Stress and stress patterns are the reason why many English learners who want to speak natural and fluently, and even want to sound like native, have difficulty. They may have the right tongue and mouth position, but none of that matters if the stress is off. Let's discuss!Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak with more power than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

The letter T in American English is surprisingly complicated; most languages have a T sound, but the variety of ways it can be pronounced in English may be new for you. Worse, if you use the wrong T sound in American English, you will have a hard time sounding natural. Let's discuss!Want the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about a little change you can do with your voice. What words and parts of words are you giving space to?More weaking consonants practice: https://youtu.be/yrGUOvM5VuEWelcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast, body language, and other elements of communication can lead to richer expression.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

More on placement: You CAN’T Speak American English Without THIS (Part 1/7)Placement is the reason why many English learners who want to speak natural and fluently, and even want to sound like native, have difficulty. They may have the right tongue and mouth position, but none of that matters if the placement is off. Let's discuss!Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak with more power than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak with more power than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

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Welcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own.Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about patterns. What words and parts of words are you giving space to? What are you doing with your pitch? What direction are your pitches going in?Welcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast, body language, and other elements of communication can lead to richer expression.#performance #poetry #speaking

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak with more power than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak with more power than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation