Speechwork by Brenda Allen

Speechwork by Brenda Allen https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g For Jimmy en-us 2022-03-19 13:36:32 UTC 2025-06-11 14:03:53 UTC hello@padlet.com Nasalization 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2067511230 How useful is this kind of help? Why/Why not?]]> 2022-02-26 13:33:55 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2067511230 Hadar 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2086520900 How helpful did you find this?]]> 2022-03-09 17:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2086520900 Tips on improving pron 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2086575897 2022-03-09 17:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2086575897 Steve Jobs - Stanford address 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2086743700 2022-03-09 19:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2086743700 V and W voiced and unvoiced practice 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2098230107 2022-03-16 15:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2098230107 Week 6 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102547343 Conveying enthusiasm]]> 2022-03-18 21:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102547343 Week 9 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102967667 Taking control]]> 2022-03-19 13:11:45 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102967667 Dipthongs 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102976703 2022-03-19 13:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102976703 Week 1 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102989865 Orientation, diagnosis and self-awareness]]> 2022-03-19 13:49:07 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102989865 Week 2 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102990531 Eliminating L1 interference]]> 2022-03-19 13:50:09 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102990531 Week 3 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102990685 The power of oratory]]> 2022-03-19 13:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102990685 Week 4 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102990945 Personal engagement

]]> 2022-03-19 13:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102990945 Week 5 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102991163 Exposure ]]> 2022-03-19 13:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102991163 Minimal pair practice link 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102992249 2022-03-19 13:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102992249 Highlighted priorities 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102992587 2022-03-19 13:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102992587 Ship and sheep 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102993241 2022-03-19 13:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102993241 Error awareness and practice 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102994686 2022-03-19 13:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102994686 Practice eliminating L1 interference 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102994832 2022-03-19 13:56:48 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102994832 Theory behind five examples of L1 interference 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102994947 2022-03-19 13:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102994947 Introduction 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995402 2022-03-19 13:57:41 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995402 Churchill "We will fight on the beaches"... 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995685 What was your reaction?]]> 2022-03-19 13:58:06 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995685 Zellensky channeling Churchill 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995813 2022-03-19 13:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995813 Mandela speech 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995938 2022-03-19 13:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102995938 Coffee shop training 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102998002 To what extent do you think this kind of voice training is effective?]]> 2022-03-19 14:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102998002 Northern and Southern China 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102998320 What do you make of their accents/communication skills?
Who do you think their audience is? What about the content? Do you agree?]]> 2022-03-19 14:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102998320 Academic article on Chinese learner pron probs 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102999793 2022-03-19 14:04:32 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102999793 Contrastive learner study 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102999944 2022-03-19 14:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2102999944 Picture dictation 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103000623 2022-03-19 14:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103000623 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103000792 2022-03-19 14:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103000792 Phonetic symbols 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103002982 2022-03-19 14:08:54 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103002982 Trevor Noah - comedian and political commentator - South African/USA 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103017515 How does he:
engage with his audience?
animate his speech?
pace what he is saying - for comic effect?]]> 2022-03-19 14:31:12 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103017515 Lady C youtube channel 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103022935 Do you agree with her view of history (from 27 mins)?
What do you think of her speaking style and audience engagement?]]> 2022-03-19 14:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103022935 TedED Where did Russia come from? 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103027734 What do you think of this view of history? How does it relate to the previous view of Lady C? How do rate the difference between American and British accents?]]> 2022-03-19 14:46:40 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103027734 John Meirsheimer on Ukraine/Russia 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103038271 2022-03-19 15:01:30 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103038271 David Starkey on Putin and history 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103047340 From one of Britain's most eminent historians, recently 'cancelled' for his views, which are found by some to be too controversial! So much for Freedom of Speech!]]> 2022-03-19 15:16:31 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103047340 Higher level exposure through listening to academic talks 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103095818 For your vocal delivery to reflect your educational background and language skills, you should be exposing yourself to a wide range of more elevated content and delivery styles. Here are some examples of academic talks in line with your stated interests:]]> 2022-03-19 16:32:29 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103095818 Video clips 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103105653 It's good to listen to as wide a range as possible of spoken English, as often as possible. Nowadays there is a massive selection available online, in podcasts, in film, or on tv or radio. Below are some examples to dip into. Thanks for adding your own.

]]> 2022-03-19 16:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103105653 Videos and other help 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103107844 2022-03-19 16:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103107844 Real life examples identified in your own speech 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103109122 2022-03-19 16:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103109122 Famous speeches in the English language 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103112807 When you listen, pick out the common elements that that these speeches share in terms of delivery. Is there anything notable that strikes you across the board? You can add your own examples as you think relevant. Please either comment or be prepared to discuss in the next session. ]]> 2022-03-19 16:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103112807 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103150573 2022-03-19 18:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103150573 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103154683 2022-03-19 18:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103154683 Jack Ma Yun 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103158540 2022-03-19 18:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103158540 Practice 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103494078 When practising it is better to concentrate only on areas where you have an actual problem. Most lists of minimal pairs are exhaustive and generic, applying across the whole range of L2 learners. Even if some confusions apply to Chinese speakers in general, they may not apply to you, not least in view of the Singlish interference we have identified. ]]> 2022-03-20 08:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103494078 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103494741 Work towards identifying a list that applies only to you. (See yellow highlighted items and examples below.) Develop your critical ear so that you can routinely self-correct. Practice regularly but briefly to build up 'muscle memory'. Extend to putting the sounds in context, rather than just focussing on the minimal pairs in isolation - as this is just a starting point. ]]> 2022-03-20 08:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2103494741 Final D (voiced)and T (unvoiced) 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2110812678 2022-03-24 01:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2110812678 Week 10 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2112792708 Moving on]]> 2022-03-25 00:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2112792708 Presentation on Taiwan 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114478014 Excellent feedback on:
Audience engagement
Demeanour
High level command of language
Pronunciation
Structure
Pacing
Content]]> 2022-03-25 21:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114478014 Self-critique 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114483784 Are there any ways you would improve upon your talk for next time? Please comment below:]]> 2022-03-25 21:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114483784 Explaining Britain 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114499409 Follow up from today's session. Let's discuss what you have learned from this video when we meet again.

How much of this information do you think your British friends and colleagues are aware of?]]> 2022-03-25 22:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114499409 Dambisa Moyo 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114503651 What plus features can you pick out in DB's presentation skills?

What do you think of her argument?

How have things progressed since she gave this talk? How much of what she predicted has come true?]]> 2022-03-25 22:32:33 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2114503651 Singlish pronunciation issues baijiongjun https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116846120 Singlish - Wikipedia
From Phonology session, I highlighted some issues I have that is Common to Singlish:
1.The voiceless stops – /p/, /t/ and /k/ – are sometimes unaspirated
2. Dark L tends to be lost after the back vowels /ɔ/, /o/, /u/, Hence pall = paw /pɔ/, roll = row /ro/, tool = two /tu/, and for some, pearl = per /pə/
3. Syllabic consonants never occur. Hence taken [tekən] and battle [bɛtəɤ], never [tekn̩] or [bɛtl̩]. When the final /l/ is vocalised, little and litter may be homophones
4. replaces final plosive consonants of syllables in regular- to fast-paced speed speech, especially stops: Goodwood Park becomes Gu'-wu' Pa'
5. Final consonant clusters simplify, especially in fast speech.^[47] In general, plosives, especially /t/ and /d/, are lost if they come after another consonant: bent = Ben /bɛn/, tact = tack /tɛk/, nest = Ness /nɛs/.
6. In final position, the distinction between voiced and voiceless sounds – i.e. /s/ & /z/, /t/ & /d/, etc. – is usually not maintained (Final-obstruent devoicing). As a result, cease = seize /sis/ and race = raise /res/.^[46] This leads to some mergers of noun/verb pairs, such as belief with believe /bilif/

7. Vowel comparison between Singlish and English diaphonemic system: (Please refer to the table in the wikipedia)

]]> 2022-03-28 10:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116846120 An amazing variety of Pakistani food in Dubai 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116956473 2022-03-28 11:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116956473 A fascinating vlog from Yunan 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116959615 2022-03-28 11:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116959615 CHRIS WEINS is American by nationality, but it turns out that his mother is actually Chinese! Double click on the picture below to read his bio and to find his city and global food tours. 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116960751

How does Chris Weins convey his trademark enthusiasm?
Consider his:
Facial expressions
Body language
Tone of voice
Intonation
Use of language

What particular expressions can you identify?

Feel free to browse through his channel and his city and global food tours to get an overview. There are many international types of food and a wide variety on Chinese street food alone. Two examples are posted below:]]> 2022-03-28 11:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2116960751 Singlish Wikipaedia reference 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2117249829 2022-03-28 14:09:40 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2117249829 Singlish Phonology 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2117261021 2022-03-28 14:14:29 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2117261021 Singlish academic article 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2125771423 2022-04-01 17:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2125771423 Very interesting academic article on Singlish and Minimal Pairs 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2125776073 2022-04-01 17:03:57 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2125776073 Code switching 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126104687 Singlish to "International English"]]> 2022-04-01 23:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126104687 Please add your own choices to this section 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126112261 The aim is to gain constant exposure to as wide a range of genres and varieties of expression as possible. Also to consider your own goals or models of speech you aspire to.]]> 2022-04-01 23:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126112261 Week 7 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126114368 Exploring current affairs]]> 2022-04-01 23:39:52 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126114368 Add your favourites 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126148639 2022-04-02 00:51:08 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126148639 Follow up to restaurant talk 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126150480 It's called...

Authentic]]> 2022-04-02 00:55:09 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2126150480 Week 8 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139626921 Socializing at work]]> 2022-04-11 18:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139626921 The Energy Crisis 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139636548 Any comments?]]> 2022-04-11 18:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139636548 Colleagues 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139787228 How would you describe your team members at work?]]> 2022-04-11 20:19:41 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139787228 Topics of discussion in the workplace 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139788265 Can you come up with a graphic to show the balance of conversation topics amongst your colleagues and post above?]]> 2022-04-11 20:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139788265 Rishi's wife's non dom status 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139794105 What's your view on the present discussions re Rishi Sunak's wife's wealth and non dom status in the UK - as wife of the chancellor and potential successor to the PM?]]> 2022-04-11 20:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139794105 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139861875 PLEASE ADD YOUR OWN SELECTIONS AND REFLECT UPON THEM IN THE COMMENTS AND IN OUR ONLINE SESSIONS.]]> 2022-04-11 21:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139861875 American style 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139904604 2022-04-11 22:35:33 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139904604 Another perspective 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139907247 2022-04-11 22:39:01 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139907247 British style 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139910942 2022-04-11 22:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139910942 Three articles/websites about socializing 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139911991 Have a browse and see if they bring up any issues which are meaningful to you. What kind of cultural issues are involved?]]> 2022-04-11 22:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2139911991 Topics during social talks at work baijiongjun https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2140559645 2022-04-12 09:24:02 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2140559645 Topics during social talks at work 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2140734548 2022-04-12 12:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2140734548 Partygate 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141009964 2022-04-12 15:22:08 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141009964 Ukrainian problems with obtaining British visas 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141016840 2022-04-12 15:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141016840 Prince William in Jamaica 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141044194 2022-04-12 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141044194 Thorny issues 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141066151 How would you handle potentially controversial issues when brought up in your work environment?

Have a browse through the following recent examples.

Can you think of any more extreme examples of issues which might be awkward to discuss with your colleagues? Please post any examples]]> 2022-04-12 15:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141066151 Guest list at Beckham wedding 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141091908 2022-04-12 16:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141091908 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141095983 2022-04-12 16:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141095983 More icebreaker suggestions 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141117507 2022-04-12 16:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141117507 Simple icebreakers 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141121810 2022-04-12 16:35:49 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141121810 ICEBREAKERS 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141123643 TASK

Whilst out and about in London tomorrow, or on your family trip to Norwich, listen out for examples of ways that English people around you use icebreakers. Make a list, mental or written, for discussion in the next session.

You might want to try out a few of your own, or from the examples your have heard. Below are some ideas to help you along the way. As I said, I think a smile and an engaging demeanour goes a very long way... Also, having a cute little boy along with you is sometimes the only icebreaker you will need...]]> 2022-04-12 16:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2141123643 Topics for discussion at work 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2142828226 As discussed, it's quite important to have at least a passing knowledge of what is going on in the world in order to be able to strike up conversations in the workplace or elsewhere. Discussing British politics, or any politics, can be a minefield. Nonetheless, some kind of awareness can help to keep you 'in the loop'. In the next session, we will consider how the kind of news stories that are thrown out by the media can best be handled...]]> 2022-04-13 18:26:24 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2142828226 Cindy Yu 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2144359340 2022-04-14 21:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2144359340 Cindy Yu - background 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2144363751 2022-04-14 21:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2144363751 Pron 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2153415501 2022-04-22 10:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2153415501 FACTORS INFLUENCING ACCENT 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2153552802 Which of these, in your opinion, is most important in achieving the accent you aspire to? Please rank (1-12) in order of importance:
Active communication
Accent reduction videos
Self awareness
Drills
Muscle Memory
Exposure (to target accent)
Minimal pairs practice
Pronunciation software
Necessity
L1 interference - specific practice (see/review the two videos now posted downscroll)
Phonetic symbols
Feeling socially at ease

]]> 2022-04-22 13:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2153552802 Mopping up and moving on 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154473393 2022-04-23 09:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154473393 Pronunciation focus on natural output 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154487608 2022-04-23 10:32:01 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154487608 Chinese American 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154490151 2022-04-23 10:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154490151 Searching for a model 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154490974 2022-04-23 10:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154490974 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154493508 2022-04-23 10:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154493508 Aspirations 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154514150 Consider the speaking styles of Jack Ma Yun, Ronny Chang, Emma Radanacu, Cindy Wu, Eileen Gu, all the other Chinese speakers of English who have featured so far, and any others you wish to consider. What elements of their delivery do you aspire to and wish to emulate? In which elements do you perceive any commonality? Does analyzing their speech help you to improve your own in any way? Does it make you feel more confident in your own achievements?]]> 2022-04-23 11:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154514150 Aspirations 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154515226 Consider the speaking styles of Jack Ma Yun, Ronny Chang, Emma Radanacu, Cindy Wu, Eileen Gu, Dr Grace and all the other Chinese speakers of English who have featured so far, and any others you wish to consider. What elements of their delivery do you aspire to and wish to emulate? In which elements do you perceive any commonality? Does analyzing their speech help you to improve your own in any way? Does it make you feel more confident in your own achievements?]]> 2022-04-23 11:47:09 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2154515226 SWITCH TO NEW PADLET 687540 https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2169642496 2022-05-04 09:27:34 UTC https://padlet.com/687540/a26hn0ackcw6zb0g/wish/2169642496