Extra English Practice
Dropped Syllables in English Pronunciation
English pronunciation lesson on dropped or reduced syllables in English words. "Proper" and "common" forms are contrasted. Interactive activity for practice.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
das Alphabet & Wie buchstabiert man das?
In this video I teach you how to spell things in German using the German alphabet. I also teach you how to ask someone how to spell something.
Janus Academy
Learn Chinese in 3 Minutes Beginners Episode 6 - how to count from 1 to 10 in Mandarin Chinese
In this video we are going to teach you how to count in Mandarin Chinese. This video is a part of our Learn Chinese in 3 Minutes Beginners series. Make sure you check out other episodes for more videos like this.
Rachel's English
100 MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH (8/11) Part 1
Learning English is difficult—there’s no way around it! If you are truly wanting to learn English you need to master the spoken English pronunciation of thousands of English words and the many unique spoken English reductions and...
Rachel's English
How to Think in English…in 68 Minutes! Part 1
If you’re ready to start thinking in English, without translating in your head, this is the jumpstart you need. Learning how to think in English requires both knowledge and practice, and this free English lesson gives you both! I’ll show...
Rachel's English
American English Vowels - IPA - Pronunciation - International Phonetic Alphabet
International Phonetic Alphabet symbols for the vowels of American English. Get acquainted with the symbols! It helps as you study pronunciation.
Curated Video
Clarifying Information in English
This video covers how people spell words to clarify information in everyday language. It introduces the pronouns "my" and "your," as well as simple words, and expressions.
Rachel's English
Speech Exercise: Relaxing around the R Sound -- American English
The R sound is one of the hardest sounds in American English. Practice these exercises to relax around the R and speak effortlessly.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
German Tongue Twister Pronunciation Practice - Beginner German with Herr Antrim Lesson #1.4
In today's Beginner German lesson I review the pronunciation tips from the previous 3 videos by using German tongue twisters to focus on one or more sounds at a time.
Curated Video
3 Ways to Hack the IELTS Exam
Today you’ll learn 3 specific strategies to hack the IELTS Exam. There are efficient ways to prepare for IELTS and ways that waste time. Listen in to make sure you know these time-saving tips! The first thing to know here is that there...
Rachel's English
100 MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH (10/11) Part 1
If you’re ready to move beyond fluency to perfect spoken English you’re in the right place! Here you will learn the most important words in the English language, getting detailed analysis on each word’s use and pronunciation. As the...
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce COFFEE -- Word of the Week -- American English
Learn how to pronounce coffee in this Word of the Week video on American English Pronunciation.
Rachel's English
Ways to say "What?" - Be Polite in American English
What should you say when you didn't understand someone? This video gives several ideas of words and phrases to use to say "what?" when you need someone to repeat himself. Don't be shy using these phrases!
Curated Video
Expressing Ideas and Attitudes in English
This video explains how to discuss ideas and attitudes and improve your fluency using coordinating conjunctions - and, so and but. The video covers grammar, idioms, vocabulary and pronunciation and is ideal for workplace learners who...
Rachel's English
How to Say Entrepreneur - American English
The word ENTREPRENEUR, which comes to us from French, is really tough! Learn how to pronounce this word as we walk through each sound step-by-step.
Curated Video
Are You Good at Math? IELTS Speaking Part 1: IELTS Energy Podcast 1165
You may be asked about math on IELTS Speaking. Don't be afraid to tell the truth, even if math is not your strong suit! Today we share two band 9 sample answers and admit that we are both terrible at math!
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce English
The word ENGLISH is a tricky word: you have an NG sound AND a hard G!
Rachel's English
English Phrases with THE -- Shortcuts for the TH Sounds Part 1
Study English Phrases with the word 'the': 'at the', 'in the', 'is the', 'with the', 'for the', and 'on the'. The TH sounds can be very tough -- learn tips and shortcuts to make the TH sound in these phrases easier. English Phrases with...
Rachel's English
ENGLISH SPEAKING LESSON – The "X" Sounds – Advanced English Speaking
In this English speaking lesson for Advanced students I’ll teach you all four pronunciations of the letter X in American English. When you’re speaking English as an advanced English student you’ll need to make four distinct pronunciation...
Oxford Online English
How to Understand Native English Speakers - Improve English Listening
In this lesson, you can learn about how to understand native speakers. Even after studying for several years, some English learners find it difficult to understand native English speakers. In this lesson, you can see some simple things...
Rachel's English
100 MOST COMMON WORDS IN ENGLISH (11/11)
Pronunciation in American English is complicated. You need to understand and use reductions, stressed and unstressed words, linking and placement if you hope to sound natural and truly fluent. If you are fluent in English but feel that...
Extra English Practice
Pronouncing /f/ and /p/
English pronunciation lesson contrasting the sounds /f/ and /p/. Explanation. Listening discrimination activity. Production activity. Tongue twister. Timed brainstorming activity.
Rachel's English
Idiom "Back Burner" -- How to Use and Pronounce -- American English
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!