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Test yourself, Ben Franklin Exercises, and imitation exercises will all help you improve your conversational English.

Ben Franklin Exercise: Baking with Laura!

YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. You can improve your pronunciation and accent using the in-depth exercise that I’ve presented for you here.  In fact, I’ve been using these Ben Franklin pronunciation speech analysis exercises for years … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, Exercises

Conversation Study – Ben Franklin Analysis

  In just a few lines of English conversation, there is so much to study about how Americans speak.  See why everyone loves my Ben Franklin videos as you unlock the secrets to how Americans speak. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, Exercises

English Conversation – Checking in at an airport

Study the phrases you need to know when checking in at an airport and how to pronounce them!  Travel without stress.  Check out Vicki and Jay’s video to study more conversation and learn vocabulary for checking in at an airport.  Subscribe to their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, Exercises

Real English Conversation: Introducing Tom and HaQuyen

English Conversation Study -- 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 … [Read more...]

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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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6pXP91ldPo Video Text: In this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: R [ɹ] as in RUN, Videos Tagged With: Exercises, Tom

Tongue Flexibility and the N

Practice relaxing the tongue when saying words and phrases with N.  Tom teaches you to train yourself to use the tongue and not the jaw when working with words and phrases with the N for more natural speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Basics, N [n] as in NAP, Videos Tagged With: Exercises, Tom

Making Plans – English Conversation on the Prairie

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!  We are discussing plans for later in the day. YouTube blocked? … [Read more...]

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English Conversation Exercise – Is Rachel Stressed? Ben Franklin Exercise

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 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, Exercises, Real Life English

Is Rachel Stressed? – Imitation Exercise

This video is an imitation exercise, where you'll hear fragments of English conversation on a loop.  What can you learn about English when you hear it this way?  Repeat exactly what you hear, match it as much as you can.  Pay attention to the linking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Exercises, Imitation Exercises

SOFT PALATE EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises

What exactly is the soft palate?  It is the soft part of the roof of your mouth.  When it's lowered, it makes sounds nasal, like the NG sound in American English.  English has no nasal vowels, so having a lowered soft palate can affect the placement … [Read more...]

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NECK AND THROAT 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 neck and throat. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzdwUvoeTU Video … [Read more...]

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