The English Trick Native Speakers Do (& Learners Don't)

Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Ever feel like you’re pronouncing English words correctly, but something still sounds slightly "off"?In this stream, we break down why directly transferring the sounds, mouth positions, and placements from your native language into American English creates common accent hurdles—and what you need to adjust instead.What You'll Learn:Why exact sound equivalents rarely exist between languagesKey differences in placement, airflow, and throat tension in American EnglishHow to retrain your mouth and tongue for a more natural, resonant soundPractical adjustments you can make right awayWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Ever wonder why native English speakers sound so fluid and natural, even when saying simple sentences? In this pronunciation review session, we break down a subtle intonation technique native speakers use constantly—and how language learners often miss it.Discover how to balance and invert your intonation patterns across connected thought groups, avoid flat tones, and make your American English speech flow effortlessly.Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the Fluent American app! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: ⁠https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlb⁠Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastAmerican English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

How can native English speakers immediately tell you're not a native speaker? Often, it comes down to falling into rhythms and intonation patterns that American English simply doesn't use.In this session of The Schwa Mill pronunciation review show, Geoff breaks down a common repetitive rhythm pattern (down-up-down steps, pitch monotony, and over-stressing thought groups) using real audio examples. Learn how American English stress-timing actually works, how to avoid choppy phrasing, and how adjusting your pitch, placement, and breath will make your speech flow naturally.In this video, you'll learn:The repetitive 3-step rhythm pattern that reveals a foreign accentWhy American English requires pitch changes between thought groupsHow over-stressing words breaks natural English flowHow to isolate single stresses per thought group for natural rhythmHow to analyze and practice your own speech using the Pocket Fluent American appWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

If you want to sound confident and speak with authority, but sound nervous and lack confidence when you talk right now, there are some techniques that you may be doing that are causing your sense of insecurity, just as there are some strategies to speak in a natural, confident manner! Let's discuss and practice togetherWelcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own.Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about patterns. What words and parts of words are you giving space to? What are you doing with your pitch? What direction are your pitches going in?Welcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast, body language, and other elements of communication can lead to richer expression.#performance #poetry #speaking

Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

Welcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk!Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app, Pocket Fluent American! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlbFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native speaker, especially for accent/pronunciation? As a language learner myself, I get the desire to sound more natural in a language I've learned, and I'm sorry if the language learning journey has ever been discouraging. I believe the sound you want is in reach though! Here is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal.Who am I? My name is Geoff Anderson. I got my MA in Teaching English as a Second Language in 2012, and have been teaching since 2010. I've studied Italian to around level C1-C2. I was also an IELTS examiner for the speaking/writing tests for 3 years.#fluentamerican #americanenglish #pronunciation

If you want to sound confident and speak with authority, but sound nervous and lack confidence when you talk right now, there are some techniques that you may be doing that are causing your sense of insecurity, just as there are some strategies to speak in a natural, confident manner! Let's discuss and practice togetherGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYDon't have the Pocket Fluent American app, but are interested? Get 20% off your first 3 months of the app if you are among the first 20 people here: https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlb Don't like the app? Get a free refund if you cancel in the first 7 daysWelcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own.Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about patterns. What words and parts of words are you giving space to? What are you doing with your pitch? What direction are your pitches going in?Welcome to For Word, the platform dedicated to guiding you towards better spoken performance. We're constantly looking at techniques to add more vocal variety to how we talk by incorporating more softness and firmness to our, furrowing eyebrows, smiling, raising and lowering pitches, adding pauses in order to convey frustration, sadness, joy and nervousness, and considering how to add more breath to everything we say. Let's see how these elements of contrast, body language, and other elements of communication can lead to richer expression.#performance #poetry #speaking

Get 20% off your first 3 months of the Fluent American app! Be among the first 20 people to get the app here: ⁠https://studio.com/fluent/pocket?c=eK5QiRlb⁠Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastAmerican English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking that you find native English speakers use; record yourself and compare the differences.#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent