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The Schwa Mill is a show from Fluent American (www.youtube.com/fluentamerican) where we provide you with free techniques, secrets, and resources you need to sound natural in American English, including tips on vowel sounds, consonant sounds, linking, intonation, and our four key concepts: placement, pitch, breath, and weak vowels. Let's take on your American English accent together!Want video? Get daily video podcasts on American English pronunciation, Monday through Friday, with Wake Up American

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    The Most BASIC Change That Makes You Speak Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 5:52


    Want the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice. What are you doing with your pitch? What direction are your pitches going in? Are you changing pitch at the right moment?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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    English Conversation Listening/Shadowing Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:28


    American 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

    The Fastest Way To Change Your Accent (That Works)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 11:22


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Syllables Are Giving You An Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 12:05


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Your Superpower As A Speaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 27:59


    Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYWelcome 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    How To Pronounce Difficult English Sounds EASILY

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 13:08


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    The First Accent Change To Sound More Natural

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 10:14


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Vocal Fry: What It Is, Why It Happens, How To Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 8:30


    What is vocal fry when speaking in English, why does it happen, and how does someone stop using vocal fry?Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYWant the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice with regards to stress! Specifically, we at For Word ask, among other questions: what are you doing with your pitch, where are you putting stress, and why are you putting it there? 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to placement#performance #poetry #speaking

    How Softness Adds STRENGTH To Your Speaking

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 34:33


    Video: https://youtube.com/live/ZyrsySMXMmkWelcome 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    Be Better Understood BEFORE You Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 11:28


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.Consider our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Why Americans Don't Roll Rs (& It Gives You An Accent)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 14:38


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.This is a clip taken from our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    What To Do If People Don't Understand Your English!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 11:52


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.This is a clip taken from our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    The Secret To Knowing What Word To EMPHASIZE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 4:31


    Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYWant the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice with regards to stress! Specifically, what are you doing with your pitch, where are you putting stress, and why are you putting it there? Some of this may have to do with what is old information and what is new!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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to placement#performance #poetry #speaking

    English Shadowing| 30-Minute American Accent Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2026 36:44


    American 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.Find mp3 versions of our exercises here: www.fluentamerican.com/podcast#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

    How To Change Your Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 10:39


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.This is a clip taken from our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    How To Read Out Loud Better & Naturally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 30:14


    Video: https://youtube.com/live/W51NhivPVokWelcome 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    Why ONE VOWEL Sounds So Different Across Languages

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 10:47


    Video: https://youtu.be/7-qtPu7BjaEWant the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice. 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to placement#performance #poetry #speaking

    This Letter Is Giving You An Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 12:30


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.Consider joining our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Two Places Are Giving You An Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 11:30


    Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx

    One Small Change To Sound Understandable & Natural

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 11:04


    More on contrast and filler words: https://youtu.be/hfHwR8SZuWgFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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.This is a clip taken from our small group coaching program, Magnet Lab! We talk about all the tools you already have to not only sound more natural in American English, but in all honesty, to speak BETTER than many native speakers. All you need is your voice, your face, and your body.Find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    How To Read Out Loud Better & Naturally

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 36:52


    Welcome 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    These SMALL Changes Make You Sound VERY American

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 10:00


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Free American English Accent Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 10:36


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Sound American With Shadowing Exercises in English

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 11:33


    American 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.Video version: https://youtu.be/8bFV9rwnYL4#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

    Better Ways To Say UM... UH.... & FILLER WORDS

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 9:21


    Worried about filler words like um, uh, like, you know? Here's a strategyGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://youtu.be/hfHwR8SZuWgWant the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice, your words, and how you express them!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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    How To Sound American (If You Learned English)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 16:44


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    The Keys For A Natural Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 21:12


    Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    What To Change For An American English Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 19:18


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Two FAST Ways To Speak With Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 6:47


    Video: https://youtu.be/T8oIJBpeYtwWant the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice. 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    For A Natural Accent, Start With Vowels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 17:38


    Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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.

    These Are The Moments You Lose Your Audience

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 12:00


    Join the group to appear on screen with me in a future episode: https://t.me/+-JwFg0y07yozYjkxWelcome 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.We're using a poem by William Carlos WilliamsWondering 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    How To Sound Natural In American English

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 15:32


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    The Most Important Factor For Studying Pronunciation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 17:17


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    Sound American With Shadowing Exercises in English

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 9:29


    Full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz4p3sU5o04&t=2sAmerican 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.

    The EASY Way To Speak Clearly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 6:03


    Want the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure 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 a little change you can do with your voice. 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    "How Can I Speak Like A Native"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 12:24


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send 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!This channel is one small step to make to move you closer to your goal. For those who want more help, find more info about Magnet Lab at www.fluentamerican.com/magnetlab to see if a deeper dive with me could help your goals become your reality.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

    An Accent In English Is A LACK Of A Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 13:01


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    The Problem With Your English Teacher's Feedback

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 14:45


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    A Natural Accent Needs One Ingredient

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 20:53


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    How To Add Natural Clarity To Your Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 16:10


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    The Secret To SPEAKING So People LISTEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 8:01


    Video version: https://youtu.be/R5u5Qt3BIMoWondering 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.In this video, we're especially paying attention to patterns involving pitch and how to break them#performance #poetry #speaking

    I Found What Is Giving You An Accent In English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 16:42


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    How To Make Your English Sound American

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 11:24


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    Sound American With Shadowing Exercises in English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 8:36


    American 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.

    How People IMMEDIATELY Know You're Not Native

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 13:00


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    What Makes A Natural Accent In American English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 19:27


    Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    How To Sound American: Free Accent Reviews

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 16:29


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    The Move That Will Change Your Accent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 15:51


    Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    Why English Eats Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 8:01


    Wondering why American English speakers eat their words, saying so many things in a way that is hard to understand and fast? Or maybe you're 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 the stress pattern. What words and parts of words are you giving space to? What parts are you weakening and saying faster?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 and body language can lead to richer expression.In this video, we're especially paying attention to the difference between stress timed and syllable timed rhythms in languages, and how stress timing creates a more natural sound n Amercan Englsh#performance #poetry #speaking

    Two Quick Fixes For Natural American English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 13:16


    Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome 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!Send us audio files for FREE here: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx❗❗❗❗❗❗Each week I do more than 10 group classes on American English pronunciation and communication training. Want to catch them ALL for a huge discount? Become a Youtube Channel Member to watch every live session, past session, and future session! Press JOIN and be part of the American Accentric level.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.More on Fluent American at www.fluentamerican.com#americanenglish #fluentamerican #pronunciation

    Sound American With Shadowing Exercises in English

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 8:46


    American 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.Video: https://youtu.be/4z_jhKXi_fs#fluentamerican #shadowing #americanaccent

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