features of pronunciation

Uncover the different features of pronunciation that will make you sound more natural and communicate more effectively. Engage in practical tasks to assess your own strengths and weaknesses. Stay tuned for more episodes where we delve deeper into each feature!

15 min
EPISODE 2

Sounds Part 1: Diving into Consonants and Vowels

Explore, discover, and learn about the sounds that make up the English language! Differentiate between voiced sounds (like /v/ in "leave") and voiceless ones (like /f/ in "leaf"), practice producing some vowel sounds and discover how to produce diphthongs. After listening to the podcast, you can watch some of the videos by ELT expert Adrian Underhill to learn more about how to produce different sounds. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbEWGLATRxw_2hL5hY164nvHdTpwhEOXC Whether you want to sharpen your pronunciation skills or you're just curious about how sounds come together to create speech, this is the episode for you. So, click play now, and let's dive into the world of sounds together!

16 min
EPISODE 3

Sounds Part 2: Tackling Common Pronunciation Pitfalls made by Myanmar learners

Join us as we discuss the common pronunciation problems which we have experienced working with Myanmar learners. Listen to our practical tips and guidance to help learners overcome these challenges. We also have got a task for you in the end! So click play now and try the pronunciation challenge!

19 min
EPISODE 4

Take the stress out of teaching stress!

DEsert or DeSSERT? EXport or ExPORT? Stressing the wrong part of the word can end up in communication breakdown. In this episode, we talk about what word stress and sentence stress are and provide you with practical tips to P̶E̶R̶f̶e̶c̶t̶ sorry PerFECT your learners' or your own pronunciation. Have you tried the tips before or do you have any other tips? Listen and follow us!

11 min
EPISODE 7

Tips for teachers and learners to improve intonation

What adds meaning and emotion to our words when we speak? Which city in the UK is known for its music, history, and football? Join us as we explore the nuances of pitch, stress, speed, and rhythm in speech, and discover how you can use these elements to convey different emotions and meanings. Learn about the common pitfalls in mastering intonation and gain practical tips to enhance your speaking skills. Happy listening!

9 min

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This is a podcast for aspiring or experienced English teachers from Myanmar.

Creator

Thu Thu Naing and Fiachra McCleary
Episodes

16
Seasons

1
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