Listening Exercise A Discussion on Dialects

Listening Exercise A Discussion on Dialects This is an interesting English listening exercise partly because it may be challenging for students more familiar with a North American neutral accent.One of the unique qualities of LOI English is our teachers come from several different English speaking countries. Taking classes with teachers that have different accents will strengthen your overall listening abilities and prepare you for exams.The IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, First Certificate, and PET love to have different accents in their listening parts of the exam. Some of the accents are even difficult for native English speakers to understand  at first. Listen to this amazing actor and his accent. One thing to note is the Idris Elba is a master at changing his accent from British to North American to South African.Answer the questions below in comments and we will respond.1. What is the first question that Idris Elba asks? 2. What role do many hope is in Idris Elbas future? 3. What were his concerns with playing the character in Beasts of a Nation? 4. What does he consider every character? 5. What was similar between himself and the character he played, Stringer Bell? 6. Why did he choose his uncles voice for the character he played in Beasts? 7. Does he want to do more dark roles?Do you think that Idris would make a good James Bond? Why or why not? How many different dialects/accents does your language have?

March 14th Pi Day Hangouts - Heart Math Tutoring

March 14th Pi Day Hangouts - Heart Math Tutoring March 14th Pi Day Hangouts March 14th Pi Day Hangouts March 3, 2019 March 14th is Pi Day (3/14), and representatives from Heart Tutoring will be hitting the town for informal/optional gatherings all day with any tutors, donors, friends, and staff who want to meet. Check out who, when, and where below. 8 9AM coffee at Panera on Fairview (w/ Sally) 8 9AM coffee at Amelie’s on College Street (w/ Emily) 9:30 10:30AM coffee at Dunkin Donuts on Independence (Linda + Alexis) 11:30AM 12:30PM lunch at Panera in the University Area (Alexis) 12 1PM lunch at Zoe’s in South Park (Sally) 12 1PM lunch at Seventh Street Market (Emily + Sarah) 6-7PM Legion Brewing in South Park (Sally + Cydney) 5:30 6:30PM Unknown Brewing Company (Emily) Anyone is invited for this casual time to hang out with others involved in the cause. See you there! Heres a throwback to Pi Day 2017 when Wilsons World came to Montclaire Elementary!