English with Teacher Willy from ACES English

Welcome to the first episode of our new podcast series, where we bring you classic literature in an easy-to-understand format. In this episode, we present the first chapter of "A Scandal in Bohemia," the first adventure of Sherlock Holmes in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" collection by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

Our team has used ChatGPT to lower the reading level of the story to an intermediate level, making it accessible to more listeners. This chapter introduces us to the world-famous detective, Sherlock Holmes, and his trusted sidekick, Dr. John Watson, as they take on a case involving a scandalous photograph and a mysterious woman.

Join us as we delve into the world of Sherlock Holmes, where we'll explore his keen powers of observation, his deductive reasoning, and his unparalleled ability to solve even the most baffling of cases. Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or new to the world of Sherlock Holmes, this podcast is sure to keep you engaged and entertained. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy chapter one of "A Scandal in Bohemia."

Today Teacher Willy talks about the 4 different sounds of CH...that's right there are 4! Didn't know that? Then check out today's show brought to you by ACES English, a ACES é a SUA escola de inglês!

Words highlighted in today's show:

\ch\ pronunciation (like \tch\ in Portuguese)

chair \ˈcher \  a seat typically having four legs and a back for one person

chat \'chat\ to talk in an informal or familiar manner

beach \ˈbēch\ a shore of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments

couch \ˈkau̇ch\ an article of furniture for sitting or reclining

ketchup \ˈke-chəp\ a seasoned pureed condiment usually made from tomatoes

kitchen \ˈki-chən\ a place (such as a room) with cooking facilities

\sh\ pronunciation (like \ch\ in Portuguese)

chef \ˈshef\ a skilled professional cook

chic \ˈshēk\ smart elegance and sophistication especially of dress or manner

champagne \sham-ˈpān\ a white sparkling wine made in the old province of Champagne, France   also : a similar wine made elsewhere

chagrin \shə-ˈgrin\ anxiety or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure

\k\ sound

choir \ˈkwī(-ə)r\ an organized company of singers (as in a church service)

chord \ˈkȯrd\ three or more musical tones sounded simultaneously

chemical \ˈke-mi-kəl\ of, relating to, used in, or produced by chemistry or the phenomena of chemistry

chaos \ˈkā-ˌäs\ a state of utter confusion

chrome \ˈkrōm\ something plated with an alloy of chromium

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yacht \ˈyät\ a large usually motor-driven craft used for pleasure cruising

fuchsia \ˈfyü-shə\ a vivid reddish purple (also a flower with the same name)

SOURCE: https://www.merriam-webster.com/

Today's tip is all about the indefinite pronouns a and an in English. Some of my students have problems understanding when to use each of them, so I hope this clears it up!

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