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In these video, you'll study monologs and conversations in depth to learn how Americans speak, and to improve your listening comprehension.

4th of July Traditions!

4th of July Traditions!

Happy 4th of July!  This is the day we celebrate America’s independence.  Study vocabulary, pronunciation, and phrases as we study REAL English conversation and learn about 4th of July traditions in the US. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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

Conversation Study – Ben Franklin Analysis

Conversation Study – Ben Franklin Analysis

  In just a few lines of English conversation, there is so much to study about how Americans speak.  See why everyone loves my Ben Franklin videos as you unlock the secrets to how Americans speak. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, Exercises

Real English Conversation – Study Idioms and Reductions

Real English Conversation – Study Idioms and Reductions

  In this real English conversation, learn how Americans really speak.  Hear how they reduce words, and study the idiom ‘to die for’ in context.  And see how to make a Peach Melba … yum! To see Hilah’s recipe for Peach Melbas:  … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: AND Reduction, Dropped T, Gonna, Idioms, THAT Reduction, TO Reduction, Wanna

English Phone Conversation: How to Start and End

English Phone Conversation:  How to Start and End

  Learn how to start and end a phone conversation in American English. In this Ben Franklin exercise, you’ll study everything about what you hear. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: You asked for it. So in this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, phone

Placement Exercise – Transcripts

Placement Exercise – Transcripts

  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...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Placement, Videos Tagged With: Tom

English Conversation – Checking in at an airport

English Conversation – Checking in at an airport

Study the phrases you need to know when checking in at an airport and how to pronounce them!  Travel without stress.  Check out Vicki and Jay’s video to study more conversation and learn vocabulary for checking in at an airport.  Subscribe to their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Ben Franklin Exercises, Exercises

Summer Vacation 2016

Summer Vacation 2016

Study real English conversation while going on vacation with Rachel’s family.  See how native speakers drop the H, use wanna, use the phrase ‘except for,’ and more! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Videos Tagged With: Real Life English, Wanna, Words that Begin with H Reductions

Answers to the Question: How are you?

Answers to the Question: How are you?

Feel comfortable answering the question "How are you?" in English conversation.  This video gives you several options for answering, and teaches you how to use the right answer depending on your mood. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, Phrases, Videos

5 Tips to Improve Listening Comprehension Skills

5 Tips to Improve Listening Comprehension Skills

Five tips, five secrets, five tricks to improving your listening comprehension skills! You can do this! Study how Americans speak to improve listening and pronunciation. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies, in a Sentence, Videos Tagged With: Listening Comprehension

Preparing for a Job Interview, 5 of 5

Preparing for a Job Interview, 5 of 5

Learn how to prepare for a job interview in America.  Study common questions and practice and prepare you answers for a successful job interview.  Make sure to practice for interviews.  There's a lot you can do to be prepared!  Here, we’ll talk about … [Read more...]

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

Preparing for a Job Interview, 4 of 5

Preparing for a Job Interview, 4 of 5

Learn how to prepare for a job interview in America.  Study common questions and practice and prepare you answers for a successful job interview.  Make sure to practice for interviews.  There's a lot you can do to be prepared!  Here, we learn to talk … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies Tagged With: Job Interviews, Real Life English

Preparing for a Job Interview, 3 of 5

Preparing for a Job Interview, 3 of 5

Learn how to prepare for a job interview in America.  Study common questions and practice and prepare you answers for a successful job interview.  Make sure to practice for interviews.  There's a lot you can do to be prepared!  In this video, learn … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Conversation and Speech Studies Tagged With: Job Interviews, Real Life English

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