The InFluency Podcast 444. Practice English with ‘Popular’ from Wicked | Shadowing practice
Dec 10, 2024
Dive into the rhythm of language with an engaging approach to shadowing! This session explores how music, particularly Ariana Grande's 'Popular' from Wicked, can enhance your English pronunciation and vocabulary. Learn valuable techniques for mastering connected speech, schwa sounds, and syllable stress. Interactively practice your skills as you break down the song’s lyrics. This entertaining method will have you singing along while transforming your English proficiency!
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Rhythm and Stress
- Pay attention to rhythm and stress in the song 'Popular'.
- Notice how stressed words align with natural speech patterns.
Connected Speech
- Practice connected speech by focusing on how words link together.
- The 'd' in 'good at' becomes a flap T, like in 'little'.
Splitting Words for Rhyme
- The word 'sister' is split to create a rhyme.
- This maintains the song's flow and adds a playful element.