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<h3><span style="font-size: large;">🎧 <strong>WitchTok Listening Comprehension Questions</strong></span></h3> <ol> <li><strong><span style="font-size: large;">What reasons does Ayla Skinner give for why witchcraft feels empowering to her?</span></strong> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-size: large;">(Hint: She mentions control, individuality, and how she lives her life.)</span></em></p> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: large;">According to the article, how has TikTok changed access to witchcraft and the way it's practised?</span></strong> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-size: large;">(Learners should listen out for comparisons with how things were "years ago.")</span></em></p> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: large;">What does Frankie Castanea say about the term 'witch' and how it's used across different cultures?</span></strong> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-size: large;">(This checks understanding of inclusivity and how the term varies across traditions.)</span></em></p> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: large;">How is witchcraft perceived differently in Europe compared to Africa, according to Dr Isak Niehaus?</span></strong> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-size: large;">(Pay attention to the contrast between healing and harmful uses, and secrecy vs. openness.)</span></em></p> </li> <li><strong><span style="font-size: large;">What does Ayla say about Hollywood and Disney's portrayal of witches, and how does she contrast it with her own view?</span></strong> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-size: large;">(This focuses on identifying opinions vs. stereotypes, and recognising intonation and nuance.)</span></em></p> </li> </ol> <p><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">There's no need to treat it like an exam, just keep an ear out to see if you can hear any information that could fit any of the questions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: large;">Take a listen here : <a href= "https://click.mlsend.com/link/c/YT0yNzc3NjM1NDY5MTEyOTA3MjE0JmM9bzJ6OSZlPTc1NDMzMjYmYj0xNDU2Mjk3MjAyJmQ9aTN0OGM4Yg==.VgUIxBhX2AQhbDLmCtlSH5fqxNEUofi-1o_hYIF6JoM" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link-id= "1456297202">https://learningbritishaccent.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/WitchTok.mp3</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Want to get in touch ? Email: <a href= "mailto:mail@learningbritishaccent.com">mail@learningbritishaccent.com</a></p> <p>Want the British Accent Training Courses? Details: <a href= "https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/">https://learningbritishaccent.com/bundle/</a></p> <p>12 month subscription: <a href= "https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/"> https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/british-accent-bundle-12-month-access-2/</a></p> <p>Indian speakers mini course: <a href= "https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/"> https://learningbritishaccent.com/product/speak-english-with-a-british-accent-for-indian-speakers/</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Support The Podcast</strong></p> <p>Donate: <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/britishaccentAlison?v=1&utm_source=unp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=RT000481&utm_unptid=f7a63c88-770d-11ee-b518-ac1f6bdab585&ppid=RT000481&cnac=GB&rsta=en_GB%28en-GB%29&cust=AHQQW4L3CPDSJ&unptid=f7a63c88-770d-11ee-b518-ac1f6bdab585&calc=f4813544e171a&unp_tpcid=ppme-social-business-profile-created&page=main%3Aemail%3ART000481&pgrp=main%3Aemail&e=cl&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys&appVersion=1.211.0&xt=104038%2C127632"> PayPal.Me/britishaccentAlison</a></p> <p>Buy me a coffee : <a href= "https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110">https://ko-fi.com/learningbritishaccent52110</a></p> <p> Daily emails : <a href= "https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/">https://learningbritishaccent.com/newsletter/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Follow me on TikTok:<a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@learningbritishaccent?_t=8rPXZzGajrN&_r=1">@learningbritishaccent<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></a></p> <p> #podcast #podcastclip #speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p>#speakenglishwithabritishaccent #speakenglish #britishaccent #britishenglish #learnenglish #languagelearning #esl #ielts #toefl #englishaccent #ieltsspeaking #accenttraining #communicationskills #languagelearning #english #pronunciation #grammar #intonation #adjectives #nouns #verbs<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
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Подкасты — один из самых плотных способов впитать английский в естественном темпе. How not to sound like an interrogator in small talk - Listening Exercise : News Article 👂 - How to Say "Player" Without Sounding Like an American Footballer от British Accent AUDIO Tip – How to say the last 's' даёт живые диалоги, неподготовленную речь и лексику, которая действительно встречается в реальных разговорах.
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