Learn how to sound American by practicing the correct placement. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American English pronunciation video, we’re going to focus on placement in American English. >> … [Read more...]
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Speaking English: vertical vs. horizontal speaking
Learn about two different ways of speaking English: one is more horizontal, where you pull your lips wide, and one is more vertical, where you drop your jaw. Which one sounds more natural? Find out in this video. Study with Rachel’s online … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
How to Increase your Vocabulary
Get a practice tip from Tom on increasing your vocabulary with words you'll naturally use. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faW_wE__HLg Video Text: Coming … [Read more...]
NTH Cluster Practice Tip
Tom's practice tip on how to make the NTH cluster more easily and clearly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mx3BFsZHqyw Video Text: Hi, I'm Tom Kelley, a Rachel's English teacher. And today's … [Read more...]