In this 2nd episode of All Things Pronunciation, we learn about Stress in English -- in particular, Stress at the word-level. We also talk about Syllables and the Schwa Sound in English.



All Things Pronunciation

Introduction to Word-Stress

Hey, episode 2 of my podcast for French, I'd love to have some of your feedback on how I could make the podcast better!
Here is a file with all of the cultural references we use so that you can understand 100% of what we say (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vPtLGcEBhnv2dkMiDnz5ibYf2ZfF2QIz1JgBF2t1Ie0/edit?usp=sharing).
You can also activate the subtitles in French and English.

I hope you enjoyed it :)

The French of the world

Everyone should read that book! French Podcast #2 with Samuel

Transcription
https://www.patreon.com/posts/zhong-wen-shi-02-95740701?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

Lily's Chinese 对话

20240123罗曼罗兰致高尔基的信

If you’ve found the perfect company to work for, you don’t need to land the perfect job…yet. After all, even if you’re in a less-than-perfect position, you can apply for a more suitable job internally as soon as it opens. By then, you will have had the chance to show your quality of work, work ethic, and commitment to the company, making you an ideal candidate.

While interviewing for an internal position is a wonderful opportunity, it includes unique challenges. One of the biggest mistakes people make when interviewing internally is failing to prepare adequately. They may believe the interview is simply a formality, and they have the job in the bag. Their interviewer may be familiar with their work, so they may not arrive prepared to talk about the specifics of their contributions. And finally, they may have a friendly relationship with the interviewer and treat the interview too casually. 

Tune into the latest Express to Impress Podcast episode to get my tips to prepare for an internal job interview and get the job you want!

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Episode originally published February 4, 2022

Original theme music by Lucas Knutter 

Read the transcript at https://www.express-to-impress.com/internal-interview/

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Express to Impress

How to Prepare for an Internal Job Interview

Hej, z tej strony Anka, a to jest kolejny odcinek podcastu Polish is fun.  W tym odcinku posłuchacie o wszystkich moich przeprowadzkach oraz powtórzycie słownictwo związane z mieszkaniem.

Nie pamiętam ile razy się przeprowadzałam, ale na pewno więcej niż 10. Najpierw mieszkałam w przytulnym mieszkaniu razem z moimi rodzicami i bratem. To mieszkanie było bardzo ciasne,  miało tylko  56 m2 i znajdowało się  na drugim piętrze w dziesięciopiętrowym, komunistycznym budynku. Mieszkanie miało  trzy pokoje, kuchnię, łazienkę i mały balkon.....


Miłej nauki! I tak jak zawsze, jeśli chcielibyście tekst i ćwiczenia proszę napiszcie do mnie. 
Do usłyszenia!

Slownictwo:
wieżowiec - wysoki blok mieszkalny
piwnica - małe pomieszczenie na dole, gdzie trzyma się rowery i inne rzeczy, których nie potrzebujemy na co dzień.

wziąć kredyt - take a loan

bezpieczny - safe


Polish is fun with Anka

Przeprowadzka

Un pericoloso criminale, il Camaleonte, appena evaso dallla prigione, vuole vendicarsi dell'ispettore Malvisi che lo ha catturato alcuni anni prima. Il Camaleonte è un abile trasformista, quindi, l'ispettore Malvisi e il sergente Arimanno devono fare molta attenzione: il malvivente potrebbe prendere le sembianze di qualsiasi individuo...                                           
Come sempre, scrivete il nome del colpevole nei commenti.

Se io fossi Sherlock Holmes

Il pericolo è in agguato

We’ve been told that positivity is the key to learning a language. But what if the opposite is true? In Episode 94 of 111 Tips for Learning a Language, I explore how pessimism—or clear-eyed realism—can actually make you calmer, happier, and more consistent in your studies. By accepting limits, releasing the struggle for perfection, and embracing mistakes as inevitable, you may find more freedom and even more fluency. Listen now and discover the bright side of gloom in your language journey.

Which part of “pessimism as freedom” resonates most with your language learning?

Facing reality and acting for its own sake?

Accepting limits and stopping the struggle?

Embracing failure as non-destructive?

Using defensive pessimism to prepare better?

Episode 94 challenges the idea that positivity is the only path to language learning success. Instead, we explore how pessimism—rooted in reality and acceptance—can set you free. Facing reality helps you value learning for its own sake rather than for a distant fantasy. Accepting limits reduces stress and allows you to appreciate small wins. Embracing failure as inevitable removes the fear of mistakes, and defensive pessimism turns anxiety into thorough preparation. Research in intrinsic motivation (Deci & Ryan), acceptance-based coping strategies, and defensive pessimism (Norem) shows that this approach can reduce stress, improve memory, and keep you consistent. The episode concludes with an invitation to stop bracing for perfection and instead find joy in the imperfect but deeply worthwhile present of learning.

💃🏻111 Tips for Learning a Language 

Tip 94 - (ง ◉ _ ◉)ง Do you have what it takes to be a pessimist? How it can help you learn a language.

How to speak better and sound more fluent.

Teacher Joseph's Podcast

Tips For Speaking Better

It is very important to use contractions in your speech. They are not informal, they are always required. I discuss this in today's podcast.