Learn how to pronounce the idiom In the Loop and what it means.

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...

The Present Perfect is the tense of our lives. It describes events that started some point in the past, have an effect in the present but could actually continue even in the future. In this lesson, Mr. P./Marc will delve into many...

Study the pronunciation of OPPORTUNITY in this Word of the Week video!

Have you noticed Americans saying "I'm gonna" as just one syllable? It can happen!!!

Practice word stress in 2-Syllable words with first syllable stress through repetition. In correct spoken English, syllables must be different lengths: short and long. Practice creating different syllable lengths in this video.

A short overview of a hotly debated topic. Should language function through a set of official guidelines and rules or does language belong to its speakers? Prescriptive = language should follow a set structure of rules. Descriptive =...

In this lesson, we will learn about the perfect progressive tense, also known as the perfect continuous te

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In previous lessons, we’ve learned that the PROGRESSIVE TENSE, also called the CONTINUOUS TENSE...

Study a real English Conversation to learn how American speak. Notice all the reductions! Today's Topic: discussing plans.

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.

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

See up close and slow motion video comparing the vowel in these two words!

Americans usually hug when saying 'hello' or 'good-bye'. But sometimes it's a handshake instead -- and sometimes it gets awkward! In this video, Rachel goes over when to hug and when to shake hands in American culture.

Learn American English slang: crisp, lit, and epic.

In this lesson, you will learn about pronoun case. There are four common pronoun cases: subject, object, possessive, and reflexive. Examples are given. My apologies for the sound. Was having trouble with the mic. :-)

A group of words that may take the place of a part of speech is called a phrase. In an earlier lesson, I explained the seven types of phrases, but in this lesson, I expand on the prepositional phrase. The prepositional phrase is a...

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.

Do some of the vowels or diphthongs of American English sound the same to you? See the difference in this Comparison of Vowels and Diphthongs. Perfect your American Accent!

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

Learn about placement in American English.

Learn how to use and pronounce the idiom 'ripped off' in this pronunciation video.

Get more comfortable introducing yourself in English with the video that goes over some common phrases we use when introducing ourselves!

Learn the consonant sounds of American English in IPA to help you study English pronunciation.

In this English lesson I’ll show how Americans drop the T in many common words. It’s an important lesson on American English pronunciation—even native speakers are shocked by this! I’ll also work with you on how American...