Introduction to Phonology: Mastering Sounds and Word Transcription
For: Ideal for teachers preparing for CELTA, TKT, or anyone who wants a solid foundation in English sounds and transcription
In this beginner-friendly 40-minute workshop, you will:
Learn and practise every English phoneme (sound)
Gain confidence in reading and writing phonemic transcription
Transcribe words independently without relying on copy-pasting from online dictionaries
Bonus: downloadable PDF workshop notes
By the end, you’ll feel empowered and confident in transcription. You’ll be able to analyse language naturally, support your learners in becoming better listeners, and guide them towards sounding more native-like. You tutors will be praising you rather than asking you to analyse phonology more naturally.
About Daryna Luhovska
Daryna Luhovska is an experienced English teacher and teacher trainer.
Teaching Experience
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Over 13 years of teaching English to all age groups: adults, teenagers, young learners, and very young learners.
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Works one-to-one and in groups.
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Prepares students for international exams: IELTS, TOEFL, and all Cambridge exams (from Preliminary English Test to Certificate of Proficiency in English).
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Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in England.
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Also teaches Ukrainian as a foreign language.
Teacher Training and Professional Development
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Experienced CELTA and Delta Module One Tutor.
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Has trained teachers in Ukraine, Greece, Malaysia, Ireland, UAE, Hungary, Ecuador, the UK, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and beyond.
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TKT trainer and mentor, supporting less experienced colleagues.
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Runs regular workshops for English teachers.
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Hosts the YouTube channel “D English Academy”, sharing demo lessons and professional tips for teachers.
Education and Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in English Language, Literature and Translation.
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CELTA, Delta, TKT, IHCYLT, Pearson Certificate in Teaching Business English, IH COLT Certificate.
Founder & Director of Studies
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Founder and Director of Studies at her own online school, working with a team of qualified teachers.
Teaching Philosophy
“Teaching is a creative process, and whatever is learnt with pleasure will never be forgotten.”
Watch, Learn, and Transcribe
When you enrol, you'll get access to a full 40-minute beginner-friendly phonology workshop, complete with practical exercises and real examples of English sounds and word transcription.
You’ll get:
• Full-length workshop recording (40 minutes)
• Downloadable PDF workshop notes
• 3-month replay access
• Step-by-step guidance for analysing and transcribing English phonemes and words
For just £9.99, you'll gain everything you need to confidently read, write, and use phonemic transcription in your teaching.
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Transcribing Naturally:
From Sounds to Connected Speech
Daryna Luhovska
2025