A New Way to Learn to Read English | Narda Pitkethly | TEDxSunValley
Narda Pitkethly created a system that profoundly simplifies learning how to read. Watch how her system reduces illiteracy and many of its negative consequences. Narda Pitkethly moved to Japan after college and discovered the Japanese had created a simple method of learning to read, called Hiragana. Through their method, Narda learned to read Japanese in a week. Within three months, her comprehension allowed her to communicate freely in her home city of Fukuoka.
In 1988 Narda moved from Japan to Sun Valley because the small community and year-round outdoor activities enticed her. An accomplished glassblower, she often travels to Boise to create works of art.
When her daughter was identified as a challenged reader in the first grade, Narda discovered that English is one of the hardest languages in the world to learn to read, even for native speakers. Narda analyzed the English alphabet to understand why it is so difficult (1 in 4 children grow up without learning to read). She organized the letters in the same way the Japanese organized their Hiragana characters. Narda reveals an approach to the English language you have never seen before. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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Her voice is like listening to a story book. I love it. Very soothing.
@martinandree.rch23
4 жыл бұрын
My gosh, that's what I thought too
@argenisacosta9875
4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video content! Sorry for chiming in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you heard about - Millawdon Future Ticket Trick (google it)? It is a great one off guide for teaching children to read without the hard work. Ive heard some amazing things about it and my close friend Aubrey after many years got great success with it.
@zeinabasir7569
4 жыл бұрын
M.a thanks i love you sister
@royal_amit__
4 жыл бұрын
Great
@hathihuong5910
4 жыл бұрын
Like me
Thank you everyone for watching and reaching out with your wonderful comments and questions! -Narda
@Quynhquynh215
4 жыл бұрын
Nardagani i love your voice
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
@@Quynhquynh215 Thanks so much!!
@bhaskarveeru4230
3 жыл бұрын
You as a person and ur voice are awesome
@marcosdonizetti5806
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your class. I am Brazilian and I love to learn new ways of learning.
@RoddyBezerra
10 ай бұрын
Congrats! Greetings from Recife, Brasil.
I don't speak english but her voice it feelings me understand everything in this video .... Thanks narda your voice is very clear 🌹
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mowlidbakat
4 жыл бұрын
@@Nardagani thank so Munch I have been learning English. Since 2015 I'm still yet fluency I would like request u to give advice How to lean English fluency? And effectively Which easy way can I be fluency? I can I understand everything but I can't speak well or like u pz answer me,
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
@@mowlidbakat Wonderful! Have you seen the Nardagani online program?
@mowlidbakat
4 жыл бұрын
@@Nardagani I haven't seen yet plz
@colilaobalioca
4 жыл бұрын
#1 Be brave to speak!
I wish she creates a podcast,it is a pleasure to listen to her voice,calm and smooth.
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words! Please visit our KZread page for a few free lessons.
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I have a podcast & KZread channel, but with a southern American accent.
@stellachen24
2 жыл бұрын
@@Nardagani love you, and your family.
I love her pretty voice, it's warm and sweet. I suppose that she spoke slowly and clearly, didn't use sophisticated words or grammar to help those who aren't native speakers can make sense of it. I am really grateful for it
@user-ss4wk1to3d
2 жыл бұрын
Pleace halp me learn english
dude she literally created a language system to help his son to read... what a story. Also, very interesting and useful
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@EkaterinaKonon
3 жыл бұрын
Transcription works the same way.
@profesordanielalvarez3498
2 жыл бұрын
As a native Spanish speaker I MAKE FUN ONCE AND MAKE A THOUSAND TIMES at English because Spanish is a phonetic language (with very few exceptions). We do not need someone to tell us how to pronounce a word, just by seeing it written we can pronounce it perfectly (if you do not have any problem / disease of pronunciation or speech, of course) In Spanish, each vowel (we have only 5: a, e, i, oyu) has one and only one sound (NEITHER MORE NOR LESS) The same happens with almost all consonants. English is not a phonetic language and that makes it a clumsy and poorly structured language from its origins. Spanish is a THOUSAND TIMES better language than English.
@belle_pomme
Жыл бұрын
@@profesordanielalvarez3498 your claim of Spanish being a 'better' language than English is baseless. No language is better than any other languages. Every language of the world is unique and special in their own ways. Just so you know, I'm not a native English speaker.
I can listen to her voice forever. It's so soothing, like a sound of water in the river
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I agree
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
@@casualenglishwithamy6951 Thank you so much!
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
This woman's too kind enough to send her positive energy to the universe and inspire other people to do the same. She's excellent!!! I love her energy, heart and souls
@alastairgreen2077
6 ай бұрын
kind enough, not too kind enough.
@colilaobalioca
6 ай бұрын
@@alastairgreen2077 Why? What have you done so far and it spreads some positivity to the universe?
I´m not an English speaker but I could understand everything she said. She pronounces very clear words.
@Avaleria1437
11 ай бұрын
Thats professional
She speak so smooth .. First time i enjoy tedx without disturbance...
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I agree
Incredible! This is one of the most delightful, warm, and hopeful talks I've seen in a while.
I love how she speaks very slowly to adapt the target audience of this video, people who try to learn English. Thank you, Narda!
WOW! This is an amazing breakthrough in learning to read. Thank you, Narda for creating this system and making the world a better place.
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@profesordanielalvarez3498
2 жыл бұрын
As a native Spanish speaker I MAKE FUN ONCE AND MAKE A THOUSAND TIMES at English because Spanish is a phonetic language (with very few exceptions). We do not need someone to tell us how to pronounce a word, just by seeing it written we can pronounce it perfectly (if you do not have any problem / disease of pronunciation or speech, of course) In Spanish, each vowel (we have only 5: a, e, i, oyu) has one and only one sound (NEITHER MORE NOR LESS) The same happens with almost all consonants. English is not a phonetic language and that makes it a clumsy and poorly structured language from its origins. Spanish is a THOUSAND TIMES better language than English.
I do appreciate this type of approach she settled to make it easier for english learners read every english word clearly and concisely. I admire her as one of those rare teachers who has the talent to inspire others/students
Proudly demonstrating his progress! Amazing. You’re an angel.👏🏻
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
her voice
Thank God for people like this lady 👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@profesordanielalvarez3498
2 жыл бұрын
As a native Spanish speaker I MAKE FUN ONCE AND MAKE A THOUSAND TIMES at English because Spanish is a phonetic language (with very few exceptions). We do not need someone to tell us how to pronounce a word, just by seeing it written we can pronounce it perfectly (if you do not have any problem / disease of pronunciation or speech, of course) In Spanish, each vowel (we have only 5: a, e, i, oyu) has one and only one sound (NEITHER MORE NOR LESS) The same happens with almost all consonants. English is not a phonetic language and that makes it a clumsy and poorly structured language from its origins. Spanish is a THOUSAND TIMES better language than English.
Her voice is so clearly and naturally. I really like it
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
😀
I cried when he started reading 😭😭 my 2nd grader is struggling. I can only imagine how this boy felt and everyone in his life. ❤️
Many thanks, I love her voice
Reading aloud is the foundation for literacy development. It is the single most important activity for reading success, and has numerous, significant cognitive benefits.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you for watching!
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Reading aloud is very important. They more senses that you use, the better the learning process works.
There's nothing more satisfying than helping others! How beautiful. This reminds me of the phonemic chart but way easier and reader-friendly. LOVE IT!
@user-mr1gc7hz1d
2 жыл бұрын
Hi how are you i would like to learn English with you,,, Do you have any an account in Social media
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Your voice so clearly. Thanks so much
What a serenity in her voice
That's great for everyone, especially those who are learning English for their studies. Thank you so much for this talkshow
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I leaned English pronunciation from dictionaries that have international phonetic alphabets (IPA) which have more natural and suggestive appearance than the Nardagani symbols. Equally important for leaning English are the accent position and splitting/linking of syllables. The speaker has some good ideas: i) use underline for silent alphabets, ii) place the symbols directly underneath the actual words. This lead to the question: are there any children books which use IPA
@matthewbartsh9167
2 жыл бұрын
I agree. Why create new symbols for sounds such as "sh" and "oo" when they already exist in the form of the IPA and are in widespread use in dictionaries, and are a de facto standard representation for these sounds? I was also wondering whether there are any books written in IPA. It would be a great way to learn or revise one's IPA, or to learn to speak English with correct pronunciation.
@funnyji7654
9 ай бұрын
@@matthewbartsh9167 Because these symbols are more vivid and suitable to illiterate.
Reading is one of the best activities, i'm not an english native speaker, but i am learning the languange and books are a great tool that is helping me reach that goal. A bought a fiction book and is not only a good i Entertainment but also a great way to learn new vocabulary.
Great teacher! No words to say about such great teacher.
He completes each syllabus; that's amazing. I am very touched by how far education can go.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
As a Japanese,I'm really happy to know that Japanese "hiragana" gave her an inspiration for Narda. At first, I though her idea won't help to read English, however my thinking was changed after listen to the boy's speech.
@banban8481
5 жыл бұрын
I'm dyslexic for English/Latin alphabet, but I found when learning Hiragana and kanji/Hanzi. I recognize it fast, and it's really encouraging me.
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I have the words written out on the screen on my KZread channel. Take a look and see if I can help you.
@takitakijapan8679
3 жыл бұрын
@@tuvzio3082 はい
This made me cry! GOD BLESS YOU
This is the only video that I watched without subtitles and able to understand what she had said
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
What beautiful speech. Teaching isn't easy skill to acquire just a few persons can have that gift.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank for your kind words!
that's it, dear teacher, congratulations. May god Bless you and your family Brasil, Sao Paulo. Aqui no Brasil nós temos os mesmos problema na educacao, desda da base até o ensino médio. Parabens. Deus te abencoe
I love her voice and the way she talked
Great woman has a kind heart and when she laughing she make me smile she really happy for seven and proud 🥺💕
Her voice so beautiful ang inspire me. Thanks for your teaching
Great. Someone took stand to teach English in a different way. Different is good. Different is possible. Different is hope. Different is you, me, I, we, they, or everyone.
@rose-sb9jp
4 жыл бұрын
Perfect
This is just awesome! Congratulations!!!
I love her presentation
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Finally, I've found something that proves what I was thinking about don't pronounce English words properly. Those many songs for a single letter is the root of my problem.
Teacher, you're our HERO.
OMG! This is the most amazing thing I’ve heard to learn how to read 🤩 THANK YOU
Her voice is like the tranquillity of mind and rejuvenation of mood. Also smoothly fathomable what she speaks.
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Read a lot Listen a lot The more words you know, the MORE you can say. The more grammar you know, the BETTER you can say it or even write it. You've got to know a wide range of grammar and vocabulary. Pronounce words correctly. Not necessary to sound like a native.
@adamcampos3875
5 жыл бұрын
Good text . I agree with you. Listen, read and talk...
@user-de9tw1qi7c
5 жыл бұрын
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@user-gn8wy9lg5e
5 жыл бұрын
I WANT TO UNDERSTAND SENTENCE ON REDDIT. I HAVE LEARNING ENGLISH FOR 8 YEARS(5400 HOURS), BUT MY ENGLISH IS STILL BAD. I'M SAD AND HELPLESS.
@WilliamParkerer
5 жыл бұрын
@@user-gn8wy9lg5e Most of the posts on reddit are full of jargons and argots, so you'll have to gain a huge amount vocabulary. I suggest you to jot down the unfamiliar words upon reading reddit posts. Grammar is important as well, it's a shortcut to understand complex sentences without reading a lot.
@user-gn8wy9lg5e
5 жыл бұрын
@@WilliamParkerer thank you. i will try that.
wonderful teacher you are 👍and thanx for sharing your lovely knowledge which is really very beneficial for us.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Well done Nada. I know you have devoted a lot of time and love to this mission. Another "Outlier" sets an outstanding example of thinking out of the box.Tan chevre!
She has a calm voice. Very peaceful.
Thank you for your contribution to improving people's reading abilities.
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
What a remarkable accomplishment and gift to many.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I came here to learned English then i also learned a new lesson. Her voice is so soothing and clarity
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I could listen to her for hours.. incredible method.. congrats 🥰
That is amazing for all of us, native speakers or non - native. When I decided to start learning English, I struggled with myself because of letters' sounds. So, I know that it can work for people that started learning English.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you for watching!
great people do great jobs! thank you.
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
I agree
Simply amazing!
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
You are the best! I’m crying!
I AGREE!! And I had made a little phonics book for Korean English learners when I found differences English and Japanese or Korean letters. But that's for beginners. Korean letters, Hangeul can express all kinds of English sounds. So someday I want to share my methods..
What a such inspirational life story. Thanks God for this kind of human and also because she is spreading her knowledge. Thank you very much Lady!!!
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
What an amazing lady!!! Crystal. Thank you.
@Nardagani
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
@luigi5326
2 жыл бұрын
@@Nardagani When I listened (and I watched) your lecture, I thought that the softness of your voice was like an Enya song. Your work is awesome. Greetings.
At last someone who actually knows what they are talking about. For decades so call teachers written me of as dyslexic. Less than ten minutes she has answered all questions the teachers can not or did not understand many thanks.
Thanks for video
"I once thought reading was impossible,now I know all things are possible" -Sven
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you...
@fantazibahieddine7772
2 жыл бұрын
Hello contact to me
@fantazibahieddine7772
2 жыл бұрын
@@Nardagani hello can you send me the letter
Her voice is very smooth.
Beautiful mind . Great talk. Thank you, bless you. All your dreams come true.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
I would like to express my admiration to this lady . As an English learning « facilitator» ( I do not have formal education on the subject but I'm enthusiastic at teaching kids to learn English), I find this method simpler than phonetics. My point is : If it helps , it works!
@julenich
4 жыл бұрын
Yes, this is all about LOVE to what you are doing in life. I love people like this shiny woman, sharing not her fame but her passion.
@SHAMSHERSingh-qz5ym
4 жыл бұрын
Astircalix ..
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe my KZread channel can help you & your students. I also have a podcast.
Me too ,, now I know all things are possible.!!
Thank You For Sharing ❤️
The best part of Ted without adds interrupt ☺️
I love your personal story and your sincere pride with your son! All three of my children struggled early on with reading despite the reading we did everyday, labels around the house, etc. the teachers struggled with teaching them as well. There is also some dyslexia too. The symbols seem to help with that. I’m very interested in your program. You found a solution to a problem. Thank you!
@profesordanielalvarez3498
2 жыл бұрын
As a native Spanish speaker I MAKE FUN ONCE AND MAKE A THOUSAND TIMES at English because Spanish is a phonetic language (with very few exceptions). We do not need someone to tell us how to pronounce a word, just by seeing it written we can pronounce it perfectly (if you do not have any problem / disease of pronunciation or speech, of course) In Spanish, each vowel (we have only 5: a, e, i, oyu) has one and only one sound (NEITHER MORE NOR LESS) The same happens with almost all consonants. English is not a phonetic language and that makes it a clumsy and poorly structured language from its origins. Spanish is a THOUSAND TIMES better language than English.
@mohmeegaik6686
Жыл бұрын
@@profesordanielalvarez3498 No doubt you are absolutely correct in your comment. However, almost everyone wants to learn English as it is the language used in science, technology, maths etc
Very inspiring story and a great method of reading. Thank you for sharing that. I really like your voice. It is so warm and sweet.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@profesordanielalvarez3498
2 жыл бұрын
As a native Spanish speaker I MAKE FUN ONCE AND MAKE A THOUSAND TIMES at English because Spanish is a phonetic language (with very few exceptions). We do not need someone to tell us how to pronounce a word, just by seeing it written we can pronounce it perfectly (if you do not have any problem / disease of pronunciation or speech, of course) In Spanish, each vowel (we have only 5: a, e, i, oyu) has one and only one sound (NEITHER MORE NOR LESS) The same happens with almost all consonants. English is not a phonetic language and that makes it a clumsy and poorly structured language from its origins. Spanish is a THOUSAND TIMES better language than English.
Her voice is mesmerising
I love the way of her teaching and speeching
I like her attitude coz it's smart for easy to learn another language
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
I really love her gentle voice. She's so cute
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Very interesting idea!:) Thank you!
Thank you so much
Such a pleasure to see a beautiful, smart and calmed woman exposing really brain training things. I perfectly read english (my 3rd language) but it made me think in other perspective about this and allowed me answer some questions I always had. It was a pleasure. Thank you. And I will recommend this method to people who tries to learn english. Very good job.
que mulher fantástica!!!
Different reading methods work for different people. If this program works for some then it can only grow and work for more people that struggle with reading. I know it works!
AMAZED...
Thanks for sharing! Love all of your hard work. You touch my heart at the end of this video.
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
Greatest teacher I have ever seen in my life.
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
Look at my KZread channel & podcast. Maybe I can help you too!
I loved her voice it calmed and easy to understand
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
Thank you very much
Wow! Great way to learn English. English is really complex take for instance, the vowels. Knowing each vowel is challenging because it takes a lot of effort and knowledge from the teacher or tutor in order to impart it properly and accurately. This session is awesome!
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
it is for people like this lady that I believe in humanity.
@casualenglishwithamy6951
3 жыл бұрын
Maybe my KZread channel can help you too. I also have a podcast.
Thank you.
Thank you, you great person
You're the pure light for real. Thnx a million.
WOW! This is an amazing
How confident she is😍😍🙌
This is amazing
It's quite touching short clip. I was so impressive. I hope to develop textbooks sort of this for all other languages!
@Nardagani
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
She seems to be a wonderful person. Her voice is sweet and calm. God bless you!
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
I love listening to her voice. It's very clear and slow so easy to get it.👍👍👍
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your kind words!
Such a magic!
It's obvious to me that behind this presentation is a calm, clear mind. She should teach the world how to achieve that.
@Nardagani
5 жыл бұрын
I do this in our many Nardagani books. Once our students learn the 12 symbols, they practice reading with the symbols. I have had terrific help creating engaging, even humous stories with morals on how to live more gently in our world.
@_Jazba_BHAKTI_GYAN
5 жыл бұрын
Should be free
amazing vídeo The best way of learn english it's pronounce well the words and also read every single day.
Her english is so easy to understand! Congratulations!
So easy! This method is especially useful for non native English speakers like me! Claps for you lady.
@Nardagani
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!