174 Listenings A-Z
Reading is an effective way to improve one's understanding of the English language. However, listening is a more challenging skill that requires dedicated practice and development. The Britlish Library offers a variety of activities that focus on the speech features of native English speakers, such as elision, simplification, intonation, stress, and rhythm. These activities aim to help students understand and effectively listen to spoken English, including the nuances and variations that may occur in conversation. By working through these activities, learners can improve their listening skills and gain a deeper understanding of the English language.
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Butterfly - An Experiment in AI
GPT-3 is a neural network created by OpenAI which uses an autoregressive language model and deep learning to produce text that is indistinguishable from that produced by a human being. I decided to pose a question to the GPT-3 AI to test its capabilities. The question I posed to the AI was: What does it feel like to be a butterfly? The answer I got back was interesting, to say the least. I used Amazon Polly, another neural net AI, to read aloud the GPT-3 AI’s answer. I then fed the audio file into an AI animation software package which created a recognisable character that could pr...
CAE Listening 1
In this lesson, the focus is on a musician who has a unique and eclectic musical style that blends various genres and influences. The musician describes their style as a fusion of jazz, pop, hip-hop, and more, drawing inspiration from their diverse musical background and the desire to create something unique and innovative. The recent album is a reflection of this eclectic style and showcases the musician's versatility and creative spirit. The live performances of this artist are praised for their talent and ability to blend tradition and innovation, leaving audiences captivated. The obj...
Changes in Fast Speech
Practice hearing the changes in fast spoken speech. When we speak quickly, sounds that we expect to hear may be missing. It’s not only sounds that go missing in fast spoken English. Whole words may disappear, too. Sounds also change in fast spoken English and some words will not sound the same as they do when spoken slowly, or the way they are shown in dictionaries. In these exercises, I want you to try to hear what changes are taking place in the fast spoken sentences. We will look in greater detail at the changes in later lessons in this Sounds British Pronunciation Course. Chang...
Choir - Hard to Say
The word choir is a difficult word to spell and to pronounce. In this lesson I’ll tell you what choir means, show you how to pronounce it with a standard British English accent, and give you some examples of its use. I’ll also look at other vocabulary which begins with CHO but do not necessarily have the same pronunciation such as chocolate, choir, choke, cholesterol, chondrite, choose, choosy, chop, choral, chord, chore, choreographer, chorister, chorizo, chortle, chorus, chosen, chough, chow, and chowder. You can also practice your knowledge of the IPA symbols and pronuncia...
Coffee, Exercise, Diet
The three listening exercises included in this test are designed to challenge students' understanding of the history of coffee, the importance of regular exercise, and the concept of a balanced diet. The recordings cover a range of topics related to coffee, exercise and healthy eating, from the lure of coffee to the dangers of consuming too much sugar. By completing this test, students will have the opportunity to develop their listening skills while also improving their knowledge of history, health, and nutrition. This test is an excellent way for students to assess their current unders...
Health and Fitness Course PDF File Audio Reading Lesson Parts (3)
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