Staci of VeryPinkKnits came up with this video idea. Don’t worry, you don’t have to be a knitter to learn something about American English pronunciation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: >> Hey everybody. I’m here in LA with my friend Staci from Very Pink Knits.>> Hi.>> And we’re going to …
How to Pronounce Knitting Terms — Very Pink Knits!
How to Pronounce QUOTE
Do you have a hard time with the [kw] cluster in words like ‘quote’ and ‘question’? 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 …
KATE SNOW — Interview a Broadcaster!
Study conversational English in this interview with NBC Broadcaster Kate Snow. See how even professionals use reductions and contractions all the time, and learn some new vocabulary. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Hey guys. Welcome to the new Rachel’s English mini series, Interview a Broadcaster! >> Hey guys. I’m here …
How to Pronounce OPPORTUNITY
Seize the opportunity to master this word! Learn effective practice techniques by dissecting it sound by sound and understanding its stress patterns. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to go over the pronunciation of the word ‘opportunity’. This week’s word of the week …
Contractversation — Going to Starbucks
Compare English with Stop T’s, Flap T’s, reductions, and contractions with English conversation that has none of these. One of them sounds natural and American, and the other one doesn’t. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Hi Rachel, I am going to Starbucks. Hey Rach, I’m going to Starbucks. What’s the …
Contractversation — Going on a Date
Compare English with Stop T’s, Flap T’s, reductions, and contractions with English conversation that has none of these. Topic: going on a date. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: What movie do you want to watch? What movie do you wanna watch?What’s the difference between these two phrases? In this American …
Contractversation — Going to the Store
Compare English with Stop T’s, Flap T’s, reductions, and contractions with English conversation that has none of these. Topic: going to the store. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: We are out of Bananas and Milk. We’re out of Bananas and Milk. What’s the difference between these two phrases? In this …
How to Pronounce BEAUTIFUL
Can you say this word beautifully? 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 over the pronunciation of the word ‘beautiful’. This week’s word …
How to Pronounce GOT IT
Got it. Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to study the pronunciation of the phrase …
SOFT PALATE EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
The soft palate is the soft part of the roof of your mouth. When lowered, it nasalizes sounds like the NG in American English. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LItyTiThtcA Video Text: As part of our series on relaxation and placement, this video talks about the soft palate. An overall nasal sound …
LIP RELAXATION EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
To achieve the low placement of American English, you have to speak with a relaxed body and face. This video helps you release tension in the lips. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to go over lip exercises. I don’t know about you, …
How to Practice the Flap T
For some people, the Flap T is a tricky sound. Learn how to practice it to make it more natural. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: I recently did a video on the Flap T — is it really a D sound? The main thing that we learned in that video …