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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Sono October 23, 2011 11:29

Hello, Members........After 32 years of war and Taliban rule, pop Idol has come to Afghanistan. Millions are watching the TV series Afghan Star and voting for their favorite singers by mobile phone.

For many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely film follows the dramatic stories of four contestants as they risk their lives and to become the nation’s favorite singer. But will they attain the freedom they hope for in this vulnerable and traditional nation?

This documentary follows the three month process from the regional auditions to the final in Kabul. Behind the scenes at all times we gained unprecedented access to the lives of contestants, fans and producers alike.
- Tara Benwell > Sono October 27, 2011 16:11
  
  Hi Sono,
  
  Nice recording! I noticed that your report is from the Afghan Star. It's a great story.
  
  Next time, please use the EnglishClub.com news (or create your own stories) rather than copying the news from another site. We can't copy and paste text from other websites due to copyright protection. It's okay to do so for educational purposes in a classroom, but we have to be careful online. Let me know if you have any questions. I hope to see you again next week.
  
  Thanks!
  
  Tara
- Rajesh > Sono October 23, 2011 18:57
  
  Oh, yeah, me too, couldn't hear your recording clearly hope it'll be clear next time...
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- Tara Benwell October 27, 2011 16:06
  
  Excellent! I loved your response to the discussion question. You are right! The indifference is inexcusable.
  
  Check your pronunciation of "vehicle".
- selma October 26, 2011 14:00
  
  Sister Manuela,
  
  You are doing great !
  
  Meeting you in anyway is truly nice which feels me as if we were in a real club atmosphere.
  
  With my best,
  -Selma-
nsottin October 20, 2011 14:39

Hello
- Tara Benwell > nsottin October 27, 2011 16:01
  
  Wow! Excellent recording. Your response to the discussion question is so interesting! I agree with you 100%. Thanks for recording the questions. I think it's very helpful for the learners to hear the correct tone through your voice.
- nsottin October 21, 2011 12:39
  
  Thank you Forget-me-Not. I'm looking forward to hearing your recording. Take care
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- Tara Benwell October 27, 2011 15:57
  
  Excellent! I'm glad Manuela helped you figure out how to embed your recording. It's fun, isn't it?
- Tara Benwell October 27, 2011 15:55
  
  Congrats on getting Audioboo to work! The sound quality is great. The traffic in the background always cracks me up. You must live/work on a busy road.
  
  I'm going to remind you again to open your mouth a bit more when you speak. Also, you might want to copy and paste the text and put the stressed words in bold. This will help you add emphasis in the right places.