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

Idiom: Back Burner

Idiom:  Back Burner

Learn how to pronounce and use the idiom "back burner" in American English. Appropriate for casual use, or use at work and in a business setting! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/iAuV7P4tfSQ Video Text: In this … [Read more...]

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Animal Idioms

Animal Idioms

Learn Animal Idioms in this collaboration with JenniferESL. This compilation video has all the animal idioms you could want: chicken, pecking order, chicken out, flew the coop, run around like a chicken with its head cut off, high horse, stop horsing … [Read more...]

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The Cat’s Out of the Bag

The Cat’s Out of the Bag

Learn how and when to say the idiom "The cat's out of the bag", and learn Rachel's secret! :) YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://youtu.be/dqj64DjZssI Video Text: Well, the cat’s out of the bag. Several of you have guessed my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: AA [æ] as in BAT, Phrases Tagged With: Idioms, OF Reduction, The Word THE

How to Say SUPPOSED TO

How to Say SUPPOSED TO

How are you supposed to say 'supposed to'?  Don't forget to reduce 'to'!  Learn how to say this common phrase and practice it in several different sentences. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce USED TO

How to Pronounce USED TO

'Used to' is a common phrase in conversational English.  Learn how to say it:  reduce 'to', and of course link the words smoothly together.  Practice it in several example phrases. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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How to Say THANKS FOR COMING

How to Say THANKS FOR COMING

Did someone come to your party?  Your presentation?  Your performance?  Thank them:  "Thanks for coming!"  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English:  what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: FOR Reduction

How to say “Where are you going?”

How to say “Where are you going?”

Is someone about to leave?  Where to?  Learn how to say "Where are you going?" comfortably in conversational English:  what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the phrase. YouTube blocked? Click … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: ARE Reduction, Questions, YOU Reduction

How to Say I HAVE TO GO

How to Say I HAVE TO GO

Is it time for you to leave?  This is a phrase you can use when heading out from a social or work situation.  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Words that Begin with H Reductions

Idioms with PAR — How to Pronounce and Use

Idioms with PAR — How to Pronounce and Use

We use idioms A LOT in conversational American English.  Learn some of the idioms that relate to golf with the word 'par' in this video, shot with the help of my dad! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Idioms, Real Life English

How to say I’M COMING — English Conversation and Pronunciation

How to say I’M COMING — English Conversation and Pronunciation

"It's time to go!"  "We're going to be late!"  When someone needs you go get going, respond with "I'm coming!"  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: 3-Syllable, TO BE Contractions

How to Say and Use EXCUSE ME in English

How to Say and Use EXCUSE ME in English

"Excuse me" is a phrase that can be used in various situations with various meanings.  Learn the different ways to use it, and learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Real Life English

How to Say “Are you okay?”

How to Say “Are you okay?”

Does someone seem ill or upset, or did something bad just happen to him or her?  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic shape of the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: ARE Reduction, Questions

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