'Used to' is a common phrase in conversational English. Learn how to say it: reduce 'to', and of course link the words smoothly together. Practice it in several example phrases. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
This set of videos gets us out of the studio and into real life. You'll get to meet many of my friends as we study American English in real conversations.
Idioms with PAR — How to Pronounce and Use
We use idioms A LOT in conversational American English. Learn some of the idioms that relate to golf with the word 'par' in this video, shot with the help of my dad! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Say WATER
In this video, you'll get to see the word 'water' used many times in English conversation. How is it pronounced? It can be tricky with the Flap T. Learn how to practice this word by breaking it down sound by sound. Then put it all together to feel … [Read more...]
How to Say and Use EXCUSE ME in English
"Excuse me" is a phrase that can be used in various situations with various meanings. Learn the different ways to use it, and learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link … [Read more...]
How to Say GOOD NIGHT!
Watch my family wish me 'good night' in this video, and learn the different ways a native speaker may say this. Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, … [Read more...]
Idiom ‘Hit the Bullseye’ — How to Say
Have you ever heard the idiom 'hit the bullseye'? You'll feel comfortable using it after learning the meaning and understanding the pronunciation in this video -- and please forgive my lack of dart-throwing skills! YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]
Keukenhof Garden and Color Names
Learn the pronunciation of colors while visiting the colorful Keukenhof gardens in The Netherlands. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcZ82gLZWrY Video Text: This American English pronunciation video … [Read more...]
How to say HELLO! Greet Americans
What should you say when you meet someone you know? How's it going? What's up? And how should you respond to these questions? Feel at ease saying hello to Americans with the phrases you'll study in real English conversation. YouTube blocked? … [Read more...]
Happy Thanksgiving! Meet My Boyfriend + Pronunciation Quiz :)
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm making pies--one of my favorite things to do!--in this video, and you'll get to meet my boyfriend and his family. There is a listening comprehension quiz at the end ... can you catch it all? YouTube blocked? Click here to … [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...]
How to Introduce Yourself
What should you say when you're introducing yourself? In this popular Rachel's English video, learn the phrases Americans use, and how to pronounce them, in English conversation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Explore Maine!
Visit the beautiful state of Maine with me and see the beautiful coast line (and delicious foods!) while studying real conversational English. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6pJ5VEK93s Video … [Read more...]