Learn and practice understanding real native English speaker pronunciations.
  • "For" becomes *fer in natural spoken English.
  • Native English speaker pronounciation of "workING, talkING, listenING, etc."
  • Why do English speakers say "ToyoDa" instead of "ToyoTa"?
  • "Got to" becomes *gotta;"have to" changes to *hafta, and "has to" becomes *hasta
  • The Big Secret
  • "Used to" changes to *useta; "supposed to" becomes *supposta
  • Fast Quiz
  • Learn how native English speakers really say "he, his, him, her," and "them"!
  • "Cream AND sugar", "on First AND Ocean Streets"-- Native English speakers say...
  • "Or" becomes *er at a natural speed. Fun example -- Do you want souper salad?
  • Another powerful English accent reduction secret!
Listening test
  • What can Steve Jobs teach you about understanding native English speakers?
What about British and Australian English? -- An interview with Prince William
  • Do British English speakers use reduced forms? Yes!!
  • Hear these natural pronunciations in Australian English!
My recommendations
  • Listen to a real conversation! How many words can you hear correctly now?
  • Bonus Lecture -- What should you do next?