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Chatterbox #319 – Interview with Jesús Florez
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Chatterbox #319 – Interview with Jesús Florez

Release Date: 5 May, 2024

Episode description:
In this episode, Andrew interviews Jesús Florez, a Culips listener originally from Colombia. Jesús talks about his journey of becoming a highly proficient English speaker with an American-like accent. He discusses his background story of meeting his wife online and moving from Colombia to the United States. He tells Andrew all about the intensive work he did to improve his pronunciation and the resources he used to achieve fluency, plus he shares some valuable tips with English learners! If you want to know how to become a fluent English speaker and perfect your pronunciation, this episode is for you!

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Effective strategies for mastering an American-like accent.
  • The importance of input (listening) in working on pronunciation.
  • Helpful tips for improving pronunciation in a foreign language.
  • Benefits of learning from both native and non-native English teachers.
  • The importance of the visual aspect of pronunciation.

How this episode will help improve your English:

  • Expand your vocabulary related to language learning
  • Improve listening skills by following a natural unscripted conversation.
  • Learn useful expressions like “get [something] off the ground” and “take precedence”.
  • Improve speaking by discussing your own language learning journey using the study guide questions.

The best way to learn with this lesson:

Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member.

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Chatterbox #319 – Interview with Jesús Florez
Advanced
Chatterbox

Chatterbox #319 – Interview with Jesús Florez

Release Date: 5 May, 2024
~36 minutes

Episode description: In this episode, Andrew interviews Jesús Florez, a Culips listener originally from Colombia. Jesús talks about his journey of becoming a highly proficient English speaker with an American-like accent. He discusses his background story of meeting his wife online and moving from Colombia to the United States. He tells Andrew all about the intensive work he did to improve his pronunciation and the resources he used to achieve fluency, plus he shares some valuable tips with English learners! If you want to know how to become a fluent English speaker and perfect your pronunciation, this episode is for you! What you'll learn in this episode:

  • Effective strategies for mastering an American-like accent.
  • The importance of input (listening) in working on pronunciation.
  • Helpful tips for improving pronunciation in a foreign language.
  • Benefits of learning from both native and non-native English teachers.
  • The importance of the visual aspect of pronunciation.
How this episode will help improve your English:
  • Expand your vocabulary related to language learning
  • Improve listening skills by following a natural unscripted conversation.
  • Learn useful expressions like "get [something] off the ground" and "take precedence".
  • Improve speaking by discussing your own language learning journey using the study guide questions.
The best way to learn with this lesson: Culips members get an interactive transcript, helpful study guide, and ad-free audio for this episode. Take your English to the next level by becoming a Culips member. Become a Culips member now: Click here. Members can access the ad-free version here: Click here. Join our Discord community to connect with other learners and get more English practice. Click here to join.

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Comprehension Questions

  1. What motivated Jesús to work on his American accent?
  2.  According to Jesús, what were the main benefits of participating in in-person language practice sessions?
  3. What international English proficiency exam did Jesús take in 2008?
  4.  How did Jesús feel about using CDs to improve his pronunciation?
  5.  What did Jesús say about the roles of native and non-native English teachers?

Answers

  1. To be taken seriously when speaking
  2. Improved confidence and real-life interaction
  3. Certificate of Proficiency in English
  4. He found using CDs tedious and less convenient compared to modern methods.
  5. Native teachers provide intuitive knowledge, while non-native teachers offer analytical understanding.

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Culips is podcast for English language learners who want to get awesome at English. We think it is important to learn English how it is really spoken and that’s why our lessons are always focused on real, current English. Learn to speak like a native and understand everything with Culips!  Test
Culips is really different than other English courses and podcasts. Our hosts are kind, funny, and professional. Our podcasts and lessons are designed to help you become fluent in conversational, North American English.  Here are some things you might not know about our hosts:
  • They are Canadian and American
  • Have master’s degrees and work in professions related to English education (Andrew is a university English professor, Suzanne is a pronunciation coach and voice actor, and Morag is a writer).
  • Actively study second languages as adults. Our team understands the ups and downs of studying foreign languages as adults who live busy lives.
At Culips, we make English understandable through our five different series: Chatterbox Listen to real English conversations between native speakers as we talk about current events, share funny stories, or interview fascinating guests. Become a fluent listener, get exposure to Western culture, and learn the ins and outs of natural English conversations all at the same time. Catch Word Learn natural English expressions, idioms, and phrasal verbs. We teach you everyday English vocabulary that native speakers actually use. Sound like a native speaker with Catch Word. Simplified Speech Do you get stressed out by English? Do native speakers talk too fast? Don’t worry! We’re here to help. In Simplified Speech, we use 100% natural English, but we speak more slowly than we do in our everyday lives. This series is great for all levels of learners but is specifically designed with high beginner-intermediate students in mind. Real Talk In our In our Real Talk series we teach you the practical English you need know when visiting or living in an English speaking country. Each episode examines a specific situation such as ordering at a restaurant, renting an apartment, or getting a refund. Speak Easy Speak Easy is the show that teaches you how to pronounce English the way native speakers do. Learn tips and tricks that will make your English pronunciation clear and understandable with Speak Easy.
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