Politician and writer Shashi Tharoor is known for his eloquent English and distinctive vocabulary. Over a period of time, he has earned the moniker "Tharoorian vocabulary." Recently, a YouTube video by an Australian teacher went viral, spotlighting Tharoor's unique way of speaking the language.
Titled "How to Sound Like Shashi Tharoor," the video showcases the exquisite manner in which Shashi Tharoor, a celebrated Indian politician and author, articulates in English. The video highlights a technique employed by Tharoor to enhance the elegance of his spoken English.
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While Tharoor is primarily known for his political endeavours as a Congress MP, the video reveals another facet of his persona: his knack for delivering English lessons in a charming manner.
Australian teacher Jay provided insights into the secrets behind the 'Tharoorian vocabulary,' a term coined due to Tharoor's impactful presence on social media and public life. The video delves into how Tharoor strategically emphasizes syllables within words, thereby maximizing their power and impact.
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Jay, the YouTuber, commends Tharoor's English-speaking skills, describing them as "absolutely beautiful." He plays an audio clip of Tharoor discussing the concept of pleasure, emphasizing that Tharoor intentionally stresses specific syllables within each word to convey his message effectively.
Uploaded on November 27, the video has already garnered over 7 thousand likes on YouTube. Commenters express admiration for an English individual learning from an Indian's English, with one user stating, "Speak English in such a way that even the English people study your way of speaking English!" Another user praises Tharoor's outstanding vocabulary.
Currently, the video has surpassed 300,000 views on YouTube and continues to gain traction. The overwhelming response within just a month highlights the global interest in Shashi Tharoor's unique linguistic style.
The video was originally posted on YouTube on November 27 and has received over 7,000 thumbs-ups on the site. One of the comments said, "Speak English in such a way that even the English people study your way of speaking English." Another comment read, "An English guy taking lessons from an Indian's English, that's something." The last comment humorously added, "Yeah, that should get you lots of views from India.
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