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Jun 2019
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#7 Teacher Interview - Pronunciation Wit...

Michael Lavers
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In this podcast, I talk with Emma, a fellow online English teacher.
We discuss the difficulties of learning languages, pronunciation problems, embarrassing moments and more!

You can see what Emma's up to on her website and social media.
Her Website
Facebook
Youtube
Instagram

Resources
Pronunciation in Use Book by Mark Hancock
My Phrasal Verbs & Expressions Online Courses

The Podcast
2:10: Emma's introduction & history as a teacher
9:28: Why did you choose to teach?
16:33: My history
17:38: English accents
26:01: Learning foreign languages
29:31: What would you learn if you had more time?
34:55: Embarrassing language stories
48:26: Tips for English learners
54:29: Language resources

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