Videos Archives - Page 2 of 73

This is a collection of all of the Rachel's English videos in the order they were produced, with the most recent videos first.

ENGLISH VOCAB

Learn a phrase to use in English to describe something that is memorized perfectly. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: To a T means perfectly or exactly right. I recently saw it when I was reading the notes for this … [Read more...]

Why English makes no sense pt. 17

These two words are almost the same -- just a little 'e' at the end, though, can change not just the sounds but the syllable stress as well! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Just sending off my taxes. Let's go … [Read more...]

English R vs. L – Accent Training

If you’re working on your American English accent you KNOW how tough the R sound can be! In this accent training lesson you’ll master the R sound, partly by contrasting with the L sound. The subtleties of accent training can seem infinite! But don’t … [Read more...]

How to speak fast and understand native speakers | Learn English with TV

Full conversation analysis in this clip from Arrested Development -- Learn how to speak fast and understand native speakers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: George Michael, you're taking your cousin to work today, … [Read more...]

Why English makes no sense pt. 53

If these four phrases sound the same in English, how do you ever know what anyone is talking about? YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Okay, one way English in crazy. These four phrases can all be pronounced the same … [Read more...]

Learn English with News: English Conversation & Vocabulary Training | Speaking English Lesson

In this American English lesson, I’ll show you how to learn English vocabulary using real American English conversation as your training material! We’re studying news about the lifeguard shortage in America. When you learn English vocabulary in the … [Read more...]

How to speak fast and understand native speakers

How to speak fast and understand native speakers -- my 6-year-old son needed clarification on this phrase this week, so this is for all of my English as a Second Language students out there! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video … [Read more...]

Grammar Mistakes ❌SHOULD OF

Should have, should of, which one when? Don't make this grammar mistake in your writing. And don't worry about it in speaking, OF sounds just like the reduction of HAVE so no one will hear it as a mistake in spoken English! YouTube blocked? Click … [Read more...]

Do NOT say the D in these 105 Common Words!

Here are more than 100 common English words in which you DON’T say the “D” sound! I’ll show you how and why AND give you a bunch of training on this tricky lesson. Once you’ve got it down you’ll be sounding more like a native speaker in no … [Read more...]

How to speak fast and understand native speakers | Learn English with TV

Full conversation analysis in this clip from Space Force -- Learn how to speak fast and understand native speakers. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Dave, I don't want to give you any unsolicited advice -- Then … [Read more...]

Why English makes no sense.

Have you ever heard of a contranym? It's a word that has two meanings that are opposites. Why would that even be a thing!? Today we discuss the opposite meanings of DUST. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: Dust is a … [Read more...]

How to Think in English…in 68 Minutes!

In this free English lesson we’ll focus entirely on how to THINK in English. If you’re ready to stop translating in your head, here’s a power-packed mega-lesson to get you going. I’ll teach you tips and tricks and you’ll get lots of practice as … [Read more...]