Bonus - Teacher Zdenek Live Lesson / Pronunciation of "harder"
Oct 29, 2021
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The podcast covers topics such as language learning journey, pronouncing 'harder' in an Australian accent, challenging words to pronounce, and the importance of clear pronunciation and accents.
Joining a language learning community and watching video lessons can provide valuable insights into the struggles and obstacles faced by other learners.
Clear pronunciation and being understood by others is more important than sounding like a native speaker, especially for exams like CAE or FCE.
Deep dives
Importance of Learning English Together
The host emphasizes the importance of learning English together and invites listeners to join his language learning journey. He mentions a video lesson from Teacher's 10x, found on YouTube, and recommends it as a valuable resource for learners. By watching this lesson, listeners can gain insights into the struggles and obstacles faced by other learners. The host acknowledges the student and teacher from the video and expresses gratitude for covering the lesson in the podcast.
Challenges with Pronunciation and Accents
The podcast episode discusses the challenges faced by learners when it comes to pronunciation and accents. The host highlights the difficulty in pronouncing certain English words correctly, citing words like 'words' as an example. He also comments on the Australian accent, providing examples and stating that being able to switch between accents is important for exams like CAE or FCE. However, the main focus is on clear pronunciation rather than sounding like a native speaker, as long as the meaning is understood by others.
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Language Learning Journey and Pronouncing 'Harder' in an Australian Accent