Listening Time: English Practice English Listening - My New Podcast
Sep 18, 2023
The podcast discusses creating an exclusive paid podcast on regional insights and the challenges of remote conversations. They explore different parts of the United States and the diverse range of topics discussed. They also highlight the value of learning from people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. The speaker discusses different pronunciations and regional vocabulary. They provide advice on how to improve listening skills in English.
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Regional Variety Drives Learning
- Connor records one long conversation per month with a new American from a different state to expose listeners to regional differences.
- Each episode includes a full transcript plus definitions of highlighted words and phrases.
Practice With Real Call Audio
- Expect imperfect audio because conversations are recorded via Skype to replicate real video-call conditions.
- Use this as practice for understanding native speakers in remote work or online meetings.
Ten Conversations Taught Regional Nuance
- Connor has already recorded 10 conversations with people from different US states and learned a lot about regions he knew little about.
- He found talking to both small-town and big-city Americans especially educational.