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.

[CaptainsMorning]

Her voice is like listening to a story book. I love it. Very soothing.

[Nardagani]

Thank you everyone for watching and reaching out with your wonderful comments and questions! -Narda

[jerryw]

I wish she creates a podcast, it is a pleasure to listen to her voice, calm and smooth.

[spadaalhemmali]

I don't speak english but her voice it feelings me understand everything in this video .... Thanks narda your voice is very clear 🌹

[ImprovingAbility]

Reading aloud is the foundation for literacy development. It is the single most important activity for reading success, and has numerous, significant cognitive benefits.

[thithuylinhnguyen]

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

[colilaobalioca]

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

[rodrigoferreiramaciel]

dude she literally created a language system to help his son to read... what a story. Also, very interesting and useful

[amnch]

I can listen to her voice forever. It's so soothing, like a sound of water in the river

[anasmed]

her voice <3 a storyteller . Thanks for making world better

[choongjiahing]

This is the only video that I watched without subtitles and able to understand what she had said

[OurLargeFamilyLife]

I cried when he started reading 😭😭 my 2nd grader is struggling. I can only imagine how this boy felt and everyone in his life. ❤️

[mannannawaz]

Great.i can't understand the native speaker but the way she talk I understood every word of her.thank u mam.

[cybergus]

I´m not an English speaker but I could understand everything she said. She pronounces very clear words.

[meganmccaleb]

Incredible! This is one of the most delightful, warm, and hopeful talks I've seen in a while.

[nikhilagrawal]

Her voice is like the tranquillity of mind and rejuvenation of mood. Also smoothly fathomable what she speaks.

[kasminsimanjuntak]

I love her voice and the way she talked

[iskafarah]

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

[ngbaoawh]

I came here to learned English then i also learned a new lesson. Her voice is so soothing and clarity

[ynhunguyen]

I love how she speaks very slowly to adapt the target audience of this video, people who try to learn English. Thank you, Narda!