Peach Teach English Podcast
Peach Teach English Podcast
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Do you want to become more fluent in English? This podcast is for Intermediate to Advanced English learners looking to practice their English listening skills, grow their vocabulary, learn great study tips, and expand their knowledge about American culture. peachteachenglish.substack.com
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This podcast focuses on enhancing English listening skills, vocabulary growth, and American cultural insights, with episodes covering topics such as overcoming public speaking anxiety, improving listening comprehension in a corporate context, and strategies for effective presentations, especially for introverts.
Do you want to become more fluent in English? This podcast is for Intermediate to Advanced English learners looking to practice their English listening skills, grow their vocabulary, learn great study tips, and expand their knowledge about American culture.
The #1 Pronunciation Tip: Mastering Word and Vowel Stress
In this episode of The Peach Teach English Podcast, I’m joined by pronunciation expert Jen Schimmelpfennig to reveal the most important—and often overlooked—tip for improving your English pronunciation: mastering word and vowel stress.
We dive into how stress patterns impact intelligibility and comprehensibility, break down the Prosody Pyramid, and explore essential pronunciation features like moving vs. non-moving vowel sounds, connected speech, and reduced pronunciation. Whether you’re preparing for a speaking exam or aiming to sound more confident and natural in conversations, this episode gives you the practical tools you need to level up your English.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:54 The Importance of Stress Syllables in Pronunciation04:22 Intelligibility vs. Comprehensibility06:44 The Prosody Pyramid and Stress Patterns19:55 Moving vs. Non-Moving Vowel Sounds26:03 Connecting Words in Sentences27:57 Understanding Reduced Pronunciations32:08 Conclusion and Final Tips
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Instagram:@jens_pronounce_plusLinkedIn: Jennifer E. SchimmelpfennigWebsite:www.pronounceplus.com
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Instagram, TikTok, YouTube:@peachteachenglishLinkedIn: Frances MesmerWebsite:www.peachteachenglish.com
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