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...]
Have fun with these videos as you come with Rachel to various parties and holidays.
Halloween 2012 — Idioms!
I decided not to dress up for Halloween this year, so I made a video going over some idioms like ‘party pooper’ and ‘wet blanket’. Can you figure out what they mean? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Happy Easter! AA vowel followed by nasal consonants
Celebrate Easter with me and learn some American English pronunciation, including the shift in the AA vowel when followed by the nasal consonant M, like in ‘ham’. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce Christmas — Happy Holidays!
Join me for a Christmas part and learn how to pronounce ‘Christmas’. Watch all the way to the end for a Christmas carol sung in four-part harmony! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhD4eMboeMk Video … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce “I have got to” + Thanksgiving 2011!
“I gotta” is a common reduction in conversational English. You’ll hear it many times in this real conversation video. Study American culture as we make Thanksgiving dinner! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Say ‘Happy Birthday’
This is a tricky phrase, but it’s a great one to know. Learn how to say it comfortably in American English, and practice many times to make the TH feel natural! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Halloween!
Have fun getting dressed up and going to a party in this video. Which is your favorite costume? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAx3dgb_b2Q Video Text: Hello everyone. This video is going to go … [Read more...]
Vocabulary: Parties and Labor Day
Parties are always fun! Learn some vocabulary relating to parties at a Labor Day celebration. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr29Pjs1csg Video Text: Hello Rachel's English fans! Today we are going … [Read more...]