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There are only good reasons to improve your listening in English. Episodes 79 & 80 explain the problem, why you need to improve your listening, and finally how to improve your listening in English. Join the fun on the facebook group to get a conversation partner This podcast episode is part 3. It is an excerpt from Fluency Academy: Shortcut to Fluency in English. Are you an intermediate proficiency level adult? Join the waitlist now! Donate: Do you like 'Tea, 'Coffee,' or 'Both' $1=tea and $2=coffee $5=BOTH! 🙂 livinginenglish365.com

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Part 1 of Understand Phone Conversations in English, helps you know why you can't understand people on the phone. Part 2 of Understand Phone Conversations in English will help you understand and listen better when having phone conversations with "fast-talking" native speakers.  Which of the 5 from the list is your biggest problem? Join the Facebook Group-->https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinginenglish365 Donate $3 for free education: Ko-Fi--> https://ko-fi.com/ashley_livinginenglish365 paradigmenglish.com

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This is the correct way to respond when someone makes fun you you or your mistakes in English. A special thank you to Marilyn and Salma Hayek Pinault for inspiring this episode. Join my Facebook Group. What advice can you give about how to respond when someone makes fun of your mistakes in English?   Watch Salma Fluency Academy Image from Getty Images

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This episode takes the craic!   Get Transcript & 90+ Vocabulary words and phrases here.  How to understand (fast) native English speakers? Which English accent to learn: British/UK or American? Big questions! This episode is a conversation between my friend, Sait Can, and I. He's from Belfast, Northern Ireland. I'm from the South (USA). What's the best way to learn English? Through immersing yourself in the language! This conversation is the next best thing to total immersion in the U.K., Rep. of Ireland, U.S., South Africa, or Canada.  You'll learn 90+ vocabulary words, expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs in context and spoken by native speakers.  Topics: language learning, cars, haggling/bartering, cheap people, home/house repair, house repair issues, Harry Potter, waiting in line, concerts, pop ups, "hype" generation, privacy and social media, internet connectivity issues, country living vs. city living, Ireland, Belfast, Oklahoma, Lady gaga, Turkey, Istanbul, Teaching, learning English, Love story, how to learn a language, Irish accent, the southern drawl, St. Patrick's (Saint Paddy's) Day, March 17, podcast, Oklahoma! the play, pit bull, allergies.

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Speaking English is tough. You know a lot of vocabulary and grammar, but you're afraid to speak to people. You're scared that you'll look stupid because of your accent, or because you didn't understand something. I get it.  This episode will empower you with 4 super easy ways to speak better English in every situation. 

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Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Can you learn English in your sleep? Ashley answers this question in addition to the question, "what kinds of things can you learn in your sleep?" Find out in episode 53. Don't forget to like/follow and share this episode with your friends.    References: “Boosting Vocabulary Learning by Verbal Cueing During Sleep” (Cerebral Cortex) “How Much Can You Really Learn While You’re Asleep”--The Guardian  “I Spent a Month Trying to Learn French in My Sleep—Here’s What Happened” “Implicit Vocabulary Learning during Sleep Is Bound to Slow-Wave Peaks” (to the site) “Your brain can pick up a new language during certain phases of sleep” Sound(s) from ‘Zapsplat’ Pixabay –Music by astrofreq from Pixabay 🎙“Episode 31: The Fastest & Easiest Way to Learn Vocabulary” Excerpt "So, can you learn english in your sleep? Like, is possible to actually learn a language in your sleep. What’s the important part of the question when we ask this? It’s actually [about] memory & learning. Now, how the brain works with memory learning is that it restructures what you’ve learned and it and helps you learn things so it stays in your brain..."

Today, Ashley Rhone of Paradigm English teaches a new phrase to empower your listening in English. Download the free transcript and worksheet here.  "No, I–Seriously. Look at your shoes. Have you ever been in someone else’s shoes? Well, your shoes are so relevant to today’s lesson. They may even help you learn English..." Paradigm English Workday

How to Improve English Speaking Fluency? Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Have you asked your self that question? I know you have. Speaking fluency is important, but there are other important skills that come before that. Fluency in English isn't just about being able to speak English. In fact, you also need to know grammar. Similarly, you should be fluent in listening.  Fluent in listening too!? YES! Listening comes before speaking in many ways because if you can't hear the word or sounds you want to speak, it will be difficult if not impossible for you to say them. But there is hope. Your speaking fluency might not be the main problem: fix your listening, too. You can do this in many ways. This podcast episode 51 teaches  you a few. Listen until the end to learn 2 new vocabulary words/phrases AND a sneak preview at next weeks episode. Want 49 new vocabulary words? Click here to learn new vocabulary, idioms, phrasals, and more!   What T.V. Shows did you watch in the '90s – '00s? What's your favorite word on this list?   Let English fluency in 2021 be your reality with Paradigm English.    Fluency Course Sign-Up Test Your English   Links: Paradigm English Blog Post +49 vocabulary words TV Series (2020 Episode)     Music: 'Kate's Waltz' by Bad Snacks and 'Goji Berry Beat' by Nana Kwabena  

Have you wondered why you're not learning English?  It's already February and you are STILL not reaching your goal of learning English and becoming fluent, but why? Ashley knows why! Listen and learn 7 secret ways to finally learn English. These 7 forgotten steps will help you finally be the best student of English.  Click for Transcripts. Links Youglish.com paradigmenglish.com

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. You CAN speak perfect English, but it takes practice.  How? This free, exclusive lesson from my new and upcoming course this fall is a sneak preview.  What's a clover and syllables have to do with learning to speak English well? Listen to find out.  Click here to download a PDF of the transcript.   Did you miss the lesson from last week? Click here for the lesson guide.   

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee This is the day the Lord has made! I pray that you all are blessed today. Please like this episode and subscribe to this podcast.      Pass the IELTS and TOEFL exams the first time. How?   By practicing!   Reading comprehension and listening skills are essential in your university studies. Imagine how'd you feel if you were the only one in your class who was unable to understand the professor and the course textbook.   -----   Goal: In today's free audio lesson, you'll analyze a short story and use adjectives to compare the text to self.    Level: Intermediate to advanced level students   Materials Needed: this podcast episode (The Doll's House) the lesson guide (*redirects to Ko-Fi) pen/pencil paper mobile phone for notes In the guide you will find listening and reading comprehension exercises. Here are a few helpful links:   Other Resources   The Doll's House: reading text | audio reading (the Guardian)   Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee      

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee This post may contain affiliate links. If so, I will receive a small amount if you click the link.  Goal: Sequence a story. Book: Falling for Rapunzel, by Leah Wilcox Assignment: What did Rapunzel give to the Prince? (Sequence the things that she gave to him.) What did the Prince ask for? (Sequence the things that he asked Rapunzel for.) Write (B), (M), (E) on your paper. Write 2 things that happened at the beginning of the story under (B). Write 3 things that happened at the Middle of the story under (M). Write 1 thing that happened at the end of the story under (E) *Bonus* Write the different ways the Prince talked about Rapunzel's hair (e.g.--locks). Visit paradigmenglish.com to learn more     This lesson teaches what sequencing is, and how to do it. The story is a children's story, so if you have children, this is a great lesson for them to learn with you! Studying for the TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS exams? Sequencing and listening comprehension are important skills needed to pass those exams.    Music: Fairytale by Jonathan Segev is licensed under a Creative Commons License.

How well do you understand English? I mean, really understand. Understanding is not just knowing grammar and vocabulary, but also meaning.  I'm really hopin' you'll enjoy this episode. Why? This episode tests your listening and comprehension.  Ready?   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music:  Song: Evan King - From Other Suns Youtube: https://youtube.com/evankingaudio Free download at: https://www.evankingmusic.com Me 2 (Feat. Julian Avila) by LAKEY INSPIRED" is licensed under a Creative Commons License (CC BY-SA 3.0) Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: https://youtu.be/NaSopY8vG0A

You have learned over 20 reasons why you don't understand English.  You can listen to them and more here.    What's in Part 3? This is the last podcast on the series "Why You can't Understand Spoken English." Today I detail what you must understand to comprehend spoken English. Which number is the most difficult for you?

How is it not your fault that you don't understand English? That's simple: It's someone else! (*This podcast is for high-intermediate to advanced English level students and uses difficult words, phrases, and a natural speaking speed) This is part 2 of 3. In this podcast you will learn other reasons (that have NOTHING to do with you! :D) why you may have problems listening to English.  How are you improving your listening?

How good is your listening?  Want it to be better? Learn 11 reasons why listening is difficult in English. Download the top 6 reasons here.  

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Can You Learn English on Duolingo and Rosetta Stone? Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee You open your mouth to practice your English, but you can't speak! You can't remember what you learned from Duolingo or Rosetta Stone. But why? Sound familiar? How frustrating and embarrassing. You feel as if you have wasted your time learning English.  "Did I learn anything," you ask yourself. Listen to this podcast to learn the answer. Are you fluent in English after using Duolingo or Rosetta Stone? Leave your answer in the comments below.  Music: LAKEY INSPIRED - Warm Nights Download→ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... www.paradigmenglish.com

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee ----- Learning English is important. Learning how to study English is even more important. This episode teaches you study skills. Use these 9 study skills to improve your English.  Music: Island by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Island-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/6by8zhaG04Y

Bored? 60+ Things to Do Online During COVID-19 Quarantine Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee I'm over this... I'm tired of the Coronavirus. I'm tired of hearing about COVID-19. But, mostly, I'm tired of being in lockdown. All thanks need go to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for staying Coronavirus free, but staying inside our homes during this time has me, well, bored. What about you?  For sure you are ready to leave your house or apartment and enjoy your life as you did before the pandemic. This podcast tells you some ways I have found to do so.   Want More? I have listed the full list of over 60 activities that you may enjoy doing online. Which have you done? Click here to see the blog post over that. *This blog post has been written for intermediate (B2+ students).

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Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Did you know you can learn more English by staring at your screen? Today I give you 3 of the best, and often forgotten, American Television (T.V.) shows to watch to improve your English.  What 3 new vocabulary words did you learn from this podcast?     What you'll learn: Three T.V. shows to watch More vocabulary words Improve your listening skills in English   Visit my website at www.paradigmenglish.com this Friday to learn 3 more T.V. shows to watch as well as a list of classic black and modern black (African-American) T.V. shows to begin watching.   Transcript:  "American entertainment is famous across the globe. From T.V. film, and streaming, American sitcoms and cinema are everywhere. But how can you use something so easy as watching the screen to improve your English?   I'm Ashley Rhone from Paradigm English and the podcast Living in English:365. I am going to tell you THREE excellent T.V. shows to watch to improve your English. So, to get started, like this episode, subscribe to this podcast, and get ready to be entertained.   Many of you already know, and probably watch such shows like Game of Thrones, Breaking Bad, How I Met Your Mother (HIMYM), and they are all fantastic in their own, very different way.   However, me, an English teacher, recommends these three T.V. American T.V. shows to improve your English.   Also, most Americans do not say "T.V. Series" when speaking directly about a show on T.V. We prefer to use say "T.V. Show/Series" unless we are referring to a series that we enjoy.   1) The Golden Girls Okay, listen. This is one of my favorites. Not only is it hilarious, but the acting is superb. The 'Golden' in title, if you didn't know, is a reference to all of the 4 main characters' age: they're aged 50+. The show is about how 4 older women who, because of very different life experiences, have to learn to live together and the friendship that is created from that. I think this show is great for you not because I like it, as well as millions of Americans, but because each character has a different American dialect which helps you get used to hearing non-standard accents. Also, there are plenty of dialogues that will help you improve your listening skills   2) The Simpsons This is a T.V. show that my mother wouldn't allow me to watch as a child. Ha! Today, it's one of my favorites. I love it so much that I have even used it to teach grammar points and vocabulary! It's versatile! Okay, okay, enough about me, listen, this show is fantastic for learners. Not only has it been around for more than 3 decades, so you'll never run out of episodes to watch, but it's probably something you watched at some point in your life. This is great because you already have background knowledge about the show, which will help you comprehend the episode. Additionally, there are many different situations and dialogues to increase your vocabulary and listening skills. The Simpsons is an all-around terrific choice for you as you learn English.   3) The Daily Show it's won numerous awards, has been running for over 2 decades, focuses on political and news satire. Satire, as defined by Merriam-Webster's Learner's Online Dictionary, is "a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc. : humor that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc." This use of satire is why The Show has referred to itself as "fake news" in the past. In fact, a 2010 research paper by then undergraduate scholar Michelle Newman stated that, "The Daily Show draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, and often uses self-referential humor as well."   Why should you watch   This show, as its name implies, is produced Daily. Now, because of COVID19 and the global pandemic of Coronavirus, the show is produced by its host, Trevor Noah, outside of the studio and minus the studio audience. You can catch this show on Comedy Central (CC) and Youtube. This show incorporates many different styles and dialects (the Noah is originally from South Africa). It has familiar topics for those of you that also consume news about world events. Additionally, it allows you to see American humor, which may be a little different than your own country.   Thanks for listening to how to improve your English with American T.V. Shows. I hope you have enjoyed this list. Subscribe to this podcast to get more tips and insights into learning English. Visit my blog paradigmenglish.com to read 3 more American T.V. Show recommendations. I'm Ashley Rhone for Living in English: 365, bye y'all!"

Ashley Rhone here from ParadigmEnglish.com and the Podcast Living in English: 365. Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee I Have A Question Have you ever wondered why you studied English for so many years, but you still can't understand spoken English? Or, why people can't understand you when you speak in English? Well, today is your lucky day because I will tell you three things you must do to have better English pronunciation AND improve your **vocabulary with a few new words.   Before we get started, hit subscribe and like this video to get more videos on how to improve your English.   1) Sounds   Learn and perfect you English pronunciation by focusing on the sounds. Did you know that there are 44 phonemes in English? Okay, Ashley, but what's a phoneme. Basically, a phoneme is a sound, or a group of sounds. Take for example, vowels and consonants. The English language has 26 letters in its alphabet with 5 of the 26 letters being vowels. Now, here's the tricky thing, there are only those 5 vowels to make up over 40 phonemes. Yikes! Also, keep in mind the remaining 21 letters called consonants and things can get hairy! Don't worry much, though. Book an individual meeting with me at paradigmenglish.com and I'll help you reduce your accent in English. Don't forget that there are also many different dialects of English spoken around the world and each is, well, different.   *Bonus: You just learned that English has a lot more vowel sounds in English than the 5 vowels represent, but do you know which vowel sound is the most frequent one in English? Leave your comment below.   2) Stress the stress   Sometimes, despite your best efforts, you just don't put the correct sentence or word stress when you're speaking. This can cause the listener to be confused, you embarrassed, and both of you to be frustrated. What a nightmare.   3) Ebb & flow   Many students never learn that English has tones. I know, shocking. This does not mean that English is a tonal language: it's a non-tonal language. But, tone, just as in literature, shows attitude towards something. Unfortunately, many students never learn this and the get it wrong when speaking to others, especially native speakers. Also, intonation is important. It takes time to learn it well, but practice makes perfect.   Lastly, focus on your thought groups when you're speaking as well as reduced and connected speech.   Alright, folks. If you focus on improving your English using these three tips, you're sure to reduce your accent in no time.   Start your journey to better speaking and pronunciation for IELTS, school, or your career today! Happy practicing and see you next time.   **Vocabulary words & phrases** Phoneme Tricky Yikes Keep in mind Nightmare Ebb & flow Practice makes perfect

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Quarantined? NO PROBLEM! Let's Learn English Online! Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Online learning and teaching because of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has changed everyones lives. This podcast is just one demonstration of that. Keep reading below to learn more. About This Podcast Enjoy this uncut version of my online listening and speaking class (Academic English) class for advanced level students in the U.S.A. You can click here to watch the recording of this. Stuck at home due to the Coronavirus but still want to improve your English? This is my advanced speaking and listening class (Masters Listening & Speaking) class of online learners. Keep reading to find out what was taught, and how to be an online learner. In This Lesson This podcast is for teachers AND learners! If you are a teacher and are wondering "how to teach online," here is a great example. If you are a student (learning English online), you will see an example virtual classroom and learn some tips on how to be successful.    Tools Used: Zoom®  Macbook Pro Company curriculum Enthusiasm and biting wit...   A Couple of Things I used Zoom® to teach online, which is great, but you could use other programs. If you ever learned online before? No problem! Neither had any of these students from Gabon, Japan, Taiwan, China, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. They did a great job! I explained to them some procedures, rules, and expectations for learning English online, or being an online learner in general, and how to be success in this class. What type of learners are these? These students come from a variety of backgrounds. Some are studying abroad, some are pilots (or studying to become one), while others are increasing their knowledge of English to study at a university in the USA. So, essentially, this class is a college prep. class. We focused on Turn-taking and social movements. We watched two videos to help us visualize AND increase our knowledge of different types of social movements and those who become leaders & followers of one. Tell Me: Have you ever joined/created a social movement? What was the outcome? What other suggestions could you make to students learning online for the first time?   Links to videos referenced: Social Movement  Julio Diaz Willie & Yelitza (*Note: the students did not listen/watch this one. I only referenced it and posted it in our virtual classroom homepage called "GEL") **Sorry, due to copyright laws, I cannot post the book or pages we used to learn about turn-taking in conversation/conversational discourse. 

How to Teach Online due to Coronavirus "I have to teach/learn online because of the Coronavirus! HELP!" So many teachers and students are being forced to teach online due to the Coronavirus pandemic. It's frustrating and scary. I can sympathize. I was the same up until today.  This live podcast details some quick tips on how to teach online, which program(s) to use [*spoiler alert: I prefer Zoom®], how to learn online, and how to structure a lesson.    Don't struggle alone! God is with us and we'll get through this together, brilliant people!

A few weeks ago, the world lost not necessarily a great person, but a great basketball player. I'm talking about Kobe Bean Bryant (1978-2020). Kobe spent his entire basketball career with the Los Angeles Lakers. I was a Chicago Bulls and Dallas Mavericks fan in my youth, but I digress...  Was Kobe the G.O.A.T. (Greatest of All Time), or does that title and crown belong to Lebron James or Micheal Jordan? In my opinion, Michael Jordan, but whomever you support, the passing of Kobe Bryant alongside his 13 year old daughter--Gianna Bryant-- is tragic and heart wrenching.  In this episode I give props to a great basketball legend, a young life cut too short, and how Americans talk--or don't talk--about death, funerals, and "kicking the bucket." How did you mourn the loss of Kobe Bryant?   Learn English in 2020 with Paradigm English. Live classes starting February 2020. What can you do until then? Subscribe and support this podcast.  Take an English Language Test to see if you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced student.  Learn English for $1! Sign up for live English lessons.   Credits: Air Prelude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100337 Artist: http://incompetech.com/   Funeral March by Chopin

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Are you studying for the TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, or GRE? Or do you want to know how to learn more words in English to grow your vocabulary? Well, in today's podcast you will learn the easiest tool/skill to use to learn and understand the meaning of English words. Want another vocabulary learning tip? Click here! Click this link to practice with a quiz!  Learn more words with Ashley!

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Although we completed our list of graded sight words, we still have several nouns on our list.  So, today's podcast is our first 19 words on our nouns sight words list.  Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee I LOVE vocabulary! I have had many students ask me to teach them more English phrases. So, in part 1 of 3, I will give you 5 of the most used words/phrases in English! Can you guess what they are? Which English phrases do you use often? Come back each Monday in June 2019 to complete your list! Want more English vocabulary? Visit my podcast to learn sight words, the best way to learn vocabulary.  Take our Instagram English Language Challenge each month to learn more! #IGELC

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee "I make many mistakes in English! Is this bad, or is this good?"  Great question! Today I will answer this question. Ready to make less mistakes in English? Sign-up for our conversation/speaking class, or tutoring class here.  Want a free E-book Guide for beginners? Click here. 

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee "How can I learn more new vocabulary?" Students ask this question all the time. In this episode, Director Rhone of Paradigm English answers this question. Want to learn vocabulary for the IELTS, TOEFL, or just to become more fluent in English and be able to speak English like a native speaker? Then enroll in classes today! Paradigmenglish.com Read our blog post on which graphic novels to learn more vocabulary here. Learning new vocabulary is a challenge. You must have a goal and a plan. Ashley Rhone hosts this delightful episode. Listen to learn HOW to learn more English vocabulary. Want to start learning now? Get started now by clicking here.  Want even MORE vocabulary? Take our Instagram English Language Challenge EACH month! Just search #IGELC on Instagram to get your monthly words. Remember, you have 28 days to complete your challenge. Want to see previous #IGELC words? Visit our blog.  What's next? We will continue our monthly Sight Words next week! You can start learning, or reviewing here. Stay tuned to learn more vocabulary! 

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Since the beginning of the year, we have been reviewing and practicing basic level vocabulary. These words are called "sight words." See a list of previous words here. Today's list continues on with "3rd Grade" level words? Would you like to increase your English vocabulary more? Our  Instagram English Language Challenge #IGELC for May 2019 is still going! Head over to our profile on IG to get the list and don't forget to drop us a line to let us know that you stopped by. Learn with a community! www.paradigmenglish.com 

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Since January 2019 I have been reviewing and practicing basic level sight words. Today's list adds to what you have already learned by continuing on with "2nd Grade" level sight words? Ready to practice your new vocabulary and learn more? Enroll in our Tutor Express and Conversational English class.  Record yourself practicing your words and it to us  on IG @paradigmenglish.  Would you like to increase your English vocabulary more? We just started a new Instagram English Language Challenge #IGELC for April 2019. Head over to our profile on IG to get the list and don't forget to drop us a line to let us know that you stopped by. Learn with a community! www.paradigmenglish.com 

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Ask yourself: How can I become fluent in English? Fearless communication in English is easy with Paradigm English. This is episode two in our fluent in 5 minutes (or 5-minute fluency) series.  What will you learn? You will learn: An enjoyable technique to become fluent in English What strategies you may use to get fluent Embarrassed to speak English? Sign-up for conversation and pronunciation classes before the big presentation, business meeting, or IELTS/TOEFL/TOEIC exams to become confident and fearless in speaking english. 

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Learn elementary level English sight words. Want to practice your new vocabulary? Our Tutoring and Conversational English classes are right for you. Visit us at www.paradigmenglish.com or check us out on Facebook and Instagram at @paradigmenglish to learn more.  www.sightwords.com 

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Have you ever asked yourself, how do I become fluent in English? In this episode I share a few secrets and tips on how to speak English fluently and achieve fearless communication with Paradigm English. This is episode 1 in our fluent in 5 minutes (or 5-minute fluency) series.  What will you learn? You will learn: An enjoyable technique to become fluent in English What strategies you may use to get fluent in spoken English

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Sunday, March 17, 2019 was Saint Patrick's Day. I wore my green and I hope you did as well. Do you know where to find the leprechaun's pot of gold? How about why people wear green on this holiday? Improve your English listening skills and find out where the treasure is in this episode of the Living in English: 365 podcast.  I am starting a new podcast series here titled Five Minute Fluency. Achieve fluency in English in as little as 5 minutes a day! Stay tuned to find out how. Read more about Saint Patty's, or Saint Paddy's Day, here.  Did you find the treasure? 

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Donate which you prefer: $1=tea and $2=coffee Note: Sorry for the delay.  I have a question: do you like rap music AND would like to expand your English vocabulary? Which rappers use the most words (lyrics) to help you do this? This podcast will answer these questions and many more.  This podcast gives a summary of Pudding.cool's article from January 2019 titled "The Largest Vocabulary in Hip Hop: Rappers Ranked by the Number of Unique Words in their Lyrics by Matt Daniels. I was surprised at which two rap artists toped Mr. Daniels' list. Were you, or do you disagree with him? 

Last month you learned and practiced basic level sight words. Today's list adds to what you have already learned by continuing on with "Kindergarten" level sight words? From which language did English borrow the word "Kindergarten"? Listen to find out.  Want to practice your new words? Record yourself practicing your words and it to us  on IG @paradigmenglish.  Would you like to increase your English vocabulary more? We just launched a new Instagram English Language Challenge #IGELC for February 2019. Head over to our profile on IG to get the list and don't forget to drop us a line to let us know that you stopped by. Learn with a community! www.paradigmenglish.com 

What does freedom mean to you?  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (MLK) was a few weeks ago and in light of some recent unsavory actions of a few, I thought I'd take my question to the masses: what does freedom personally mean to you? Do you celebrate MLK day? Let us know @paradigmenglish 

Do you know your basic vocabulary in English?  Today's episode goes back to basics and showcases sight words. What are sight words? Sight words make up nearly half of all of the words in speaking and writing. Practice pronouncing this with me through shadow reading. If you're more proficient in English, choose 10 of the words and create a monologue using them! Once you're satisfied with your monologue, share it with us at @paradigmenglish on Instagram! Happy practicing!  Get the Dolch sight words here.  Put your pronunciation to practice by enrolling in our conversational English class at www.paradigmenglish.com  Bonus- What do the phrases "back to basics" and "showcase" mean? Reply to us at @paradigmenglish on Instagram!

How do you celebrate Christmas? This podcast answers the question, "How do Americans celebrate the Christmas holiday?" Do you have a question or topic you want Ashley to answer? Comment below. New year, new you! Achieve fearless communication AND get a free e-book at www.paradigmenglish.com Follow us on IG: @paradigmenglish http://lifechurch.tv   

Good evening and Happy New Year!  I hope that you all celebrated New Year's Eve (NYE) appropriately and that you have also had a great start to 2019. This week I am back with a short episode about how I celebrate NYE as an American from the South. Can anybody say with Black-Eyed Peas/Pinto Beans! A southern tradition that dies hard. How do you celebrate? Let me know over coffee or tea by signing up for a conversation lesson on www.paradigmenglish.com If you enjoy this episode, drop me a comment so that I can get to know you better, and like/follow me on Facebook and Instagram (@Paradigmenglish). Again, Happy New Year! Catch ya' next week. 

Hello, beautiful people! I am back with 4 TIPS on how to improve your academic writing.  For more information, visit my website at www.paradigmenglish.com  

Please visit: www.paradigmenglish.com/blog for more information Below are a list of references which I've adapted and applied to TESOL.  Tic-Tac-Toe: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/R-Sound-Drop-In-Articulation-Game-Use-with-Connect-4-2368598  SLP: for 'R' therapy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1zgAcm9rfc SLP: http://www.playingwithwords365.com/my-tricks-to-teaching-the-r-sound/ Materials: PlayDoh Connect-4 Tic-Tac-Toe Little Red Rowdy Hood Mighty Mouth Flossers  

Schedule your 30-minute speaking session with me. Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Paradigm English and The Living in English 365 Podcast have made pronouncing English easy. DON'T listen to this episode if you want to continue speaking with a terrible accent and mispronunciations.  www.paradigmenglish.com

Can you pronounce Rural, Square, or Writer correctly? If not, listen to this podcast to learn how, AND watch Ashley Rhone demonstrate how to pronounce the American /r/ in English on her youtube channel. The letter /r/ can be difficult to pronouce correctly. However, with a little help from Ashley, you'll have no problems pronouncing it correctly!   www.paradigmenglish.com Youtube

In Part 2, Ashley from Paradigm English gives teachers leaving the profession some encouragement and advice on new career paths as well as how their skills as an educator can be used in other professions. Which career is best for teachers quitting teaching? Listen to learn about your future options! Need more help in your decison, visit us at www.paradigmenglish.com. 

Hello! This episode is about what it is like to be a teacher. If you have been watching the news this year, you probably heard about "teacher walkouts" across the USA. But what are they and why are teachers doing them? I answer these questions and more in Part 1. Have you left the teaching profession? If so, tell us what lead you to your decision to leave and what you're doing now? www.paradigmenglish.com

I had the great pleasure of working with Mrs. Gerry Bonds from "The Living Room" here in Oklahoma City this past week. Check out her award winning work at: http://www.thelivingroomgb.com. In this episode Desjean Jones, Director of O.I.C. Oklahoma City, and I were invited to give a humanizing take on the immigrant experience in our community. Since I am an ESL teacher and have been teaching for six years, I have first hand experience with immigrant populations and second language learners from across the globe.  Have you been wondering what is the TRUTH about immigrants in the US? Listen to this great half interview from Gerry Bonds of the Living Room.  Didn't understand everything from this recording? Enroll in a speaking class with me at: www. paradigmenglish.com

Episode 1 raises your awareness and teaches you about the most used vowel sound in English: the Schwa! Have you been practicing your schwa?

RETRO EPISODE from my old podcast from 2014! Our last of a three part series on Americans and their culture. As always Commint Languages gives you the Real American English that you need to ace your exam, better understand native speakers or your favorite movies, music, books, etc. 

RETRO EPISODE from my old podcast from 2014! Do you know what going Dutch or halfsies is? What about which topics Americans don’t like to talk about? Ashley J. from Commint Languages gives you all of the information you ever wanted to know about Americans and their culture in Part 2 of this series. Subscribe to catch part three next Monday!

Join my Facebook Group. RETRO EPISODE from my old podcast from 2014! Ashley J. of Commint Languages gives a short and sweet introduction to greetings in America. Subscribe to us and get part 2 fresh, fast, and early next Monday. 

Join the party on the facebook group.  Fluency Academy is right around the corner! Click here to join the waitlist. Buy me a: $1= tea $2=coffee   RETRO EPISODE from my old podcast from 2014! How do typical Americans celebrate their day of birth? Listen and find out!

Click here for the transcript. Ashley J. speaks about what interesting things her hometown and state have to offer you.  RETRO EPISODE from my old podcast from 2014!

Transcript and Youtube Video available on my website.   **RETRO EPISODE from my old podcast from 2014.**