JULIA BOORSTIN -- Interview a Broadcaster! -- American English Pronunciation

In this video, Rachel interviews Julia Boorstin, a CNBC reporter, about the importance of the standard American accent, also known as broadcaster English. Julia shares her personal experiences with speech habits, such as avoiding the use of 'like' and upward intonation, which can make one sound unsure. She provides tips on preparing text for camera, emphasizing the importance of intonation and pronunciation. The video concludes with resources for further learning and improving American English pronunciation.

What profession does Julia Boorstin have?

• Actor

• Broadcaster

• Reporter

• Teacher

What was one of the habits Julia's parents wanted her to avoid?

• Using slang

• Speaking too fast

• Using the word 'like'

• Mumbling

What is a common speech pattern in Southern California that Julia's parents discouraged?

• Whispering

• Rapid speech

• Upward intonation

• Monotone speech

What is a key tip for preparing a text for presentation?

• Circle important words

• Ignore punctuation

• Read silently

• Memorize the entire text

What should you do if you encounter a word you can't pronounce?

• Use a different word

• Call someone knowledgeable

• Skip the word

• Guess the pronunciation

What humorous mistake does Julia make with the word 'experiment'?

• She says 'experament'

• She says 'expeeriment'

• She says 'experimint'

• She says 'expariment'

What vowel sound should be used in the stressed syllable of 'experiment'?

• 'ee' as in 'she'

• 'eh' as in 'bed'

• 'oo' as in 'boot'

• 'ah' as in 'car'