Be a good listener - The Science of Clear Pronunciation
You know I love a good research rabbit hole, and I’m sure you cannot wait to hear what Teacher Nathaly has been cooking behind the scenes. Here we go... I’ve been studying the science of pronunciation in depth, and to share what I’ve been learning with you all, I decided to record a series of videos called The Science of Clear Pronunciation.
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The One Tool to Get you "Unstuck"
What if there was a simple tool that could increase oxygen flow to your brain, improve language processing, and help you feel more at ease? The good news is, there is, and it’s free: breathing.
Before you roll your eyes, hear me out. This isn’t just another “mindless mindfulness tip” or "toxic positivity stuff". What I’m sharing today is grounded in solid research, and of course, my own experi...
Practical Tips to Improve your Fluency
There is a voice inside the head of every English learner that goes:
“Is it to me or for me?”
“Do I use the present perfect or the past simple?”
The good news is that this voice has a name:Â microplanning. Because I'm fascinated by all I'm learning about fluency from a cognitive science perspective (reply to this issue if you're interested in references!), I thought I'd turn one of the reels I ...
