Learning ‘English,’ When Your Accent Is a ‘War Crime’

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into Sanaz Toosie’s powerful play English and its thought-provoking exploration of language, identity, and belonging. Set in an Iranian TOEFL prep class, the play captures the struggles and aspirations of students navigating the complexities of English as a second language. We discuss themes of anxiety, accents, and the pressure to conform, alongside groundbreaking AI tools like SpeechRater that celebrate diversity in communication. Learn how technology...

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Get the inside track on all things TOEFL® Speaking—from expert breakdowns of the test’s scoring rubrics to cutting-edge research on how AI like SpeechRater™ evaluates your performance. Whether it's leveraging movie-based learning techniques or diving into the psychology behind language assessment, each episode gives you a front-row seat to the latest strategies, tips, and tools to help you master the Speaking section.We don’t just stop at exam prep. We explore the bigger picture of how the TOEFL shapes language learning, how automated scoring impacts your results, and what really goes on behind the scenes at ETS. If you want to understand the nuances of TOEFL Speaking and learn how to make your test performance stand out, this podcast is for you.This podcast is made possible through a blend of innovative AI solutions, including NotebookLM, ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, Suno, and Buzzsprout.Visit My Speaking Score: https://www.myspeakingscore.com/