In this Ben Franklin exercise, study real life American English to improve listening comprehension and American English pronunciation. Topic: Introducing Tom and HaQuyen. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: You asked for it. So in this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to do a Ben Franklin exercise where we take …
Real English Conversation: Introducing Tom and HaQuyen
Making Plans – English Conversation on the Prairie
In this Ben Franklin exercise, you’ll study real English conversation. We are discussing plans for later in the day. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, you’re going to come with me to my home state of Florida and we’re going to do a Ben Franklin …
Question about Speaking Slowly vs. Quickly
Rhythmic contrast is an important characteristic in American English, and in order to get that, some words and syllables have to be fast. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, I’m going to respond to a question from a member of the Rachel’s English community about …
Wedding Photos! Culture
Here are some photos from my big day. What can you learn about American culture from going to a wedding? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English Pronunciation video, you’re going to look at photos from our wedding! A few months ago, David and I made a video …
How to Pronounce Should, Would, Could – Reduce and Link!
‘Should’, ‘would’, and ‘could’ can all be simplified and reduced in a sentence. You’ll feel more comfortable pronouncing these words quickly after watching this video. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to talk about the pronunciation of should, would, and could. These words …
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 …
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 …
English Conversation Exercise – Trip to FL
In this ‘contractversation’ exercise, compare English with Stop T’s, Flap T’s, reductions, and contractions with English conversation that has none of these. Topic: trip to Florida. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: >> Rachel, I have not seen you in weeks.>> Rach, I haven’t seen you in weeks. What’s the difference …
Pronunciation Study Exercise: Evening Plans
In this Ben Franklin exercise, you’ll study real English conversation. We’ll study everything we hear. Try this on your own to improve your listening comprehension and pronunciation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to study American English by looking at a short text. …
ESL PRONUNCIATION EXERCISE: Free Time
In this Ben Franklin exercise, you’ll study real conversational English. We’ll study everything we hear. Try this on your own to improve your listening comprehension and pronunciation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to study American English by looking at a short text. …