Yes, I thought the comment about her diction would encourage English speakers who are not accustomed to that that speech to concentrate hard and not get discouraged. I have good hearing, but there were times I could not tell what word she had just said.

So Dave and Modette, did you get what she was teaching? Are you happy with your highest note? For myself, I wish I could sing high D and E-flat with beauty and confidence. (I'm an alto.) What do you sing?