Videos Archives - Rachel's English

This is a collection of all of the Rachel's English videos in the order they were produced, with the most recent videos first.

How to Express JOY in American English | English Phrases

Learn English phrases for expressing joy and happiness. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Here are some English phrases to express happiness. I'm elated. We're over the moon. We're so happy. We're so … [Read more...]

TRICKY ENGLISH WORDS

What's the difference between these very similar words in American English? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: What's up with these three words? So similar, yet different. Lightening means to make lighter. This can … [Read more...]

English Conversation: Are YOU Using Contractions and Reductions Correctly?

Are YOU using contractions and reductions when speaking English? If not, your spoken English probably sounds too formal and stiff! Not sure what I mean?...check out this power-packed English lesson. In just over 30 minutes you’ll learn the critical … [Read more...]

How to Pronounce SQUIRREL

SKW cluster, R consonant, Dark L!!! This is one of the hardest words for my students to pronounce in American English. Learn how to break it down and simplify to say this word clearly and with confidence. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

These Strange English Words are IMPOSSIBLE! – Heteronyms

Heteronyms pose an incredible challenge to English learners. But don’t worry! I’ll show you the most common examples and exactly how to pronounce them. Heteronyms look the same but are pronounced differently. You will get practice and see multiple … [Read more...]

How to Express SADNESS in American English | English Phrases

Learn English phrases for expressing sadness. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Here are some phrases in English that you can use to say I'm sad or maybe a little depressed. I'm devastated. Things have been … [Read more...]

THE CRAZIEST 4 LETTERS IN ENGLISH | American English Pronunciation

Study the English pronunciation of these four letters. The craziest thing is how many ways they can be pronounced! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: The letters O-U-G-H have six different pronunciations in American … [Read more...]

Speaking English: Do NOT Say “MAD”! | Learn English Speaking with Rachel’s English

When we’re learning how to speak English more like a native speaker it helps to learn alternate ways of saying common words. In this English lesson you’ll learn 44 ways to say that you’re mad…without using the word “mad”! It’s a fun video. You … [Read more...]

ENGLISH VOCAB

Learn a phrase to use in English to describe something that is memorized perfectly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: To a T means perfectly or exactly right. I recently saw it when I was reading the notes for this … [Read more...]

Why English makes no sense pt. 17

These two words are almost the same -- just a little 'e' at the end, though, can change not just the sounds but the syllable stress as well! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Just sending off my taxes. Let's go … [Read more...]

English R vs. L – Accent Training

If you’re working on your American English accent you KNOW how tough the R sound can be! In this accent training lesson you’ll master the R sound, partly by contrasting with the L sound. The subtleties of accent training can seem infinite! But don’t … [Read more...]

How to speak fast and understand native speakers | Learn English with TV

Full conversation analysis in this clip from Arrested Development -- Learn how to speak fast and understand native speakers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: George Michael, you're taking your cousin to work today, … [Read more...]