ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (15/10/2026) is AUTHOR: the writer of a text, such as an article or a book. More, with examples from authentic texts, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (15/10/2026) is AUTHOR: the writer of a text, such as an article or a book. More, with examples from authentic texts, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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🎥 New #TeachingPracticalPronunciation video!
This week, we're exploring strong and weak syllables—essential for understanding word stress, phrase stress, and English rhythm!
Watch Week 2, Video 2: youtu.be/mUf1001SprY
ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (14/10/2026) is CHANNEL: a physical means of allowing things (such as water) to pass from one place to another; a means of communication such as radio or television. More at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (13/10/2026) is MEDIA: the means by which information, entertainment, and ideas are communicated to others (internet, radio, television, cinema etc.). More at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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🎥 Week 2 of #TeachingPracticalPronunciation!
We're moving beyond consonants and vowels to explore syllables and word stress. First up: syllabification and the maximal onset principle!
Watch here: youtu.be/IZ3q8Lnb0es
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (12/10/2026) is THEME: an idea, topic or motif contained and often repeated throughout a text, a piece of music, a film, or a talk. More at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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Lesson One is complete! 🎉
The third video in my Teaching Practical Pronunciation series wraps up consonants and vowels, with practical strategies for teaching English pronunciation.
Up next: stress, rhythm, and intonation!
ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (09/10/2026) is SIGNIFICANT: having importance and meaning. More, with examples from authentic texts, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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Video #2 of Teaching Practical Pronunciation is here!
Explore practical ideas for bringing pronunciation instruction into the English language classroom, with insights from my new textbook.
Watch here: youtu.be/fC0-WTZxIWA
Introducing Teaching Practical Pronunciation, a new YouTube series with teaching strategies, classroom tips, and insights from Practical Pronunciation.
New videos 2–4 times per week!
Watch the first video: youtu.be/JH-zWaMkOhE
ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (07/10/2026) is APPARENT: easy to see and understand; seeming to be true, even if it may not be. More, with examples from authentic texts, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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ACADEMIC WORD OF THE DAY
Today's word (06/10/2026) is APPROXIMATE: almost exact or correct; close but not precise. More, with examples from authentic texts, at www.writing.support/academic-wor...
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