Give me 10 minutes and I’ll show you the 5 phases of acquiring the perfect American English accent (via a conversation about POTTY TRAINING!) YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. Video Text: You're learning a lot about American … [Read more...]
This set of videos goes over some of the basic concepts for studying pronunciation, like the difference between voiced and unvoiced consonants, the anatomy of the voice, and exercises to relax the face.
Speaking English: vertical vs. horizontal speaking
Learn about two different ways of speaking English: one is more horizontal, where you pull your lips wide, and one is more vertical, where you drop your jaw. Which one sounds more natural? Find out in this video. Study with Rachel’s online … [Read more...]
How to Increase Your Vocabulary
Learn tips and tricks to increase your vocabulary. First learn how to pick up new words, then learn tips for memorization. Always study the pronunciation and practice words out loud! YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
Ending Voiced vs. Unvoiced Consonants
Have you ever noticed how the ending Z sound in words like 'flowers' [flaˈʊ əɹz] sounds more like an S? Learn how to lighten certain endings to pronounce them easily and naturally. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Practice Multi-Syllable Words
Learn how to break long words up and practice by stress: stressed syllables on their own, and unstressed syllables together. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivL2BFrCGbM Video Text: In this American … [Read more...]
Tongue Flexibility and the N
Practice relaxing the tongue when saying words and phrases with N. Tom teaches you to train yourself to use the tongue and not the jaw when working with words and phrases with the N for more natural speech. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
How to Increase your Vocabulary
Get a practice tip from Tom on increasing your vocabulary with words you'll naturally use. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faW_wE__HLg Video Text: Coming Soon! Video: … [Read more...]
SOFT PALATE EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
What exactly is the soft palate? It is the soft part of the roof of your mouth. When it's lowered, it makes sounds nasal, like the NG sound in American English. English has no nasal vowels, so having a lowered soft palate can affect the placement … [Read more...]
NECK AND THROAT RELAXATION EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
To achieve the low placement of American English, you have to speak with a relaxed body and face. This video helps you release tension in the neck and throat. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the … [Read more...]
LIP RELAXATION EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
To achieve the low placement of American English, you have to speak with a relaxed body and face. This video helps you release tension in the lips. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRzdwUvoeTU Video … [Read more...]
TONGUE RELAXATION EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
To achieve the low placement of American English, you have to speak with a relaxed body and face. This video helps you release tension in the tongue. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFlAxjA4_nA Video … [Read more...]
JAW RELAXATION EXERCISES — Vocal Exercises
To achieve the low placement of American English, you have to speak with a relaxed body and face. This video helps you release tension in the jaw. YouTube blocked? Click here to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOvc49qS1jQ Video … [Read more...]