10 American Phrases The British Don't Understand. US vs UK, we both speak English and yet there are so many American words and phrases which confuse us Brits. Here are 10 American phrases that I (a British native) didn't understand. Are...

In this video I show you how to pronounce the alphabet in both British and American English!



Even advanced English learners often make mistakes with the alphabet, so if you have an advanced level, you might still find this...

In this video I give you seven words that have strange pronunciations. In other words, they sound very differently to how they are spelt!<b<br/>r/>

Can you think of other words with weird pronunciation?

Improve your pronunciation with the Word of the Week!

Learn how to pronounce 'tomorrow' in this Word of the Week video!

When your colleague comes back to the office on Monday morning and they just had a great experience - doing something they love, what can you ask them about it to build the connection? find out today

Did you think there were 21 consonants in English?? You're partly right. There are 21 consonants in the English alphabet, but there are 24 consonant sounds.



In this video I go through all the consonant sounds in standard...

Improve your English with these advanced adjectives that we use to describe feelings! Having a good vocabulary allows you to express yourself more clearly and accurately. In this video you'll learn 50 advanced (C1-C2) English adjectives...

ED pronunciation: watched [t], buzzed [d], wanted [ɪd] – Did you know the –ed ending is COMPLETELY DROPPED in some cases? Learn the pronunciation rules for the –ed endings: the past tense of regular verbs. But beyond the rules, learn the...

Improve your conversational English! Learn how to pronounce VULNERABLE.

Should have = 'shoulda' in spoken English. Learn how to reduce these phrases, and what the idiom 'shoulda, woulda, coulda' means.

By request, learn how to say the word 'download', and see it up close and in slow motion!

By request, learn the difference between 'staff' and 'stuff' in American English Pronunciation.

f you want English speaking practice—it’s the best way to learn English!—but don’t have a conversation partner you can watch this video. As you learn English it is critical that you get English speaking practice, too. The problem is that...

f you want English speaking practice—it’s the best way to learn English!—but don’t have a conversation partner you can watch this video. As you learn English it is critical that you get English speaking practice, too. The problem is that...

Come on vacation with me and improve your English! Study English pronunciation, conversation, and vocabulary through this fun mashup of my vacation on Lake Michigan. We're learning how to pronounce different words in the context of...

Do you get bogged down with minutae and trivial details? Or are you a big picture thinker. In this episode we'll show you an outdated phrase about details - and you'll get three current ones to talk about your way of thinking

Understanding native speakers can be difficult! One of the reasons is that we use lots of reductions when we speak. A reduction is when a sound in a word changes or disappears. In this video I explain several common English reductions...

Do you want to speak fast English? Is speaking fast part of your English study routine? Are you curious about how to speak fast and be understood? Great! In this video I’ll show you how reductions work in spoken English and why they’re...

English is what you’re studying, right?! Great! I’m here to help you with learning to speak English. I’m confident that English is what I can help you with because I’ve been an English teacher for many years. As you learn English, I’m...

What is the #1 trick for improving your accent? You might be surprised: it’s all in your head! Yep, if you want to improve your English speaking skills you need to start BEFORE you start. What?!? Visualization is a powerful tool for any...

Learn how to pronounce You're Welcome in this American English pronunciation video!

Learn how we say 'croissant' in America. It's not quite the same as in France!

This video is about the expression "I wish". This useful expression can be used in the past, present and future. It expresses a desire or dissatisfaction in the present, and a regret for a past situation.It could also express its real...