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Nanhee Byrnes, PhD
United States
Приєднався 7 січ 2016
Hi, I am Dr. Nanhee Byrnes. In this channel, I upload videos relating to improving English skills. While we should all learn languages from native speakers, some aspects of language can be explained better by an outsider like me, a non-native English speaker, which is the motivation of this channel. An intellectual drifter as I am, many topics interest me. Presently, I am working on a book on the history of political philosophy. If ethics asks what is the best form of living a life for a person, political philosophy asks what is the best form of government that enables people to live a good life. I examine philosophers' answers to this question, through history. I'll upload videos on this topic as well. You can find more about my academic credentials and practical skills courses on my website: www.nanheebyrnes.com.
Stress Changes for Contrast
Ever notice how sometimes English native speakers stress words in weird ways? They might even stress parts of words that don't normally get emphasis. It sounds strange, right? But there's a reason. They're showing contrast. They're highlighting something different or unexpected. This can be obvious, like if they're saying "I said FIFteen, not SIXteen." But sometimes the contrast is hidden, and that's where things get interesting. The stressed word can actually mean the opposite of what it usually does! If you don't realize this, you could totally misunderstand what someone's trying to say.
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What Do Score 4 and 3 Responses Look Like for TOEFL Speaking Task 1?
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In today's video, we'll break down what it takes to score high on TOEFL Speaking Task 1 by analyzing official ETS sample responses. We’ll compare high-scoring answers (above 3.5) to medium ones (between 2.5 and 3.4) to show you what makes the difference. Watch to learn how to craft a response that impresses ETS raters and helps you boost your score!
Topic Development Strategy for TOEFL Speaking Task 1 and TOEFL Writing Academic Discussion
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Topic development is one of the most important factors to score high on TOEFL Speaking Task 1 and TOEFL Writing Academic Discussion. One effective way to develop ideas is to think about the current situation and how it would change if your thesis were true. We can use this strategy to answer the question: "Should cell phones be allowed in class?"
How Shifting the Focus Word Can Transform Meaning
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How Shifting the Focus Word Can Transform Meaning
Socrates v Sophists: Philosophical foundations of democracy
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Socrates v Sophists: Philosophical foundations of democracy
Focus word stress: default focus words
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Focus word stress: default focus words
TOEFL Writing: How the ETS rates the Academic Discussion Response Essay.
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TOEFL Writing: How the ETS rates the Academic Discussion Response Essay.
Native Speaker Secrets: Mastering Unstressed Syllables in Rapid Speech
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Native Speaker Secrets: Mastering Unstressed Syllables in Rapid Speech
Secrets to Speaking in the Rhythm of English
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Secrets to Speaking in the Rhythm of English
TOEFL Reading: Strategies for Sentence Insertion Questions
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TOEFL Reading: Strategies for Sentence Insertion Questions
Toefl Speaking Delivery Series: Connected speech for fluency
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Toefl Speaking Delivery Series: Connected speech for fluency
TOEFL Speaking Task 3: Using Reading Notes to Extract Key Lecture Information
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TOEFL Speaking Task 3: Using Reading Notes to Extract Key Lecture Information
Glottal fricatve H sound and H disappearance in connected speech
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Glottal fricatve H sound and H disappearance in connected speech
TOEFL Listening: What to Take Notes When Listening and How to Reason Correctly When Solving Problems
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TOEFL Listening: What to Take Notes When Listening and How to Reason Correctly When Solving Problems
Nasal consonants and syllabic consonants
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Nasal consonants and syllabic consonants
Liquids and L and Its Allophones, Light, and Dark L
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Liquids and L and Its Allophones, Light, and Dark L
3 things to do to create English rhythm
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3 things to do to create English rhythm
TOEFL Listening Toolkit: Solution Strategies Based on Question Types
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TOEFL Listening Toolkit: Solution Strategies Based on Question Types
Five Main Differences in Pronunciation Between American and British English
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Five Main Differences in Pronunciation Between American and British English