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Sexy Accent or Bad Pronunciation? Learn How to Speak American English Mar 19, 2015

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Enhance your pronunciation skills and sound spontaneous! Watch this feature scene and figure out the distinction between a sexy accent and a bad pronunciation.

A standout amongst the most troublesome issues confronting non-local speakers of English is pronunciation. It is usually the greatest challenge in achieving fluency. Many non-native speakers may have mastered grammar for so many years but unable to speak naturally due to inability to pronounce the words properly.

Pronunciation is important in effective communication. Having an accent is normal but it gets to be It gets to be awful when other individuals can't comprehend you.

Here are some tips on how to improve your accent and pronunciation:

Think in sounds, NOT in spelling Get feedback Listen a lot Develop a new identity

Utilize these tips as regularly as often as possible. Make the English language piece of your everyday life and notice your speedily improvements!

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Click here to learn how to be a member Try your first premium 1-to-1 live online tutoring lesson with a qualified native English speaker teacher at Verbling. Click here to learn more and try the first one free!

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Conversation with Verbling Co-Founder Mikael – Learn English Language Online Feb 06, 2015

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In this Go Natural English episode, we get to meet Mikael, the Co-Founder of Verbling!

Verbling is a company where you can find language lessons instantly, anytime of the day or night. They offer private and group lessons in English and many other languages.

Mikael loves the Go Natural English community. He is generously is offering a very special opportunity. You can try your first premium 1-to-1 private English lesson online with a qualified native English speaker for free. Take a look at the paid private and group classes available on Verbling and claim your trial lesson!

Click here to learn more and to get your free trial lesson at Verbling

In this conversation, you'll learn about Mikael's quest to improve the way we learn language and what is unique about Verbling.I don't want to spoil it, so just come watch the video or listen to the podcast!

As you listen to the conversation, you can improve your English fluency. See if you can shadow how we are speaking. Take note of new vocabulary words. Think about if you have any questions. Leave your questions and comments on YouTube or here!

Click here to learn more and to get your free trial lesson at Verbling

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Learn English – Fun & Fluency – English Funcast Shares American Comedy Jan 31, 2015

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Why struggle with boring, difficult traditional ways of studying English that don't get you fluent in real, natural English the way natives communicate? Why cry when you can laugh?

You can learn English in a fun way by watching easy stand-up comedy. Sometimes, American humor can be difficult to understand. If you start with Ron's recommendations, you'll be off to a great start!

In this fun interview, we talk with Ron G from the English Funcast. He is a professional English teacher and stand-up comedian!

We talk about our favorite American comedians. Ron shares an example of a popular stand-up comedian with Gabby.

Learn more about Ron and the English Funcast.

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Learn to Speak English with Twitter – Interview with Tweetspeak Founders Jan 28, 2015

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In this interview episode, Gabby speaks with Tweetspeak founders Nate and Jason about how you can learn natural English using Twitter.

Native speakers use Twitter in a casual way. You can learn phrases like "wanna," "gonna," and others that we use when we speak, but not commonly in professional or academic English writing. We think it's great training for real, native conversation, as well as texting and using social media in English!

Here is a blog post that Nate wrote about how to follow your interests and learn English with Twitter.

Find out more about Tweetspeak here.

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Be a Fluent Listener in English – 4 Phrases Jan 22, 2015

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How to Learn any Language – Conversation with Tony Marsh Dec 03, 2014

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Today I'm so excited to talk to my friend Tony Marsh, creator of the Marsh Method of language learning. He has learned many languages himself, and instructs them on iTalki. English is his native language, and if you want to try lessons with him, get a special deal here: http://gonaturalenglish.com/tony

Do you use flashcards to help you remember vocabulary words? You should listen to this episode to find out how Tony realized a better way to learn vocabulary.

Tony talks about his experience learning languages on his own. Then, he had the opportunity to be trained in Arabic as an armed forces linguist. He became fluent by using his three-point mantra:

Have something to say Know what you want to say Have someone to say it to

You'll be surprised to find out how Tony is able to speak fluently in many different languages. He says you need to know key vocabulary and grammar, not everything, only what you need to say what you want to say!

Using these steps, you'll be talking in no time.

Listening to Tony will motivate you to not only get fluent in English, but also to try learning other new languages, too!

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English Prepositions Lesson To vs For Aula de preposições em inglês Nov 29, 2014

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What is English Fluency and How to Get Fluent Nov 19, 2014

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"…the smoothness or flow with which sounds, syllables, words and phrases are joined together when speaking quickly."

This is a textbook definition of fluency. But, what does fluency mean to you?

Gabby's answer is, "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

When it comes to mastering a new language, we all have our own unique goals. It's important to remember these goals as you tackle the task that is studying a foreign language.

The first step is asking yourself if you want to speak "World English" or "American English" or one of the many different classifications of English.

World English is not as concerned with grammar and proper sentence structure. It requires high frequency vocabulary. (Vocabulary that is used most often.) If you want to understand a variety of accents and be able to communicate with people from different backgrounds, this is the way to go.

Another important thing to know is your purpose for learning a new language.

If you want to do business, then you'll use a different set of vocabulary than what is needed for a cashier in a restaurant. If you are in the medical profession, you won't use the same words for working as a train conductor.

So, take the time to figure this out and clearly define your intentions. That will make learning English a much easier process.

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Empower Your English: Top 3 Phrases to Avoid Nov 12, 2014

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Not all phrases in English are created equal.

There are 10 phrases in English you should stop saying, according to this US Navy SEALS in this article from Entrepreneur.com.

The top 3 phrases that English learners should avoid are:

I can't do that I'm sorry I'm late I don't know

In this episode, Gabby's friend and colleague Anne Alexander, a university English professor, discusses these 3 phrases with us. Learn the reasons why Gabby and Anne believe that we should avoid these phrases and which one is the most difficult for them.

Anne Alexander (left), M.Ed TESOL. Anne is a university English professor to ESL learners and native English speakers.

Accountability means you are responsible for your actions. Being accountable is very important to building fluency in English.

What do YOU think? Leave a comment below!

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