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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.

English Pronunciation: Idiom: On Fire

English Pronunciation: Idiom: On Fire

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘On Fire’ 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...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Out Like a Light’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Out Like a Light’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Out like a Light’ 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...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Spread the Word’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Spread the Word’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Spread the Word’ 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 … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Learn the Ropes’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Learn the Ropes’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Learn the Ropes’ 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 … [Read more...]

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How to: Ordering and Asking for

How to: Ordering and Asking for

Learn phrases you’ll hear and want to use in conversational English when ordering or asking for something. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8n0DYlGE7yY Video Text: Today I'm going to go over a few … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Bend over Backwards’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Bend over Backwards’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Bend Over Backwards’ 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...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Spill the Beans’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Spill the Beans’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Spill the Beans’ 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 … [Read more...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Pay Through the Nose’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Pay Through the Nose’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Pay through the Nose’ 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...]

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How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Rule of Thumb’

How to Pronounce the Idiom: ‘Rule of Thumb’

English is full of idioms.  Learn how to use and pronounce ‘Rule of Thumb’ 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 … [Read more...]

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How to Get off the Phone

How to Get off the Phone

Speaking on the phone in a foreign language is always intimidating!  Learn some of the most common phrases used in the US when ending a phone call. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPeDfu8cgs4 Video … [Read more...]

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How to Answer the Phone, 2 of 2

How to Answer the Phone, 2 of 2

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 two of a two-part series. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]

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How to Answer the Phone, 1 of 2

How to Answer the Phone, 1 of 2

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...]

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