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Transcript:Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
Today, we will look at some English words that are very difficult to pronounce.
And with a point of view lesson, you will improve your English grammar without memorizing any boring rules.
Before getting started, visit my website SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and get the transcript for free.
Also, let me say that I’m really happy because this is episode number 200!!
It’s been five years since I launched the first episode of the Speak English Now Podcast!!
Thank you so much for your support and sharing the podcast with your friends and families.
Ok, let’s start.
1. Cavalry and calvary
People often confuse cavalry (armed forces on horseback) with calvary, an experience of extreme suffering, especially mental suffering.
We call a metathesis the change of one or more sounds within a word. And yes. Metathesis is also a hard word to pronounce.
Anyway, let’s practice the two words a little bit.
Listen and repeat after me:
[ kav-uhl-ree ]Cavalry. Cavalry. Cavalry.
[ kal-vuh-ree ]
Calvary. Calvary. Calvary.
2. Comfortable and Vegetable
These two words are the most difficult for my students to pronounce. Most Spanish speakers pronounce comfortable, and vegetable as “comfortaibal” or “vegetaibal” and I guess it’s because both words end in “table.”
So, let’s practice the two words a little bit.
Listen and repeat:
[ kuhm-fer-tuh-buhl, ]
Comfortable. Comfortable. Comfortable.
[ kuhmf-ter-buhl ]
Comfortable. Comfortable. Comfortable.
[ vej-tuh-buhl ]
Vegetable. Vegetable. Vegetable.[ vej-i-tuh-buhl ]
Vegetable. Vegetable. Vegetable.
3. Deteriorate
Another word that my students find difficult to pronounce is deteriorate.
Let’s practice it for a bit.
Listen and repeat after me:
[ dih-teer-ee-uh-reyt ]
Deteriorate. Deteriorate. Deteriorate.
4. Explicit
Don’t worry. Almost everyone sounds a little funny when they pronounce the word “explicit.”
Let’s practice it!
[ ik-splis-it ]
Explicit. Explicit. Explicit.
5. Exponentially
Yes, I understand you perfectly. Sometimes exponentially gets exponentially harder to say the more you try to say it. 🙂
Let’s practice this word.
Listen and repeat after me:
[ ek-spoh-nen-shuh-lee ]
Exponentially. Exponentially. Exponentially.
[ ek-spuh-nen-shuh-lee ]
Exponentially. Exponentially. Exponentially.
That’s all for today; I hope you had a good time practicing these complex words. Next week we will practice more of these difficult words in English.
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
Today I am talking about punctuation. :)
In the second part, you will improve your English fluency with a fun mini-story. It's like having a conversation with another person in English!
Before we start, visit SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast to get the transcript of this episode.
Ok! Today I am talking about punctuation. By this word, I mean the different spelling marks used when writing. These are the main ones.
Period or full stop . - is a punctuation mark that we use to show the end of a sentence.
Commas , are the ideal punctuation mark to divide sentences or indicate when to pause.
Apostrophes - we use them to identify something that belongs to someone, or to show a letter or multiple letters are missing from a word.
Colons : are used to precede a list of items, a quotation, or an expansion or explanation.
Semicolons ; indicate a pause, usually between two main sentences, longer than that indicated by a comma.
Ellipsis … We use them to show that one or more words have been removed from a quote and create suspense by adding a pause before the end of the sentence. And we can also use it to show the end of a thought.
Quotation marks " " Inform the reader that you have used written material from other sources or direct speech.
Question marks ? Indicate that the speaker is asking a question. They're used at the end of the question (or interrogative) sentences.
Exclamation marks ! Can change a sentence's meaning and tone. They still end a sentence, but they can add emotion, whether excitement, anger, or nervousness!
Round brackets ( ) are used similarly to commas when we want to add an explanation, an afterthought, or a comment related to our primary line of thought but different from it.
Square brackets or brackets [ ] We use them for special purposes, such as technical manuals.
Hyphen - we use it to join words and separate syllables of a single word.
Punctuations can be very confusing, especially if you don't know where to place them, and can change the entire meaning of what you want to say.
Let's look at some examples of situations when we do not use punctuation marks properly:
#1 Woman Without Man
A teacher wrote the following sentence on the board and asked his class to punctuate it:
Woman without her man is nothing.
Half of the class punctuated the sentence in the following way:
Woman: without her, man is nothing.
The other half of the class responded with the following:
Woman, without her man, is nothing.
Fascinating how punctuation can change the meaning of a sentence entirely.
Another example:
#2 Your granny's life depends upon it!
Here, commas matter.
Let's eat granny!
Or
Let's eat, granny!
See the difference?
#3 Eat your dinner.
You say to a child: Eat your dinner!
You say to a cow: Eat! You're dinner!
Here, apostrophes matter.
#4 I'm sorry I love you.
When you are in a terrible fight, you might say a horrible thing like this one:
I'm sorry I love you.
And when you want to make up again, you can say:
I'm sorry; I love you.
Semicolons matter! :)
#5 I find inspiration in cooking my family and my dog.
That sounds crazy! Right?
We need some commas here!
Let’s hear it again:
I find inspiration in cooking, my family, and my dog.
That’s much better!
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
In this episode, you will learn vocabulary related to virtues with examples. In the second part, you will practice grammar with a point of view lesson without memorizing any boring rules.
Before getting started, visit my website SpeakEnglishPodcast.com and get the transcript for free.
Okay. First of all, what is a virtue? Thanks for asking. A virtue is a positive characteristic of a person. Usually, someone's virtues have a positive impact on others. Yes, I know that sometimes it's hard to find virtues in some people, but if you look carefully, you will find them.
Sometimes the word "quality" is also used to say the same thing. The opposite of virtue would defect, which logically is negative. It's the undesirable aspect of a person.
Sometimes people confuse virtue with ability. They are not precisely the same. A virtue is part of someone's personality, and that helps differentiate them from other people. For example, one person may be wise, and another may not.
On the other hand, someone may have the ability to play an instrument, be organized, etc.
Okay, let's look at some of these virtues. There are so many, and I had to make a selection. I think it's quite useful vocabulary. Let's look at the first one:
#1 Loyalty
Loyalty implies being faithful to something or someone. You can be loyal to a cause, an idea, etc. You can also be loyal to a friend, for example. It conveys the idea of support.
Let's look at an example:
"Philip is a very loyal person. Even though the company was going through hard times, he did not leave and stayed until the end."
Loyalty is easy when things are going well but more difficult when there are problems. For example, many people are disloyal when they can no longer benefit from a situation.
#2 Wisdom
Wisdom is known as being prudent and having good judgment. The latter, good judgment, means that after analysis and reflection, good decisions are made. In other words, a wise person does not make strange or crazy decisions. It has a lot to do with maturity.
Example:
"My friend is not wise (unwise) because he never fastens his seat belt when he drives."
#3 Serenity
What a lovely word, right? A serene person is someone who remains calm when facing problems. It is a calm attitude towards life. Please do not confuse it with an unaware person, someone who ignores problems. A serene person usually faces problems, but their attitude is relatively relaxed. I like to talk to people who have this virtue because they give you quite a lot of peace.
Here's an example:
"Daniel is a serene person. He hardly gets upset about anything."
Let's look at the next one:
#4 Resilience
This word became very fashionable in the environment of psychology and even business. In essence, resilience is the ability to face adversity and recover quickly. It involves adaptation, flexibility, and certain confidence to move forward.
Example:
"I admire Monica because of her resilience. It turns out that she lost her job two weeks ago, but she is already training to adapt to the needs of today's job market."
That’s all for today. :)
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Get the transcript at: https://speakenglishpodcast.com/podcast/
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
In this episode:
We're going to continue to learn virtues in English. Maybe we'll discover that we possess those virtues by the end of the episode, with a bit of luck.
In the second part of the show, you'll practice your English with a new mini-story with questions and answers related to virtues.
Remember that at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com, you can find the transcript of this episode.Ok. In a previous episode, I talked about these four virtues:
- Loyalty
- Sensitivity
- Serenity
- Resilience
Today, we will look at four more virtues that I will further discuss and give examples. We will all end up very virtuous :)
Let’s start!
1. Gratitude
Okay, this is a virtue that is lacking in our society. It involves giving thanks, either in word or with an action. That is, you can reciprocate with gratitude to someone by helping them with something, or by showing kindness, etc. From the word gratitude, we get the word grateful.
Example:
"Pam has no gratitude towards her parents.
Her parents saved all their lives so she could go to college.
But she dropped out of college to travel the world with a backpack. "
And while Pam surely has a great time, she has been very ungrateful towards her parents.
Let's look at the next one:
2. Perseverance
Well, this word I think is easy to remember. It means to be persistent in some projects, which typically may take quite some time. It is an essential virtue since it takes a lot of perseverance to achieve most things in life. We can take the example of athletes, who need to train every day at a very high level. This is very hard, and it requires perseverance.
An example. Imagine yourself in a job interview:
- What is your greatest virtue?
- I am perseveran…presea…pers…perseverant person!
:) Now that's a persevering person :)
Let's see the next one:
3. Courage
We can also use the word bravery instead of courage. A person with courage confronts danger without being afraid and even transforms it into determination. Many times courage is exhibited with passion. It can be found in soldiers, police officers, firefighters, ... But we can also find courage in any person and situation.
An example:
- Tom had the courage to ask for a raise.
- And did he get it?
- No. Now he is looking for a job.
And last but not least:
4. Prudence
Although courage and prudence seem like opposites, they are not. A prudent person is not a fearful or frightened person. They simply do not act impulsively. They avoid unnecessary risks. They act with caution. It is quite similar to wisdom. The difference I think, is subtle. A prudent person tends to have good judgment. That is, to make good decisions. A prudent person simply tries to avoid potentially dangerous situations by not acting impulsively.
For example:
A ship was sailing at sea when a fire broke out. The captain asks everyone to leave the ship immediately. A passenger is about to jump into the sea, but his very prudent wife tells him: "Tony, wait 1 hour, we just ate, and we haven't even digested yet."
Well, this example has a certain humor. Sometimes an excess of prudence is not very wise :)
What do you think? Do you have all the virtues, only some of them, or are you lacking in virtuosity?
Ok. Today we have talked about these four virtues:
Gratitude
Perseverance
Courage
Prudence
Get the transcript on my website: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
In this episode:
You're going to learn vocabulary about flaws. That is the negative characteristic of people. In the second part, we will practice speaking with a fun mini-story of questions and answers.Remember to get the transcript of this episode at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast
Let's start!
In a couple of previous episodes, you learned vocabulary related to virtues. You know, those good characteristics of people. As you know, you and I are full of virtues, but today we're going to talk about negative characteristics that others have, not us, of course.
Although there are many flaws, I will focus on just a few. I have made a selection to discuss them below.
Let's go for the first one:
1. Stinginess
A person who never wants to spend money is stingy, especially if they can afford it. I think it is convenient to distinguish between a saver and a stingy person. A saver person tries to manage his money well. On the other hand, a stingy person always tries to save every last cent. An example. Imagine a dialogue between a stingy person and a cab driver:
- How much is a ride to the airport?
- Thirty dollars.
- How much do you charge for the suitcase?
- There is no charge for the suitcase.
- Well, then take my suitcase to the airport. I’m walking.
2. Indifference
It is very common in the world we live in. An indifferent person has the attitude of not showing empathy or interest in something or someone. Sometimes it is a defense mechanism to avoid being emotionally involved in some circumstances.
One can be indifferent about many things: politics, social problems, friendships, family, etc.
Example:
- Hey, what's the difference between ignorance and indifference?
- I don't know, and I don't care.
Wow, that's really showing indifference... And ignorance.
Let's look at the next one:
3. Intransigence
We can say that someone who is intransigent is rigid in their positions and who is not willing to make concessions or give in to compromises under any circumstances.
An example:
- Paul is a good teacher, but he is very intransigent. A student asked for more time to turn in his work because he had a health problem. However, Paul told the student that he would not make any exceptions.
4. Gossip
It means to speak indiscreetly or maliciously about someone.
Example:
-Did you know that Alice just got divorced and already has a boyfriend?
- Lucy, stop gossiping and get back to work.
Ok. Now it’s time for you to practice your speech with a mini-story.
Get the transcript at: SpeakEnglishPodcast.com/podcast
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
In this episode:
- We continue with the flaws in English. We're going to learn four more words.
- In part two, you'll practice grammar with a point of view lesson.
Remember, you can get the transcript and much more at SpeakEnglishPodcast.com
Last week I talked about flaws. Unlike virtues, flaws are undesirable characteristics of someone's personality.
I talked about this:
Stinginess: when you don't ever want to spend money.
Indifference: When you have no interest or empathy for something or someone.
Intransigence: When you are rigid in your positions and never make concessions.
Gossip: When you are indiscreet in talking about others.
Today we are going to look at four more flaws.
Let's start!
#1 Greed
In a previous episode, I talked about stinginess. If you remember, it means trying not to spend money. Well, we have another word that may have some relation. I'm talking about the word greed. A greedy person desires to possess and acquire wealth to keep it. For sure, a stingy person can also be greedy, although not necessarily.
The idea is to accumulate wealth. Let's look at an example:
"Although their offer isn't very appealing, I have to be careful not to be greedy and spoil everything."
#2 Envy
Ah, envy. It is the feeling of longing or resentment caused by another person's possessions, qualities, or good fortune. That is, an envious person feels bad when someone else has or gets something beneficial or desirable.
Example:
- Look at Tom and his new car. How did he afford it? I wish I had a car like that.
- Maybe you're a little envious.
- Me? Envious? No. It’s just that I am a better driver than he is.
Sometimes envy can stimulate greed.
Let's continue!
#3 Unpunctuality
Who hasn't been unpunctual at some time? Being unpunctual -or being late- regularly can be quite annoying to others, as it is a waste of their time.
I love being punctual and appreciate it when others are more or less punctual. However, I have a friend who is always twenty minutes late. I guess she has no understanding of time management.
Okay, let's look at the following example:
“Alice, this is the fourth day in a row that you have been unpunctual for work.”
#4 Narcissism
I once read that the most common type of photo is a selfie. And no wonder. It seems that many have an inflated sense of self. And this leads them to have a deep need for excessive attention and admiration.
Especially young people tend to get depressed if they don't get enough "likes" on their videos or photos.
Example:
A narcissist meets a girl in a bar, and after talking for two hours about himself, he says to her, "Well, but let's not talk about me anymore, let's talk about you. What do you think of me?"
Okay. Today you've learned some more vocabulary regarding flaws. The list is huge, but we don't want to overdo it.
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Hi, everybody! I am Georgiana, your English teacher and founder of SpeakEnglishPodcast.com. My mission is to help you speak English fluently.
Today, we will talk about a topic that I’m sure you will find very useful.
I will talk about the best online English dictionaries.
And with a mini-story, you will practice your English fluency.
Okay. Let’s get started.
We have all used an English dictionary at one time or another. And I think it was easier before the Internet. Everyone had a single dictionary at home and consulted it in paper format.
And then, for a short time, people used dictionaries on their computers.
But then came the Internet. And everything became faster, more convenient, but also more confusing. Because right now, we have more dictionaries at our disposal than ever. However, especially when we want to look up how to pronounce a word in English.
So let’s see what are the most used English dictionaries on the Internet:
Of course, many people use the Google dictionary, which is actually a translator. And although it is not a bad one, I do not recommend it, especially if you want to look up the pronunciation of an English word. Although the Google dictionary also has some good things. It is compatible with several languages, it has the credibility and reliability of Google as a brand, and it also provides the meaning of almost all the words in English. However, the translations of the words are not always correct.
On the other hand, The Free Dictionary is one of the most famous dictionaries for pronunciation. It offers all the basics you need as a pronunciation resource. You can search by words, characters, or text with this dictionary to find definitions and voice pronunciations. In addition, you can compare the pronunciation differences between American and British English. And in case you want to use your mobile or tablet, they also have an app for iPhone and Android.
There is also the Merriam-Webster online dictionary, one of the most respected dictionaries of the English language. It offers phonetic translations, Spanish to English translations, and a medical dictionary. It also provides information on the history and etymology of words.
Cambridge Dictionary online.
Many people use the Cambridge Dictionary online. It has three outstanding features: dictionary, grammar, and translator. If you want to look up the pronunciation of a British English word, especially, or if you are looking for a very detailed historical resource, this is for you. I find that American English pronunciation is not always correct, so I recommend this dictionary for those who like British pronunciation better.
Collins Dictionary is one of the best platforms for students, translators, and teachers. It has over 4.5 billion words and comes with unique options that can help you improve your grammar and fluency. Its search engine has an auto-suggest feature that allows you to select the word you are looking for by just typing a few letters.
The Oxford Dictionary is one of the oldest and most trusted online dictionaries. This online dictionary is a robust tool that helps you define words in both British and American English.
It is the ideal dictionary to use when writing a thesis or research paper.
However, I should also note that this dictionary has complex word definitions and unclear explanations.
Even though it is the last on the list, Dictionary.com is the dictionary I use regularly. This dictionary has earned the trust of millions of users worldwide for the last two decades. One of my favorite features is the audio pronunciation. It is the dictionary I recommend if you want to consult and practice the pronunciation of American English words.
In a faraway country, there were many thousands of different kinds of dictionaries.
Where were there thousands of different kinds of dictionaries?
In a faraway country. In a faraway country, there were thousands of different kinds of dictionaries.
How many kinds of dictionaries were there?
Thousands. There were thousands of dictionaries.
What kind of book was there?
Dictionaries. There were thousands of different kinds of dictionaries.
So, it wasn’t obvious to find a suitable dictionary for each situation.
Was it a little or very confusing to find a suitable dictionary?
Very confusing. It wasn’t obvious to try to find a suitable dictionary.
What was confusing?
Finding the right dictionary for each situation.
Was it confusing to find any dictionary or the right dictionary?
The right dictionary. It was confusing to find the suitable dictionary.
Consequently, Lisa had the fantastic idea of writing a dictionary portfolio.
Did Lisa have a horrible idea?
No. No. Lisa did not have a horrible idea. She had a fantastic idea.
Did she have the idea of writing a romance novel with her boyfriend in mind?
No. No. She had the idea of writing a dictionary portfolio.
What kind of portfolio?
A dictionary portfolio.
The portfolio consisted of thousands of listings with the names of the available dictionaries.
Did the portfolio consist of a list of dishes?
No. No. It didn’t consist of a list of dishes.
What did the portfolio consist of?
It consisted of thousands of listings with the names of the available dictionaries.
Lisa’s portfolio was such a success that others started writing thousands of dictionary portfolios just like her.
Did other people start writing self-help books?
No. No. Not self-help books. They started writing portfolios just like Lisa.
Who was the first person to write dictionary portfolios?
Lisa. Lisa was the first.
How many portfolios did they start writing? Hundreds? Thousands?
Thousands. They started writing thousands and thousands of dictionary portfolios.
Well, I hope you liked finding out more about the online English dictionaries.
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- You know, I couldn't buy gasoline because it's too expensive,
I sold my car, and now I have enough money to buy it without any problem.
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In this episode:
- I'm going to talk about a current topic: the widespread price increase we are suffering because of the economic situation.
- In the second part, you will practice grammar with a point of view lesson. Don't miss it!
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If there's one thing we can say lately when we go shopping for groceries, it is that prices are going up a lot.
And this wouldn't be a big problem for people if wages were rising in the same way.
Obviously, people are not happy. They see that, with the same salary, they can buy fewer and fewer products.
This is partly due to the increase in the price of three goods in the energy sector: fuel, electricity, and gas.
When I say fuel, I mean gasoline and diesel. Usually, trucks use diesel. Fuel prices are about to double. This affects the economy a lot because, as you know, goods have to be transported from one place to another. The transport sector takes care of this.
A large truck can easily have a tank of 1000 liters. That's a little more than 250 gallons. Imagine the cost of all that diesel.
This affects the entire distribution chain and makes products more expensive.
The second key element that is affecting prices is the cost of electricity. I have seen some bills that double and even triple previous years' totals at the consumer level.
All businesses in all sectors use electricity. If you increase the cost, all economic sectors are affected, from industry to food. For example, imagine you go shopping at the supermarket. You want to buy meat, yogurt, fish;... All these products are refrigerated. To refrigerate, you need electricity, so prices increase.
Finally, the price of gas has gone up a lot. At the domestic level, gas is used for cooking and air conditioning. In winter, it is very important because you need to heat the house. But it is also used in industry, and it affects costs in a very significant way.
I have read that some companies, in order to avoid raising prices, they offer less quantity of product for the same price. So, for example, for the same price of 500 grams of meat, now they only give you 400 grams. It is a psychological trick.
Okay, to finish this section, let's look at some expressions you may hear regarding this topic:
- Inflation is the generalized rise within a certain period of products and services. Please do not confuse it with inflammation. If you have inflammation, better go to the nearest hospital. :)
- CPI: This is the consumer price index. Many people confuse it with inflation, but it is not the same. It is a representative selection of products and services and calculates the average increase to measure inflation. The inflation figure can be altered if you change this selection of products.
- Purchasing power: This is the ability to buy things. If prices go up (inflation) with the same amount of money, you have less purchasing power.
- Tightening the belt: It is a phrase that means that you have to make an effort to reduce expenses.
- Not making ends meet. With the money you earn, you don't have enough for your expenses. So, what you have to do is tighten your belt.
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