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Resources for Speakers of English as a Second Language

  • Say It Naturally is a podcast for you if you are a speaker of English as a second language. Or a teacher of English as a second language. This podcast is here to help you feel more confident about your voice, your pronunciation, and teaching pronunciation.
    This is about speaking with clarity.
    On this podcast, you can expect to be hearing more about how you can use your voice clearly and confidently, learn to fall in love with your voice and build up your skills to speak up in any situation. Wherever you choose to listen; at home, on a walk or in your car, I'm glad you're here.
    Enjoy.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/SayItNaturally
     
  • Get 31 Journal Prompts for some regular English practice:
    https://excellenceinenglisheducation.com/EnglishJournal
     
  • Alone with English is a podcast about language, identity, and connection.
    Hosts Jennie Reed and Ruth Pringle explore what it feels like to live and learn with English.
    This isn’t about tips or quick fixes. It’s about honest conversations, encouragement, and finding your own way with English.
    Whether you’re learning, teaching, or just curious, this podcast invites you to feel more at home in your voice.
    Alone with English
     
  • Holidays in Scotland*:
    Join Ruth at Blue Noun for a full immersion holiday
     
  • Use Descript to transcribe your audio and video files to get an idea of how clearly you speak! *
     
  • Listen to Scottish accents to help you learn more about the differences between Scottish and English and get used to hearing some of the unfamiliar sounds!
    Scottish Sound School
     
  • Online Asynchronous Pronunciation Course*:
    Sign up for an Asynchronous Online Course with Bridge Education Group
     
  • Chants and raps from Fluency MC:
    Fluency MC - YouTube

 

Resources for Teachers

  • Say It Naturally is a podcast for you if you are a speaker of English as a second language. Or a teacher of English as a second language. This podcast is here to help you feel more confident about your voice, your pronunciation, and teaching pronunciation.
    This is about speaking with clarity.
    On this podcast, you can expect to be hearing more about how you can use your voice clearly and confidently, learn to fall in love with your voice and build up your skills to speak up in any situation. Wherever you choose to listen; at home, on a walk or in your car, I'm glad you're here.
    Enjoy.
    https://open.spotify.com/show/SayItNaturally
     
  • Recorded IATEFL  Workshop - Developing confident communicators: practical ways to incorporate pronunciation into lesson plans:
    Workshop Recording
     
  • My Blog with articles about teaching English and Learning English
    LinkedIn Blog
     
  • Online Pronunciation Resources:
    Mark Hancock's phonics games
     
  • Chants and raps from Fluency MC:
    Fluency MC - YouTube
     
  • Charlie's Lessons give English teachers the tools and know-how to successfully use technology in the classroom:
    Charlie's Lessons - YouTube
     
  • Looking for an online platform to store and share lesson plans? 
    Check out Amazy
     
  • Thinking about starting tutoring?*
    Join Jigsaw Phonics
     


*Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission—at no extra cost to you—if you decide to make a purchase. I only recommend resources I truly believe in.

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Imagine...


...you stop constantly criticising your language usage, allowing your self-esteem to grow

...you're spending more time speaking English regularly, which increases your confidence

...you speak English weekly with others, who are just as passsionate about the language as you