Be a Newscaster (2011)

Posted by Tara Benwell on January 18, 2011

[Note: With almost 10,000 comments here we have decided to start a NEW thread for 2012.  Please join us at Be a Newscaster 2012!]

Every Tuesday English Club publishes a weekly news report. There is a self study exercise to go with the story.

 

You can practise your speaking by recording your voice as you read the transcript. Upload your report in the comments below by using a program like Audioboo, or by recording it on your computer and using the paperclip above to upload the MP3 file. You can share your recording each week.

 

You can also record yourself answering the discussion question. Have fun!

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    • Tara Benwell September 16, 2011 14:28

      Excellent recording! And thanks for the compliment. I'm glad you enjoy the Weekly News reports. 

       

      Let's practise the word "first". It rhymes with other difficult words to pronounce, including: 

      thirst

      worst

      burst

      cursed

       

      Here are some sentences to practise:

      I came in first place. 

      He said he was thirsty. 

      She cursed when she saw the flat tire. 

      I think I burst her bubble. 

      These are the worst grades you've ever had. 

  • Robbie September 14, 2011 11:25

    Dear Tara,

      Thank you very much for your comment. This would be really helpful to me to work on my intonation.  : )

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    • selma September 19, 2011 11:33

       

      Excellent ! lama

  • Tara Benwell September 13, 2011 15:04
    I hope you will all try this week's news report: 9/11 Memorial Opens to the Public.
  • Robbie September 11, 2011 17:00

    Hello my friends, 

      Here are my recordings about Beyonce. Please bear with the recordings because of late posts.

     

     

    • selma > Robbie September 19, 2011 11:48

       

      Hi Robert,

      Your skill and confidence is good enough.

      If you use the mic a little bit closely, I can hear your voice better,

    • Tara Benwell > Robbie September 13, 2011 15:03

      Thanks for joining us Robert! Great recordings. I can tell that you are working very hard on your intonation. There are just a few places where your voice goes up instead of down.:

       

      Your intonation is perfect when you say the song name, "Love on Top". Then when you say "dropped her microphone" it is off a bit. Listen to the original again, and see how my voice sounds at that part. The word "microphone" is not the end of a sentence. The emphasis should be on dropped, unbuttoned, and began (rubbing).

        

      Also, listen to the place where you say "maternity pants". The emphasis belongs on the second syllable: maTERnity pants. Your voice should go down when you say "pants". 

       

      Of course, I'm being picky! I like to challenge you because I know you are an advanced learner. 

  • nsottin September 8, 2011 12:11

    Hello, I'm back with reports but I'll catch up very soon, here is my tribute to Beyonce :-)

    • Tara Benwell > nsottin September 13, 2011 14:54

      Fantastic! Just one note for everyone in the group: 

       

      In American English, the letter Z is pronounced ZEE. In British and Canadian English, the letter is pronounced ZED. 

      Jay-Z is American, so his name is pronounced Jay-ZEE. 

       

      Cheers,

      T

    • nsottin > Tara Benwell September 14, 2011 21:22

      thank you so much for your clarification Tara.

       

       

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