In today's episode we look at Hofstede's second cultural dimension which is Individualism (vs Collectivism), including what it means to be individualialistic/collectivist, as well as some possible consequences. 

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Vocal clarity is all about making your voice sound clean, expressive, and easy to understand. It starts with strong articulation and enunciation—making sure each word is crisp and pronounced clearly. Breath support, especially from the diaphragm, helps maintain vocal strength and steadiness so your voice doesn’t fade or waver.

Resonance is another big piece of the puzzle. Using different areas like your chest, nasal passages, or head for tone placement can give your voice richness and projection. To keep your sound open and flexible, it's essential to release tension in your jaw, tongue, and lips. Gentle warm-ups and stretches can help with that.

Pitch control and expressive intonation ensure your voice doesn’t sound monotone or dull. Along with that, pacing and rhythm make a huge difference—speaking or singing with intention, and not too fast, helps your audience catch every word.

If you're using a microphone, knowing how to position yourself and control your volume makes a big difference. And of course, the secret ingredient to all of this is consistent practice. Recording yourself, getting feedback, or even working with a coach (me) can help you refine your sound over time.



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Also, all of the experiences are the hosts’ own experiences so please do your own research if you need more information.



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最近我搬離台北了⋯⋯為什麼呢？
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Because it’s summer — and to keep things feeling light and fun — this podcast channel aims to stay connected to French pronunciation.

The episodes are short and straightforward, each focusing on how to pronounce essential French sounds that are tricky or commonly mispronounced.

Today's episode is about the pronunciation of the nasal sound “on”.

➡️ Read the transcript while listening, to link the sounds to the spelling.
➡️ Prepare a paper and a pen, you will need them for the little quiz at the end of the episode.

Have fun !

TRANSCRIPTION :
Bonjour ! Tu vas bien ? Moi ça va très bien !

Aujourd’hui on va pratiquer le son nasal “on”. on comme bonjour ! 

on peut s’écrire : on ou om 
Attention ! Ne dis pas : one / an / un. Tu dis :  on on on

Voici  des exemples.
Répète après moi : mon / bon / avion / thon / bonbon / mignon / balcon / garçon / pont / melon / confiture
Parfait ! Maintenant un peu plus vite : 
Génial ! Maintenant le quiz final.
Est-ce que tu entends “on” dans le premier mot ? Le deuxième mot ? Dans les deux mots ? Ou (dans) aucun des mots ?
Do you hear the sound “on” in the first word ? The second word ? Both of the words ? Or none of the words ?

Prêt ? C’est parti !
1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … 5 … 6 … 7 … 8 … 9 … 10

Et voilà les réponses du quiz se trouvent dans la description. C’est tout pour aujourd’hui. On se revoit au prochain épisode ! A bientôt !

ANSWERS :
1: ✅ /  ✅
2: ❌ / ✅
3: ✅ / ✅ 
4: ❌ / ❌
5: ✅ / ✅
6: ✅ / ❌ 
7: ✅ / ✅
8: ✅ / ❌
9: ✅ / ❌
10: ❌ / ✅

The words of the Quiz :
1: ballon /  rond
2: main / balcon
3: avion / thon 
4: blanc / vent
5: fond / pont
6: bon / bonne 
7: melon / menton
8: mignon / mignonne
9: charbon / viande
10: enfant /bonbon

French Pronunciation to go

Pronunciation of the nasal sound "on"

In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of phrasal verbs and explore their immense power in English language communication. Phrasal verbs are a unique feature of English that can often leave learners puzzled, but fear not! Join us as we unravel the secrets behind these dynamic word combinations and discover how to use them effortlessly in everyday conversations. 

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In this episode of Streetwise English Podcast, I talk wrestling with the Jiangsu Province Womens Judo Team.. My teacher profile: https://italki.com/teacher/1947582 Thanks for listening!

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