Pronunciation with Emma Podcast
Welcome to the Pronunciation with Emma Podcast, your go-to podcast for improving your British English pronunciation and speaking more naturally. Hosted by Emma, your pronunciation expert from England with over 16 years of teaching experience, each episode is packed with practical tips, pronunciation breakdowns, and exercises to help you reach your goals. Along the way, Emma shares behind-the-scenes insights into her teaching journey, business, and personal life, adding a personal touch to your learning experience! Whether you're preparing for exams, work, or everyday conversations, tune in every Wednesday for expert advice and real-world listening practice.Β Courses and Website: www.pronunciationwithemma.com
S2. E24. π¨ BIG NEWS: Emmaβs Pronunciation Hub Is Closing Soon + Answering Your Questions My Life in Spain (Q&A)
π¨ Last Chance to Join Emma's Pronunciation Hub Before Doors Close (21st September) π¨Β Click here to join The Hub now
This week's episode is a must-listen if you've been thinking about finally improving your British English pronunciation. I'm closing the doors to my 6-month course, Emma's Pronunciation Hub, this Sunday β and they won't reopen until November/December.
Why? Because I'm working on a huge update: over 300 brand-new practice activities, fresh video lessons, and more live workshops designed to help you speak English clearly, confidently, and professionally. This is y...
S2. E23. Why Does βofβ Sound So Soft? How to Pronounce βofβ in Natural English
Ever wondered why "of" seems to disappear and sound so "soft" when native speakers are talking quickly? In this episode so you'll learn why and how to soften the word "of" so you can sound more natural when you speak in English as well as understand rapid speech much more easily!
βοΈ Interested in improving your English pronunciation and accent? Drop me an email at emma@pronunciationwithemma.com or visit www.pronunciationwithemma.comΒ for more details.
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...S2. E22. Philosophies I Live By (Personal Episode)
βοΈ The doors are open for you to start 1:1 pronunciation coaching THIS September β Email me at emma@pronunciationwithemma.com for more information.
This episode is more personal. I share some key philosophies that I live by in life to help you reflect on your own as well as improve your advanced English listening skills. Feel free to share your beliefs with me and if any of these resonated with you too.
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S2. E21. How to Get Rid of Your Native Language and Accent When You Speak English
In this lesson, I'll be talking about some serious mindset shifts you should make regarding the effects that your native language has on your English accent and pronunciation. We'll talk about reasons why you should and shouldn't focus on achieving a native-like English accent, as well as how shifting your focusing to "clarity" instead of "native-like" can make your life and learning journey so much less stressful.
βοΈ The doors are open for you to start 1:1 pronunciation coaching THIS September β Email me at emma@pronunciationwithemma.com for more information.
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S2. E20. How to Pronounce English Words Correctly the FIRST TIME
βοΈ The doors are open for you to start 1:1 pronunciation coaching THIS September β Email me at emma@pronunciationwithemma.com for more information.
In this lesson, you'll learn everything you need to know so you can pronounce English words correctly the first time. You'll learn the rules of English pronunciation as well as my proven 3-step method to learn and remember the pronunciation of new English words.
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S2. E19. Why Does "U" Sound Different in the North of England? /Κ/ vs /Κ/
In this lesson you'll learn why the "U" sound is different in the north and south of England.
You'll also learn about some other key differences between northern and southern English accents to help you improve your understanding of different British accents.
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S2. E18. Is it "antee" or "antay"? How to pronounce "anti" correctly?
In this short lesson I share some exciting updates coming to Emma's Pronunciation Hub in September (over 300 new activities and lesson!! π₯³π). I also show you how to correctly pronounce "anti" β whether it should be "antee" or "antay".
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S2. E17. How to Never Go Blank in High-Pressure Situations at Work (Ft. The Business English Podcast)
Do you sometimes go blank in meetings? Do you sometimes forget your pronunciation while you're speaking because you're focusing so much on the grammar and vocabulary?
In this episode with Rob, from The Business English Podcast, we talk about useful techniques that professionals use to stop going blank during conversation. You'll also learn the tricks to maintain clear pronunciation, even when in high-pressure situations.
Listen to Rob's podcast episode with me here: Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
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S2. E16. Breaking Through Pronunciation Plateaus: Why We Struggle and How to Overcome It
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT π£ New 1:1 British English Pronunciation Coaching Programme is now open for applications!
If youβve been stuck for months (or years!) feeling like your pronunciation just wonβt improve β even though your grammar and vocabulary are strong β this is the sign youβve been waiting for. My 10-week coaching programme is designed to help you finally break through that plateau with personalised lessons and expert support every step of the way β all in only 10 weeks.Β Limited spots available. Deadline to join with our lowest introductory discounted price is 22nd June 23:59 CEST.
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S2. E15. The Power of Clear Pronunciation: How Small Changes Can Boost Your Confidence
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT π£ New 1:1 British English Pronunciation Coaching Programme is now open for applications!
This is your chance to finally fix the pronunciation issues that are holding you back from other people fully understanding you β with personalised feedback, a personalised structured 10-week plan, and direct coaching from me and my team. If you're tired of feeling embarrassed, misunderstood, or simply not taken seriously when you speak English, this programme is for you. Limited spots available. Deadline to join with our lowest introductory discounted price is 22nd June 23:59 CEST.
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S2. E14. How to be more British: Strange Things Brits Do That You've Never Noticed (Ft. The British English Podcast)
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Spotify:Β https://open.spotify.com/episode/3suPPZ2xQO1tl0Nc0Ecdmi?si=96393028735b42e6&nd=1&dlsi=9731a83725dd4830
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In this fun episode with Charlie from 'The British English Podcast', we dive into the quirky, funny, and often baffling things that only British people do! From tutting and constant apologising to objects, to other odd habits...
S2. E13. STOP BEING RUDE IN ENGLISH! How to Stop Sounding Rude in English (rerun)
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Tired of sounding blunt or accidentally rude in English? In this rerun episode, I share practical tips to help you soften your language, use polite expressions and tones, as well as navigate everyday conversations with ease.
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S2. E12. How to Sound Like a Native English Speaker (rerun)
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Ever wondered what it actually means to "sound like a native speaker", and why it's such a common goal for many language learners? In this special rerun episode, we challenge popular assumptions and help you rethink what truly matters in your English learning journey.
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S2. E11. How to Hack Your Brain to Learn English FASTER (Ft. Confident Business English Podcast)
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Ready to learn English faster than ever? In this episode, neurolanguage coach Anna Connelly (Linkedin @AnnaConnelly) from the 'Confident Business English' podcast shares powerful brain-based techniques to remove blocks and accelerate your English learning journey. Want to finally speak English easily and quickly? You donβt want to miss this!
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S2. E10. STOP Mispronouncing These Words (30 Word Pairs You Definitely Confuse)
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Do you feel you rely a lot on subtitles when you watch your favourite films and TV shows? In this episode you'll learn the best and most practical methods to stop relying on subtitles. You will also understand why you can't understand TV shows and films without subtitles, despite having a good level of grammar and vocabulary.
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S2. E9. How to STOP Using Subtitles Forever
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Do you feel you rely a lot on subtitles when you watch your favourite films and TV shows? In this episode you'll learn the best and most practical methods to stop relying on subtitles. You will also understand why you can't understand TV shows and films without subtitles, despite having a good level of grammar and vocabulary.
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S2. E8. What is the Intrusive R? Master Connected Speech in English
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If your goal is to sound more natural and fluent when you speak English, then you NEED to learn about connected speech. Connected speech is used in formal and informal speech and helps your speech flow more naturally. In this lesson you'll learn specifically about the Intrusive R and how it is different to the Linking R.
You'll also learn:
β How to use in the Intrusive R
β When to use the Intrusive...
S2. E7. How to Improve your English Pronunciation in 2025 (8 Techniques)
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In this episode, I talk about 8 of the BEST ways to improve your English pronunciation in 2025.
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S2. E6. The Most Powerful Life-Changing Lessons (Ft. Into the Story Podcast)
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In this episode, in celebration on International Women's Day, Bree and I talk about some of the world's most inspirational female entrepreneurs and discuss their famous quotes, beliefs and 'theories'. It's a fascinating episode with discussions around psychology that you don't want to miss.
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S2. E5. Life as a Brit in Italy vs The UK (Ft. Rock and Roll English)
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In this episode I talk to Martin from Rock and Roll English about his life in Italy. We talk about why he moved, cultural differences between the UK and Italy, and why he moved back to the UK after over a decade of living abroad!
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S2. E4. /Γ°/ and /d/ | British English Pronunciation Lesson
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Improve your English pronunciation by learning one of the most difficult sounds in English β the voiced TH sound /Γ°/! You will also compare it to the sound /d/ and improve your pronunciation with some fun and effective 'chunking' shadowing exercises.
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S2. E3. /Γ¦/ and /e/ | British English Pronunciation Lesson
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Do you confuse words like 'men' and 'man'? In this British English pronunciation lesson, you'll learn how to correctly pronounce the sounds /Γ¦/ and /e/ in words and sentences.
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S2. E2. /iΛ/, /i/ and /Ιͺ/ | British English Pronunciation Lesson
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Have you ever confused words like 'ship' and 'sheep'? Or perhaps even more embarrassing ones like 'b*tch' and 'beach'? In this British English pronunciation lesson, you'll learn how to correctly pronounce the three long and short I sounds /iΛ/, /i/ and /Ιͺ/ in British English.
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S2. E1. (NEW SEASON) How to Set Goals and ACTUALLY Achieve Them
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Do you set goals and always give up on them just a few weeks later? In this episode you'll get actionable tips that will help you set clear goals you'll actually achieve.
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S1. E46. Ladders, pennies, umbrellas and shoes - Superstitions in England
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What are some of the most common superstitions from England (and the UK in general)? Well, we'll talk about 14 of some of the most common ones so you can learn a little about English and British culture.
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S1. E45. How I learnt to speak fluent Spanish!
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Listen to my story of how I learnt to speak fluent Spanish. I start from the very beginning, when I was a shy monolingual 19-year-old girl, and lead up to how I became the fluent, confident and independent woman I am today while living my dream and working in Spain!
Send me your suggestions, love and ramblings - theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com
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S1. E44. Why did I disappear for 8 months?
Why did I disappear for 8 months?! What happened? Will I be coming back with more podcast episodes? Listen to this episode to find out!
Send me your suggestions, love and ramblings - theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com
Find out more about me and my English pronunciation courses on my website.
Disclaimer
This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E43. SPECIAL GUEST: English Teacher Zdenek - How to start your own online English teaching business
In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer MORE of your questions about teaching English online and starting your own business.
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E42. I went to Japan and South Korea! (Part 2)
I answer your question about my trip to Japan and South Korea! :)
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E41. I went to Japan and South Korea! (Part 1)
I went to Japan and South Korea this summer! I tell you all about what I got up to, what surprised me most about the trip and loads more!! This episode is part 1. Part 2 will be answering all your questions related to the trip.
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E40. I went to IATEFL 2023 (apparently robots are replacing English teachers??)
I talk about IATEFL 2023 in Harrogate and how AI is being used in English Language Teaching. Will it replace English teachers? Please feel free to share your opinions!
Prefer the video version? Watch it here: https://youtu.be/GXARANe3qlM
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E39. MORE ghost stories! (and Freya is crafting shanks to kill me)
More ghost stories and I think Freya (my dog) is secretly planning to kill me with wooden shanks. :(
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E38. I want YOUR help (please)
You can now send me questions and topic suggestions to theprocrastinationpod@gmail.com! Please send me some questions and topics for me to cover in future episodes. Thank you in advance and I LOVE YOUUUU!
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E37. Why I Stopped Learning Arabic
In this episode I talk about my experience of learning Arabic at the start of this year how why I ended up quitting. :(
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E36. How to choose your English teacher
What things do you need to think about when choosing your English teacher. In this episode, I discuss what you need to think about and what you should NEVER do if you're looking for an English teacher.
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S1. E35. How to Improve your English (VERY EASY Step-by-Step Guide)
Learn the 5 steps to help you create an effective language learning plan that will help you improve your English much faster. This method will help you stay consistent, motivated, and be on your way to achieving your languguage goals, whether that's passing an exam, travelling to a new country, and getting your dream job.
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S1. E34. How NOT to learn English
Everyone always talks about HOW to learn English. Well, in this episode, I talk about HOW NOT to learn English.
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E33. I'm quitting teaching
In this episode, I reflect on 2022, share some life updates, and talk about my 2023 New Year's resolutions and goals!
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WARNING: This episode contains swearing. I believe swearing to be an important part of language learning, and language in general. If you don't like it, then this isn't the podcast for you.
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S1. E32. SPECIAL GUEST: English Teacher Zdenek - How to Create your First English Language Course and Find Students Using the Power of Social Media (Episode 2)
In this episode, Teacher Zdenek (an English teacher from the Czech Republic) and I answer other English teachers' questions about creating English language courses for learners of English. We talk about how to grow on social media, find time to create content when you already have a busy scheule as well as how to start doing extra teaching and course creation on the side.
GO AND FOLLOW TEACHER ZDENEK!
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Webpage: https://linktr.ee/TeacherZdenek
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S1. E32. Why 95% of you will fail to learn English (or ANY language)... and how to avoid that
I talk about 10 reasons (plus a bonus one!) why many language learners fail to learn another language and achieve a high level of proficiency. I talk about how to solve these issues so you can ensure you're not "doomed" to giving up and failing to achieve your language goals.
WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://youtu.be/pa07NsBATLo
Remember to check out my YouTube channel for more British English pronunciation videos!
Also, as a side note, the quality of the audio isn't the best here as I was using a different microphone...
