Learn how to pronounce the -est ending of words like ‘biggest’, ‘funniest’, and ‘smartest’. Remember, this ending is always unstressed. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to go over words with the -est ending. As you may have learned in a grammar class, …
How to Pronounce -est Endings
The Cat’s Out of the Bag
Learn how and when to say the idiom “The cat’s out of the bag”, and learn Rachel’s secret. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Well, the cat’s out of the bag. Several of you have guessed my secret. That cat’s out of the bag. What a great idiom. In this American …
Apple Dumplings – Real Life English Conversation Study
Study real American English conversation. Learn about reductions, contractions, the pronunciation all while making apple dumplings. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: >> Hey guys. It’s fall, and I’m here with my friend Laura.>> Hey!>> You’ve probably seen some of our other baking videos. Every fall, I come up to Massachusetts, …
Ending Voiced vs. Unvoiced Consonants
Have you ever noticed how the ending Z sound in words like ‘flowers’ [flaˈʊ əɹz] sounds more like an S? Learn how to lighten certain endings to pronounce them easily and naturally. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to talk about ending voiced …
Relaxing Around the R Sound
The R sound is one of the hardest sounds in American English. Practice these exercises to relax around the R and speak effortlessly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to invite Tom to give you a practice tip on relaxing around the R. …
WHAT DID Reduction
‘What did’ is often reduced in conversational English. Learn how to understand this reduction when you hear it and pronounce it yourself, giving you smoother, more American speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to talk about reducing the phrase ‘what did’. I …
English Conversation Exercise – Is Rachel Stressed?
In this Ben Franklin exercise, you’ll study real English conversation. Americans talk about being stressed a lot, and in this video, Rachel talks about what she’s stressed about. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: >> Here with my friend Tom, my favorite Rachel’s English teacher, besides myself.>> Of course.>> We’re going …
How to Say LITERALLY
Learn how to practice the word “Literally” by breaking it down sound by sound. Then put it all together to feel confident using this word in American English conversation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to learn how to pronounce the word ‘literally.’ …
How to Say WATER
In this video, you’ll get to see the word ‘water’ used many times in English conversation. Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, you’re going to learn how to pronounce the word ‘water’. …
How to Say STAFF vs. STUFF
These two words can be hard to tell apart if you’re not solid on the vowels. Study the different vowel sounds in this pair so you’ll be able to tell the two words, and other words like them, apart. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, …
How to Say WIN vs WHEN
Learn to differentiate between similar-sounding words by mastering their vowel sounds. This ensures accuracy in English conversation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to go over the difference between WIN and WHEN. I have several videos comparing vowels, but in this video we’re …
How to Pronounce UMBRELLA
When the weather is bad, you’ll want to be sure to have your umbrella with you. Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to go …