Best Bianca Aubin Podcasts (2024)

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Classical Singing and Accents w/Stephanie 1:14:26

3h ago1:14:26

1:14:26

How can Classical Signing make you better as a pronunciation coach? Come Learn a NEW American Accent Skill each month with me- LIVE & FREE! https://accentcoachbianca.com/accent-coach-bianca-free-workshop/ This episode's guest, Stephanie, has a very unique background that got her into pronunciation coaching: she is a trained classical singer. She sh…

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Why People Want GenAM w/Jessica 52:36

12d ago52:36

52:36

In this episode we chat with Jessica, an ASHA certified Speech-Language Pathologist. Jessica's work goes beyond coaching students and ogether we break down all the myths and topics about the "General American Accent". Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoachbianca.com/ How …

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Perfecting Pronuncing Words w/Vicky 27:23

25d ago27:23

27:23

In the newest podcast episode, we wrap up Vicky's journey. We discuss specific issues like consonants, diphthongs, the flap T sounds, and more. If you have difficulties with some particular English sounds, this episode is for you. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoachbia…

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Accent Training Easy & Accessible w/Emmi 52:16

1M ago52:16

52:16

In today’s episode, I chat with Emmi about how to make accent learning “easier” and more accessible for everyone. We know that not everybody has the availability or the resources to have long sessions and that’s exactly what Emmi is trying to combat. We also talk about ear training and a few exercises that will help you a lot. You'll take a lot fro…

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The Art of Teaching w/Anton 1:26:33

2M ago1:26:33

1:26:33

In today´s episode, I talk with Anton, a fellow accent coach who I´ve known for ages! Together, we discuss the journey of becoming a teacher and mastering the skills needed to thrive in the teaching world, as well as the challenges and hard times thar come within. It´s an inspiring and deep conversation I´m sure you´ll find as interesting as I did!…

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Teachers Growing on Social Media w/Asdruval 1:02:39

2M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

In this episode I talk with Asdruval about how to on social media if you are a teacher. Where do you start? What's the easiest way? What are some of your options? There's a lot of actionable tips you can adopt if you're looking to grow your socila media. I hope you find it useful. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the …

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English is an Onion w/Laura 1:05:57

3M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

Have you ever got lost in translation? In the newest Podcast Episode, I talk with the super talented Laura Osumi, speech pathologist, about idioms, cliches and confusing multiple meaning phrases! Listen as we give examples and explore the world of figurative language, using it will help you build a deeper connection and focus on what you are saying…

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Being Sick w/William 33:21

3M ago33:21

33:21

Do you have trouble talking in English when you're sick? Well, so does William. In the latest podcast episode, he shares his experiences and offers some advice on navigating through sick days. It's valuable information, in my opinion. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoac…

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Cillian Murphy's Oppenheimer Accent w/ Coach William Conacher 30:32

4M ago30:32

30:32

Do you take accents in movies for granted? Dialect coaching is a whole career, and I get to talk to William Conacher about his 28 years of experience, including coaching the idiolects of real people. Actors he has coached to recreate specific people's voices include: 4 separate Princess Dianas, Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody, and now Cillian Murph…

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Da'Vine's Boston Accent in The Holdovers w/Thom Jones 54:29

4M ago54:29

54:29

She won an Oscar! Best Supporting Actress = Da'Vine Joy Randolph! She had to learn a Boston accent for the role. In this special podcast episode, I'm talking with Thom Jones, the dialect coach who worked with Da'Vine Joy Randolph for the movie The Holdovers. L's in unusual places, the American "brogue" and how to properly pronounce Da'Vine (I was d…

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Teacher Tech w/Geoff 41:26

5M ago41:26

41:26

Are you thinking about diving into the world of technology and social media to improve your teaching? Geoff has some great advice for you! In the latest podcast episode, we share our process and journey through teaching with technology. A must-hear for everyone looking for a way to start in this industry! Don't forget to join my free monthly master…

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Women and Startups w/Vicky 34:06

6M ago34:06

34:06

In today's episode, I chat with my friend Vicky. She's this awesome entrepreneur in the tech and startup world. We discuss the role of women in tech, the importance of emotional intelligence, ways to handle work stress, and how clear communication can make a huge difference in business and beyond. This is the first of three sessions I had with Vick…

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Rehearsing Wedding Vows w/Leonel 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

Today's episode is a little bit the same, and a little bit different. My friend who is getting married asked me to help him rehearse his wedding vows. Listen as we go through his vows and point out all the pronunciation and prosody differences that could make a big difference on this really big day for him. Don't forget to join my free monthly mast…

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Cross Cultural Holidays w/Lora Mander 49:55

7M ago49:55

49:55

In this very special holiday episode, I'll be speaking to Lora, who, like me, is an American living far from home. We discuss cross-cultural celebrations and the struggle that arises from trying to maintain our traditions while living in a different country. If you've ever lived outside your home country, I'm sure you'll be able to relate. Don't fo…

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Languages, Hobbies, and Skill Building w/Walter 43:33

7M ago43:33

43:33

In this episode, I chat with Walter, and we delve into the various experiences and challenges he faced while learning English. We talk about how hobbies and interests connect with learning languages. We talk about pronunciation, ear training, and all the unique intricacies that English has to offer. is almost a masterclass in understanding language…

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Intro Session w/Sabreen 1:01:53

8M ago1:01:53

1:01:53

In this episode, we listen to an intro a session with Sabreen, where we delve into several challenges she has faced in the past with her accent, including distinguishing specific letters from sounds. I promise that you learn a lot! Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoachbi…

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Learning (and Teaching) Czech w/Eliška 51:35

8M ago51:35

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I don't usually get the chance to talk with people about a slavic language like Czech. But there's a lot of Americans and Canadians who are learning Czech. So in the newest podcast eisode, I talk to Eliška, a certified language coach of Czech, to see how the grammar and the spelling and the syllable stress, the rhythm, and even the intonation are v…

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Intonation Discussion w/William 42:19

9M ago42:19

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In this episode, I'll be discussing intonation with William, our moderator on Discord. We'll explore how Spanish and Catalan differ from English when it comes to asking questions and the misunderstandings that can arise as a result. We'll also touch on how we perceive people based on their accents, and how intonation plays a crucial role in nonverb…

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Students' Needs w/Margarita 1:01:37

10M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

In this episode, we delve into a highly significant topic: putting the student first. Joining me is Margarita, a member in my Accent Teachers Academy, as we compare the dynamics of learning during school years versus adulthood and aligning your learning objectives with suitable teaching methods. We share some insights on creating an effective routi…

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Overcoming Fears in Speaking w/Magali 36:57

10M ago36:57

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In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Magali, or Maggie, another professional in language who specializes in Spanish. We talk about what it's like in English and in Spanish to overcome your fears and your trauma when speaking. How to build your confidence and what it's like to have imposter syndrome. Hopefully we´ll help you with …

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Affective Block w/Usman 14:43

11M ago14:43

14:43

In this episode you'll listen to a discovery call with Usman, who came to me to improve his accent. You'll get an idea of how a discoveryworks, what we look for and how I can begin to help you. We talk about Affective Block, what it is, why it happens and a tip to begin fighting it. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for th…

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Voicing Discussion w/ William 31:23

11M ago31:23

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In this episode I'll discuss with one of my students, William about one thing he struggles with the most: Voicing. William will give you some tips to improve your voicing while sharing some personal experiences that motivated him to improve. Overall a great chat! Check out William's YouTube Channel Pleasurable Learning Super Memo Or connect with me…

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Reading & Speaking Connection w/ Dela 1:03:22

12M ago1:03:22

1:03:22

In this episode I share a delightful chat with Dela Martin, online English language teacher who's taught people in multiple schools to people of all ages. We talk about our love for books and reading, how reading works inside your brain, the benefits of reading, and the role of technology in making reading more accessible. We also bust some reading…

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Emoji in Language w/ Daniel 57:30

1y ago57:30

57:30

It's International Emoji Day!! Today we talk all about emoji with Daniel Alfaro, we'll discuss the usage of emoji usage in different contexts, the significance of World Emoji Day, the role of emoji in conveying tone and supporting messages in text-based communication, cultural differences in gestures and the potential for misinterpretation, what is…

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Intonation w/ Irina 52:11

1y ago52:11

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I talk with one of my favorite people, Irina! She is a linguist with an M.A. degree from San Francisco State University and is currently a PhD student in Scotland. Irina is interested in studying voice quality and intonation scientifically to understand the physical aspects involved in accents. In this talk, we explore the connection between syllab…

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Advanced Rhythm w/ Daniel 57:11

1y ago57:11

57:11

Daniel and I first met in Hadar's Teacher's group a few years ago, and now we both live in Mexico. He actually went through her Accent Makeover course and decided to continue on the path! Daniel has been teaching English for 13 years and emphasizes the importance of rhythm in language learning. He discovered the significance of rhythm through cours…

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AAVE and Linguistic Discrimination w/ LaDoris 55:30

1y ago55:30

55:30

We dive deep into talking about AAVE (African American Vernacular English), aka Black English and Linguistic Discrimination with LaDoris. It's about language and identity; navigating professional communication in a politically complex world. In this thought-provoking episode, Bianca and guest LaDoris delve into the significance of language and comm…

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Hollywood Strike & Dialect Coaching w/ Accent Coach Jack 45:28

1y ago45:28

45:28

Accent Coach Jack and I discuss How we both got into accent coaching (and what we like and don't like about it) The current (May 2023) Hollywood strike AI voice creation and how it could affect the industry How downtime is a GREAT time to brush up on your accent skills! If you would like to start getting Jack's newsletter, or sign up for any of his…

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Basic Rhythm w/ Asdruval 1:18:10

1y ago1:18:10

1:18:10

Episode 15 features a guest named Asdruval discussing basic rhythm in English. Asdruval is an English teacher and coach from Guatemala with over seven years of experience. The focus of the episode is on time-stressed languages, stressed and reduced sounds, and connected speech. Asdruval helps students improve their pronunciation and overcome commun…

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Storytelling w/ Sun Yi 1:27:42

1y ago1:27:42

1:27:42

Meet Sun! Sun Yi is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and TEDx speaker. He is the founder of Night Owls, an award-winning digital agency in NYC. In 2022, he started Night Owl Nation, a community that practices storytelling together. I'm a member of Night Owl Nation, where I've been working on becoming a better storyteller. Sun and I talk about Night Ow…

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ChatGPT & Language Learning w/ William Palace 1:07:00

1y ago1:07:00

1:07:00

I talk today with William Palau, from Pleasurable Learning to start to unravel the quickly moving world of AI and see how we can apply it to language learning and accent acquisition. What is ChatGPt and how can I use it for language learning and accent practice? First, we review what Large Language Models (LLM) are, and why they matter to AIs like …

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Felippe's Consonant Clusters 43:06

1y ago43:06

43:06

This is what it's like to work with me. Listen to Felippe's first live coaching session. He knew he had a problem, but couldn't hear exactly what it was, so he came to me. Felippe came with 2 words in mind, 'world' and 'favorited', and added a third, 'throughout'. Felippe was having trouble with his consonant clusters. His tongue had a hard time tr…

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Intrusive R in British Accents w/ Mark Dallas 45:27

1+ y ago45:27

45:27

Are you on "Team R" or on the "Non-rhoticity Team"? Do you pronounce your Rs in English? I talk with Mark Byron Dallas, a dialect coach who I adore to learn more than I thought about the British Intrusive R! What's the difference between Linking R, Intrusive R, and even Hyper-rhoticization? There are accents in English that are Non-Rhotic, meaning …

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Auditory Processing Disorder w/ Lorraine Driscoll 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

I'm pretty sure I have APD. Does someone you love maybe have it too? This special episode is in honor of Auditory Processing Awareness Day (April 4th, 2023)! I ask 'what?' all the time, but by the time they answer, I've actually pieced it together. It's not a problem with my ear, but how I process (or don't) what I'm hearing! If you give me a bunch…

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Michelle Yeoh's Idiolect 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

In honor of Michelle Yeoh's 2023 Oscar for Best Actress (the first time it has been won by an Asian), I want to share with you how I listen to people's individual speech patters, or idiolects. Specifically, I point out pronunciation or articulation differences between how Michelle Yeoh and I speak. I show you how to listen and notice differences in…

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Michele Yeoh's Accent and the 2023 Oscars 13:14

1+ y ago13:14

13:14

You're probably aware of the accent bias that snuck into the face recognition software. It wasn't that the AI was racist, it merely exposed that humans are. I think of the Hollywood language bias and accent discrimination much the same. Hollywood has biases, and we the audience have been affected by it. The Oscars are almost here for 2023, and I re…

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4 Common Mistakes in Linking 6:45

1+ y ago6:45

6:45

These are 4 mistakes you might be making when you link your words in Connected Speech. It may be because the sound is difficult to articulate because it isn't in your first language. Or perhaps it is, but it's made differently. Or perhaps it is, but how we spell things and how we say things can be different. Or perhaps it is, but you might be heari…

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Linking in Connected Speech 7:22

1+ y ago7:22

7:22

Linking is a very common way to Connect your Speech in English! It's more difficult than Assimilating or Gliding because now we're going from a consonant to a vowel! Even though some people confuse the term Linking with Connected Speech, Linking is a TYPE of Connected Speech that we'll review here. We define and review the differences between Conne…

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Gliding Vowels in Connected Speech 7:31

1+ y ago7:31

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Gliding is more common than Assimilation in Connected Speech, but a bit more difficult! Gliding is also more common than Assimilation, so you'll use this skill more often! We define and review the differences between Connected Speech and Gliding, specifically. I underline the importance of knowing how vowels are pronounced rather than relying on th…

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Assimilation in Connected Speech 9:08

1+ y ago9:08

9:08

Assimilation is the easiest (yet rarest) of the 4 forms of Connected Speech! Connected speech has evolved in English, and by rebracketing our words, we can connect our speech. I demonstrate how assimilation works using 3 consonant examples at the ends and beginnings of words, then a full normal sentence talking about breakfast. I mention some thing…

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2 groups: Grammar vs. Meaning in Syllable Stress 5:49

1+ y ago5:49

5:49

Here are 2 example groups where a change in syllable stress DOES equal a change in the language. Sometimes stressing a different syllable tells us the part of speech the word is. For instance, OBject and obJECT have different grammatical functions. The first pattern is the noun, and the second signifies the verb form. Other times, stressing a diffe…

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Deleted schwa syllables and choices in Syllable Stress 6:15

1+ y ago6:15

6:15

Do you ever hear the same word two different ways, with different numbers of syllables? For example, some people say 'different' with 3 syllables, and others with only 2. What's going on here? Language is always changing, and when you have a center syllable with schwa, they are dropping out of people's speech these days. So, both ways are correct. …

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Top 50 words in 5 patterns for great Syllable Stress 6:32

1+ y ago6:32

6:32

THESE are the words you NEED to get right in English, because you use them all the time. Maybe you're doing the stress right, but it wouldn't hurt to check! Why these words? It's all about high frequency! This list comes from a list of the top 500 most common words in English. I break up these 50 words into 5 patterns. When you recognize the patter…

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