Hi Reader! This week’s video is a powerful training on how to think in English. Over the years, this kind of video has been one of my students’ favorites. They say it works and I know that’s true! Think of today’s video as a perfect workout for your brain. You put in a little work and the training maximizes the effort you put in. Promise. Let’s get to work so you can stop translating in your mind. I’ve got your back! Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week’s video takes you on four trips…with me! You’ll learn vocabulary, linking and reductions galore. You’ll practice phrases that actual Americans use in daily speech. AND we’ll have a lot of fun! Click the thumbnail below–I’ve got it all ready for you: Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know! Rachel
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week’s video is so fun! You get to join a 1:1 lesson with my students. You’ll gain critical knowledge for being more easily understood! Master this lesson and people will be surprised at how different you sound. 🙂 Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know! Rachel
2 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week’s video includes a funny but super helpful new tool that I’m using with students. I’m calling it MONSTER VOICE! No, it’s not scary. But it IS proving to be extremely helpful for students as they work on placement. As you know, placement is one of the trickiest parts of this work. And, I’ll be honest, it’s not always easy to teach. But I think we’re on to something with Monster Voice! Let’s check it out together. Just click the picture below: Got ideas for our next video?...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week’s video is all about an epic night in NYC. Tom and I meet up with a member of our team! Stand up comedy! Pizza! And TONS of English pronunciation tips! Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know! Rachel
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! This week’s video gets into an awesome (challenging!) reduction: gonna. The phrase “going to” soooooo often gets reduced to “gonna”. It’s a tricky one! So I created an entire Ben Franklin specifically to help you nail “gonna”! You’re gonna love it 🙂 Click the the picture below: Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know! Rachel
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! OK let’s see how good you are! Which of these is correct?: A) You and I B) You and me Are you 100% sure? (OK, you’re right — the answer is “It depends!”) But *what* does it depend on??? This week’s video will explain it ALL! Click the pic below and let’s get into it: Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know! Rachel
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! In this week’s video you’ll ride along with me in Colombia (and see how AI can go all wrong!). We’ll learn phrasal verbs, vocabulary and of course lots of linking and reductions. I really want you to hear this story! Let’s get into it: Got ideas for our next video? Just hit ‘reply’ to this email and let me know! Rachel
5 months ago • 1 min read