To FluencyImprove your English pronunciation by watching this lesson. I'll take you through, step-by-step, exactly what you need to do to ensure that you speak English accurately and fluently.
Here is my program if you want the resources and feedback that I mentioned: tofluency.com/tfp
00:00 Why pronunciation is important 03:27 An important analogy 08:50 Improve step-by-step 09:22 Minimal pairs 11:45 The importance of feedback 14:45 How to improve pronunciation on your own 18:40 Practice a phrase
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LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: HERES HOW TO DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE YOUR PRONUNCIATIONTo Fluency2021-11-18 | Improve your English pronunciation by watching this lesson. I'll take you through, step-by-step, exactly what you need to do to ensure that you speak English accurately and fluently.
Here is my program if you want the resources and feedback that I mentioned: tofluency.com/tfp
00:00 Why pronunciation is important 03:27 An important analogy 08:50 Improve step-by-step 09:22 Minimal pairs 11:45 The importance of feedback 14:45 How to improve pronunciation on your own 18:40 Practice a phrase
Thank you for watching! Be sure to like this video and subscribe for more!Most English learners don’t know this pronunciation differenceTo Fluency2024-04-08 | ...Learn English: this is a tricky verb patternTo Fluency2023-06-05 | ...Simple Trick to Improve English SpeakingTo Fluency2022-12-30 | ...Learn English: Push YourselfTo Fluency2022-12-29 | Watch the full video here: youtube.com/watch?v=j1eL7lKlDkUIt’s a Beautiful Day to Learn EnglishTo Fluency2022-04-29 | News of what I've been doing and what's coming in May and June!Learn English Podcast: How to Learn Faster with Microlearning (Examples Included)To Fluency2022-01-27 | Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join
(BTW, here is a guide on email marketing from my other channel - you'll find this useful if you're in the creator space - teachingeslonline.com/emcdf )
#learnenglish #englishpodcastENGLISH PODCAST: MASTER ENGLISH CONDITIONALS IN UNDER 23 MINUTESTo Fluency2022-01-13 | Let me take you through the zero, first, second, and third English conditionals - along with a bonus one - in this English lesson. Watch this until the end and finally master conditional sentences.
Be sure to subscribe to the channel and share the lesson if you found it useful. Thank you for being here!ENGLISH PODCAST: FIND YOUR FLOW STATE WHEN LEARNING ENGLISH (4 WAYS)To Fluency2022-01-06 | In this English lesson, learn how to enter a flow state - also known as the zone - in order to progress to fluency. You should find this episode relaxing and by the end of it, have a plan of action to move forward with your English learning.
Short stories in English (affiliate link): amzn.to/3JY58A7ENGLISH PODCAST: SECRET MEMORY TRICKS, SHADOWING, AND THE KEY TO FLUENCYTo Fluency2021-12-30 | In this English lesson, learn all about secret memory tricks that people have used throughout history to memorize anything, how this is linked to the shadowing technique in language learning, and a three-step process for acquiring English fluency.
Here's information on the Google Effect: - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_effectLEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: CHRISTMAS PHRASES, TRADITIONS, AND STORIES (WITH SUBTITLES)To Fluency2021-12-23 | In this lesson, find out how Christmas is celebrated in the U.K. and the U.S. and learn some key phrases that will be useful for all situations.
Thank you for being here!ENGLISH PODCAST: 7 REASONS YOURE NOT FLUENT (YET!) & HOW TO MAKE YOUR DREAM REALITYTo Fluency2021-12-16 | Okay, so you're not happy with your level of English. We can fix that! In this lesson, learn the 7 reasons why you're not fluent in English yet and how to overcome these issues. If you want to make fast progress, watch this lesson!
Thank you for watching!LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: FINALLY UNDERSTAND PAST MODALS - SHOULD, COULD, WOULD HAVE (SUBTITLES)To Fluency2021-12-09 | English lesson: want to finally learn how to use should, could, and would have? Take this lesson today and read on for the examples that we use. These models, to talk about the past, are useful to learn.
More examples: perfect-english-grammar.com/could-have-should-have-would-have.htmlLEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: THE MOST POWERFUL THING YOU CAN LISTEN TO AS AN ENGLISH LEARNER (SUBTITLES)To Fluency2021-12-02 | In this video, learn what you should be listening to so that you improve your comprehension. By the end of this lesson, you'll have a clear understanding of how to create a plan so you can fully understand English speakers.
Listen to our conversations here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZOJurmtexYo8s2UKr--aqOi9UssrOh96LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: SHOCKING STATS ON ENGLISH TENSES & HOW TO LEARN THEM EFFECTIVELYTo Fluency2021-11-25 | Do you need to learn all English tenses? How often are some of them used? In this video, I go through verb tense frequency, give a summary of all the tenses, and then explain how best to learn tenses so that you can use them naturally.
A summary of the different verb tenses: englishclub.com/grammar/verb-tenses.htmLEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: IS THIS THE FUTURE OF LANGUAGE LEARNING?To Fluency2021-11-11 | Over the past 15 -20 years, the way people learn English - and other languages - has been transformed. The internet has become central and given opportunities to people all around the world to learn languages. But is something new coming that might be the future of learning. Find out what that is in today's lesson.
Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/joinLEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: DO THESE TWO THINGS FOR FLUENCY (POWERFUL)To Fluency2021-11-04 | In this English podcast, learn two ways In which you can acquire English naturally so that you can speak with confidence. Not many learners are doing this and I believe that if you follow these methods, you’ll be motivated more.
00:00 Introduction 01:03 The power of input 07:55 Method one 13:16 Method two 17:06 Summary
Here’s the article on this: antimoon.com/how/input-intro.htmLEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: PHRASAL VERBS TO TALK ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE (WITH SUBTITLES)To Fluency2021-10-28 | In this English lesson, listen to a story that gives you the phrasal verbs you need to know to talk about daily routines.
Here is the tool that I recommend for your writing task (this is an affiliate link): tofluency.com/grammarly
00:00 Introduction 02:09 Phrasal verbs story 16:45 Summary and challenge
#shorts #learnenglishLearn English Vocabulary: 9 Other Ways to Say I DONT KNOW!To Fluency2021-10-21 | In this English lesson, expand your vocabulary by learning nine other ways to say "I don't know." See examples and practice your English by repeating after me.
00:00 Introduction 00:40 Dunno 01:40 Not sure 03:01 Great question 03:53 Not the best person 04:49 Have no idea 05:58 Haven't got a clue 07:33 Don't ask me 08:14 My best guess is
Thanks for watching!LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: 17 TIPS TO HELP YOU SPEAK FLUENT ENGLISH FASTTo Fluency2021-10-14 | Here are 17 tips to help you reach fluency in English.
00:00 Introduction 01:04 Set a goal 03:03 Learn English daily 04:04 Listen as much as possible 07:26 Be grateful for resources 08:39 Do everything in English 10:28 Don't worry about mistakes 12:07 Get out of your comfort zone 14:33 Write every day 16:50 Learn English sentences 18:44 Personalize your learning 20:54 Don't worry too much about grammar 22:41 Repetition is key 25:12 Repeat English phrases 27:32 Practice speaker 29:16 Commit long-term 30:59 Have fun while learning 32:32 Be proud of the progress you've made
Become a confident English speaker: youtu.be/rGZH4Wu6zB0Learn English: Other ways to say hurry upTo Fluency2021-10-12 | Can you leave more examples? #shorts #english10 Essential Everyday English Idioms That You Need to KnowTo Fluency2021-10-07 | In this English lesson, learn 10 essential idioms - idioms that native English speakers actually use. Yes, this video comes with subtitles too!
00:00 Introduction 01:12 Jump on the bandwagon 02:15 Under the weather 03:10 Bucket list 04:21 Second wind 05:04 No pain, no gain 06:17 Blessing in disguise 07:39 Get something off your chest 08:56 So far, so good 09:49 Get on someone's nerves 10:37 Lighten up 11:29 Butterflies in your stomach
Thanks for watching!LEARN ENGLISH: 3 FUN WAYS TO SAY ITS RAINING HARDTo Fluency2021-10-04 | Here are three other ways to say "it's raining hard" in English. #shorts #englishLEARN ENGLISH: BORROW VS LENDTo Fluency2021-10-03 | Borrow vs Lend.
- Can I borrow that? - Dave borrowed our drill - Do you think he will lend it to us? - I lent it to them for the weekend - Let’s not buy it - we can borrow one for sure
#learnenglish #englishvocabulary #shortsWorking on my American accentTo Fluency2021-10-01 | Learn what the phrase TO WORK ON SOMETHING means in this English lesson. #shorts #english48 Essential English Jobs Phrases (with Subtitles)To Fluency2021-09-30 | Learn 48 English vocabulary phrases based on the topic of jobs and work. Included will be essential phrases, expressions, phrasal verbs, idioms, and more.
00:00 Introduction 01:04 What do you do? 04:00 Start and finish work 05:09 Job satisfaction 05:50 Paid leave 07:33 Looking for a job 08:45 Interview vocabulary 10:09 Present simple and continuous 10:55 Office gossip vocabulary 11:16 Job idioms
Thank you for watching!ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION: THE THREE SOUNDS OF -ED ENDINGSTo Fluency2021-09-29 | Learn the three sounds of past tense regular verbs in this #shorts English lesson.
#englishlanguage #learnenglish #pronunciationDO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE THIS POWER WORD IN ENGLISH?To Fluency2021-09-25 | Watch the full video on how to use GET here: youtu.be/7E8JqV4D3Os
#learnenglish #shorts22 Advanced English Vocabulary PhrasesTo Fluency2021-09-23 | Learn 22 advanced English phrases, idioms, and phrasal verbs for daily conversation.
00:00 Introduction 00:54 Transition 01:59 Hearty and Stodgy 03:02 Verb Pattern - Start 04:03 TH Sound 05:08 Do an impression 06:21 Huge 07:22 Dress Up / Wear a Costume 08:58 Run out of 09:58 End up doing something 11:11 Sugar rush 11:54 Used to 12:57 Bag up 13:20 Chill in the air 14:09 Hit or miss
Thank you for watching!LEARN ENGLISH PHRASES: I LIKE VS ID LIKE 👀 #shortsTo Fluency2021-09-21 | In this English lesson, learn the difference between I LIKE and I'D LIKE.
Get my book for free here: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-planCan You Complete This English Collocation? #shortsTo Fluency2021-09-20 | Here's is a quick English test. Can you complete this collocation by using either SAY, ASK, or TELL?
Get my book for free here: http://www.tofluency.com/5-step-planLEARN THESE ENGLISH PHRASES | USED TO - BE USED TO - GET USED TOTo Fluency2021-09-18 | Learn these confusing English vocabulary words in this #shorts English lesson!Do You Know These ESSENTIAL English Collocations with SAY, TELL, & ASK? Take This Quiz & Lesson!To Fluency2021-09-16 | Take this quiz to test your knowledge of essential collocations using SAY, TELL, and ASK. Learning collocations is powerful. Native English speakers know these naturally. After testing your knowledge, you're going to get everyday English examples so that you can acquire English more naturally.
ANSWERS AND MORE EXAMPLES OF SAY, ASK, & TELL COLLOCATIONS:
1. Tell a lie
- This is to lie to someone - He’s always telling lies - He told a lie to get away with it
2. Ask somebody out
- To go on a date with you - Should I ask her out? - I asked her out but she said no
3. Tell a story
- He tells a good story - Did I tell you the story about the time I found a wallet?
4. Say sorry
- To apologize - Say sorry to your sister - Did you say sorry for getting in late?
5. Ask around
- Talk to various people to find something out - I’m asking around to find a canopy - We asked around but nobody knew who the new manager is going to be
6. Tell a secret
- To let something become known - a secret - Did you tell them my secret? - Go on, tell me your secret! - Keep a secret. He can’t keep a secret.
7. Tell the time
- Be able to read a clock and know what time it is - Can you tell the time yet? - I couldn’t tell the time until I was 15
8. I can’t say for sure (idiom)
- Do not know with certainty - I can’t say for sure, but I think around 15 people are coming to the party - I’m new to this so I can’t say for sure
9. Don’t make me say it again!
- Frustrated or angry - people aren’t listening - Here’s your homework, listen carefully because I won’t say it again
10. He’s asking for trouble
- act in a way that is likely to incur problems or difficulties - Behaving like that at school is asking for trouble - That player is asking for trouble
#learnenglish #collocationsEnglish Conversation: Lets Talk about Fall/Autumn (British & American English with subtitles)To Fluency2021-09-09 | Learn conversational English by listening to this real conversation about fall/autumn.
This is for intermediate and advanced learners of English who want to practice their listening, learn new words and phrases, and get vital input.
(To REALLY learn these phrases and to be able to speak without thinking about grammar rules, join the To Fluency Program: tofluency.com/tfp ) Thanks for watching!
#englishconversation #englishWhy You Can’t Understand Native English Speakers (part 2) #shortsTo Fluency2021-09-04 | Welcome to this second English #shorts on why it's difficult to understand native English speakers and what you can do to improve.
Do you find it difficult to understand native English speakers? If so, this could be because of reductions and linking. Listen to the sentence in this video and try to understand it. I will explain exactly why you might have difficultly understanding and how you can improve your listening.
The sentence was: Let me do it. I want to do it.
This was reduced to: lemme do it. I wanna do it.
Did you also notice that pass it to me sounded like one word?
This is called linking. Both reductions and linking are common in everyday, natural English.
#english #ShortsWhy You Can’t Understand Native English Speakers #shortsTo Fluency2021-09-02 | Do you find it difficult to understand native English speakers? If so, this could be because of reductions and linking. Listen to the sentence in this video and try to understand it. I will explain exactly why you might have difficultly understanding and how you can improve your listening.
The sentence was: Are you going to pass it to me?
This was reduced to: Are you gonna...
Did you also notice that pass it to me sounded like one word?
This is called linking. Both reductions and linking are common in everyday, natural English.
#speakenglish #ShortsThe Secret Behind Becoming a *Confident English Speaker* (Not what You Think)To Fluency2021-08-19 | In this lesson, you're going to learn the secret behind why you're not confident when speaking in English as a second language.
(Hint: ego plays a strong role)
Be sure to watch the entire video and answer the questions I ask honestly.
Get your fluency book here: tofluency.com/book (it's FREE to download!)Do You Have to Move to an English-Speaking Country to Become Fluent?To Fluency2021-08-13 | In this lesson, we discuss if you need to go to an English-speaking country in order to become fluent. This is especially important right now due to the lack of opportunities to go abroad to learn.
#learnenglish #shortsFast English Conversation: What’s Your Favorite Animal?To Fluency2021-08-04 | Watch the full conversation here: youtube.com/watch?v=PRZuKvTqH28How to talk to a dog in EnglishTo Fluency2021-07-30 | Watch the full lesson here: youtu.be/PRZuKvTqH28Learn English: Can You Understand this Natural Conversation about Pets and Animals?To Fluency2021-07-29 | Watch this English conversation (with subtitles!) about pets and animals. Jack and Kate talk about pets they had growing up, how to talk to dogs in English, animals in our neighborhood, and our bear encounters.
01:04 Pets we had growing up 06:05 exotic pets 12:59 how to talk to dogs in English 16:49 animals where we live 19:49 bears getting into cars 28:19 Quick animal Q&A 29:49 Kate's question
KEY PHRASES FROM THIS LESSON:
- what pets did you have growing up? - The cat was a little feral - She had a habit of eating spiders - hauling water - I put on my boots and mucked out (new to me) - A hoof pick cleaned out the hooves - You can leave food for a cat - People kept boa constrictors as pets - The country with the most amount of tigers in the world is the U.S. - It ended up being a false alarm (the tiger in Knoxville) - Unless you have a significant number of tigers at the same time - We were used to Lyle being so small - He developed a lifelong hatred of cats - He chased it out / chased it away - Sit, lie down, roll over, speak, shake, leave it, wait - He'll do anything to get food - Kangaroo are as common as deer - It's dangerous to drive at dusk and dawn - We have some venenous animals - we see bears all the time - they'll topple over the trash cans - I had gotten a text message that there was a bear in our minivan - they get into the car and they destroy it - You got me to check the car - a neighbor sent me a picture - touch wood - we both had a bear stand up to us - the cubs will go into the tree and wait - we have a healthy respect for bearsLearn These 33 Essential Phrases for Better English Fluency (with Subtitles)To Fluency2021-07-22 | Join this channel to get access to perks: youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join
In this lesson, you are going to learn 33 essential English phrases. They are all prepositional verbs - an important area of English for fluency and accuracy. See the phrases below!
It means to have faith in the existence or truth of something. The best examples is:
- Do you believe in ghosts? - Do you believe in aliens?
It can also mean to have an opinion that something is right or desirable:
- I don’t believe in the way things are being censored at the moment
DEPEND ON:
This is a very good one to know. I use it all the time. For example, if someone says:
- Will I become fluent in English this year? - It depends on what you do with your time and how much time you spend learning English - How much TV time you get later will depend on how much you tidy today - Whether we on vacation this year will depend on flight restrictions
LOOK AT:
- Look at this
This is used to bring someone’s attention or gaze to something
- Quick, get outside and look at the moon right now - That guy’s looking at me in a weird way
It can also be used when thinking about something carefully
- I’ll take a look at what you sent me and make a decision later - Could you take a quick look at my new lesson plan?
4: APOLOGIZE TO:
- Can you apologize to your sister? - My boss finally apologized to me for shouting the other day
5: AGREE WITH:
- I don’t agree with a thing you said - Can you just agree with me for once in your life! - I agree with the Primer Minister - he’s right
6: DEAL WITH:
- I can’t deal with everything right now - He’s dealing with his new school really well - Yes, I’ll deal with it in the morning - don’t worry boss
7: THANK FOR:
- Did you thank grandma for the present? - I just want to thank you for being here on this channel. Thank you.
8: SUFFER FROM:
- I’m suffering from a lack of sleep at the moment - I’m suffering from a little lack of self-esteem right now
9: SMELL OF:
- This house smells of tuna - people are coming over in 10 minutes! - This car smells of wet dog!
10: LAUGH AT:
- You’re laughing at me - do I amuse you? - What are you laughing at? - They started laughing at me when I started talking in Spanish
11: THINK ABOUT:
- I’m contemplating thinking about thinking - Let us think about it for a couple of days and get back to you - What are you thinking about right now?
12: FORGET ABOUT:
- Did you remember to call Mr Smith? - I forgot about that - Oh, man. I completely forgot about that holiday! - I think Susan’s forgotten about the meeting again
Artist: http://chriszabriskie.comHow to Learn English Fast: Why Most Methods Dont Work and What You Need to DoTo Fluency2021-07-15 | In this lesson, you're going to learn all about the best methods to help you improve your English as quickly as possible.
By the end of this video, you'll have an action plan so that you can start doing the things that work best for you.
00:00 Introduction 01:29 Explaining 4th July 02:05 The history of Independence Day 04:03 The Boston Tea Party 05:43 The French Influence 06:20 The most famous passage 08:49 Phrases related to the celebration 12:48 How to learn more
- 4th July is the national holiday of the United States - It’s to commemorate (remember and celebrate) the declaration of Independence of the United States from the British monarchy - King George the Third - on July 4th, 1776 - There were 13 colonies of the United States under the rule of King George - Leading up to this, Great Britain and France had fought a war in various territories, including, North America - This had been costly - expensive - and new taxes were introduced in the colonies to help pay back these debts - The Stamp Act was introduced in 1765 and another act in 1767. This led to unrest, especially, in Boston, so the British sent troops (soldiers) to help the situation - But it only made it worse. People didn’t like British soldiers on the streets and this led to the Boston Massacre - The Boston Tea Party in 1773 was a key event too. Now, this wasn’t a fun tea party where people had tea and biscuits. Instead, a group called Sons of Liberty protested a new tea tax by dumping tea from three ships into Boston Harbor. - Tensions kept growing and in 1775 the British planned to capture two colonial leaders. However, American spies got wind of this (which means, they learned about this), and 77 militiamen met British forces and it was here where the American Revolutionary War began.
- Not everyone wanted independence but the Continental Congress decided to vote for this and Thomas Jefferson was the principal author of the Declaration of Independence
- The second sentence is the most famous "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.:
Self-evident = obvious - doesn’t need to be explained All men are created equal = heavily influenced by French Philosophers such as Voltaire - Thomas Paine from England had a big influence here too Endowed by their creator = given by God Unalienable rights = unable to be taken away Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
American won the war (with help from the French and the Spanish) and became an independent nation.
By a remarkable coincidence, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the only two signatories of the Declaration of Independence later to serve as presidents of the United States, both died on the same day: July 4, 1826, which was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration
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Celebrations:
National Holiday in the U.S.
- Thanksgiving is the other big holiday. That is a formal family get-together with a sit-down meal of Turkey, Potatoes, Vegetables etc. (listen to the podcast on that) - Fourth of July is more informal - Barbecues - Friends - Summer - outside parties - Bring something for the grill and a side or two - hot dogs and burgers - Apple pies - Corn on the cob - Beer - Clothing - Red, white, and blue - American flags everywhere - Water slides if weather permits - Fireworks - downtown when darkEnglish Lesson: Can You Use this Adjective Correctly? #shortsTo Fluency2021-06-25 | Learn how to use the adjective SCARED with prepositions and verbs in this #shorts English lesson.
- are you scared of heights? - He's scared of spiders - they're scared of losing
Can you leave more examples?LEARN ENGLISH PODCAST: ESSENTIAL ENGLISH EXPRESSIONS TO SAY HOW YOURE FEELING (WITH SUBTITLES)To Fluency2021-06-16 | Join this channel to get bonus video lessons and more here: youtube.com/channel/UC32mYgIHS-e3C3Eyd2tRw6g/join
In this lesson, you're going to learn how to express your emotions - how you're feeling - in English. You'll find the phrases and expressions below. Here are the chapters that go through the expressions for the following emotions:
00:00 What you will learn 02:09 Fear 04:10 Anger 05:21 Sadness 06:16 Joy 08:05 Surprise 09:10 Trust 11:05 Anticipation 12:25 Shame 13:39 Boredom
Here are the phrases from this lesson:
- Fear - I’m scared of heights (phobia) - Standing on the edge of that building was scary - I was so scared when I was on that building - I’m terrified of heights - It freaks me out (American) - To be Scared to death
- Anger - I’m really angry about he did - It makes me so mad when people… - I can’t believe you did that - I’m so upset (similar to sadness)
- Sadness - I’m sad that we lost today - I’m distraught that Preston lost today - I’m gutted - I’m gutted that I didn’t get the job
- Joy - To be happy - I’m happy that you came - I’m so happy you came to the party - Will you be happier if you quit your job? - With enthusiasm - To be pumped about something - I’m pumped about this game! - To be stoked - I’m stoked - I’m glad you came - Aren’t you glad you came now?
- Surprise - I’m surprised he bought that car - It’s surprising - I’m shocked she did that - I can’t believe it (intonation)
- Trust - I trust him - I should never have trusted her - Do you think I should trust them? - I don’t think he’s very trustworthy
- Anticipation
- I’m really looking forward to our vacation - I can’t wait for our vacation - I’m excited about our vacation - Are you excited about it? - To be honest, I’m not looking forward to seeing them later
- Shame - I feel bad about what I did/I said - Do you feel bad about it? - I feel terrible for doing that - I just want to hide
- Boredom - I so bored - I’m bored of this book now - This book is boring