Did you think there were only 5 vowels in English?? Yes, there are 5 vowels in the English alphabet (6 if you include Y), but English is not a phonetic language and there are many more vowel sounds! In fact, there are 20 vowel sounds...

In this video I show you how to pronounce the vowel sounds /ɪ/ and /e/, and the words "six" and "sex". I also show you some other minimal pairs with the same vowel sounds.

Learn how to pronounce Sex in this quick video. Sex can be tricky to pronounce. You may be embarrassed to say some other words too, for fear that people might think you’re saying “sex”. For example when you’re trying to say Six, Seeks,...

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.

Part 10: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ʌ/ sound. It's in words like "sun", "flood" and "won".



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Part 8: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ɔː/ sound (the "aw" sound). It's in words like "ball", "for" and "walk".



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Part 9: This video looks at how to pronounce the /æ/ sound. It's in words like "cat", "have" and "ant".



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Learn how to reduce 'give me' to 'gimme'.

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...

How does Buttigieg pronounce Buttigieg? Find out how to pronounce the name of South Bend mayor and presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg announced in January 2019 that he will run for president, hoping to secure the Democratic...

Part 7: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ɜː/ sound. It's in words like "bird", "world" and "learn".



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Part 3: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ʊ/ sound. It's in words like "put", "good" and "could".



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Learn how to pronounce POOL and PULL: it comes down to the English VOWEL sounds. Feel comfortable using these words in English Conversation.

Part 12: This video looks at how to pronounce the /ɒ/ sound. It's in words like "hot", "want" and "watch".



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If you’re learning to speak American English one of the most common contractions—can’t—is one of the most difficult! In this American English pronunciation lesson, you’ll learn from multiple native speakers how to pronounce the word...

Have you ever been caught in the rain without a coat?

Learn how to use the useful French verb: aller (to go).

Improve your American Accent / spoken English at Rachel's English with video-based lessons and exercises. Rachel uses real life English conversation as the basis for teaching how to speak English and how to sound American -- improve...

Learn how to pronounce can't in English. Warning mispronouncing this word could sound offensive.

Study real English conversation to understand how Americans speak and learn the phrasal verbs ïlisten upÍ and ïplug in.Í Play a word game with me and my family _ we study the conversation so you can understand everything thatÍs said and...

Study English conversation in real life, and the reductions of can, of, are, want to, going to, kind of, that, to, as well as the concept of linking ending consonant to beginning vowel.

Learn the difference between Breath and Breathe, and pronounce and use these two words correctly! Even native speakers can mess this one up. Breath vs Breath and Breath vs Breathe - get the difference!

Learn English Conversation skills with this exercise -- using contractions and reductions can help you sound more American and will reduce your accent. Topic: My trip to Florida.

Learn the Sounds of American English! This video covers the L [l] Consonant.Perfect your American Accent!