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Government shutdown shuts down the Blue Angels. Pacific Fusion heads to New Mexico. Fire on Alameda Point. Supportive housing ...
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Sanaa Lathan Built Her Million Dollar Net Worth with Grace and Versatility
Sanaa Lathan has long been one of Hollywood’s most graceful and gifted stars. From her breakout role in “Love & Basketball” ...
Master a new language in 30 Days using ChatGPT: 8 expert AI prompts to boost vocabulary, grammar, speaking, and listening
AI tools like ChatGPT are revolutionizing language learning, enabling users to master new language basics in just 30 days. A ...
Reviving elocution: Why it belongs in today’s classrooms
Views Staff Writer Alaina Babb argues that elocution builds clarity and confidence, making it a crucial but forgotten skill for public speaking.
7de Laan' Accent”: South Africa Laughs as Man Shares How Afrikaans People Pronounce Brands
Troy Sheperds, a local content creator, shared a TikTok video of himself pronouncing a few brands as if he were an Afrikaans-speaking person, causing much laughter.
Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation Resources
Free listening activities for ESL teachers, including audio files and matching worksheets and tests. A powerful tool, provided by the U.S. Department of State's site, American English for English ...
Body Language Expert Says Prince Harry Displayed More ‘Confidence’ Without Meghan While Speaking in Germany Despite Nerves Over Pronunciation
All eyes were on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle when they returned to the U.K. in early September for an event in Manchester before traveling to Düsseldorf, Germany for the Invictus Games’ One Year to ...
Taiwan university creates AI tool that improves speaking skills
National Taiwan University of Science and Technology has developed an AI-powered system to help students improve their ...
David Marriott reveals the correct way to pronounce the popular hotel chain—and you’ve probably been doing it wrong
The Marriott empire traces back to 1927, when David's grandfather, J. Willard Marriott, opened a nine-stool A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C.
Trump, 79, Tries to Explain Why He Can’t Pronounce Abraham
President Donald Trump announced a new—and incorrect—way to pronounce a common biblical name on Monday. Speaking ahead of ...
David Marriott Says We've Been Saying Marriott Wrong. How to Pronounce It
David Marriott, chairman of the board of directors at Marriott International, set the record straight on how to pronounce the ...
Proof You’ve Probably Been Saying Marriott Hotel Wrong
The Marriott Hotel wants travelers to respect their name. Indeed, the hotel’s chairman David Marriott revealed the correct ...
Taylor Swift's speaking voice has evolved alongside her music eras, study finds
Taylor Swift talks about her music in terms of eras. A new University of Minnesota study found the way she speaks has also changed over the course of her career.
Nigerian Lady Who is Teaching Assistant in UK Shares Why She Stopped Speaking British Accent at Work
A Nigerian lady who worked as a teaching assistant in the United Kingdom shared what made her stop speaking British accent ...
A Stroke of Strangeness: How a Grandmother (Althia Bryden) Woke Up Speaking Italian | WATCH
*What sounds like a bizarre dream was a frightening reality for one confused grandmother, 58-year-old Althia Bryden. After suffering a stroke and needing surgery last year, Althia and her family were ...
Speaking with an 'Accent': Hyundai gives us more refined automobile
Hyundai is on a roll. With both J.D. Power and "Consumer Reports" saying complimentary things, the brand has become the fourth-largest import nameplate in the United States. That's one heck of an accomplishment for Hyundai, and a bit of a misstatement. ...
‘TikTalk?’ Language expert explains the new accent people are noticing their favorite influencers speaking
People have started to notice that many of their favorite TikTok content creators may be speaking with a unique accent all their own, and some linguistic experts are saying this new accent represents ...
Are the accents in Peaky Blinders historically accurate? Details explored.
Peaky Blinders, the BBC crime drama that aired from 2013 to 2022, is not only known for its story and cast, but also for the accent of its characters.
Daniel Day-Lewis' son recalls 'surreal' moment when his dad called him in character
Daniel Day-Lewis says there was "no separation" between him and his character in "Anemone," his first movie in eight years, directed by son Ronan.
English woman, 60, reveals why she suddenly speaks with Swedish accent — medics at first suspected a stroke
A mom woke up speaking like a member of ABBA. Georgina Gailey, 60, noticed her Swedish twang while chatting to her sister on FaceTime. Hospital medics suspected a stroke, but two weeks later she was ...