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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.

How to Say BE CAREFUL!

How to Say BE CAREFUL!

Ooo, that looks dangerous!  Be careful!  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 phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to see … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: 3-Syllable

How to Say GOOD NIGHT!

How to Say GOOD NIGHT!

Watch my family wish me 'good night' in this video, and learn the different ways a native speaker may say this.  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: Real Life English

How to Say “Are You Sure?”

How to Say “Are You Sure?”

Are you sure?  You'll hear this phrase often in English conversation around making decisions.  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic … [Read more...]

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

Idiom ‘Hit the Bullseye’ — How to Say

Idiom ‘Hit the Bullseye’ — How to Say

Have you ever heard the idiom 'hit the bullseye'?  You'll feel comfortable using it after learning the meaning and understanding the pronunciation in this video -- and please forgive my lack of dart-throwing skills! YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]

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

How to say I HAVE A COLD

How to say I HAVE A COLD

I had a cold ... but I still made a video for you!  Can you say this phrase with a dropped H?  Learn how to say this phrase comfortably in conversational English: what words or syllables to reduce, how to link everything together, and the melodic … [Read more...]

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

How to Pronounce YOU’RE WELCOME

How to Pronounce YOU’RE WELCOME

Thank you.  You're welcome!  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 phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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

How to Pronounce MONKEY IDIOMS!

How to Pronounce MONKEY IDIOMS!

Watch me monkey around in a monkey suit while teaching you monkey idioms.  We have idioms for just about everything in American English! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfSfFXJ1PYc Video Text: In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Idioms

How to Pronounce “What Time?”

How to Pronounce “What Time?”

How should you pronounce the two T's in 'what time'?  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 phrase. YouTube blocked? Click … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Stop T

How to Pronounce WE’LL SEE

How to Pronounce WE’LL SEE

This is a short little phrase -- just two syllables!  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 phrase. YouTube blocked? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, WILL Contractions

How to Pronounce SEE YOU

How to Pronounce SEE YOU

Say this when parting ways with a friend.  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 phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: 2-Syllable, YOU Reduction

How to Pronounce I’LL THINK ABOUT IT

How to Pronounce I’LL THINK ABOUT IT

If you can't give an answer yet, just say you'll think about it.  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 phrase. YouTube … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Linking with a Flap T, WILL Contractions

How to Pronounce GOT IT

How to Pronounce GOT IT

Do you understand?  Got it!  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 phrase. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Most Popular, Phrases, Videos Tagged With: Linking with a Flap T, Most Popular

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