Kate's Bite Size English Podcast

Fluency Practice: Tuesdays with Morrie | The 19-word Sentence·      It’s HIGHLY recommended that you go watch the video on YouTube so you can see the visual support while Kate explains connected speech and rhythm.In this episode, we tackle one of the most challenging sentences in the book – a 19-word sentence that requires mastery of connected speech, intonation, and rhythm.Learn how to say it naturally, just like a native speaker.What you’ll learn:·      How sounds connect·      Which words get stressed·      How rhythm and pacing create natural fluency·      The secret to saying long sentences without sounding roboticFULL TEXT:“I give myself a good cry if I need it. But then I concentrate on all the good things still in my life. On the people who are coming to see me. On the stories I’m going to hear. On you – if it’s Tuesday. Because we’re Tuesday people.”I grinned. Tuesday people.“Mitch, I don’t allow myself any more self-pity than that. A little each morning, a few tears, and that’s all.”I thought about all the people I knew who spent many of there waking hours feeling sorry for themselves. How useful would it be to put a daily limit on self-pity. Just a few tearful moments, then n with the day. And if Morrie could do it, with such a horrible disease…..TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Introduction0:10 – The 19-word sentence challenge0:27 – How this video works0:53 – Listen: Full text passage1:49 – Connected Speech2:31 – Intonation: Content Words3:14 – Rhythm and Content Words4:02 – How to say the 19-word sentence in one breath5:25 – Next Steps & OutroWant more? 💙If you’d like me to continue this series for the next 12 Tuesdays through Tuesdays with Morrie, drop a comment and type “Tuesdays” below! Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmpbg2k5204et01x7965sh8jp/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Fluency Practice: Tuesdays with Morrie | Linking & IntonationIn this lesson, we focus on two key elements of natural English fluency: linking (how sounds connect) and intonation (stress and rhythm).Using a meaningful passage from Tuesdays with Morrie, you’ll learn exactly where linking happens and how to apply it to real spoken English.What You’ll Learn:• How consonant-vowel linking works in natural speech• Sentence stress and intonation patterns• How to shadow practice for fluency (not just pronunciation)Full Text:“We’re Tuesday people,” Morrie said.Tuesday people, I repeated.Morrie smiled. “Mitch, you asked about caring for people I don’t even know. But can I tell you the thing I’m learning most with this disease?”What’s that? “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” His voice dropped to a whisper. “Let it come in. We think we don’t deserve love. We think if we let it in we’ll become too soft. But a wise man named Levine said it right. He said, ‘Love is the only rational act.’”He repeated it carefully, pausing for effect. “Love is the only rational act.”TIMESTAMPS:0:00 – Intro0:10 – How This Works0:34 – Listen: Full Passage Read1:31 – Linking Rules & Examples2:16 – Shadowing Practice (Linking)2:43 – Intonation Practice2:58 – Shadowing Practice (Linking + Intonation)3:36 – Access Full Text3:52 – Next Steps & OutroWant more? 💙If you’d like me to continue this series for the next 12 Tuesdays through Tuesdays with Morrie, drop a comment and type “Tuesdays” below!Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmpbg2k5204et01x7965sh8jp/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

Do you study English constantly... but freeze when you actually have to speak? You're not alone. Thousands of English learners have this exact problem: great grammar, solid vocabulary, but when the moment comes to actually speak, your brain goes blank. In this episode, I'm sharing the 3 most effective ways to overcome the fear of speaking English—and they might surprise you:1. Make English Part of Your Life - Stop treating it like a subject to study. Start treating it like a language to live in. 2. Learn in Chunks, Not Words - The real secret to fluent speaking isn't memorizing vocabulary. It's learning phrases and expressions as complete units. 3. Practice in Low-Stakes Environments - You don't need to jump into deep conversations. Small, comfortable practice is where real confidence builds. These aren't quick fixes. But they work. Subscribe to see more practical English learning strategies that actually work. Tell me in the comments: What's your biggest fear when speaking English? I read every comment and your answer might inspire the next episode.Follow me on Threads for more day-to-day content @teacher_kate_bite_size_english Remember: Your English is better than you think. You just need the right environment and mindset to show it. This is Kate's Bite Size English—where we make English learning less painful and more fun.Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmpbg2k5204et01x7965sh8jp/comments Powered by Firstory Hosting

In this episode of Kate's Bite Size English, we talk about:why small talk feels uncomfortable for many Asian studentscultural differences between Asia and North America when it comes to talking to strangershow to start and respond to small talk naturallywhat to say when you freeze in Englishreal-life English phrases used in conversations that you can shadow and practiceIf you've ever felt nervous talking to strangers in English, this episode can help you. We'll look at what to say in different scenarios: bus stopscoffee shoopson campusand practice natural expressions like"I know, right?""Exactly!""Sorry, I didn't catch that."This podcast is designed for English learners who want to sound more natural, feel more confident, and understand how English really works in real life. Listening to a podcast should not be a passive experience. Listeners are encouraged to leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/cmpbg2k5204et01x7965sh8jp/commentsRemember to be courteous, constructive, and mindful of internet etiquette so this can remain a welcoming space for learners from all backgrounds. Follow Kate's Bite Size English on Instagram and Threads @teacher_kate_bite_size_englishEmail Kate at [email protected] Powered by Firstory Hosting