Marketing tips for translators - podcast

Marketing tips for translators is a podcast featuring interviews with successful freelance translators on different marketing tools and strategies, plus solo shows with step by step instructions and tips for a successful freelance career and lifestyle for translators.

Rank #1: Episode 221: How Do I Become A Successful Freelance Translator?.
When you’re just starting out, each hurdle in your path will seem like the most difficult challenge you’ll ever face. The way I have overcome that […] The post Episode 221: How Do I Become A Successful Freelance Translator? appeared first on Freelance Translator Business: Marketing Tips for Translators and Companies.

Rank #2: Episode 219: How I Built My Freelance Translation Business.
In this episode I am talking more about how I built my business, since many of you have wanted to know about that. However, there are […] The post Episode 219: How I Built My Freelance Translation Business appeared first on Freelance Translator Business: Marketing Tips for Translators and Companies.

The ATA Podcast

ATA is a professional association founded to advance the translation and interpreting professions and foster the professional development of individual translators and interpreters.

Rank #1: E30: ATA59 Interviews: Jay Marciano and Sarah Bawa Mason.
During ATA’s 59th Annual Conference in New Orleans in October 2018, guest hosts Ekaterina Howard and Veronika Demichelis sat down with a number of conference presenters to discuss their experiences in the translation and interpreting industry. In this third and final podcast interview, the focus is all on machine translation. Jay and Sarah bring very different viewpoints to the subject. Can they both be right?

Rank #2: E14: President-elect (two-year term).

Translators on Air

#TranslatorsOnAir is a dynamic duo of Dmitry Kornyukhov and Elena Tereshchenkova. We love our profession so much, we want to talk about it. Learn more and subscribe: http://translatorsonair.com#TranslatorsOnAir is the first live talk show about the translation profession and translators. Why do this? Well, we feel like this is a perfect opportunity to meet amazing people and learn something new.

Rank #1: #TranslatorsOnAir Humanitarian Translation Feat. @rpetras.
Hey friends!Check out the recording of another episode of Translators On Air with Rebecca Petras.About RebeccaA founding board member of Translators without Borders, Rebecca has been on the management team since 2012. In 2012, she worked with a small team of board members to develop the Translators without Borders’ Training Center in Nairobi, Kenya, and oversaw its growth to TWB’s first field office.She also developed the Words of Relief crisis translation network, the first and only network of its kind in humanitarian response. Words of Relief has been deployed during the Ebola crisis (2014/15), the cholera epidemic among Burundi refugees (2015), the Nepal earthquake (2015), the European refugee crisis (2015/2017), the Ecuador earthquake (2016), and the Yemen conflict (2016).Rebecca also has years of experience in the localization industry, handling public relations and marketing for the Globalization and Localization Association, and a number of language service and technology providers. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia University in the City of New York and a bachelor’s degree in German and Philosophy from the University of Michigan.In this episode you will learn:- What humanitarian translation is;- How you can join Translators without Borders;- What their incentive program for translators looks like;...and much more!Please visit our website to learn more about our show: https://translatorsonair.comHigh-fives from Toronto and Nizhny Novgorod!~ Dmitry and Elena

Rank #2: #TranslatorsOnAir Time Management For Translators Feat. @RxTranslations.
Proudly sponsored by smartCAT — a free online CAT tool and a marketplace to get you new translation jobs. Learn more: http://smtc.at/on-airHey friends!Join us for another episode of Translators On Air with Jenae Spry.About JenaeJenae Spry has been a French>English medical and technical translator for over 11 years and a productivity and performance coach for over five years.She has a master’s degree and certification from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey and is the owner of Rx Translations, Inc.Jenae runs Success by Rx.com, her online coaching program for freelancers in addition to running a variety of webinars on that platform.In this episode you will learn:How to be more productive;What tools can help you with that;How to create more time in your day;...and much more!Head over to our website to learn more about our show: https://translatorsonair.comHigh-fives from Toronto and Nizhny Novgorod!~ Dmitry and Elena

The Language Mastery Show

The Language Mastery Show brings you interviews with the world's best language learners. The show is hosted by John Fotheringham, a linguist, teacher, and author dedicated to making language learning as fun and effective as possible. Each episode includes a long-form interview with a polyglot, linguist, educator, or language lover, with just enough silliness and puns to keep things interesting. For show notes, visit LanguageMastery.com/show.

Rank #1: Interview with Katie Harris.
Katie Harris is the founder of Joy of Languages, a site dedicated to helping make language learning a joy instead of a chore. She was bored to tears with languages in school, but eventually figured out a more fun, effective approach to language learning that is focused on communicating with people and enjoying authentic listening and reading content. With a Masters in Linguistics from Cambridge University and an MRes in Speech, Language and Cognition from University College London, Katie does a great job peppering in just enough linguistics, psychology, and neuroscience to help language learners, but always keeping the focus on fun and efficacy. We first met at the 2019 Polyglot Gathering in Bratislava where I attended her talk How to Learn a Language by Watching TV and Film. Her philosophy was right in line with my "Anywhere Immersion" approach and I was eager to get her on the podcast. For show notes, visit LanguageMastery.com/blog/Katie-Harris.

Rank #2: Interview with Randy Hunt.
Randy Hunt is on a mission to learn a new language fluently every year. His current project is Italian, with Lithuanian as a side-project saved for weekend fun. Randy has his language-learning head screwed on tightly, and I firmly agree with his contention that learners can reach “conversational fluency” (the ability to talk with native speakers on a variety of topics) in a year if you spend enough time doing the right things. As we both have observed, most learners neither spend enough time nor do the right things.For show notes, visit LanguageMastery.com/blog/Randy-Hunt.

Globally Speaking Radio

Globally Speaking is a podcast for and from localization professionals. And how we help global companies achieve their goals in international markets.

Rank #1: Episode 79: The Localization Contrarian.
In this episode of Globally Speaking, we chat with Luigi Muzii, the well-known localization contrarian, about how translation buyers and sellers will never understand each other, why we’re having trouble adopting blockchain, and why we struggle with innovation in our industry. There’s also a bit about ice cream. Tune in to hear more!

Rank #2: Podcast 041: Forecast 2018: What's Ahead for the Language Industry?.
In 2017, we saw significant advancements in translation technology, most notably in the growing use of neural machine translation. But technology isn't the only thing that is having a major impact on our industry these days. Hear what our hosts believe are the major trends we'll all be facing in the coming year.

The Fluent Show

Learn a Language...Or Maybe Three!I'm Kerstin from Fluent Language, and together with my co-host Lindsay from Lindsay does Languages, I'm on a mission to help you get excited about language learning. We both learn languages every day in our lives, and we have learnt over 15 different languages between us.In this show, we share stories, news, tips, and ideas that will make you fluent...eventually. Subscribe to the show today to get your regular dose of Fluent love.🥰 Support The Fluent Show on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/fluentshow)

Rank #1: 5 Steps for Creating Your Language Habit.
Click or tap here to get the free guide to building your language learning habit Thank you to Bonnie Z for this episode introduction. Today’s question comes from Elizabeth - here's a summary of what she's asking: I am attempting to learn Japanese. I’m trying out different methods in order to establish a routine that works best for me. This is starting to frustrate me because I feel like I am going in circles without making any real progress in the language. I absolutely love Japan, and so I’m trying hard to stay motivated and keep going, but the lack of progress is starting to zap my enthusiasm. Is this type of “wheel spinning” typical when you are a first time, self-directed language learner? OMG ELIZABETH I LOVE THIS QUESTION!!!!!! You’re taking your first baby steps into indie learning and choosing what is right for you, and that’s just super strong and amazing. In today’s episode, I’ll take the opportunity to talk you through a few key steps as I teach them in the Language Habit Toolkit, my all-in-one package to help you create a great language learning routine. The idea of this language HABIT is so important because of what a good habit signifies. 5 Steps To Establishing Your Language Learning Habit Assess your resources - are they right? You want a guiding resource, some input resources, and a few reference materials. Learn more about this in my blog article "No More Hoarding!". Aim for higher levels of COMFORT not skill Work with the right goals There are two types of goals you need for language learning: Vision Goals and Path Goals Track what you do If your goal is the habit, progress is coming closer to the language being an absolutely irremovable part of your life. Progress isn’t always about knowing one more word of vocabulary, but instead about one tiny little degree of comfort. My most basic check-in is the “daily contact”, keeping me feeling accomplished even on super busy days. Review Regularly This is where we find out what’s real and what’s not, and that means whether you are actually spinning your wheels. The key is to answer questions like What went well, what didn’t go well Was there any surprise What do I want to do next Where am I in relation to my goals TRUST IN YOURSELF you’re doing an awesome job Elizabeth!! Support This Podcast Like all podcasts, the Fluent Show is supported by your online reviews and word of mouth. If you liked this episode, please tell someone about it. Click here to tweet about the show, go to your Podcasts app and leave us a review, or simply text a friend about the Fluent Show. Thank you!Sponsored By:italki: Get $10 USD in italki Credits with your first lesson purchase - no code required, click here to claim this offerSupport The Fluent ShowLinks:Free Guide: Building Your Language HabitLanguage Learning Retreats — Retreats in Hamburg (DE) and Blois (FR) in June 2019German Course - Open TodayThe Language Habit Toolkit [Bonus Edition] | Fluent LanguageGuest Post: Progress is Invisible, Until It Isn't by Fluent Language — The Language Dojo,Send Your Question / Intro to the Show

Rank #2: How to Get The Perfect Accent.
Click or tap here to read the full show notes on www.fluentlanguage.co.uk Learning a language is a long journey, and even after many years of dedication it can still feel like you're far from arriving. One of the milestones we hope to hit along the way is to start creating a 'perfect accent' in another language, so we can fit in well. But how is that done? In today's episode you'll hear a listener question all about accents, and I'll share my reflections and tips for improving your accent in any language, step by step. Thank you to listener Stephen for this episode introduction.Sponsored By:Live Lingua: A Free Skype Class For Everyone! Claim It From Live Lingua TodaySupport The Fluent ShowLinks:The Fluent Show: My Language Learning Secrets!!100 language learning insights - How to get fluent, with Dr PopkinsThe German Pronunciation Masterclass | Fluent LanguageFrench Vocabulary & Pronunciation Program — by French teacher Géraldine Lepere (star of the bilingual episode of the Fluent Show)Elena Mutonono -- English Accent Stylist for Expats.Speechling - Get free language coaching on your speakingGlossika - Sentence-Based Language Learning Method

The Actual Fluency Podcast for Language Learners

Brought to you by italki -> http://actf.lu/italkiJoin Kris on the Actual Fluency Podcast as he sets out to inspire, motivate and teach you how to learn foreign languages the best way.In the process, he is joined by some of the best language learners and experts in the world, who chip in with their personal opinion on what it takes to evolve as a language learner today.

Rank #1: AFP 151 - Andrew Feinberg: Learning Japanese and Japanese Culture.
Andrew Feinberg is back on the show to discuss his experience moving to Japan and learning Japanese, as well as some of the tricky aspects foreigners might be surprised about the Japanese culture.  He also compares Japanese to his experience learning Norwegian. ===================   📣 This podcast is sponsored by Italki! Learn REAL language through the power and convenience of personal tutoring lessons, for any language at VERY affordable rates. 💰 You can get a $10 credit when you book your first lesson by clicking HERE

Rank #2: AFP 146 - Shannon Kennedy: Women in Language.
Shannon Kennedy is on the show to talk about the upcoming Women in Languages conference (March 7-10, 2019) and some of her other projects. http://womeninlanguage.com ===================   📣 This podcast is sponsored by Italki! Learn REAL language through the power and convenience of personal tutoring lessons, for any language at VERY affordable rates. 💰 You can get a $10 credit when you book your first lesson by going to languageteacher.co

Talk the Talk - a podcast about linguistics, the science of language.

A show about linguistics, the science of language, on RTRFM 92.1 community radio, Perth.

Rank #1: 319: The Prodigal Tongue (featuring Lynne Murphy).
British and American English have always had a love-hate relationship. British people (and Australians) often blame Americans for somehow tarnishing the language, and they fret about creeping Americanism. But people are terrible at identifying what the Americanisms actually are. How well can you do? We're talking to author Lynne Murphy on this episode of Talk the Talk.

Rank #2: 312: Words of the Year 2017 (featuring Grant Barrett).
It's Word of the Year season again, and Daniel was repping Talk the Talk at the year's biggest vote. But controversy surrounds the WotY. Is it too white, too old, and too male? How can this be helped? Daniel regales Ben with all the highlights on this episode of Talk the Talk.

What is Translation?

In four short dialogues, Oliver Taplin, Emeritus Professor in the Oxford University Classics Department and Lorna Hardwick, Professor of Classical Studies and Director of the Classical Receptions in Late Twentieth Century Drama and Poetry in English project, discuss the issues surrounding the translation of Ancient Greek and Roman texts for modern audiences. Looking into the technical, philosophical and literary aspects of this, they centre their discussions around four topics: Is there a core to translation? Is there ever a faithful translation? Can Poetry be Translated? And who translates and for whom?

Rank #1: Who Translates and for Whom? .
Fourth part of the What is Translation Podcast series. In this part, the question of who is best placed to translate classic texts; academics, poets, dramatists and who is best placed to receive the translation, students, scholars or the general public.

Rank #2: Can Poetry be Translated? .
Third part of the What is Translation podcast series. In this part, the question of whether poetry be translated. Is there something within the original that is lost in the translation?

LangFM

A podcast about language and what people do with it: Conversations and stories with interpreters, translators, copywriters, and other fun professions and passions.For more information, please go to https://www.adrechsel.de/podcast/.

Rank #1: Sign of the times I - Scotland.
The Story of the BSL (Scotland) BillThis episode is part of a mini-series on sign language interpreting, a topic I have become increasingly fascinated by in recent years. In the same time, sign language interpreting has moved more into public awareness, including within our profession. AIIC, the international association of conference interpreters, now has members working with sign language. The European Parliament has become involved, as you heard in episode 28 of LangFM, about the EUsigns conference. And more and more countries are upgrading the status of their national sign languages.Full transcript and further reading: https://www.adrechsel.de/langfm/the-story-of-the-bsl-scotland-bill

Rank #2: 15: Geeking out with Josie Holley and Joshua Goldsmith.
Josie Holley and Joshua Goldsmith are dyed-in-the-wool tablet interpreters. Their final thesis at the University of Geneva covered the use of tablets in consecutive interpreting. Listen in as we geek out about tablets, styli, apps and their research...Josie Holley and Joshua Goldsmith are dyed-in-the-wool tablet interpreters. Their final thesis at the University of Geneva covered the use of tablets in consecutive interpreting. Listen in as we geek out about tablets, styli, apps and their research project.Show notes: www.adrechsel.de/langfm/josiejosh

The TEFLology Podcast

TEFLology is a bi-weekly podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) and related matters, presented by three self-certified TEFLologists. We take a lighthearted look at the fields of English language teaching (ELT) and applied linguistics, with topics ranging from TESOL methodologies and approaches to current affairs and history.

Rank #1: TEFL Interviews 54: Michael Swan on Pedagogy.
Welcome back to The TEFLology Podcast – a podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language, and related matters. For today’s episode, we are delighted to bring you an interview with Michael Swan. Michael is known for his numerous books, which include Practical English Usage, Basic English Usage, and The Good Grammar Book. Michael’s wide interests include pedagogic grammar, mother-tongue influence in second language acquisition, and the relationship between applied linguistic theory and classroom language-teaching practice. In today’s interview, Rob asks questions to Michael about his career, developments in English language teaching, and about some of Michael’s beliefs on classroom practice.   This interview was recorded at Oxford Day 2018, an event organised by Oxford University Press in Japan. We’d like to thank all at OUP Japan for arranging this interview with Michael on our behalf, and for letting us record our podcast during their event. Enjoy the conversation! More information about Michael Swan can be found here: https://mikeswan.net Email: teflology@gmail.com Website: https://teflology-podcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TEFLology Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TEFLologypodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUvEqf5A7m7OADQoMOV8AA

Rank #2: TEFL Interviews 48: Mehrasa Alizadeh (JALT 2018).
Welcome back to The TEFLology Podcast - A podcast all about teaching English as a foreign language, and related matters. Today, we bring you our first podcast of 2019, and our first of four episodes recorded as part of our Diversity through Interaction forum at the 2018 JALT conference. In this episode, Matthew interviews invited conference speaker Mehrasa Alizadeh. Mehrasa is a soon-to-be PhD graduate from the School of Information Science and Technology, at Osaka University. Her research interests include online course design, development and quality assessment, as well as AR and VR applications in language teaching, which is the main topic of today’s interview. More information about Mehrasa and her work can be found here.  Enjoy the interview! --- Podcasting and Professional Development: A Guide for English Language Teachers can be purchased here. For other great titles, visit The Round. Email: Ask us questions, give us feedback, tell us what you think of the show. Website: Listen to previous episodes, find out more information about us and the podcast. YouTube: Stream all of our episodes. Facebook: Like and share our page with your colleagues or friends. Twitter: Follow us and retweet us. iTunes: Subscribe, rate, and review the podcast. Also available on Acast / Stitcher Radio / SoundCloud / TuneIn / iheart Radio and more! 

Troublesome Terps

Troublesome Terps is a roundtable-style podcast covering topics from interpreting space and the wider world of languages. The hosts - Jonathan Downie, Alexander Gansmeier & Alexander Drechsel - discuss them amongst themselves or with high-profile guests from the industry.

Rank #1: Episode 33: Exchanging thoughts with Corinne McKay and Eve Bodeux.
Interpreting and translation are two sides to the same coin - or so they say. Joining us on this exciting crossover episode, are the two hosts of the "Speaking of Translation" podcast Corinne McKay and Eve Lindemuth Bodeux to talk about just that! What are total interpreting and translation stereotypes and - gasp - might there be a grain of truth? How do translators stay focused on a 200 page document? How do interpreters deal with double bookings? What are the boons and banes of working from or into your second language? Join us for this banter-filled episode with tons of insights into "the other side" (whichever one that may be for you!) and find out about these - and many more - controversial topics!Special Guests: Corinne McKay and Eve Lindemuth Bodeux.Links:American Translators AssociationArticle: Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire: How a die-hard translator became a passionate interpreter - NAJIT — Great story by Bethany Korp EdwardsBlog: Thoughts on TranslationPodcast: ATA Podcast with Corinne McKay Podcast: Speaking of Translation

Rank #2: Episode 24: Get in Touch with Your Feelings (or Emotions).
The Troublesome Terps are all in their feelings with guest host Caroline Lehr. Caroline not only has a PhD in emotion psychology, but also a keen interest in the influence of emotions on interpreters and the interplay between them and our performance in the workplace. A heady and insightful episode!Special Guest: Caroline Lehr.Links:Article: Emotional Barriers to Effective CommunicationPaper: Emotional and Psychological Effects on Interpreters in Public ServicesPaper: The role of emotions in establishing meaning: implications for interpreting YouTube: EU Interpreters - Can interpreters get emotion across?

Freelance Translation Tips

Helping you become a Successful Freelance Translator. More info in our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS3LdQG5zKAsBbOZ0-Ah_bA

Rank #1: Episode 13 - Book Recommendations For Language Studies.
* I have no affiliation with the authors I mention, nor do I receive any benefit, monetary or otherwise, from mentioning them or their books. I am just recommending these books because I liked them and I think others who are into linguistics and translation might like them too. * Here I discuss some books I've been reading lately that deal with translation and linguistics: "Translating Styles", by Tim Parks http://preview.tinyurl.com/hhejxwa "La ricerca della lingua perfetta", by Umberto Eco http://preview.tinyurl.com/hvs8t8k "The search for the perfect language" by Umberto Eco http://preview.tinyurl.com/grvohtt "The Korean Language Reform of 1446", by Gari Keith Ledyard http://preview.tinyurl.com/hpbdjg8 "History of Chinese Characters" (Also called "Character Types") by Wang Nai http://preview.tinyurl.com/gn6mpd4 'The Adventure of English", by Melvyn Bragg http://preview.tinyurl.com/zkg4k8n The History of English Podcast http://historyofenglishpodcast.com/ Follow Acahi on Twitter: @Acahilanguages Follow Acahi on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AcahiTranslations Check out our Ebook: http://www.tinyurl.com/freelancetranslation And don't forget to Subscribe!

Rank #2: Episode 11 - Glossaries (And Why You Should Keep One).
A shorter episode today just talking about glossariesGlossaries are essential for every translator. Even if you don't have a fancy CAT tool with its own built-in glossary, you can keep one on your own very easily. ----Follow Acahi on Twitter: @AcahilanguagesFollow Acahi on Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AcahiTranslationsCheck out our Ebook: http://www.tinyurl.com/freelancetranslation

New Books in Language

Interviews with Scholars of Language about their New Books

Rank #1: John H. McWhorter, “The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language” (Oxford UP, 2014).
The idea that the language we speak influences the way we think – sometimes referred to as the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis – has had an interesting history. It’s particularly associated with the idea that languages dismissed as primitive by 19th century thinkers, such as those of indigenous peoples in America and Australia, are not only as rich and complex as European languages (a now uncontroversial point) but also cause their speakers to conceive of reality in fundamentally different and more sophisticated ways. One problem with this idea, as John McWhorter points out in his new book The Language Hoax: Why the World Looks the Same in Any Language (Oxford UP, 2014), is that, for there to be ‘winners’, there must also be ‘losers’ – people who are held back by their language. And that’s a much less palatable idea, whether we think that it’s Hopi or English or Chinese speakers that are the ‘losers’. However, McWhorter’s main objection to the Whorfian idea is not that it’s unpalatable, but rather that (as the title of his book suggests) the evidence for it is sketchy. Or, more precisely, although language has been shown to influence cognition in certain ways, none of these are very substantial, and it would be a gross exaggeration to consider that speakers of different languages automatically have different worldviews. In this interview, we talk about the political dimensions of Whorfianism, and discuss some of the evidence for effects of this kind (and how far they go). We touch upon the way in which claims about it are evaluated by linguists, and how the history of linguistics influences how the idea has developed. And we consider the implications for our own view of the world, if the consequences of language were as profound as has been argued. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rank #2: Ron Christie, “Acting White: The Curious History of a Racial Slur” (Thomas Dunne Books, 2010).
In his new bookActing White: The Curious History of a Racial Slur (Thomas Dunne Books, 2010), former White House aide Ron Christie recounts the history of the pejorative term “acting white.” He traces its lineage from the present day through the Black Power movement back to Uncle Tom’s Cabin, unraveling a fascinating history in the process. In our interview, we talked about Ron’s experiences as an African-American Republican, his ambitious vow to eradicate the term “acting white,” and his hopes for the future of America’s African-American community. Read all about it, and more, in Christie’s thought-provoking new book. Please become a fan of “New Books in Public Policy” on Facebook, if you haven’t already. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Masters of TESOL

The biggest brains in TESOL spill the beans on the most effective way of teaching English as a Foreign Language.

Rank #1: 06 – The ESL / EFL student brain and how we learn – Stephen van Vlack.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/mastersoftesol/06_-How_ESL___EFL_students_learn-_Stephen_van_Vlack.mp3 As teachers, we need to be aware of how students are learning. Different brain systems need to work together in order to retain information and, most importantly, integrate it into existing systems. So, what is the best approach for teachers to give the best chance for students to improve? Stephen van Vlack slices open the brain (metaphorically) to show us how the different brain systems interact and the most effective ways for students to improve. This is one of the more difficult subjects we’ve tackled on MOT, but Stephen breaks it down into an understandable view of how information and perception affects language learning and retention. This is a slimmed down version of the full interview. To hear an extra 8 minutes (I say 15 minutes on the show, but it’s not that long!), including how learning an L2 affects L1, click here. Absolutely free. I’m so good to you… Be cool and subscribe on iTunes or your podcast catcher of choice, and get the episodes without lifting a finger (more than once!). @MOTcast www.masterofTESOL.com Some terms used in this episode: L1 / L2 – Language 1 (native / first language), Language 2 (second/additional language) SLA – Second Language Aquisition Links: Stephan van Vlack’s page Teaching with the brain in mind – Jenson – on Amazon A Users Guide to the Brain – Ratey – on Amazon Learning: Principles and Applications – Klein – on Amazon

Rank #2: 05 – How to teach English intonation – Dorothy Chun.
http://traffic.libsyn.com/mastersoftesol/05_-_How_to_teach_intonation_-_Dorothy_Chun.mp3 One of the most overlooked elements of teaching spoken language is intonation. Yet it’s extremely important for conveying meaning. Traditional methods of teaching intonation tended to be simple listen-and-repest drills. Our guest for this episode, Prof. Dorothy Chun, has researched using visualisation to teach intonation, where students are able to see the contours of a native speaker and compare it to their own production. I spoke to Dorothy Chun over Skype, defying the 16-hour time difference, to get the expert opinion on the ‘how’ and ‘why’ of teaching intonation. If you never do any intonation practice, this will be a useful guide for how to introduce it to your classes. @MOTcast www.mastersofTESOL.com Dorothy Chun PRAAT Visualization software (free) (Windows and Mac) Jazz Chants