Speaking

Listen to the conversation:   “Hey, did you get a haircut? It looks great!” “Thanks! My stylist recommended layers to give my hair more volume. The only problem is that now it’s too short to put up in a ponytail.” “Did you dye it, too?” “Just a few blonde highlights.” “What salon do you go to? [...]

Listen to the conversation:   Francine: “So how’s the job hunt going?” Samantha: “I’ve sent out about 30 resumes and gone to four interviews so far this month.” Francine: “Wow – you’re on a roll! Any word about that consulting job for the cosmetics company? It seemed like the perfect fit for you.” Samantha: “Not yet [...]

Listen to the conversation:   “You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day.” “What?” “My iPhone was stolen.” “You’re kidding!” “I was in the subway, and someone snatched it out of my hands and ran away before I could do anything.” “That stinks! Are you gonna get a new one?” “Maybe, but if [...]

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It’s not too late to register for the American English Pronunciation Course to improve your speaking! (We are currently on Lesson 4 of 30 – you can register by clicking here) Did you know that ‘s is one of the most common “words” in the English language? ‘s may seem simple, but there are a few [...]

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You might be able to recognize a British accent or an American accent… but do you know the details of the pronunciation differences? This lesson will teach you some of the major differences (although there are some variations depending on what region of the country the speaker is from). Differences in Stress in British and [...]

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