- 5 minutes 52 secondsSilent E: How One Letter Totally Changes The Pronunciation!
❤️ American English Pronunciation Course
This English lesson explains how the silent 'e' at the end of an English word changes the pronunciation of the vowel before it from a short vowel to a long vowel.
We'll look at examples to help with pronunciation practice and understanding vowel sounds. This is key for clear English pronunciation!
25 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 6 minutes 20 secondsAdvanced Vocabulary Every Fluent English Speaker Needs
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14 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 9 minutes 37 seconds[BEST LESSONS] - 40 words to use instead of "said"
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Do you ever notice that we use the word "said" a lot? He said this, she said that, then I said something else. Now there's nothing wrong with the word "said," it's perfectly fine – but the English language has TONS of other options.
Today we're going to learn 40 alternatives to "said" – and as you will see, each one adds some extra meaning describing the way the person said something, or the reason they spoke.
If you want to expand your vocabulary beyond basic words, then you'll love my Advanced Vocabulary and Collocations Course. The lessons inside teach you more than 1000 high-level words to help take your English vocabulary from "simple" to "sophisticated." One student described it as "like a gold mine for my vocabulary."
13 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 8 minutes 2 seconds[BEST LESSONS] - How to start conversations in English: 40 phrases
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Do you have difficulty speaking English? Sometimes the hardest part is simply starting a conversation.
Today you'll learn 40 conversation starters that native English speakers use in various real life situations – formal or informal, at work, school, or other contexts! These aren't especially "deep" conversation starters like you might want to use on a first date, when you're interested in getting to know someone extremely well. Instead, they are more suited for "small talk" – casual conversation about topics of general interest.
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12 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 8 minutes 44 seconds[BEST LESSONS] - American English vs. British English Vocabulary
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This is a story about the daily life of New York Nate, who lives in the United States; and London Laura, who lives in England. As you can see, they have very similar lives… but the words they use are very different!
Let's learn 20 common vocabulary words that are different in American English vs. British English.
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11 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 5 minutes 59 seconds[BEST LESSONS] - 10 Interesting Expressions With "Business"
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English has some interesting expressions with the word "business" – and many of them AREN'T related to work. For example:
- funny business
- [someone] means business
- [do something] like nobody's business
- make it your business [to do something] and more!
If you are learning English for work, my Business English Course will teach you the phrases and vocabulary you need. You'll learn what to say in interviews, meetings, negotiations, phone calls, presentations, networking events, and more. You'll also expand your vocabulary in the areas of management, finance, marketing, human resources, entrepreneurship, and many other topics.
10 May 2026, 12:00 pm - 6 minutes 46 seconds[BEST LESSONS] - 15 Difficult English Words to Pronounce
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Once I asked my students, "What are the most difficult English words for you to pronounce?" and I got a lot of great answers!
Today we're going to practice 15 words that English learners often find hard to say. I'll say each one once slowly, once at normal speed, and then I'll say an example sentence – so listen and repeat after me each time.
Did you know that you can improve your pronunciation a LOT in the next 30 days when you join my American English Pronunciation Course? By doing a lesson a day, you'll practice all the sounds of American English, so that you can speak more clearly and confidently.
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