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All Courses, Courses, Vocabulary, Confidence Building
Student Requests
CourseYou request the words and phrases and we add them to a soundboard for you! That way you're able to use the Play it, Say it method and nail down pronunciation of the vocabulary you find the most challenging.
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ESSENTIALS Module 1
CourseThis course was designed by Rachel as the most effective and powerful path to improving your American English pronunciation.
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ESSENTIALS Module 2
CourseThis course was designed by Rachel as the most effective and powerful path to improving your American English pronunciation.
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ESSENTIALS Module 3
CourseThis course was designed by Rachel as the most effective and powerful path to improving your American English pronunciation.
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ESSENTIALS Module 4
CourseTransform your spoken English skills! This course enhances your American English pronunciation for clear and confident communication.
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Module 89: Playing with Character
CoursePlay with the character of American English and find authenticity in your voice and body as you speak.
Free
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Module 90: Your Own Ben Franklin
CourseThe student becomes the teacher: analyze your own speech for rhythm, musicality, reduction and linking.
Free
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All Courses, Courses, Confidence Building
Visualization
CourseBe like professional athletes and musicians: use the power of visualization to help you reach your goals in speaking English.
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All Courses, Courses, Stress & Rhythm, Linking
Sentence Analysis
CourseGo deep on the characteristics of American English: rhythm, intonation, and linking, with in-depth analysis of TV and movie clips.
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Module 88: More Common Words
CourseStudy the next 50 most common words in American English.
Free
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Module 87: Common Words
CourseStudy the 50 most common words in American English.
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Module 86: Useful Phrases
CourseStudy more phrases that will help you communicate in common real-life situations.
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Module 85: Real Conversations
CourseStudy four real conversations and challenge yourself to BE us.
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Module 84: Hollywoods
CourseStudy the music and character of American English with Hollywood imitation.
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Module 83: Useful Phrases
CourseStudy the phrases that will help you communicate in common real-life situations.
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Module 82: Native/Not Native
CourseAdvanced listening skills: can you tell if a person is a native speaker or not?
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All Courses, Courses, Vocabulary
Most Common Words
CourseLearn the 500 most common words in American English and practice each one in 15 example sentences.
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All Courses, Courses, Vocabulary
Useful Phrases
CourseLearn and practice useful phrases for a variety of real-life situations.
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All Courses, Courses, Ben Franklin Exercises, Listening Comprehension, American Culture
Conversations: Real
CourseStudy real people speaking real, conversational English to learn about reductions, rhythm, stress, intonation, idioms, and more.
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Module 81: Reverse Ben Franklins
CourseStart doing in-depth pronunciation analysis yourself.
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Module 80: Reduction Strings
CourseMaster the rhythm and speed of two or more reduced or unstressed words in a row.
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All Courses, Courses, Stress & Rhythm
Stress 4: Wrap Up
CourseComplete your mastery of American English stress with this wrap-up course. (Suggested prerequisites: Stress courses 1-3)
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Module 79: Big Words!
CourseWork on long words and seamlessly fit them into sentences.
Free
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Module 78: Would, Had, and Did Contractions
CourseA light D is all you need.
Free
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Module 77: GONNA, WANNA, GOTTA – in Conversation
CourseSpeak with all the smoothness in the world now that you’ve drilled these common reductions.
Free
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Module 76: GONNA, WANNA, GOTTA - Drills
CourseStudy and train with lots of examples of these very common reductions.
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Module 75: Vlogs
CoursePut your recent studies of stress into practice by imitating these vlogs.
Free
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Module 74: WILL Contractions
CourseAdd a quick ending L sound to make these contractions and revisit the Dark L in the process!
Free
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Module 73 : Contractions: TO BE and TO HAVE
CourseThese contractions are key to the American English accent.
Free
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Module 72: Should, Would, Could
CourseLearn how these words fit into a sentence, when you can drop the D, and when you can't.
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MODULE 70: Suffixes Wrap-Up
CourseMore suffixes to study in pursuit of stress mastery.
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MODULE 71: AS, WAS, and BECAUSE
CourseStudy three words that are almost always reduced.
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MODULE 69: Live Classes
CourseStudy intonation, reduced words, and how to find an ease of speaking.
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MODULE 68: A, AN, & AND
CourseHow to reduce and link these similar words for a natural, American sound.
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MODULE 67: You, To, Do, Does
CourseLearning how and when to reduce these unstressed words.
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MODULE 66: Listening Comprehension
CourseStep back and focus on the big picture of American English!
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MODULE 65: OF + THE
CourseTwo unstressed words that can help you link and smooth out speech.
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MODULE 64: Suffixes - Part 4
CourseStudying stress patterns in -inal, -ional, itude, itute, words.
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MODULE 63: Suffixes - Part 3
CourseStudying stress patterns in -graphy, -ible, -ical, -ify, -ily words.
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MODULE 62: Can, Can't, and N'T
CourseStudying N'T contractions and learning how to tell CAN and CAN'T apart.
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MODULE 61: Suffixes - Part 2
CourseExploring suffixes that can be pronounced two different ways.
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MODULE 60: H Words + THEM Reductions
CourseTwo reductions that will smooth out speech and give you a natural sound.
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MODULE 59: Suffixes - Part 1
CourseStudying stress patterns in -ee, -eer, -ese, -ette, -cious, -ic, -sion, and -tion words.
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MODULE 58: Reductions -- ARE and OR
CourseThese two reductions sound exactly the same.
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MODULE 57: Reductions -- FOR and YOUR
CourseTwo reductions that both have the schwa-R sound.
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MODULE 56: Stressed Words -- Final Words
CourseUnderstanding how American character affects final words (even when they're stressed).
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MODULE 55: Stressed Words -- 3- and 4-Syllable
CourseStudying simplification of unstressed sylalbles in longer stressed words.
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MODULE 54: Reductions: AT and THAT
CourseYour first deep-dive on reductions.
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MODULE 53: Stressed Words -- 1- and 2-Syllable
CourseStudying the shape of stress in shorter words.
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MODULE 52: Identifying Stress
CourseCan you identify stress?
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MODULE 51: Stress -- Short vs. Long
CourseAn overview of stressed and unstressed words.
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MODULE 50: Character
CourseGoing further with the character of American English and discussing the 'vocal fry'.
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MODULE 49: Favorite Foods
CourseCheck in on your listening skills while exploring three people's favorite foods.
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MODULE 48: Linking Consonant to Consonant Part 3
CourseThe final consonant to consonant linking module, with some analysis of what you've learned.
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MODULE 47: Linking Consonant to Consonant Part 2
CourseThe second of three modules on consonant to consonant links, including linking through nasal consonants.
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MODULE 46: Linking Consonant to Consonant Part 1
CourseThe first of 3 modules on this big topic, including links with the Stop T.
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MODULE 45: Linking Vowel to Consonant
CourseAnother way two words can connect together smoothly.
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MODULE 44: Linking Consonant to Vowel
CourseA consonant to vowel link leads to a smooth and natural speech flow.
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MODULE 43: Plural Nouns
CourseLearn how the S and Z should sound at the end of plural nouns.
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MODULE 42: S [s] and Z [z]
CourseThese two sounds should be crisp, coming right from the front of the mouth.
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MODULE 41: H [h]
CourseThe potentially tricky balance of the H -- not dropped, but not too heavy.
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MODULE 40: G [g] and K [k]
CourseTwo more stop consonants to get under your belt (do you know that idiom?!).
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MODULE 39: CH [ʧ], J [dʒ], SH [ʃ], and ZH [ʒ]
CourseFour more consonants to sort out and make crisp and clear.
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MODULE 38: Listening Quizzes
CourseFocus on the big picture with a check-in on your listening skills.
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MODULE 37: Linking Vowel to Vowel
CourseLearn how to smooth out your speech with this linking practice (warning: it may sound sloppy to you!).
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MODULE 36: Introduction to Linking
CourseStudy how Americans break up their speech when talking.
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MODULE 35: Glide Consonants
CourseGlide consonants, or semi-vowels, will come in handy when you study linking.
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MODULE 34: Nasal Consonants
CourseThe only nasal sounds in American English: 3 nasal consonants.
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MODULE 33: B [b]. P [p], F [f], V [v]
CourseClarifying and cleaning up four consonants.
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MODULE 32: -ed Ending Verbs
CourseT and D in words: the past tense.
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MODULE 31: The Flap T
CourseT perfection step 3: developing an easy, relaxed Flap T.
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MODULE 30: The Stop T
CourseT perfection step two: how a stop of air makes all the difference.
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MODULE 29: The True T
CourseT perfection step one: a crisp True T.
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MODULE 28: D [d]
CourseUnderstanding the American D: not to be overshadowed by the T.
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MODULE 27: TH [θ] & [ð]
CourseHow to make -- and simplify -- the two TH sounds.
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MODULE 26: The Epic Road Trip
CourseStudying the changes in America, East to West.
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MODULE 25: R Clusters
CourseKeep your R practice going with beginning clusters, or blends.
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MODULE 24: R vs. L
CourseComparing two of the most challenging consonants in American English.
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MODULE 23: The Dark L
CourseIntroducing you to the Dark L - a sound that makes American English different.
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MODULE 22: The Light L
CourseFocusing in on the L sound you learned to make in school.
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MODULE 21: R [ɹ] vs. W [w]
CourseComparing similar sounds to make your R sound more American.
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MODULE 20: R [ɹ]
CourseLooking at how the R consonant can affect the whole syllable.
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MODULE 19: Stress
CourseStudy compound words to understand how stress changes pronunciation.
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MODULE 18: Real English
CourseTest your listening skills with a story about Don's favorite vacation and a vlog about daycare.
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MODULE 17: Quiet and Character
CourseStudy your first lesson from the Vlogs course and watch a live class on the character of American English.
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MODULE 16: UR [ɜ] and R [ɹ]
CourseHow the American R is different from the British R and how to master it.
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MODULE 15: OW [aʊ]
CourseThe last diphthong sound.
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MODULE 14: AY [eɪ], AI [aɪ], and OY [ɔɪ]
CourseThree diphthongs that all end in the IH vowel.
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MODULE 13: UH [ʊ] and UH [ə]
CourseLearn about the schwa - and how it's different from all the other vowels.
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MODULE 12: OO [u] and EW [ju]
CourseFind out why the OO [u] vowel is not as easy as it seems.
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MODULE 11: First Listening Quiz
CourseCheck in on your listening skills and train your ear with in-depth analysis.
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MODULE 10: OH [oʊ]
CourseStudy your first diphthong and begin mastering the smooth relaxed muscle movement required.
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MODULE 9: EE [i] and IH [ɪ]
CourseBeach, bitch, sheet, shit? Speak with confidence when it comes to these two tricky vowels.
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MODULE 8: AA [æ] and EH [ɛ]
CourseAdd to your arsenal of perfect vowels by drilling these two sounds until they are effortless.
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MODULE 7: International Phonetic Alphabet
CourseUnderstand the phonetic symbols you'll find in Rachel's English Academy.
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MODULE 6: UH [ʌ], AH [ɑ], and AW [ɔ]
CoursePerfect these three similar-sounding vowels.
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MODULE 5: Sentence Analysis
CourseGet an idea of everything you can study in a single sentence.
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MODULE 4: Stress Foundation
CourseUnderstand the basics of stress and smoothness in American speech.
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MODULE 3: Imitation Skills
CourseIncrease your chances of success: become a great imitator.
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MODULE 2: Placement
CourseStarting to understand the placement of American English.
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MODULE 1: Getting Started
CourseSetting you up for success in the Academy.
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START HERE!
CourseWatch these videos before starting any other courses. 🙂
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Pronunciation: Foundation
Course5.0 average rating (4 reviews)Study the core concepts of American English (placement, rhythm, and melody).
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International Phonetic Alphabet
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)Learn the phonetic symbols for the sounds of American English.
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All Courses, Courses, Ben Franklin Exercises, Listening Comprehension
Conversations: Scripted
Course4.9 average rating (10 reviews)Study how Americans really talk -- reductions, linking, stress, and more -- with Ben Franklin analysis of scripted conversations.
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Vowels + Diphthongs
Course5.0 average rating (11 reviews)Study and master every vowel and diphthong sound used in American English.
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Listening Comprehension
Course5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Test your listening skills with multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank quizzes.
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All Courses, Courses, Ben Franklin Exercises, Listening Comprehension
Hollywood
Course4.5 average rating (4 reviews)Study how Americans really talk -- reductions, linking, stress, and more -- with Ben Franklin analysis of scenes from TV and movies.
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All Courses, Courses, Bonuses, Vocabulary, Listening Comprehension
Vlogs
Course4.9 average rating (11 reviews)Learn phrases for talking about your life by watching and imitating Rachel and the Academy teachers.
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All Courses, Courses, Bonuses, American Culture
Epic Road Trip Across America
Course4.9 average rating (9 reviews)Learn about America by joining Rachel and David on a 7-week road trip across the USA.
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All Courses, Courses, Bonuses, Live Classes
Live Class Replay
CourseAll of Rachel's Live classes arranged by date and topic. Study with students of your native language!
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Consonants
CourseStudy and master every consonant sound used in American English.
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Linking
CourseStudy how to link words together to achieve the smooth connected quality of American English.
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Stress 1: Overview
CourseStrengthen your knowledge of stressed vs. unstressed syllables.
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Stress 2: Stressed Words
CourseMaster stress and intonation for stressed words - including long words and words with suffixes.
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Stress 3: Words that Reduce
CourseUnderstand how reduced words affect the rhythm and melody of a sentence. Learn the reductions to master the character of American English.
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Think in English
CourseTrain your mind to think in English, and build your vocabulary while you're at it!
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Module 91: Creating Your Own Path
CourseAll the content you need to maintain your American English mastery.
Free
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The Accent Lab
CourseBuild your confidence by analyzing the accents of well-known non-native speakers of English and learn how to speak boldly.
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