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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.

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...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Holidays & Parties, Real Life English

Road Trip: English Pronunciation

Take a road trip across several states with me and study conversational English along the way!  Oh—and don’t forget to fill up the gas tank! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbZS0Wp7tFY Video … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Idioms, Linking Consonant to Consonant, Real Life English, TR Cluster

English Pronunciation: S’mores! Culture

Learn how to pronounce S’MORES – and what they are!—as I hang out in the back yard with a fire.  Delicious!! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=548Yb5an2kg Video Text: A classic American summer treat: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Culture, Real Life English

Conversation with IPA: Breakfast! — Pronunciation Exercise

Study real English conversation when I go out to breakfast with a friend.  See the IPA for many of the sentences, and study how certain words are pronounced. Topics covered: ordering, y+d as CH, -ED endings, pronunciation of the letter T. YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, IPA, Alphabet, and Letters, Videos Tagged With: Real Life English

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...]

Filed Under: Specific Words, Videos Tagged With: Culture, Holidays & Parties, Real Life English

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