CHRIS JANSING -- Interview a Broadcaster! -- American English

In this video, Rachel interviews Chris Jansing, an anchor at MSNBC, discussing her career, accent, and language background. They explore the concept of broadcaster English and how it serves as a standard for American English pronunciation. Chris shares her experiences growing up in a multilingual household and the challenges of maintaining a standard accent. The video also covers techniques for making speech conversational, including the use of reductions, and addresses common pronunciation challenges. The discussion concludes with Chris sharing her favorite word in English.

What is another term for the standard American accent?

• Broadcaster English

• British English

• Australian English

• Canadian English

Where did Chris Jansing grow up?

• California

• Ohio

• Texas

• New York

What is a common reduction in American English mentioned in the video?

• Coulda

• Woulda

• Shoulda

• Wanna

What does Chris Jansing do when she encounters a word she can't pronounce?

• Look it up

• Ask someone

• Fake it

• Skip it

What is Chris Jansing's favorite word in American English?

• Love

• Joy

• Peace

• Happiness

What is a pet peeve word for Chris Jansing?

• Library

• Nuclear

• Mischievous

• February

What is the main focus of the Rachel's English mini-series?

• Improving American English pronunciation

• Learning British English

• Interviewing celebrities

• Teaching grammar rules