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#217 Practice OU & OW moving sounds with me

Accent Training Podcast - July 12, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons!  Boost y...

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TOEFL Advanced Vocabulary: Here's more!

TOEFL with Andrea - July 12, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score on the TOEFL. Today's lesson, like every Friday, is focused on expanding your vocabulary quickly. We'll look at another 15 advanced vocabulary words to help you expand your vocabulary. English vocabulary is critical...

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TOEFL Tip: Avoid Run-Ons

TOEFL with Andrea - July 11, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score. Today's lesson, like every Thursday, focuses on a practical tip or strategy to help you succeed on the exam. In today's lesson, we'll talk about "Avoid Run-Ons." As a special thanks for listening, I've got somethin...

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Elon Musk vs. The Brazilian Supreme Court

Down to Business English - July 10, 2024 16:28 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Elon Musk’s social media platform X faces legal challenges in Brazil over content moderation, highlighting the difficulties global companies encounter with varying legal and cultural standards. Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the recent legal battle between Elon Musk's X (formerly Twit...

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TOEFL Writing: Use Active Voice

TOEFL with Andrea - July 10, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score. Today's lesson, like every Wednesday, focuses on the writing section of the test, and today you'll learn about "Use Active Voice." As a special thanks for listening, I've got something special for you. It's a free ...

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TOEFL Tongue Twister: Drew Dodd's dad's dog's dead.

TOEFL with Andrea - July 09, 2024 15:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score on the TOEFL. Today's lesson, like every Tuesday, is a tongue twister lesson. Focusing on your pronunciation is critical for success in the speaking section of the TOEFL. Today we'll practice and learn about the sou...

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Mastering the negative imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.07

Coffee Break Italian - July 09, 2024 11:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
We're following on from the previous Coffee Break Italian Show episode and learning how to master the negative imperative in Italian in this episode! We discuss its negative forms, as well as how to conjugate verbs in the negative in the tu, voi and Lei forms. Be sure to enjoy episode 6 first! ...

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Learn Nicaraguan Spanish with Music: Amor Fritanguero by La Cuneta Son Machín ♫ 205

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - July 09, 2024 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Jael Tórrez shares the meaning of a song from Nicaragua. 🇳🇮 We’ll break down the lyrics of Amor Fritanguero by La Cuneta Son Machín. 🎶  In this episode, you’ll learn: What is a Nicaraguan fritanga and what makes it unique? 🤷🏾 The meaning of ...

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El Dorado: Mitos y Leyendas de la Ciudad que Nunca Fue - El Dorado: Myths and Legends of the City that Never Was

Learn Spanish and Go - July 09, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes
Discover the true story behind the legend of El Dorado, a tale that has fascinated explorers and treasure hunters for centuries. We'll discuss the Muisca people's golden rituals, how the Spanish conquistadors embellished the myth, and the cultural misunderstandings that fueled its enduring allur...

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147: Helpful Italian Words to Add to Your Travel List

Learn Italian with Joy of Languages - July 09, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 249 ratings
Off to Italy soon? These essential Italian words and expressions will help you get by and enjoy your trip like a local. Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://www.youtu...

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#216 Clear OU & OW Moving Sounds

Accent Training Podcast - July 09, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Today's episode will cover how to pronounce the (ou) and (ow) heard in 'House', 'Flower' or 'Now'. I also give you direction to project your voice clearly in the American accent in a way that makes your words easy to understand for American ears.  This episode is part 1 of 3 covering moving OU...

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TOEFL Listening: Architecture

TOEFL with Andrea - July 08, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score. Today's lesson, like every Monday, focuses on the listening section of the test, and today you'll listen to audio about "Listening: Architecture." I really think you're going to enjoy this lesson, but I wouldn't be...

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A guide to liaisons in French | CBF Show 2.07

Coffee Break French - July 08, 2024 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratings
Welcome to another episode of the Coffee Break French Show! This time, we're sharing a guide to liaisons in French. Liaisons are a crucial aspect of the language and play a key role in natural-sounding speech. If you would like to master them and sound like a native speaker then tune into this e...

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Dr. Copper: How Copper Prices Reflect Global Economic Health

Down to Business English - July 06, 2024 14:18 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
Copper — a critical industrial metal — holds the intriguing title of "Dr. Copper" for its ability to diagnose the health of the global economy. In this episode, we delve into how copper prices act as an economic barometer and explore the factors influencing its market trends. Skip Montreux an...

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TOEFL Advanced Vocabulary: Check out more terms!

TOEFL with Andrea - July 05, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score on the TOEFL. Today's lesson, like every Friday, is focused on expanding your vocabulary quickly. We'll look at another 15 advanced vocabulary words to help you expand your vocabulary. English vocabulary is critical...

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TOEFL Tip: Practice Pronunciation of Whole Passages

TOEFL with Andrea - July 04, 2024 15:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score. Today's lesson, like every Thursday, focuses on a practical tip or strategy to help you succeed on the exam. In today's lesson, we'll talk about "Practice Pronunciation of Whole Passages." As a special thanks for l...

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How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Spanish | CBS Show 2.06

Coffee Break Spanish - July 04, 2024 11:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★ - 4.6K ratings
Have you ever wondered how to give commands in Spanish? In this episode we reveal how to use the imperative like a native speaker! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do exactly that for free on Coffee Break TV, and download the episodes to your device so you can access them on the go. Or, y...

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TOEFL Writing: Connect the dots

TOEFL with Andrea - July 03, 2024 15:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score. Today's lesson, like every Wednesday, focuses on the writing section of the test, and today you'll learn about "Connect the dots." As a special thanks for listening, I've got something special for you. It's a free...

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5.5-3: Cultural & language notes - Taking a taxi

Learn Spanish with Live Lingua - July 03, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
This 3rd episode covers cultural and language notes regarding taking a taxi or a ride-share in Latin American countries.

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TOEFL Tongue Twister: A loyal warrior will rarely worry why we rule.

TOEFL with Andrea - July 02, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score on the TOEFL. Today's lesson, like every Tuesday, is a tongue twister lesson. Focusing on your pronunciation is critical for success in the speaking section of the TOEFL. Today we'll practice and learn about the sou...

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5.5-2: Conversation - Taking a taxi

Learn Spanish with Live Lingua - July 02, 2024 12:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
This 2nd episode is a conversation between Laura Ramirez and a taxi driver. Mrs. Ramirez is trying to get to her hotel and must negotiate the price. Don't worry if you don't understand it all yet, we're going to break it down bit by bit in this unit and practice everything.

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How to give commands, instructions and suggestions - The imperative in Italian | CBI Show 2.06

Coffee Break Italian - July 02, 2024 11:30 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratings
How confident are you with the imperative mood to give commands, instructions and suggestions in Italian? Join Francesca and Maurizio in this episode of the Coffee Break Italian Show and learn how to conjugate the imperative mood in tu, voi and Lei forms, as well as learning the irregularities! ...

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Learn Puerto Rican Spanish with Music: Hijos del Cañaveral by Residente ♫ 204

Learn Spanish con Salsa | Spanish lessons with Latin music and conversational Spanish - July 02, 2024 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 63 ratings
In this episode, we talk about the song Hijos del Cañaveral by Puerto Rican artist Residente. 🎤 I'll break down the lyrics with Spanish con Salsa Language Coach Marla Rivera.  Marla is from Puerto Rico and explains how much you can learn about Puerto Rican culture and history from this song. 🎵...

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Protégete de las Estafas con la PROFECO - Protect Yourself from Scams with PROFECO

Learn Spanish and Go - July 02, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes
This provides an insightful look into how PROFECO protects consumers in Mexico. We delve into common scams, explain your rights, and offer practical tips on resolving disputes and ensuring fair treatment. Learn how to handle issues like unfair pricing, unauthorized charges, and discriminatory pr...

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146: How Are You in Italian: Local Phrases You Should Know!

Learn Italian with Joy of Languages - July 02, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 249 ratings
Asking “how are you” in the right way is the perfect opener to any Italian conversation. Learn how to do it just like a local! Learn about our Online Italian School and get a free mini lesson every week: https://joyoflanguages.online/italian-school Subscribe to our new Youtube channel: https://ww...

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#215 Advice for women to become strong public speakers in English from Urmi

Accent Training Podcast - July 01, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 5 ratings
Urmi is the Social Media Lead for an organization that supports women leadership positions develop communication skills. Here you will hear her advice for better story telling, 3 tips on public speaking, and how to become a more persuasive speaker! Urmi says that "It’s never too late to learn...

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TOEFL Listening: World History

TOEFL with Andrea - July 01, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 24 ratings
Welcome to the TOEFL with Andrea podcast where I help you earn your dream score. Today's lesson, like every Monday, focuses on the listening section of the test, and today you'll listen to audio about "Listening: World History." I really think you're going to enjoy this lesson, but I wouldn't b...

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5.5-1: Objectives - Taking a taxi or an Uber

Learn Spanish with Live Lingua - July 01, 2024 12:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Welcome to Unit 5.5 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast. In this unit you will learn how to: Say the day of the week and time of day, ask a cab driver if they are free, bargain with them over the fare, and understand if they ask if you have any luggage.

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Capital letters in French vs. English - 'français' or 'Français'? | CBF Show 2.06

Coffee Break French - July 01, 2024 11:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 3.7K ratings
If you've been learning French for some time then you'll now that the use of capital letters in French differs slightly from English. Do you know when and how to use them? Tune in to this episode to find out how you can improve your writing in French! Prefer to watch these lessons? You can do e...

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5.14: Unit 5 review

Learn Spanish with Live Lingua - June 30, 2024 20:08 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
This 14th episode is a quick recap of Unit 5 of the Live Lingua Spanish Podcast. It offers a congratulations on your hard work so far in learning Spanish.