Is someone about to leave? Where to? Learn how to say "Where are you going?" 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 … [Read more...]
Study how Americans reduce 'are' in conversational English.
How to Say “Are you okay?”
Does someone seem ill or upset, or did something bad just happen to him or her? 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 … [Read more...]
How to Say “Are You Sure?”
Are you sure? You'll hear this phrase often in English conversation around making decisions. Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce Ending T Clusters + Homophones — Baking!
Oops! Error at 4:18: should be [ wɛəɹ‿əɹ jəɹ] :) Study real English conversation and special topics like ending T clusters, all while making some bagels with my friend Laura! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy
Come with me as I visit friends in Manhattan who were affected by Hurricane Sandy and study real English conversation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ESNhMb5T0 Video Text: As many of you probably … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce the Word ARE
Study the ARE reduction. There are many reductions in conversational American English. It’s important to know what they are to improve listening comprehension, but also to use the reductions in speech yourself. They are a key part to sounding … [Read more...]