Podcasts

Episode 056: An Interview with Rie Hiramatsu

Published: Feb. 19, 2021, 2:41 a.m.
Duration: 33 minutes 42 seconds

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Episode 055: BとVの音はどのくらい違う?

Published: Feb. 12, 2021, 2:32 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 9 seconds

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Episode 054: 英語発音の無料ワークショップ 2/20 9am Japan Time

Published: Feb. 6, 2021, 8:06 a.m.
Duration: 5 minutes 24 seconds

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Episode 053: 英語を話すときこれは言わないで

Published: Jan. 20, 2021, 2:12 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 23 seconds

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Episode 052: 英語は前半を強くしないほうがいい

Published: Jan. 8, 2021, 4:12 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 8 seconds

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Episode 051: 英語を使う環境にする方法

Published: Dec. 19, 2020, 5:46 a.m.
Duration: 8 minutes 40 seconds

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Episode 049: 発音の上達プロセスは音楽やスポーツと同じ

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 3:01 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 19 seconds

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Episode 050: 英語と日本語でエネルギーの動き方が違う

Published: Dec. 11, 2020, 2:59 a.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 28 seconds

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Episode 048: 英語の苦労から開放される3つの方法

Published: Nov. 19, 2020, 6:06 a.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 39 seconds

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Episode 047: 日本語と英語の発音のバランスの違い

Published: Nov. 5, 2020, 11:43 p.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 6 seconds

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Episode 046: 英語発音が伸びるか伸びないかはこれで決まる!

Published: Oct. 30, 2020, 1:55 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 22 seconds

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Episode 045: 英語発音をスムーズにする練習方法

Published: Oct. 11, 2020, 3:59 a.m.
Duration: 16 minutes 47 seconds

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Episode 044: SitをShitと発音すると大惨事になりかねない

Published: Oct. 3, 2020, 7:16 p.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 47 seconds

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Episode 043: 英語と日本語の音はこんなに違う

Published: Sept. 25, 2020, 5:16 p.m.
Duration: 15 minutes 46 seconds

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Episode 042: THとDの音の違い出せてますか?

Published: Sept. 5, 2020, 7:50 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 21 seconds

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Episode 041: 英語の発音について with 英語喉著者Kazさん

Published: Aug. 31, 2020, 4 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 40 seconds

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Episode 040: Dictation Practice 3 Tips

Published: Aug. 26, 2020, 4 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 55 seconds

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Episode 039: East vs Yeast この2つ違いが出せてますか?

Published: Aug. 22, 2020, 7:07 p.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 21 seconds

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Episode 038: West Coast Has the Vowel ɔ ?

Published: July 31, 2020, 1:37 a.m.
Duration: 18 minutes 29 seconds

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Episode 037: Ned Oshiro from Ned's English: Pronunciation Coach

Published: March 19, 2020, 7:11 p.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 51 seconds

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Episode 036: Miho Noguchi and Yukiko Fujimura from Voice Over Japan

Published: Feb. 1, 2020, 12:57 a.m.
Duration: 30 minutes 47 seconds

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Episode 035: An Interview with Rochelle Kopp

Published: Dec. 2, 2019, 10:44 a.m.
Duration: 28 minutes 9 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach and business coach based in Hawai'i.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for Japanese people who speak English as a second language and are working in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship because they are important when it come to working in a new environment and learning new things.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my thick Japanese accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

In this episode, I invited Rochelle Kopp and she shared two Japanese concepts that do not really exist in the American culture.
Rochelle is Founder and Managing Principal of Japan Intercultural Consulting, an international training and consulting firm focused on Japanese business. She helps Japanese and people from other countries understand each others' cultures and work together effectively. How Japanese can improve their communication in English is a theme that she frequently consults on and also writes about in books including the best-selling Manga de Wakaru Gaikokujin to no Hatarakikata, and Eigo no Hinkaku.
Enjoy the episode!

Rochelle Kopp's website: https://www.japanintercultural.com/en/home/default.aspx
Japanese Twitter https://twitter.com/JICRochelle
English Twitter https://twitter.com/JapanIntercult
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/rochelle.kopp
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochellekopp/

■ 『マンガでわかる外国人との働き方』 https://amzn.to/2TWrafc
■ 英語の品格 http://amzn.to/2tAloT2 Kindle http://amzn.to/2fGBN3O
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■ 英語の交渉 直前7時間の技術 http://amzn.to/1OvVhi2 kindle http://amzn.to/2ftsbF4
■ 外国人部下と仕事をするためのビジネス英語―指示・フィードバック・業績評価http://amzn.to/10BDFxi

 

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  • 12月7日午後12時、English Boot Campゆみ先生とAikoのアメリカ英語発音”参加型”ウェビナー(5500円)発音コーチ2人からアドバイスがもらえます♪発音チェックの特典あり。詳細:http://bit.ly/34uNUob
  • 12月8日午後1時、高島まき先生とAikoのイギリス英語とアメリカ英語のイントネーション”参加型”レッスン(5500円)詳細:https://ameblo.jp/reginacecilia/entry-12550977694.html

・Aikoのニュースレター:https://bit.ly/2vWHH84
・上級者向け:12週間の英語発音コース https://hatsuonkyosei.com/services/
・英語コーチ向けビジネスコース:https://hatsuonkyosei.com/services/
日本人のためのアメリカ英語の発音矯正コース(Teachable とUdemyで述べ受講者数1400名以上が取っているオンラインコース)https://hatsuonkyosei.teachable.com/

#schwagirl #英語の発音 #発音矯正 #entrepreneurship

Podcast: https://schwagirl.com 
Facebook: @hatsuonkyosei
Twitter: @aiko2232

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Episode 034: Interview with Dan Orias District 49 Toastmasters

Published: Nov. 23, 2019, 11:07 p.m.
Duration: 10 minutes 7 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for people who speak English as a second language and living in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

In this episode, I invited a Toastmasters friend Dan Orias from District 49. Enjoy!

 

英語コーチ働き方改革ワークショップ:11月30日午前9時より:詳細 http://bit.ly/2jVAKyU

時間:日本時間11月30日午前9時
アメリカ西海岸時間11月29日午後4時PST
参加費:600円(資料代)
場所:Zoom(オンラインなのでどこからでも参加できます)

この英語コーチ向け働き方改革セミナーの対象者
・コーチング内容(サービス)が英語関連
・現在の収入は月7〜35万円ほどで、すでに働きづめになっている
・自分のビジネスだけで月収50万〜100万円を目指したいが、現在の働き方ではそれを実現するのが難しい
・オンラインで集客できるようになりたい
・Work less and make more money を目指し、自分の自由を手に入れたい
という方を対象にしています

 

For Japanese speakers who want to improve their English pronunciation: Aiko's Online Courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/aiko-hemingway/

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 033: 3 Tips to Improve Your English Pronunciation

Published: Oct. 12, 2019, 1:53 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 32 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for people who speak English as a second language and living in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

In this episode, I shared three tips to improve your English pronunciation as an adult learner.

Free - Pronunciation workshop Oct 18th 7pm PDT: http://bit.ly/2Itwi3p
Join and learn some practice tips to improve your English pronunciation

2時間半で学ぶUdemy作成のポイント
日時:日本時間10月26日土曜日午前9時〜11時半
場所:ズーム(時差をお確かめください)
費用:105ドル(クライアント様は50%オフで受けることができます)
ワークショップを録画して、参加された方だけに動画リンクを送り、このワークショップの後1ヶ月動画にアクセスできるようにします。
詳細&登録リンク:http://bit.ly/2p9cziJ

For Japanese speakers who want to improve their English pronunciation: Aiko's Online Courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/aiko-hemingway/

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 032: Mindset to create online courses

Published: Oct. 5, 2019, 6:04 a.m.
Duration: 13 minutes 38 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for people who speak English as a second language and living in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

In this episode, I answered questions that I received and talked about mindsets you want to have in order to start creating online courses.

Questions: my whole purpose is to create a passive income and to touch more people’s life and make a difference. When you decided to create an online course, were you worried that you cannot “touch “ each student ? Is this my limiting mindset ? How can I create a course knowing that students will get the same result as if I’m coaching them?

Enjoy the episode!

2時間半で学ぶUdemy作成のポイント
日時:日本時間10月26日土曜日午前9時〜11時半
場所:ズーム(時差をお確かめください)
費用:105ドル(クライアント様は50%オフで受けることができます)
ワークショップを録画して、参加された方だけに動画リンクを送り、このワークショップの後1ヶ月動画にアクセスできるようにします。
詳細&登録リンク:http://bit.ly/2p9cziJ

For Japanese speakers who want to improve their English pronunciation: Aiko's Online Courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/aiko-hemingway/

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 031: Helen Iwata from Sasuga! Communications Based in Japan

Published: Oct. 4, 2019, 11:39 p.m.
Duration: 19 minutes 12 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for people who speak English as a second language and living in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

In this episode, I interviewed Helen Iwata from Sasuga! Communications based in Japan.
Helen has been helping people improve their communication skills from her own experiences. She is a TEDx speaker and an author of 英語の仕事術. She shared tips to improve English communication skills for English learners. Enjoy the episode with Helen!

 

Helen Iwata’s The Sasuga! Podcast
iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/jp/podcast/the-sasuga-podcast/id1448624507
Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/helen-iwata/the-sasuga-podcast

英語の仕事術
https://sasugacommunications.com/book/

The Sasuga! Circle (monthly online membership to build your communication skills and confidence for global business)
https://sasugacommunications.com/circle

 

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For Japanese speakers who want to improve their English pronunciation: Aiko's Online Courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/aiko-hemingway/

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 030: Stop Having an Employee Mindset

Published: Oct. 1, 2019, 7:43 a.m.
Duration: 14 minutes 20 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for people who speak English as a second language and living in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

コーチング業で月に100万円を稼ぐまでの道のり:https://requ.ameba.jp/products/19222

 

In this episode, I am talking about "Employee mindset." Do you have an employee mindset or entrepreneur mindset? Well, let's find out.

Here is my note:
- How do you make more money while you work less?
- We don't learn about business and money at home nor at school.
- If you work longer when you want to make more money, you will hit the ceiling because you only have 24 hours a day.

To work less and make more money:
1: Charge higher
2: Structure
3: Passive income

For Japanese speakers who want to improve their English pronunciation: Online Courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/aiko-hemingway/

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

 

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Episode 029: Speaking English as a Second Language is an Advantage or Disadvantage

Published: Sept. 26, 2019, 5:43 a.m.
Duration: 12 minutes 59 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my show "Schwagirl". This show is for people who speak English as a second language and living in an English environment. I am focusing on mindsets and entrepreneurship.

I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this show will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

 

The fact that you speaking English as a second language, is it an advantage or disadvantage for you? I am talking about my idea in this episode.

 

Here is my note:
- You should be proud of yourself and your English.
- Speaking English as a second language can be an advantage. It really depends on how you look at it!

What are the takeaway messages for you? Please comment below.

 

For Japanese speakers who want to improve their English pronunciation: Online Courses on Udemy: https://www.udemy.com/user/aiko-hemingway/

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter
Subscribe to my YouTube channel

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 028: Masayoshi Sobue English Communication Coach Based in Australia

Published: July 6, 2019, 9:12 p.m.
Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes 32 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language. And I said "us" because it includes me. I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this podcast will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

 

In Episode 28, I invited Masayoshi Sobue the English communication coach based in Australia.

Masayoshi Sobue lives in Australia and currently works as a baker at a big supermarket chain. He migrated from Japan to Australia around 12 years ago and took a Baking & Patisserie course at TAFE (Technical And Further Education) in Cairns. At the moment, he just started off his carrier in English coaching specializing in English communication. His passion in his business is to help and encourage people who live in Australia and still struggle to communicate in English with others especially with native speakers of English.

Twitter: @ozuijyu
Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/noworries.eikaiwa/    
HP: https://nw-english.net/  (He is looking for 2 people for coaching for free. Contact him now!)
Newsletter:  https://nw-english.net/newsletter/
Podcast: https://nw-english.net/podcast-nw-eikaiwa/

Here is my note:
- Today is a great day to make mistakes.
- When talking to a person, say the person's name so that you will sound friendly
- Relax and enjoy!

 

July 2019 Aiko's Course/Workshop Schedule

Video "3 English Pronunciation Tips for Japanese Speakers" is available until July 27th. Access to the video now: https://bit.ly/2vWHH84

1 spot available for private coaching, starting on Aug 1st. For more information: https://hatsuonkyosei.com/services/private-coaching/

 

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

 

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Episode 027: Tiffany Rachel From Japan

Published: June 9, 2019, 4:58 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 4 minutes 5 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language. And I said "us" because it includes me. I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this podcast will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

 

In Episode 27, I invited Tiffany Rachel from Japan.

Tiffany is an American citizen born and raised in Japan, moved to the States at the age of 12 and moved back to Japan 2017

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffrichx/

What are the takeaway messages for you? Please comment below.

 

June 2019 Aiko's Course/Workshop Schedule

June 25th: 9-Week Business Course (1 spot left)
This is for English coaches whose goal is to make 5k - 10k a month from the coaching business. What you can learn: how to narrow down niche, American style marketing, creating passive income streams, and how to use social media. Only 1 spot left. For more info: http://bit.ly/2P7bwsE

June 14th: at 5pm PST Free workshop
This is for English coaches who are interested in building their own coaching business but not sure if they are good enough to start. Come join this free workshop and get some ideas for your coaching business. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/2U6oY0C

日本時間6月15日お昼12時から、エイミーGagaとAikoによる
英語スピーキング力アップ無料ワークショップ

日本在住で、会社で突然英語を使わないといけなくなった人が対象です
定員8名まで。登録リンク:http://bit.ly/2HEnyaN 

June 21st: at 6pm PST 2-Hour Online Seminar
Learn L and R pronunciation with Aiko
Learn how to improve your conversation skills with Kaori
Admission: $18 (Paypal 5% transaction will be added)
Up to 30 people (24 spots left). *Aiko will check your English voice file and give you feedback as a special giveaway. *A replay for the seminar is available for a month from June 21st in order for you to review the material.
Enroll here: http://bit.ly/31kjKDc

 

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact Aiko through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support Aiko financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join her patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from Aiko, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 026: Yumi Nagashima Stand-up Comedian Based in Vancouver

Published: April 30, 2019, 6:22 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes 23 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language. And I said "us" because it includes me. I speak English as a second language. I came to the US when I was 23. I had a hard time in the US because of my English accent. If you are going through a hard time, don't give up your dreams and goals. And I hope this podcast will encourage and empower you! -Who is Aiko?

 

In Episode 26, I invited Yumi Nagashima who is a stand-up comedian based in Vancouver, Canada.

Yumi Nagashima is a Vancouver based comedian. In less than three years, this Japanese-Canadian comic and actress has made a large splash on the North American comedy scene, with her sassy stage presence and unique world view. Yumi is a mainstay on the Vancouver comedy scene, but you may have also heard her on the CBC radio program, ‘The Debaters’, or seen her on CBC TV at the 2018 Winnipeg Comedy Festival. She has also featured as a part of Just For Laughs North West, and she was a finalist in the 2016 & 2017 Yuk Off Competition.Yumi is also an accomplished actress and has many acting credits to her name, including HBO’s, "The Man in the High Castle.”

Youtube: Yumi Tube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-elHIUZwtkeR5WPEdZKqA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yumicomedy/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yumicomedy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yumicomedy/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6sTpkYQV70ctnHjemR8JU0
Website: https://www.yumicomedy.com

Yumi's tour info: Winnipeg Comedy Festival April 28th - May 7th
*Will keep you updated on her gigs in Japan (Late May)

Here are my notes:

  • You are 100% perfect!
  • Don't hate it just because you don't understand
  • For performers, deliver the best version of yourself, but you are not responsible for how people receive your performance
  • Have some breakthrough when you experience culture shock
  • Learn to voice your opinion. Talking more loudly will help!

Enjoy the episode!

 

 

GW special offers until May 6th!!

A friend of Aiko’s, Helen Iwata (author of 英語の仕事術, TEDx speaker, and business communication skills coach based in Tokyo) is offering a Golden Week special on her online course to build your presentation skills and confidence - Speak Like An Expert. You can use this promo code - GW2019 - to get 5,000 yen off! But only until the end of May 6 Japan time!
Speak Like An Expert

Aiko's GW pronunciation classes

  • May 2nd at 10am: American English rhythm (you may be sounding demanding without knowing! Let's find out)
  • May 3rd at 10am: Lean about intonation (You may be sounding angry without knowing! Let's find out)
  • May 4th at 10am: L and R pronunciation (you may be saying "lice" without realizing. Let's find out)
  • May 5th at noon: Important American vowels (you may be saying "fucked" without realizing! Let's find out)

*All listed in Japan Time. Click here for more information

 

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact me through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

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Episode 025: Maki Takashima British English Accent Coach Based in Japan

Published: April 22, 2019, 3:43 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes 36 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language.

In Episode 25, I invited Maki Takashima who is a British English accent coach based in Japan.

Maki Takashima is a British English accent coach, diction coach and translator (English/Japanese, written and spoken). Maki was raised in Tokyo until the age of 15 when she moved to Dusseldorf, Germany, due to her father's work. She then attended a British school for three years where she acquired British English. She has two degrees; one from Sophia University (BA in German Language with Linguistics) and the other from Royal Holloway College, University of London (BS in Physics with Music). After her return to Japan in 1992, Maki worked in Classical Music and many other industries, where she always acted as a translator/interpreter on top of her main role in PR and marketing. In 2004 she became independent and started her own business of English language services; teaching and translating/interpreting. She was also a PR representative for Maestro Seiji Ozawa in the 2000's. In this capacity she dealt with national and international media and travelled extensively with Maestro's projects. Maki is currently based in Tokyo and is known as one of the very few Japanese who can speak and teach British accent, namely RP (Received Pronunciation). She runs her own English language school where she teaches individuals and groups. Her background of music education and singing experience has led her to teach diction to Japan's renowned professional singers, whilst she also enjoys teaching amateur singers and chorus groups.

website: https://www.maki-takashima.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/maki.takashima 
blog: https://ameblo.jp/reginacecilia/ 
twitter: @makiuk

Here is the IPA of the words we talked in the episode

  • Box : West coast American (WA) [ɑ] / Received Pronunciation (RP) [ɒ]
  • Talk : WA [ɑ] / RP [ɔː]
  • Door : American (A) [ɔɹ] / RP [ɔː]
  • Can I have a glass of water? : intonation goes up in A, down in RP
  • Glass, have : A [æ] / RP [ɑː] *RP of glass sounds like "gloss" to American
  • Water : WA [ɑ] / RP [ɔː]
  • Cold/called, hole/hall : WA cold [oʊ] called [ɑ] / RP cold [əʊ] called [ɔ]
  • "ou" sound : A [oʊ] / RP [əʊ] / in General British English [əʊ] (but it sounds slightly different from RP.)

Enjoy the episode!

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact me through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

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Episode 024: RiRia Actor and Musician Based in Los Angeles

Published: April 6, 2019, 1:24 a.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 29 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language.

In Episode 24, I invited RiRia who is an actor and musician based in Los Angeles.

RiRia is a multi international award winning flutist who is originally from Tokyo, Japan. Her recording was used at Vancouver Olympics by its silver medal winning figure skater, Mao Asada. She moved to Los Angeles on her own, when she was 17 years old to further pursue her career in performing. In 2019, she dropped her debut single as a producer and singer songwriter “I Think I Like That” which she sings and raps in English and Japanese.

RiRia's Social Media Link:
Instagram @RiRiaOfficial
Facebook @RiRiaOfficial

"I Think I Like That" ft. RiRia
https://soundcloud.com/musicbyhustla/i-think-i-like-that-ft-riria

Here are my notes

  • Fake it till you make it!
  • Try to spend time with native speakers to learn English effectively
  • If you would like to act in Hollywood, learn pronunciation as much as possible
  • In the US, being too humble may not work well. Say "I can do it" when you are still semi-good at it.

Enjoy the episode!

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact me through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support me financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join my patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

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If you are interested in learning pronunciation from me, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information. Group courses and private coaching are available as well as online self-study materials.

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Episode 023: Sawaken English Teacher and YouTuber Based in Japan

Published: March 18, 2019, 5:51 a.m.
Duration: 36 minutes 13 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language.

In Episode 23, I invited Sawaken who is a freelance English teacher and also a popular Youtuber.

Sawaken moved from Japan to Los Angeles to study at the age of 18. He then married an American lady (who was his classmate in college) when he was 24, but the marriage did not last for more than two years. After having lived in Los Angeles and Las Vegas for the total of 15 years, he came back to Japan in 2011. His first job in Japan was a web designer, but later he was introduced to one of the leading English schools, and started teaching English. As of now 2019, he is a freelance English teacher and a YouTuber.

Sawaken san's Social Media Link:
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2svkX28Sl6DMeMFF-1avpA

Here are my notes

  • Know basic words and grammar
  • You can talk to yourself and practice first
  • We talked a little bit about international marriage in this episode
  • Sawaken san is doing "100-day challenge" speaking English on his youtube
  • This podcast episode is going to be featured in one of his videos. I will put the link here when it is up! *The video is up: https://youtu.be/P1sV7jXkBKo

Enjoy the episode!

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact me through http://schwagirl.com/contact

Support me financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join my patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from me, and attending webinars in March 2019, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information.

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Episode 022: Yumiko Akeba from Yumi's English Boot Camp

Published: March 7, 2019, 8:45 a.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 9 seconds

Hey guys! It is Aiko with Schwagirl. I am an American English pronunciation coach.

Welcome to my podcast "The Voice of English" Season 2.

Season 2 focuses more on communication. In each episode, I bring a guest and he/she will give us tips to become a better communicator as a person who speaks English as a second language.

In Episode 22, I invited Yumiko Akeba from English Boot Camp Based in Japan.

Yumiko is the founder of English Boot Camp. She teaches American English pronunciation to adult Japanese learners. She's taught more than 5,000 Japanese and her clients include actors, singers, and business leaders. Her YouTube channel has about 50,000 subscribers. Her first book, 『ネコろんで学べる英語発音の本』was published by 実務教育出版 in 2017.

Yumi's Social Media Links:
サイト:https://englishbootcamp.jp/
Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/c/YumisEnglishBootCamp
FB:https://www.facebook.com/englishbootcampjapan/

Here are my notes

  • Do care but never be afraid of making mistakes
  • The schwa sound (vowel) is hard for Japanese to understand
  • Watch American movies and dramas to understand Western culture
  • Learning songs is effective

Enjoy the episode!

If you have any questions regarding English learning or pronunciation, living in the US, working in the US, or if you would like to be a guest on this show, please contact me through http://schwagirl.com/contact

You can download each episode from this link: http://thevoiceofenglish.libsyn.com/

Support me financially to be able to provide my podcast, youtube videos and FB live for free. Join my patrons on Patreon. You can donate from 1 dollar a month. https://www.patreon.com/schwagirl

Don't forget to subscribe to my newsletter

If you are interested in learning pronunciation from me, and attending webinars in March 2019, visit http://hatsuonkyosei.com/ for more information.

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Episode 021: Ayumi Tachikawa ASE English Based in California

Published: Feb. 22, 2019, 12:59 a.m.
Duration: 52 minutes 51 seconds

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Episode 020 Erin from Peta-Eri Eigo and ErinGlish Based in Japan

Published: Feb. 8, 2019, 7:18 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 25 seconds

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Episode 019: Pete Smissen The Aussie English Podcast Based in Australia

Published: Feb. 1, 2019, 7:34 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes 41 seconds

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Episode 018 Yukari Weber English Coach Based in California

Published: Jan. 3, 2019, 8:03 a.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 12 seconds

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Episode 017 Kaz The Coauthor of Eigonodo Based in DC

Published: Dec. 31, 2018, 3:25 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes 4 seconds

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Episode 016: Junko Akuzawa English Joy Accent Reduction Trainer Based in Japan

Published: Dec. 21, 2018, 8:32 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour

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Episode 015: Toshi Okuzaki English Coach & Actor Based in Australia

Published: Dec. 7, 2018, 1:26 a.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 41 seconds

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Episode 014: Mari Kishimoto High School English Teacher in Japan

Published: Nov. 25, 2018, 9:56 a.m.
Duration: 47 minutes 1 second

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Episode 013: Ryo English Coach and Attorney at Law Based in the US

Published: Nov. 7, 2018, 2 a.m.
Duration: 59 minutes 1 second

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Episode 012: Yuko April Ito English Coach Based in Japan

Published: Oct. 15, 2018, 1:44 a.m.
Duration: 44 minutes 5 seconds

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Episode 011: Miho Noguchi Bilingual MC and Coach Based in Japan

Published: Aug. 30, 2018, 10:33 p.m.
Duration: 55 minutes 32 seconds

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Episode 010: Zakiyama from Zakiyama English Based in Japan

Published: Aug. 17, 2018, 7:04 a.m.
Duration: 1 hour 42 seconds

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Episode 009: Ayaka from Omotenashi Eigo Based in Japan

Published: Aug. 10, 2018, 10:01 p.m.
Duration: 56 minutes 17 seconds

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Episode 008: Kaori Pascua based in California

Published: Aug. 7, 2018, 1:45 a.m.
Duration: 37 minutes 12 seconds

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Episode 007: KY Senpai from ELENAR ENGLISH based in California

Published: Aug. 1, 2018, midnight
Duration: 44 minutes 10 seconds

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Episode 006: Sakuraco from Hello & Goodbye based in Washington

Published: July 23, 2018, 6 p.m.
Duration: 50 minutes 14 seconds

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Episode 005: Michael from New York

Published: July 16, 2018, 6 p.m.
Duration: 58 minutes 36 seconds

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Episode 004: Emiko from California

Published: July 9, 2018, 6 p.m.
Duration: 48 minutes 1 second

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Episode 003: Kumiko From After Five English Based In Vancouver

Published: July 6, 2018, midnight
Duration: 43 minutes 39 seconds

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Episode 002: Megumi from Hawaii

Published: June 28, 2018, 6 p.m.
Duration: 35 minutes 33 seconds

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Episode 001: Introduction

Published: June 26, 2018, 8:20 a.m.
Duration: 11 minutes 54 seconds

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