Rachel's English
Word Stress and Three Syllable Words - American English
Learn about the stress patterns of 3-syllable words in American English.
Rachel's English
Weddings! 2-Syllable Words Stress in American English
Study words stress in 2-syllable words at my friend's wedding. You'll learn how one syllable is always stressed, and the other unstressed.
Curated Video
Decoding Words with Multiple Syllables: Understanding Syllables and Word Chunks
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode words with multiple syllables by breaking them into word chunks or syllables. The importance of understanding syllables for pronunciation and spelling is emphasized. Through examples and...
Curated Video
Decoding Words with Prefixes
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words with prefixes by breaking them up after the prefix. They discuss the importance of identifying prefixes and using syllabication rules to correctly decode the word. The video also...
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - Counting Music
We look at the different types of sixteenth note and triplet rhythms in music and how to count them.
Curated Video
Decoding Multi-Syllable Words: Open Syllables and Long Vowels
In this video, the teacher explains how to pronounce multi-syllable words by understanding the concept of open and closed syllables. The lesson covers the pronunciation of long vowel sounds and short vowel sounds, providing examples and...
Extra English Practice
Learning English - Learning How To Put Stress In The Right Places
Learning the rhythm of English is important for sounding natural. English is a stress-timed language. Some syllables have more stress than other syllables. This video is full of examples and activities for you to practice.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
4 Tips for Public Speaking with an Accent
Here are 4 Tips to help you do public speaking in English if you have an accent.
Curated Video
Decoding Words: Breaking Up Syllables After the First Vowel
In this video, the teacher explains how to decode unfamiliar words by breaking them up into syllables. They discuss the differences between long and short vowel sounds and emphasize the importance of identifying the vowels in a word. By...
Professor Dave Explains
Italian Phonetics Part 4: Accents and Stresses
Accents and stresses in Italian.
Rachel's English
Intro to Word Stress: American English Pronunciation
An Introduction to Word Stress in American English.
Curated Video
Reading Words with R-Controlled Syllables: The OR Sound
In this video, the teacher explains how to read words with the R controlled syllable, specifically focusing on the OR sound like in "fork." The teacher emphasizes the importance of recognizing the OR syllable and blending the sounds...
Rachel's English
Vocabulary: Parties and Labor Day - American English Pronunciation
Come with me to a Labor Day cookout and learn the pronunciation of some vocabulary word related to grilling and parties!
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce APPLICATION - American English
Learn how to Pronounce APPLICATION in this Word of the Week.
Rachel's English
Word Stress and -ING Verbs: American English Pronunciation
How to stress words with the -ing ending.
Rachel's English
Listening Comprehension: 3-Syllable Words -- American English
Test your listening comprehension for stress patterns in 3-syllable words. First, watch these videos on 3-syllable words and phrases.
Rachel's English
English Conversation Study: Introducing Tom and HaQuyen - American English
English Conversation Study -- In this Ben Franklin exercise, study real life American English to improve listening comprehension and American English pronunciation. Topic: Introducing Tom and HaQuyen.
Rachel's English
English Conversation Exercise - Is Rachel Stressed? Ben Franklin Exericse
Study English conversation to improve pronunciation and listening skills in American English. This a Ben Franklin Exercise where we analyze real English conversation. Understand what you're hearing!
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce Plural Nouns: American English
How to pronounce plural nouns in American English. There are rules, and for once, no exceptions!! Watch this video to learn the 3 rules, and never mispronounce a plural again.
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce UNIVERSITY -- American English
Learn how to pronounce 'university' in this word of the week. Look out for the Flap T!
Rachel's English
Places and Idioms! American English Pronunciation
Learn the pronunciation of a few place names (Baltimore, DC, Boston, Denver) and study the pronunciation of the phrases "for work", "for school", "for fun". Also learn the idioms "hiccup", "bump in the road", "hurdle to jump", "put on...
Rachel's English
Do ❌NOT❌ Say These 5 Words Wrong! Part 2
These five words are tricky but I can help! English isn’t a phonetic language and that makes it tough for students like you who are trying to improve their pronunciation. But with my help you’ll learn exactly how to pronounce these...
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce DEFINITELY -- American English -- Word of the Week
Go over the pronunciation of the word DEFINITELY in this week's Word of the Week.
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.