Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:58:05 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:58:05 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 http://davidberlinesl.libsyn.com en http://davidberlinesl.libsyn.com A short history of English spelling and the English spelling system. https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/2/3/3/8/233809ef68ca480d/DSCN2251.TIF.jpg David Berlin no episodic English,spelling,English,history no A short history of English spelling and the English spelling system.david.berlin.esl@gmail.comDavid Berlin Articles Podcast - a an the Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:33:00 +0000 This podcast gives instructions on how to use the articles, both definite and indefinite.

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]]> 04:25 false full david.berlin.esl@gmail.com (David Berlin)This podcast gives instructions on how to use the articles, both definite and indefinite.David BerlinThis podcast gives instructions on how to use the articles, both definite and indefinite. Intonation Podcast Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:07:48 +0000 This podcast describes a basic rule of american English intonation:  Word emphasis.  With examples.

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]]> 05:19 false full david.berlin.esl@gmail.com (David Berlin)This podcast describes a basic rule of american English intonation:  Word emphasis.  With examples.David BerlinThis podcast describes a basic rule of american English intonation:  Word emphasis.  With examples. When the t or tt spelling sounds like a /d/ sound Tue, 14 Sep 2010 16:39:27 +0000 This podcast describes how a non native speaker of North American English should know when the /t/ sound is spelled like a /d/ sound.  It gives examples of words like little, hitting, and clatter--all words that are spelled with a tt or a t but the t or the tt is *sounded* like d.

'Til next time,

Dave

]]> This podcast describes how a non native speaker of North American English should know when the /t/ sound is spelled like a /d/ sound. It gives examples of words like little, hitting, and clatter--all words that are spelled with a tt or a t but the t or the tt is *sounded* like d.'Til next time,Dave

]]> 05:35 false full david.berlin.esl@gmail.com (David Berlin)This podcast describes how a non native speaker of North American English should know when the /t/ sound is spelled like a /d/ sound.  It gives examples of words like little, hitting, and clatter--all words that are spelled with a tt or a t but the t or the tt is *sounded* like d. 'Til next time, DaveDavid BerlinThis podcast describes how a non native speaker of North American English should know when the /t/ sound is spelled like a /d/ sound.  It gives examples of words like little, hitting, and clatter--all words that are spelled with a tt or a t but the t or the tt is *sounded* like d. 'Til next time, Dave The /s/ sound and the /z/ sound Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:52:04 +0000 This podcast describes the /s/ sound and the /z/ sound, the differences between them, and how to make them.  There are also examples for listening and repeating.  If you'd like to schedule a session for help with accent reduction or English, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, shoot me an email at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl.  Thanks and til next time!

]]> This podcast describes the /s/ sound and the /z/ sound, the differences between them, and how to make them. There are also examples for listening and repeating. If you'd like to schedule a session for help with accent reduction or English, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, shoot me an email at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl. Thanks and til next time!

]]> 04:11 false full david.berlin.esl@gmail.com (David Berlin)This podcast describes the /s/ sound and the /z/ sound, the differences between them, and how to make them.  There are also examples for listening and repeating.  If you'd like to schedule a session for help with accent reduction or English, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, shoot me an email at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl.  Thanks and til next time!David BerlinThis podcast describes the /s/ sound and the /z/ sound, the differences between them, and how to make them.  There are also examples for listening and repeating.  If you'd like to schedule a session for help with accent reduction or English, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, shoot me an email at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl.  Thanks and til next time! How to Make The F W and V sounds.mp3 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:06:00 +0000 This is a basic lesson on how to make the /f/ sound, the /v/ sound/ and the /w/ sound.  It is aimed at non-native speakers trying to learn American English and to make themselves more intelligible to an American listener.  If you'd like to schedule a private session to work on your accent, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, email me at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl.  Take care, 'til next time...

]]> This is a basic lesson on how to make the /f/ sound, the /v/ sound/ and the /w/ sound. It is aimed at non-native speakers trying to learn American English and to make themselves more intelligible to an American listener. If you'd like to schedule a private session to work on your accent, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, email me at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl. Take care, 'til next time...

]]> 08:09 false full david.berlin.esl@gmail.com (David Berlin)This is a basic lesson on how to make the /f/ sound, the /v/ sound/ and the /w/ sound.  It is aimed at non-native speakers trying to learn American English and to make themselves more intelligible to an American listener.  If you'd like to schedule a private session to work on your accent, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, email me at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl.  Take care, 'til next time...David BerlinThis is a basic lesson on how to make the /f/ sound, the /v/ sound/ and the /w/ sound.  It is aimed at non-native speakers trying to learn American English and to make themselves more intelligible to an American listener.  If you'd like to schedule a private session to work on your accent, give me a call at (732) 776-7964, email me at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com, or chat with me on Skype at david.berlin.esl.  Take care, 'til next time... History of English Spelling.mp3 Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:39:00 +0000
I know some of you have trouble because English spelling is not phonetic the way it is in many other languages; words are often spelled in English in a completely different way than they are pronounced.  Hopefully this podcast sheds a little light on why.

If you'd like to discuss your ESL/Accent Reduction issues with me and set up an initial consultation and appointment, call (732) 776-7964, buzz me on Skype at david.berlin.esl, or just drop me a line at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com.  Once again, that number is (732) 776-7964, or Skype at david.berlin.esl, or e-mail at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com.  Until next time, this is David Berlin, signing off...goodbye!
]]> not phonetic the way it is in many other languages; words are often spelled in English in a completely different way than they are pronounced. Hopefully this podcast sheds a little light on why.If you'd like to discuss your ESL/Accent Reduction issues with me and set up an initial consultation and appointment, call (732) 776-7964, buzz me on Skype at david.berlin.esl, or just drop me a line at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com. Once again, that number is (732) 776-7964, or Skype at david.berlin.esl, or e-mail at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com. Until next time, this is David Berlin, signing off...goodbye!]]> 06:58 false full david.berlin.esl@gmail.com (David Berlin)Hi everybody!  This is your friendly neighborhood ESL/Accent Reduction tutor, David Berlin.  This is a short podcast that explains, very briefly, the history of the English spelling system (such as it is), from Old English to Samuel Johnson's 17th century "Dictionary of the English Language".  I know some of you have trouble because English spelling is not phonetic the way it is in many other languages; words are often spelled in English in a completely different way than they are pronounced.  Hopefully this podcast sheds a little light on why. If you'd like to discuss your ESL/Accent Reduction issues with me and set up an initial consultation and appointment, call (732) 776-7964, buzz me on Skype at david.berlin.esl, or just drop me a line at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com.  Once again, that number is (732) 776-7964, or Skype at david.berlin.esl, or e-mail at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com.  Until next time, this is David Berlin, signing off...goodbye!David BerlinHi everybody!  This is your friendly neighborhood ESL/Accent Reduction tutor, David Berlin.  This is a short podcast that explains, very briefly, the history of the English spelling system (such as it is), from Old English to Samuel Johnson's 17th century "Dictionary of the English Language".  I know some of you have trouble because English spelling is not phonetic the way it is in many other languages; words are often spelled in English in a completely different way than they are pronounced.  Hopefully this podcast sheds a little light on why. If you'd like to discuss your ESL/Accent Reduction issues with me and set up an initial consultation and appointment, call (732) 776-7964, buzz me on Skype at david.berlin.esl, or just drop me a line at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com.  Once again, that number is (732) 776-7964, or Skype at david.berlin.esl, or e-mail at david.berlin.esl@gmail.com.  Until next time, this is David Berlin, signing off...goodbye!