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How to Study at an American University without Taking the TOEFL or IELTS in 2021 Nov 23, 2020

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Have you ever dreamed of studying at a university in the USA? Whether you're looking to get accepted into an English-speaking University very soon, or just thinking about it as a possibility, I have a hack for you without taking the TOEFL or IELTS in 2021.

I encourage you to take the DET. It's a low-cost way to know your current English level and share that with people on an application (for uni or for a job!).

Take the Duolingo English Test: http://gonaturalenglish.com/DET

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Difficult Words to Say in English | Speaking Practice Nov 20, 2020

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Luke helps you correctly say difficult English words that many English students have a hard time pronouncing but aren't sure why. Have you ever read words like "fire, hour, oil" and found yourself not quite sure how they're supposed to be pronounced? 🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching next week! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9 Or maybe you have a hard time getting your tongue around the sounds? You've come to the right place because we've got some tips and strategies to help you improve your speaking, accent, and fluency! This is the final video of the 3-part speaking practice series with Luke!

How to Stop Making This English Speaking Mistake | Improve your Speaking Nov 18, 2020

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Welcome to Part 2 of our 3-part speaking practice series with Luke! Let's practice speaking the R sound at the beginning of words, and learn common mistakes English learners make when pronouncing this sound. This will greatly improve your English fluency and pronunciation skills. Make sure to go back and watch Part 1 if you haven't already. 🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching next week! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9 This sound is a very weird one in English compared to other world languages. Luke will help you speak this sound confidently so that you can have more fluent conversations! Time to practice, follow along with Luke!

How to improve your English Speaking Now | Speaking Practice English R Sound Nov 16, 2020

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Let's improve your English speaking now together! Luke's here to practice speaking the R sound with you, which will greatly improve your English fluency and pronunciation skills. You will hear how English speakers make this sound and how you can too, confidently! Time to practice, follow along with Luke! 🎉 Don't miss out! We're working on something really special for you launching soon! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9

Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Learning English Nov 13, 2020

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The holidays are coming soon! Let's think about a gift for someone learning English. If you or you know someone is studying English and you want to help them stay on track, then check out this list of my top 10 best gifts to give to someone who is learning English. 🎁 Some of the best gifts to give someone are those that are actually useful and helps someone achieve their goals. These are some of the suggestions that I have found very useful for beginner to intermediate level English learners. 🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching soon! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9

How to Order Food in English | Practice Speaking With Me Nov 11, 2020

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Let's practice how to order food in English! Does ordering food in English sound scary? Don't worry, ordering food is a great way to practice your English fluency! 🍽️🥂 Practice speaking with me and you will know the general questions to expect when going to a restaurant. And stick around to the end of the video where I'll share a story about my first experience at an American restaurant! 🎉 We're working on something really special for you launching soon! If you want to know about our upcoming BLACK FRIDAY SALE click this link to be the first to know about it: https://bit.ly/3p9iAq9

Let's talk about money - financial vocabulary you have to know Nov 09, 2020

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Today, I'm talking about financial vocabulary! Finance is basically the management of money, which is so important in everyone's life. 💵 Let's learn English phrases associated with money and investing. They can help you make better financial decisions! I've created a list of essential money and financial words and phrases regarding money for today's lesson. And stick around to the end of the video where I'll share a funny travel story using one of the words we learn today! 👍 🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/top-10-financial-vocab-words/ 📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

American English Tongue Twisters | Practice Speaking and Listening Skills Nov 04, 2020

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Today, I'm talking about Tongue Twisters! 😜 Before I say anything else, I'd like to start with a question: how many cans can a can canner can if can canner can can a can? If you know the answer, that is amazing, leave a comment and let me know what it is, but in today's lesson, I am going to share with you a variety of tongue twisters. When you want to improve your fitness, you work-out (get a lift in, do some cardio, go on a hike). Similarly, tongue twisters are like exercises for speech that help train you to speak English clearly! I've put together 10 tongue twisters of all levels that you can use to help expand your vocabulary, practice pronunciation, practice different sounds, and overall improve your English fluency! And make sure you watch the entire video...because I've included the scientifically proven World's Most Difficult tongue twister! 🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/american-english-tongue-twisters/ ❗❗ Don't forget, registration is open to join the Fluent Communication 3.0 Course (FLASH SALE) until this Wednesday! Click here to join: https://gonaturalenglish.com/fc-8 📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

How I Became Fluent in English Nov 02, 2020

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I am very excited to share my story about how I became fluent in English. What I am about to share with you is my personal experience. Not everyone reading this had the same experiences I did in the USA. My goal is to inspire you to make the changes you need that work for you to improve your English fluency.

🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/how-i-became-fluent-in-english/ 📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email

Tips to Enhance your Vowel Pronunciation with Diphthongs Oct 28, 2020

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Did you know that the majority of what makes up a person's accent are vowels? In fact, one of the most common problems English language learners have with English pronunciation is the vowels. In this lesson, we will be focusing on a particular subgroup of vowels called diphthongs and how improving your understanding and pronunciation of them can make a big difference in your competence and confidence in speaking English. I am willing to bet that anyone, from beginner to advanced English speakers, will learn something new from this! Follow along through the practice exercises as well! 🔎 Read the full English lesson on our blog here: http://www.gonaturalenglish.com/sound-like-a-native-how-to-pronounce-diphthongs/ 📩 Sign up to receive our free lessons in your email! https://www.gonaturalenglish.com/email