Learning to speak English can be a difficult and daunting task. Fortunately, there are a few shortcuts that can make speaking much easier and more natural sounding.
One of those shortcuts is using contractions. Understanding how to use contractions correctly will help you sound more like a native ...
Pronouncing someone’s name correctly is basic etiquette and one of the simplest ways to show respect. It shows that you are paying attention, that you are interested in the other person as an individual, and that you care about your interactions with them.
Developing Relationships
When a person h...
We use certain brands so regularly that their names have become part of the language! These "proprietary eponyms" - words we associate with a particular company's product - are often the go-to terms for their respective items.
In this lesson we will:
- Learn the meaning and pronunciation of ...
Do you get a bit of anxiety when it comes to providing your credit card info over the phone?
Don't worry; most native English speakers do too! However, with this American Accent Pronunciation Training Session, that won't be an issue.
This training goes beyond simple pronunciation...intonation and ...
If you are learning English, it is important to understand the difference between "desert" and "dessert".
While these words look similar, they actually have different meanings. This can be confusing, so let’s break down what each word means, how to pronounce it, and how to use it correctly in a sen...
If you’re an ESL student learning English, you may find it difficult to pronounce numbers with an American accent. In this lesson, we will practice pronouncing numbers with an American accent so that you can understand and be understood more easily.
The Basics of Pronouncing Numbers in the American...
Are you an ESL student who wants to improve their pronunciation of sports terms in American English? Then this lesson is for you!
We will discuss some common sports terms and how you can practice pronouncing them correctly. With a bit of practice, you’ll be able to easily understand and participat...
Pharmacies and drugstores can be a truly confusing place if you weren't born here in the United States! In fact, one of the things that i love to do when I visit other countries is to explore drug stores and grocery stores. All the different brands! All the different names!
Even if you understan...
If you’re an English as a Second Language (ESL) student, improving your American pronunciation can be an intimidating task. But it doesn’t have to be! By practicing the names of buildings and places around you, such as restaurants and stores, you can easily improve your American pronunciation.
Un...
I hope you don't have to visit a doctor's office any time soon, but if you do, this lesson will help you communicate more easily when you get there.
In this lesson you will:
- Practice American pronunciation and the American accent on common words that you will use in daily conversations
- Learn Am ...
If you’re an ESL student, you know that the English language can be tricky. There are some words that just don’t seem to follow any rules when it comes to pronunciation.  Â
When talking about money, it’s important to say what you mean and be easily understood, so in this American English Pronunciat...
In this American English Pronunciation Lesson, we talk about how to pronounce wine, vine, and vineyard.Â
It’s really easy to confuse “wine”, “vine”, and “vineyard” and although these three terms may seem similar, they each have a unique pronunciation in American English.
They are kind of related a...
