Phrases Archives - Rachel's English

Here you'll study the pronunciation of specific phrases in depth. Many have up close, slow motion footage of the mouth during speech.

Easy-to-Learn English Travel Phrases and Vocabulary!

Do you love to travel? Me too! And when you’re traveling you want to know how to pronounce the necessary vocabulary and phrases, right? I’ve got everything you’ll need, right here in one video. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

English Phrases for TIME

On a recent trip to Italy, I learned that Americans use verbs with time (kill, spend, save) that other cultures might not use. Learn some verbs that we use with time and how to use them to polish your use of English vocabulary. We’ll study: kill … [Read more...]

ENGLISH VOCABULARY

Learn English vocabulary (and focus on pronunciation) studying lots of different words for the parts of a car. Get tips on how to say tricky words like ‘rear view mirror’! Listen to the SLANG podcast: … [Read more...]

English Tongue Twisters

Learn three English tongue twisters and why it’s a good idea to practice them: I wish to wash my Irish wristwatch. She sells seashells by the seashore. Sixth sick sheik's sixth sheep sick. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Idiom: a Lot on my Plate

I’ve got a lot on my plate. Americans love idioms: this is just another way to say “I’m really busy!” Learn how to pronounce this idiom and start using it in conversation. I know I use it a lot! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

English Idiom: Bite the Bullet

Learn the English Idiom “bite the bullet” and how to use it, and the American English pronunciation. When you feel comfortable with the definition, you’ll have to bite the bullet and use it yourself in conversation! YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]

Phrasal Verbs with Hold

Go over the many meanings of phrasal verbs with HOLD: hold on, hold off, hold up, hold down, hold back, hold against. Feel confident in the pronunciation and use of these phrases. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video … [Read more...]

Ways to say “What?”

What should you say when you didn’t understand someone? This video gives several ideas of words and phrases to use to say “what?” when you need someone to repeat himself. Don’t by shy using these phrases! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

English Phrases – Where Something is Located

Study English Phrases and Daily Expressions -- how to locate something. Where's the file? It's in a drawer next to the bookcase. Learn the basics of speaking English with these useful phrases and study English Pronunciation. YouTube blocked? Click … [Read more...]

English Phrases with THE – Linking the TH Sound

Study English Phrases with the word 'the': 'at the', 'in the', 'is the', 'with the', 'for the', and 'on the'. The TH sounds can be very tough -- learn tips and shortcuts to make the TH sound in these phrases easier. YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]

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...]

How to Pronounce “I appreciate it.”

Learn how to politely say 'thank you', and study linking vowel to vowel and linking with a Flap T in the phrase "I appreciate it." YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/F0-UQ205BeU Video Text: In this American English … [Read more...]