In this episode of Hear You Go, we’ll explore  "Come From Away," a musical that resonates deeply with me.

After seeing it again recently, I was inspired to revisit the topic of English accents.

Too often, we think of English has having only two accents: the UK accent or British accent (also called received pronunciation), and the American accent.

But so many people around the world speak English, and they speak English with different accents and a multitude of gorgeous dialects, all of which shape our identity.

I need to emphasize this: accents are not a measure of fluency or intelligence but a testament to the global diversity of the English language. 

Join me as I share:

• how "Come From Away" beautifully showcases this diversity,

• why embracing different accents is important, and

• how you can navigate and celebrate the richness of the world’s many English dialects.

Plus, I’ll introduce my upcoming courses that will help you appreciate and master the nuances of global English. Ready to dive in? Let’s get started!

Ever wish you could redo an English conversation, say things differently, or finally remember that perfect word for your advanced English class? I know I do! 

 Life might not allow for a reset button, but what if it did? For years, I dismissed video games as a waste of time, until I read Tomorrow, And Tomorrow, And Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. This novel changed my perspective, showing me how video games can be rich stories, and offer do-overs when real life can’t.

 For your English listening practice this week, we’ll explore this novel and its themes of friendship, creativity, and the power of stories in books and video games. I’ll also touch on how English language learning is a form of play, where we should risk making mistakes in English. 

And if you want to practice writing in English, you can tune in for tips on how to write a book review.

Ready to rethink your ideas about video games and storytelling?

🗞️News flash: we're ALL daydreamers!  

🎙️ In this episode, you might be surprised to learn that there's real power in daydreaming. It's not a waste of time.

Daydream about speaking English the way you want. 

It can work - trust me!

✅ It can have an enormous impact on your English language learning and creativity, if used wisely.

🎧 Have a listen, and discover how letting your mind wander can help motivate you, solve problems, and spark new ideas.

We'll explore the science behind daydreaming, its benefits, and how to harness it for personal growth and learning more English.

⭐ There's hidden potential in your daydreams, really! 

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Thanks for listening!

Catherine 🤗

💫 Listen right to the end to learn more about my upcoming courses. 

I’ll be offering two starting in September: WILDE and TIDES are courses that focus on listening skills, language development, and pronunciation. 

Click on the links for more info:

1️⃣ Are you WILDE: A Woman Interested in Listening to & Discovering English through podcasts?

2️⃣ TIDES: Teachers Into Decoding English Sounds.

Life lessons with Agnes Rubinho: We have to be less afraid of judgment and more open to learning.

🎙️ This is it: episode 50 of Hear You Go podcast—We have to be less afraid of judgment and more open to learning.

❣️Episode 50 marks the end of Season 2, and to close this fabulous year of podcasts, this episode offers you an amazing conversation with a Brazilian teacher, Agnes Rubinho.

Teachers: did you know Agnes has written a book for freelance teachers? You’ll hear us discuss a few things from her book, and afterward, I know you will want to buy it. I did! It’s full of information I wish I’d known when I was first branching out to become a freelance, independent teacher.

You’re not a teacher? Don’t worry because this episode will give you tips on what to look for in a teacher, and the benefits you get when you click with the right teacher for you. 

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ What’s more, the episode provides a good lesson in word stress and intonation.

🎧 Listen to the way Agnes pauses and adds emphasis to the words she wants you to hold on to. She has a manner of speaking that draws you in and keeps you hooked. 

🙌 That’s what good speaking is all about: engagement and connection.

So, that’s your assignment: listen for all this delicious, engaging, messy and wonderfully spontaneous messy English that both Agnes and I offer you in our chat.

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