Paul Onuh
I am a young and determined individual, who is passionate about service to humanity, helping lives and keen on contributing to the progress of the SDG goals and making the world a better place.
Location Nigeria
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@EllenRooney thank you
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A big shout out to the course team, moderators, my classmates and everyone else who contributed to the success of this course. It was an amazing 6 weeks of learning and sharing knowledge with people from different cultures. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity.
Also, I'm looking at starting a career at Teaching English to speakers of other languages. I...
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English would always be at the top but as usual, there would be a lot of regional English that would reflect the identities of each speaker.
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Great talk by Prof Crystal. We never can tell if English would still be the global language in a 1,000 years time but I think it could be.
The global usage of English by world power and the billions of people learning English language every day would keep it as a global language.
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- As a student, I liked materials that had images and examples attached to them, it made it easier for me to understand and remember as I could always visualize the images in my mind.
- The lesson study was special to Norton because it was more collaborative, as all the teachers come together to plan a lesson, meet up afterwards to discuss on areas to...
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@NickSmith I have never been a teacher, but I hope to teach English to speakers of other languages after my completion of this course. As a teacher, first thing would be, to let them understand that those words have similar meanings but they need to be used rightly, depending on the context of the situation
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@jeffstanford I just checked it out now and this is actually the first time I have seen a lady sound that deep, quite unfair that she gets bullied for it. Thank you for sharing.
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I have never been taught but as a native speaker, you subconsciously learn how and when to use these alternative forms.
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Gotta go, got to are more frequent.
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Interesting insights!
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True. I very much agree with the aforementioned points.
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Great week of learning.
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@clairemaurice it's funny how Claire is also pronounced as Clear, buy yet, people still make mistakes. Am I wrong?
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1, Speak slowly, make gestures and use very simple words.
2, Accept their apology and encourage them
3, A bit offended but I try to correct them nicely
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Well Analysed.
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@IzzaN The innocence that comes with being a child. Thank you for sharing.
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@EddieFaureWalker Thank you for sharing.
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In the first clip, she sounded really calm and gentle, while in the second clip, her voice was more fierce, deepened with more pauses and a stronger gaze.
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I totally agree. In other to win citizens vote, words need to be well pronounced, the delivery needs to be accurate, the gestures and the short pauses before dropping a punch line is also very important in campaign speeches.
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Right now, I don't have any need to change my accent but I admire the ability to do that.
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I was hoping to see an audio clip of a woman's speech, attached to this step. I have always known women to have high pitch sounds and not a deepened voice, I would be glad if anyone could recommend me a link, to a video i could watch, for more clarity on this particular topic. Thanks
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Having words spelt out, as always been the best answer, to words not well understood. Two years ago, I once interviewed for a CSR job here in Nigeria, for a company outsourcing for a firm in the US. Part of the criteria for selection was based on our ability to speak in an American accent. I wasn't prepared for that, so I wasn't selected. This case study is so...
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They both sound British to me.
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What an Interesting detail, Anna
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Speaker 3 was more audible and clear
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I'm a native English speaker, i don't aspire to have any of these accents as i think I'm well audible and clear when I speak in my Nigerian accent. Also, I really admire the British accent sound and sometimes I try to sound like them. Just like James bond, Jason Statham and other British actors.
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The last video is not available to me.
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Thank you
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I change my accent to suit whoever I'm communicating with. When speaking with people from different countries, I try to sound more calm because I have been told severally, that we Nigerians always sound so aggressive. So when speaking with my American friend, I try to mix between my Nigerian and my not so good American accent, to sound less fierce.
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In all ramifications, I find Speaker 2 to be the easiest to understand. He also sounds calm and very audible.
Speaker 5 sounds very clear too but his voice seems tough to me.
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I used to think I was the only one who thinks French sounds romantic. The tongue twisting during pronunciation gets me all the time, I also love Spanish, i really like how it sounds and how the pronunciation sticks to my memory.
German seems difficult and tough to my ears, i do not really like it. Russian sounds a bit fierce as well but I like it also.I...
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It was an interesting week of learning. Kudos to everyone involved.
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The teachers approach was wrong, the environment was so tense for learning as there's was no encouragement for those who weren't sure of their answers.
If i were the teacher, I would use a more calm approach with the students, have them interact amongst themselves and encourage those who got it wrong to do better.
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This is such a tense environment for students to learn.
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But you type so well in English. Is it the anxiety that makes you not to speak English in public? I understand you clearly as i experience this with my own native country language, English is Nigeria's official language but we all have native languages. Mine is the Igbo language, I am not so fluent in speaking that and it makes me nervous, i also can't type in...
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@EmmaC Nice idea. Well done!
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@TerryGaussiat This is really thoughtful. Well done.
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I strongly agree with all that was said in the video, it takes a lot of courage for anyone not to get so overwhelmed by the nervousness of a stage fright. Teachers need to be patient and understanding with their students and advise them to always take deep breaths, to practice constantly with familiar faces and to always make effort. These would help reduce...
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The purpose of self assessment is to gauge a students progress in other to work on the part they are not so good at.
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During my university days, some lecturers do not come to teach, they just give you handouts to read. So, this way, i have always taken control of my learning.
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The teachers were always in control of the lessons, he/she asks questions, call pupils to come in front of the class to explain, give assignments etc.
when i was in primary school, i used to hate school because of how mean and difficult my mathematics teacher was. The experience was so bad, that while heading to school, I always wished I was a bus... -
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The point of being in a group is majorly to collaborate, that way you rub minds with class mates, learn from mistakes and also teach them too, that way you understand even better.
I would most certainly be the Isabelle character.
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I find it easier to learn when paired in groups, from examples given in class and corrections. I tend to remember that moment and it helps me understand better. So with this in mind, I will also try to create an enabling moment for my students with this model
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This is well analysed. I would definitely use this as a reference in the future, when I get the opportunity to teach English to speakers of other languages.
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You can monitor their progress by their engagement and interaction with their group members. How they share their thoughts, if they are distracted, if they are focused or not. How they respond to questions asked and the effort they make in speaking. These could help you know how involved they are.
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It was indeed a great week.
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A world without tests and exams won't function properly. How do you tell who is knowledgeable enough to fly a plane, treat patients, drive a car, handle a gun without a test or an exam? what qualifies them, if not exams and tests. I think the test and exam models should be revisited and a more modern approach should be introduced, with focus on how students...
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I think the government would benefit from the database more. Also, I don't think it's a bad idea, as it would make accessing these personal information by recruiting companies easier. But at the same time, it is a threat to these kids, as they would be judged by their results from a very young age and what's the guarantee that their personal information...
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Coming from a country, where a lot of people try to migrate everyday. I have heard painful stories of different people, having to write IELTS severally and fail. I have not written any myself, but I personally think it is too complex for a visa or citizenship application. Something more basic should be introduced. A language test can be carried out to gauge...
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For careers that deals with health, finances and security. The tolerance level should be either zero or low.
Health workers
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Pilots should speak calmly at all time.
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Nice information. So, it all started from China.
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Key could mean a device used to unlock a door, safe, car E.t.c.
Noun - A device used to unlock
Verb - Cleaning your ears with a key instead of a cotton bud
Adj- An essential player in the team. Messi was a key player in Barcelona -
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I learnt better with the sounds been pronounced in the background. It really helped me to remember the right pronunciation, i liked that.
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1, I think it's acceptable but not correct.
2, I pronounce Often without the 'T'. I think they are both correct. -
Apparently, native speakers have an edge.
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I agree with her. English language is spoken by billions of people in the world, so adopting it as a lingua franca is reasonable. Dialing down or up for native speakers is great, as it aids better communication and understanding with non native speakers. So, it's always thoughtful for them to bring themselves to their level of English language when speaking...
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This debate is quite interesting. I didn't think there was much difference earlier, but I still agree with some other persons, that there are differences in the way Men and Women speak. But there isn't much difference as the myth makes it sound.
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Until I read comments from various people, I really didn't think Men and Women speak language differently. But now, I agree. Some Men tend to be more direct, cocky a times and loud while speaking, while some Women tend to be indirect, less loud and very calm in their way of speaking. I don't think it's innate, the society played a role in that difference. An...
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The resources are quite helpful, the language recording is a good tool, it aids faster understanding and makes adapting and communication more easy for migrants.
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1, Social media always have a positive and negative effect towards things, one of the negative effects of Social media in languages, is that; some persons type with lot of abbreviations. That is limiting.
2, I think anyone who puts in the work can become proficient.
3, It depends, in a formal setting, it's not okay. But in an informal setting, it...
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True. I didn't know such part existed.
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Hello everyone, my name is Paul. I'm from Nigeria. I have a degree in Zoology. It's been about 2 years since my last course here, amazing how time flies. I'm fascinated by the idea of teaching English to speakers of other languages, so I'm trying to study this course, to develop myself and build on my existing knowledge. I would appreciate tips from anyone...
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Hi, Yolanda Hamblen. Your review was amazing. Thank you for your time.
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I enjoyed everything about the course .
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I have learnt a lot and I will always make reference to my writings. I thank everyone involved in making this work and for the wonderful opportunity. I also thank my community of practice members for every contribution made.
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I enjoyed the practical aspect of this course more than the theoretical. The psychological avoidance, I can't pick a particular one, The Congnitive fussion, the experiential avoidance. It was relatable. Also the Petrides formulated TEIQUE which provided a comprehensive coverage of emotion aspects of personality. It was a great course as it has really helped...
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Being able to complete a task always makes me feel great. Been able to engage in E. I intervention would be greater as the task I completed was based on thoughts and not my experience as I have not been able to get a job yet.
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For me, communication as always been Key
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I will work on the triangle of the destructive leader, because he is the head of the toxic triangle, being able to encourage and educate him/her to change is the best way to solve the toxic triangle as there would be no susceptible followers and the rest suffer in the toxicity.
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I would advise both of them to embrace their emotions, they should accept that aspect of themselves at that moment, then work a way out to understand it, mange it and learn to control it better.
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When it comes to my truth, I'm very realistic and I always make effort to face my problems. My balloons would be filled with a lot of negativities. From not feeling good enough, not getting that dream job, not being interested in the skills that can be beneficial and feeling in competent sometimes. But, I have also accepted that failure is normal and giving up...
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I will define psychological flexibility as a coping mechanism to an emotional situation in a way that suits you better.
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Creating a group where the community can access and share thoughts and experiences would be a great step to shifting from the theoretical aspect to the practical. I believe it will make it more interactive enough.
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I look forward to learning and being able to apply it in my life and that of those around me.
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I have learnt a lot from this course, I find it interesting as it is relatable to our daily lives, my self awareness and emotional intelligence skills has also improved as well.
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I go with option 3.
Emotional intelligence at work appeals to me in this way because It helps deliver results and helps us make better decisions. -
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It boils down to your principle as a person, you tend to receive what you give. Personally, to an extent, I have learnt the importance of calmness in stormy situations and I can also tell when one's motives are not true. So I just tend to choose what I listen to and what not. Also, depending on the situation, I will prefer to avoid any altercations.
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I do not disagree with any aspect of the E. I models . I believe everyone could relate well to the different models in their own way.
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I believe our environment, what we listen to and the people we surround ourselves with play a part in our E. I skills.
Having the ability to master these four aspect mixed model helps make our E. I even more better. -
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I can develop my emotional intelligence by being more sensitive and opened to self awareness and self discovery, by trying to understand myself more and learning how best to control my emotions, so as to handle any matter perfectly without causing any form of outburst.
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I think it can both both be innate and learnt. Self awareness helps a lot of people become aware of traits and personalities they never knew they had. While some persons are naturally good at some things, some people require to learn them, before they get to be good at it.
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I will say Nelson Mandela, his legacy still lives on. Due to his very high emotional intelligence, he was very logical, patient and passionate for the need of his people. He fought so hard for the freedom of his people. It takes only a selfless man to do what he did.
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I'm more of a logical person than an emotional one. But as humans, being too logical, could have it effects as well, when you relate with an emotional person. So being able to balance the two is great, but I will take a logical person over an emotional person any day .
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Sounds Great!
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Early this year, I completed a course on Ideas for a better world through policy making on this platform, I have always had the intentions of acquiring knowledge in Emotional intelligence for a long time now, I'm attracted to it, because it has to do with our daily lives and our relationships with others, also it enriches one's self awareness skill as well....
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Hi everyone, I am Paul from Nigeria. I am currently job seeking at the moment and I'm trying to use the time to improve my skills and knowledge. I specifically searched for this course because of how important it is in our everyday lives and relationships with family, friends and Co workers, so as to have a high knowledge of our emotions and knowing how to...
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Thank you
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Plan, Plan and Plan
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This broad perspectives are highly important because it's gives you a sense of direction towards achieving your goals
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Making everyone involved
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my policy vision is to end a lot of things in the society if given the opportunity. I want to end high medical bills charges for each citizen and I want to end a default system in the country as well. It's all part of making a better world.
I want achieve a goal,Which is to make healthcare easily accessible and affordable to everyone in the country.Alot of... -
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It's an interesting tool
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I learnt from Rebecca's speech that having patience, understanding the system and being consistent is key. Also grabbing on opportunities as well as looking out for yourself is even more important. Taking her speech and advice and applying it in my action plan would be a great step.
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It was an awesome 3rd week learning on here. I really appreciate the instructors for their effort.
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I find the part where she was opened to receiving ideas from all angles helpful.
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I buy into Reciprocity. It works magic always.
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Great
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Growing up in a country like Nigeria where the system has been really messed up and everything bad seems normal. Majority of us citizens needs a voice, we need a change, we are all dying in silence from poor governance, poor hearth care insurance, unavailability of jobs, corruption everywhere and so many others. So why not me?
I'm passionate about working to...
