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Say ‘mountain’ with an American Accent
There are a few letters that change their pronunciation with the American accent. The /t/ is one of them! Learn how to say ‘mountain’ and similar words like an American
How to Sound Confident in English
Learn 4 tips about how to use your voice to sound fluent and confident in English.
How to Pronounce Numbers in English
Learn how to stop confusing number pronunciation in English. Never mistake 13 with 30 ever again!
Master the Sounds Americans Make in Everyday Conversation
Americans don’t only use words in conversation, but also make sounds that tell their listener what they think. Do you know these sounds? Learn them to improve your listening sounds and become more natural.
How to Say Schedule in English
Learn how to pronounce the word schedule with an American accent.
How long does it take to reduce an accent?
False marketing promises to sound like an American in 3 months. What is a realistic goal? How can you manage your time to reach your goals?
English Pronunciation for Chinese Speakers 🇨🇳 🇺🇸
What are the biggest challenges for Chinese speakers learning English? This post introduces you to the Top 5 Challenges and provides you with tips with how to improve your English with simple exercises.
Homophones in English
Some words are spelled differently but pronounced the same. These are called homophones. Read and watch the video to learn more…
The English Stress System
English only gives importance to some syllables and some words. If you pronounce each one exactly how it is written, you will not sound normal. Learn how to use English’s stress system.
Affirmations for English Learning
Use these affirmations to think positively about your English.
Drills For Natural Speech
Have you ever noticed how English speakers blend many words into one? Practice these drills everyday and you will be every to do so too!
How to pronounce the M and N in English
THIS IS WHAT YOU NEED! Learn how to say “system”, “them”, and “something” like an American.
Learn English’s Secret Code
Discover how to use the dictionary to learn pronunciation. The seceret is the IPA.
You’ll learn a lot more in a live class!
In just 45 minutes I’ll help you identify exactly what sounds and aspects of American English you need help with and HOW to fix them! You’ll instantly notice a difference in your speech.
“People whom I just met don't try to guess what country I am from, so that’s no longer part of the conversation. Also, friends of mine who heard me speak English before I took classes compared to my accent now have even commented on how surprised they are with my pronunciation progress. In general, people don't ask to repeat all the time…relief!”
-Ivan, Russia