Aug 3

1083 – See, Watch, or Look? How to Use Them in Real Life

I saw Lisa at the station. We watched a movie last night. Look at this photo. Look, I understand what you’re saying. See, watch, and look are all connected to using our eyes, so it’s easy to mix them up. But there are some important differences. Sometimes something simply comes i ... Show More

10m 51s

May 3

1045 - OUR Sounds Like ARE - Speak Naturally in a Minute

Hey there! It’s Michael here — and welcome back to Speak Naturally in a Minute from Happy English. I’m here every week with a quick one-point lesson to help you improve your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonationToday, let’s talk about another small word that changes in natural Am ... Show More

1m 28s

Jul 29

1082 - How Americans Really Use "It Depends"

"Do you like living in New York?" "It depends." "Should I buy a new laptop?" "Well...it depends." "Is English difficult?" "That depends.""It depends" is one of those little English expressions that we use all the time in everyday English. But did you know that the phrase, "It dep ... Show More

9m 58s

Oct 2019

Episode 15 - Pronunciation - The Schwa

Do you want to sound more like a native English speaker? Then you must master the most common vowel sound in American English – the schwa! Today, I will tell you what the schwa sounds like and when you should use it.

11m 45s

Aug 2020

The Most Important Sound in English Pronunciation

In this episode I explain schwa (ə), the most common sound in the English language, when to use it, and how you can use it correctly to sound more like a native speaker.

15m 35s

Jul 2023

The most common sound in English; the schwa - AIRC473

In this podcast, you'll learn about the schwa, the most common sound in English, the scshwa. What does the schwa sound like? Where does it appear in spoken English and is it a good idea to learn it? Shownotes and more podcasts to improve your English at: <a href= ... Show More

37m 38s

Aug 2024

425. The Schwa: How One TINY Sound Can Make a HUGE Difference [Revisiting favorite episodes]

We're revisiting some of our most popular and favorite episodes on the podcast. I mention the schwa almost every time I speak about American English. That's because this vowel is all over the place, ... Show More

39m 51s

Jun 2024

Sound American INSTANTLY: The ONE Vowel Trick You're Missing

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10m 31s

Sep 2021

English Schwa Pronunciation

In this Podcast Episode, you will hear many different words pronounced with the English Schwa pronunciation. Be sure to practice saying each word as you hear me say it so you can train your mouth to pronounce these different words and sounds. For online classes, click h ... Show More

8m 54s

Sep 2025

The Most Common Accent Problem You Never Heard Of

Join the free group to share audio files on streams: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMxOR get feedback every single day: www.fluentamerican.com/telegramDownload a free podcast/audio/mp3 at www.fluentamerican.com/podcastOne immediate way to start sounding natural is to analyze how you ... Show More

14m 35s

Sep 2025

Why Making A Pronunciation Channel Is A Privilege

Join the free group to share audio files on streams: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMxOR get feedback every single day: www.fluentamerican.com/telegramDownload a free podcast/audio/mp3 at www.fluentamerican.com/podcastOne immediate way to start sounding natural is to analyze how you ... Show More

15m 59s

920 - Sunday Speak - The Schwa Sound- Th...