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Superbowl Sunday

1/29/2017

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Superbowl Sunday is one week away, so many Americans will be talking about football this week.  Here are some videos to help you join in the conversation.

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"Real Talk" Video Series:  A Great Way To Improve Your Speaking and Listening

1/22/2017

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Want to improve your speaking and listening skills?  Our "Real Talk" video series shows you how the spoken word differs from written English.  Using clips from conversations, tv, and even commercials, we find the linking and reduced sounds in the "real talk" from American speakers.

This series is part of ourS.M.A.R.T. Video Course.  Go to our store and subscribe today!
What's your favorite show?  Tell us in the comments, and we'll look for a good clip for our next "Real Talk" video!
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What does "rooting for you" Mean?

1/21/2017

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Ever hear someone say "I'm rooting for you?"  Did you know what it meant?  Watch the video to learn what these phrase means and how to pronounce it correctly.  Then, leave a comment below with a word or phrase you're wondering about.  I'll tell you what it means and choose the most popular ones for a new "What Does it Mean?" video!
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Talking With Americans: Football

1/20/2017

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Americans like football, and they like talking about football.  Whether you're a fan or not, you might find yourself in conversations about football.  The Superbowl is coming up, and this weekend teams play to win their spot in the big game.  Here are two videos to help you pronounce the team names for the playoff games.
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Being Clear Over the Phone

1/12/2017

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You may have noticed that it is harder to be understood and to understand when speaking over the phone.  This is partially due to the quality of the speech sounds transmitted over the phone, the variability of the quality of phone connection, and the lack of visual cues for the listener.

One area that can be particularly difficult is distinguishing letters, so when someone spells their name or email over the phone it can be hard to be sure if you hear it correctly.  Even native English speakers will use the technique of saying "B as in boy" (for example) to clarify which letters they are saying.  But if you have a long name or email address, you may not want to spell out each letter this way as it will take a long time.

Use the video below to learn more about which letters can be confused and what you can say to make it clear which letter you are using.
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