Rachel's English
Do NOT say the D in these 105 Common Words! Part 2
Speaking English is tough! Native speakers use smooth, natural rhythm to link the sounds of American English. Even for students who test as Fluent in English, learning how to speak English is quite a challenge. But I’m here to help you!...
Rachel's English
PHRASAL VERB POLISH
Start 2017 with the 30-day vocabulary challenge: learn 30 phrasal verbs in 30 days! Day 22: the phrasal verb POLISH: polish off, polish up.
Rachel's English
ENGLISH CONVERSATION Ð INTERVIEWING MY FRIEND
Study real English conversation to understand how Americans speak and study stress Ð the contrast of longer syllables vs. very short, reduced words. Watch this interview with my friend Ð we study the conversation so you can understand...
Two Minute Music Theory
FAQ #2: How Do I Better Hear Intervals?
I've gotten a lot of questions over the last 5 years. Some of them more than others, so today I'm starting an FAQ series. Today, we'll look at how to listen for the intervals and hear them better.
Curated Video
A vs An British English Grammar
A vs an, a British English grammar lesson. Learn how to use these common english articles.
Curated Video
Decoding Words with Multiple Syllables: Breaking it Down
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode words with multiple syllables by breaking them up between two consonants. They emphasize the importance of identifying vowels and determining if there are two consonants surrounded by...
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce YELLOW vs. JELLO - [j] vs. [d_] - American English
Some non-native speakers, especially Spanish speakers, mix up Y and J in English pronunciation, so that 'yes' sounds like 'jess'. Learn how to pronounce these two consonants clearly and correctly.
Britlish
The Homonym Bow (no subtitles)
Homonyms cause problems for students because these words have the same spelling but different meanings. One such confusing homonym is the word bow which has two distinct pronunciations and several very different meanings. This video...
Rachel's English
American English Slang - How to use DUMB
Slang is something even some Americans have problems with! :) My husband, who works at a high school, said this is one his high schoolers use all the time.
Rachel's English
Keukenhof Garden and Color Names -- American English
Study the pronunciation of colors in Keukenhof gardens.
Curated Video
Learn Phonetics - International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
Learning the International Phonetic Alphabet can transform your English learning experience. Knowing the phonetic symbols will mean that you can find the pronunciation of any word, as most dictionaries list the phonetic spellings.
Englishing
ESL - Comparative & Superlative Adjectives
What are adjectives? They are words that modify nouns or pronouns. In this lesson, Mr. P. will explain the different rules of comparatives and superlatives adjectives by illustrating a diagram. He will also talk about the other three...
Extra English Practice
Learning English - When To Use Different Articles 'An or A' ' The or A'
A unicorn or AN unicorn? A bird has crazy eyes or THE bird has crazy eyes? Watch Misha and Larissa explain the basics of English articles: A, AN and THE.
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Decoding Words with Long 'i' Sound at the End of a Syllable
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode words that have a long "i" sound at the end of a syllable. The lesson emphasizes the importance of recognizing open vowels, which make the long vowel sound. The teacher provides examples...
Curated Video
Decoding Words with Long A and U Sounds at the End of Syllables
In this video, students learn how to decode words with long vowel sounds, specifically focusing on the long A and U sounds. The teacher explains the concept of open syllables and demonstrates how to identify and pronounce words correctly...
Curated Video
Reading Words Ending with Consonant LE Syllables
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words that end in a consonant followed by an L and then an E. By using the concept of closed syllables and the consonant LE syllable, students can learn to correctly pronounce these words....
Curated Video
Decoding Multi-Syllable Words with Short Vowel Sounds
In this video, the teacher explains how to pronounce multi-syllable words by understanding the concept of closed syllables and short vowel sounds. The lesson covers the vowels A, E, I, O, U, and sometimes Y, and explains that every...
Curated Video
Reading Words Ending in -Cle: Consonant Syllables
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words that end in a consonant followed by "cle" syllable. By breaking down the syllables and understanding the sound that "cle" makes, students can correctly pronounce words like "table"...
Curated Video
Decoding Four Phoneme Words with Consonant Blends
In this lesson, you will learn how to decode four-phoneme words that start with consonant blends in a text by segmenting each sound and blending them all together to make words.
Curated Video
Decoding CVC Words in Text: Segmenting and Blending
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode CVC words in a text. The steps are outlined, including finding the word, segmenting the phonemes, and blending them together to read the word. The teacher emphasizes the importance of...
Rachel's English
English Vocabulary - Words for Fruit! - American English Pronunciation | Rachel's English Vocabulary
Learn English vocabulary words for fruit! I will teach you the American English pronunciation for fruit common in the US. You can use this English vocabulary video as a training guide, reading along with me and practicing your...
Curated Video
Decoding 4 Phoneme Words with Consonant Blends
In this lesson you will learn how to decode four-phoneme words that start with consonant blends by segmenting each sound and blending them all together to make words.
Curated Video
Forming Irregular Plural Nouns: Dropping Y and Adding IES
In this video, the teacher explains how to form irregular plural nouns that drop the Y and add ies. They emphasize the importance of checking if the word looks right in the sentence to determine the correct spelling. The teacher provides...
Oxford Online English
English Spelling Rules - Learn Spelling Rules and Common Mistakes
In this lesson, you can learn about English spelling rules, and see some of the most common spelling mistakes that English learners make. In this lesson, you’ll see four of the most useful rules that can help you to improve your English...