Speaking on the phone in a foreign language is always intimidating! Learn some of the most common phrases used in the US when answering the phone. Video one of a two-part series. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
These videos are divided into four subcategories:
Community -- where you'll find videos that build the Rachel's English community, like Video Challenge videos
Specific Words -- where you'll study the pronunciation of specific words or vocabularies in depth
Phrases -- where you'll study the pronunciation of specific phrases in depth
Conversation & Speech Studies -- where you'll monologs and conversations
How to Pronounce Numbers 20 – 1 Billion
Numbers are something you’ll use constantly in conversational English, from amounts to times of day. Get more comfortable with the pronunciation of numbers. This video takes you all the way up to 1 billion!! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce the Months of the Year
Some of the months of the year are a challenge to say: long words, silent letters! Say the months of the year confidently by breaking down each word sound by sound, knowing what’s stressed and what’s not. Then put it all together to feel confident … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce Numbers 11 – 19
Numbers are something you’ll use constantly in conversational English, from amounts to times of day. Get more comfortable with the pronunciation of numbers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce the Numbers 1 – 10
Numbers are something you’ll use constantly in conversational English, from amounts to times of day. Get more comfortable with the pronunciation of numbers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Michael Jackson Pronunciation Lesson
This video was made shortly after the death of Michael Jackson, a favorite singer! Learn how to pronounce the titles of some of his most popular songs. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Chinese Student 2: Accent Evaluation
Watch as I analyze the speech of a non-native speaker from China. See the different mispronunciations and get a feel for how to correct them. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGJZ7L9ptjw Video … [Read more...]
Heteronyms and Homophones
Homophones are words that are spelled the same with different pronunciations and meanings. Heteronyms are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and are pronounced differently, like tear: A tear ran down her cheek; Be careful … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce Common Male Names
Learn how to pronounce some of the most common names for men in the US: James, John, Robert, Michael, William, David, Richard, Charles, Joseph, Thomas. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce Boy Names
What are the most popular names being given to boys born in the US? Jacob, Michael, Ethan, Joshua, Daniel, Christopher, Anthony, William, Matthew, Andrew. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Pronounce Popular Female Names
What are the most popular names being given to girls born in the US? Emily, Isabella, Ava, Emma, Madison, Sophia, Olivia, Abigail, Hannah, Elizabeth. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Word Comparisons for Chinese Students
In this video, I go over the difference between five different sets of similar words: town/tongue, south/source/sauce, down/done, pool/poor, bike/back. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]