Sound More American When Speaking English - Three Simple Changes

[@twhsu9576]

Thank you Kim. This video is so helpful!

[@Englishwithkim]

That's awesome to hear - I'm glad it helped you!

[@englishspeakingwithrudraks4681]

Well explained very nice

[@akoonwol9171]

Thanks you great teacher

[@yibzuwoldeamanuel5494]

Always good to see you Kim!

[@netzerochase2493]

Being a native Indian, these 3 suggestions hit the nail on the head. Thanks for making this video and offering excellent suggestions.

[@Englishwithkim]

You're most welcome! I'm glad you found these tips helpful for you and your goals!!

[@md.eyakubali1928]

I learned much things. Your pronunciation is very good..thanks

[@franciscojose442]

It's a good class. Thanks.

[@Englishwithkim]

Glad you liked it!

[@peymang7270]

Your page is so useful, helpful, I wanna thank you for this great page🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@aurorarodriguez5758]

great advice!!!today I repited three times

[@Englishwithkim]

That's awesome to hear! Keep it up! :)

[@priscilagoltz1070]

I'm so happy for find your channel here. Thank you so much.

[@Englishwithkim]

Welcome to my channel!

[@shylajavineed9648]

Thank you, ma'am.

[@ItsMeCarrieFamilyVlogs]

wow great channel thumbs up I learned much more speaking english and improve my pronunciation ,thank you so much for sharing,stay blessed

[@ahmadalayt5890]

Wow! That was pretty beneficial and it really worked for me. Thanks

[@aparecidoferreiravais321]

Hi Kim how are you doing I love your channel your videos are fantastic and I learn a lot from them thanks a bunch and have a great night

[@Englishwithkim]

I'm happy to hear that you're learning a lot from my videos! 🤗

[@nitochi3]

Awesome info!!

[@Englishwithkim]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nitochi3]

@@Englishwithkim it is, and I'll have to listen to them all over and over until I grasp it and have it on the top of my head for handy daily use

[@CarlosHenrique-lq5qh]

Hey Kim. This is an awesome video on pronunciation. Thanks so much. Keep up the good work. Have a good one

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks for the support! Let me know if there are any other topics on pronunciation you'd like me to cover in more depth!

[@markviana4960]

Much appreciated, thanks!

[@krypton7713]

You deserve more subscribers. 😊😊😊

[@Englishwithkim]

I appreciate that. Be sure to share this video with someone you think it can help!

[@krypton7713]

@@Englishwithkim yea sure

[@alpheapagalaran1084]

This is the best advice that has helped me sound more natural! Thank you so much~~~

[@Englishwithkim]

Happy to hear it helped! 🙌

[@frengliprofhassan6213]

Thanks a lot you're great

[@Englishwithkim]

I appreciate that - glad it helped!

[@mohamedabdrhem5819]

Awesome ! I'm very interested of all videos. We appreciate your efforts. Thanks a lot.

[@Englishwithkim]

You're most welcome! What topics would you like to see more of in 2019? ✨

[@FlexFwdFit]

How cool is that, tremendously useful video, you speak more clearly and I understanding you easily, but it takes time to practice yeh it’s a challenge, Thank you so much and I appreciate that and have a good weekend 🤩

[@Englishwithkim]

As you mentioned, simple doesn't necessarily mean easy 😉 but these changes are worth the effort!

[@josegregoriorivas6789]

Hi Kim, congrats for this video. It is really a great support for people who are looking for sounding more like a native. 🙌

[@Englishwithkim]

That's my goal! Step by step, you can get closer to your goal of sounding more natural!

[@gratefulnessandpositivity6347]

Thanks for the explanation.

[@sunnyday6300]

Very professional

[@madjidkendouli7393]

hi teacher. i'm here first time , i like yr speaking, my English so bad but i can understand you. keep going and thank so much .

[@pumas5111]

Great lesson 👍🤓

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks!

[@bmw4189]

It was an incredible English class

[@MazzixG]

Thank you so much

[@Englishwithkim]

You're most welcome!

[@edgardmas2261]

I got fascinated by you video class about American pronunciation

[@gustavomppe]

Thanks a lot Kim. You're a star!

[@ezequielmontenegrodelgado6441]

I really like your videos they're very good. When will you come with new videos? please!!

[@Englishwithkim]

I'm currently sharing two videos per month, so make sure you're subscribed and click that bell so you get notified of the new videos. KZbin isn't really sharing my newest videos that much, so you might have to check back with my channel to see what you missed!

[@RicardoPerez-mg6bt]

Thanks for another amazing video 👍

[@Englishwithkim]

I'm happy this helped you! 🙌

[@pandeynandofficial3403]

Thanks for making this amazing video... I like your vedio very much... Thanks and make some vedio on becoming fluent

[@Englishwithkim]

Check out my video on how to start thinking in English! Those are the same exercises I did to become more fluent in Spanish.

[@wilbervanegas918]

I repeated It after you. 😂 It was funny but now I have idea how to sound more natural. Thank you.

[@Englishwithkim]

That's awesome to hear! It can definitely feel awkward to move your mouth in a way that you're not used to. If you REALLY want to feel silly, try this video with even more vocal exercises: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ana2ZXiPj7Fnfbs:

[@rabeemotar8007]

You have good pronunciation and very nice sound

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks!

[@jesusgracecalvaryministrie3330]

Your videos very good

[@ezequielgervasio]

Great lesson!

[@dattajiraomane1479]

It s really one of d best class.

[@rivnatchowdhury2308]

Hi Kim I have a slightly off the track question. In one of your videos you said for phrasal verbs stress the 2nd word like "pick UP" "go OUT" "take AWAY" what if there are three parts like "put up with" "get away from" which one to stress?

[@Englishwithkim]

Hi Rivnat! For phrasal verbs that are three words long, you will stress the second word: put UP with, get AWAY from, give UP on, etc. Great question - I didn't want to make the video too complicated so I didn't talk about them. 😀

[@orangeorange9719]

I have a question.I don’t know where to star to watch the play list.Can You tell me which order do you recommend for play list order?

[@Englishwithkim]

I would suggest you start with this playlist (Find Your Voice When Speaking English): kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpLJYpuLedafbtU The first video in the playlist is called "Find Your Flow."

[@rosianelopes1818]

Maravilhosa como sempre Kim, adorei as dicas! Tenho tido real dificuldade no speaking devido a estas coisas. Obrigada, vídeos úteis e didáticos como sempre, você arrasa!

[@Englishwithkim]

Obrigada, Rosiane! Passo a passo, vai melhorando sua forma de falar e pronunciar inglês. Você vai conseguir seus objetivos com a prática e paciência! ✨

[@edvideojuegosycultura3712]

Hello, Miss, Do I've got to stressed (stressing (?) ) the 'get' or is it always unstressed.

[@Englishwithkim]

Could you give me an example? The verb "get" will be stressed differently based on how it used in the sentence.

[@edvideojuegosycultura3712]

@@Englishwithkim I've got a lot examples of it, Miss. :( Thank you, Miss. I'll keep watching your videos. :)

[@Englishwithkim]

In the sentence you wrote in your comment, "got" would be stressed: I've GOT a LOT of exAMples. When "get" is being used as an action verb, it will be stressed.

[@edvideojuegosycultura3712]

@@Englishwithkim I'll keep that in mind. Thank you, Miss.

[@pandeynandofficial3403]

ok...thanks can you make a vedio on how to develop our pronunciation to more look like native speakers ..

[@Englishwithkim]

To get started, practice how to move your mouth on vowel sounds, as I mentioned in this video.

[@ManuelFernandez-lm9wl]

Me gustaría que lo haga con subtitulados me encanta los videos gracias por ayudarnos

[@Englishwithkim]

I add subtitles to each video through KZbin - you can click the [CC] button for the captions (subtitles) on each and every video. You can also read the article on my website: englishwithkim.com/sound-more-american/

[@ahmadalayt5890]

Couldja plz make a lesson on more feasible techniques to fast grasp native spoken content in songs or some movies. I mean it's ok for me to listen to Ted talks or Nat Geo Vids. Yet, when I come across such content, I just mess it up. I don only wanna understand audio highly-processed material cuz I know this wouldnt sound natural. Spent a lotta time workin on ma accent and learning loads of reductions. Still, I assume I'm miles away from the level I wanna ace. Really, I'm jonesin for takin in all spoken English. Thank God I came across your channel 😃

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely keep this in mind for future videos. Here are two videos I already have that may be helpful: Train Your Ear to Hear English Rhythm and Melody: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmm2YmqkpMSaabs and Improve Your Accent Through Your Listening Skills: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q6TMf3Z4ls2gfLs Keep in mind that reductions occur as a result of word stress, sentence stress, focus words, and thought groups. In order to better decipher native speech, you need to train your ear to hear the syllables that receive the most emphasis. In order to sound natural, you need to work on English rhythm and stress. My most recent videos explain this in more depth so be sure to check them out.

[@ahmadalayt5890]

@@Englishwithkim You're most welcome Kim. Thanks for showing interest in ma suggestion. I'll be eagerly waiting for your upgrades. And be sure from now on, I'll share every single vid of yours cuz I think your channel gotta hold a trillion subs. Greetings

[@sevendogz]

You are the best madam

[@bournejason66]

How about the word Best? Don’t you release the T at the end?

[@Englishwithkim]

If I say "You're the best," I might release the "t" at the end, but the puff of air isn't super forceful. My point is about backing off of the sound, rather than overpronouncing it. When "best" is linked to other words, the "t" is absorbed into the "th" sound, as in "That's the best thing that ever happened to me": bes-thing.

[@bournejason66]

English with Kim thanks Kim. I assume same principle can be applied to “happened to me” that “ed” is absorbed by “to”?

[@Englishwithkim]

Yes, we tend to link words that end in the same consonants or consonants that have a similar mouth position. In some cases, the sound can even change, but it's more important to focus on the reductions first!

[@judenitinahlawat]

You wd hv got more than million subscriber if u keep posting daily

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks for sharing your perspective! It takes time to make these videos, and I would rather take my time to ensure I share my best tips!

[@judenitinahlawat]

@@Englishwithkim ur ryt...i hope to see you grow...best wishes

[@marydc6147]

Hi Kim. I need some advice. How can I practice Intonation at home or give me some tips/exercises. I'll appreciate. I have problems with that especially with Falling intonation at the end of the sentences.

[@Englishwithkim]

Hi Mary! As you know, intonation is extremely important, and it takes practice to get more comfortable with the rises and falls mid-sentence and at the end of sentences. You'll also need to practice sentence stress so that your overall intonation sounds more natural. If you want to practice at home on your own, you can find an article in English and practice reading it out loud with attention to stress and intonation. For example, see what I demonstrate during the second half of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qWWyhXuor56tfK8 That said, I have a couple of courses on stress and intonation that include tons of practice exercises and drills. You can sign up for my free intonation challenge to get started: intonationchallenge.com Feel free to email me through my website with any specific questions!

[@antonio32105]

hola Kim, me gustaría que hable un poco pausado yo aprendo con usted…

[@Englishwithkim]

To change my speaking speed, try slowing down the video to .75 speed (or slower) with the ⚙️ button on a computer or by clicking the three dots in the upper right hand corner on a mobile device. You can also turn the subtitles on with the [CC] button or read the article on my website.

[@antonio32105]

@@Englishwithkim ok...

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[@Englishwithkim]

Kim is short for Kimberly here in the US. But it's a very common last name in Korea!

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[@orhoushmand85]

Not only am I not a non-native Engish speaker, I am also autistic. I am a native Hebrew speaker, and because I am autistic, my brain works differently, and my accent is different from others' in both Hebrew and English.

[@Englishwithkim]

That's another important reason!

[@edgardmas2261]

I saw the correct pronunciation in her lips, compliments by your lesson

[@Englishwithkim]

Exactly! You have to watch how people move their mouths in order to understand how the sound is formed!

[@wonderswonders93]

nice

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks!

[@roshaniranabhat3441]

Could you please make video how to get rid of our native language accent in English?? Which really sucks....

[@Englishwithkim]

This playlist has all of my best advice on working towards an American accent: kzbin.info/aero/PL81YJkck6j1v3egpq5hjmPqZ3-Y8iFL4M However, sometimes what you need to do is learn to speak more clearly. Try this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5uogWmpgd5-oaM

[@talal6387]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@edgardmas2261]

This is the way my mother gave me my native language Spanish

[@rabeemotar8007]

If all native speakers talk as you talk and as you pronounce words That mean I got American accent And my language improved to become very good Thank you my teacher Kim Rabee from Iraq

[@Englishwithkim]

There are many different American accents. I speak with the general American accent, although you can hear my regional dialect in the way I pronounce certain short vowels. Remember, I'm an educator and I know how to speak clearly to be understood. However, if you follow my advice, you will be able to improve how you sound by focusing on what's important for clear communication.

[@rabeemotar8007]

English with Kim I’m all ears to listen your advice. If I got mistake in word or explain cuz I’m non native and my language still need more development

[@games2968]

مدربي. راسي من سائح تيوب 🥱

[@Englishwithkim]

Unfortunately, I don't speak Arabic! But welcome to the channel!

[@games2968]

اهلا وسهلا

[@philosopher3194]

👉yaw that accent sound like the Americans..especially when she said "Excueeese meee "😁😅..anyway Happy Friday ya all..

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Can I gotchu yr Instagram?

[@Englishwithkim]

I'm not on Instagram at the moment.

[@saydolimbunyod6958]

You are 😍💓charm

[@Englishwithkim]

Thanks!

[@GG-fy5hm]

how americans hold their toungue and the rest of mouth when not speaking nor eating?

[@Englishwithkim]

That's an interesting question. English speakers tend to rest their tongues on the roof of the mouth. A dentist or a speech language pathologist would probably have a more thorough explanation!

[@GG-fy5hm]

@@Englishwithkim thx

[@kaburis7280]

hi kim, it not a joke!there is an english learning channel where includes videos about english pronunciation,accent etc, but the teachers are indians and they do sound like indians nevertheless they do teach english pronunciation. believe it or not,.that channel get millions of subscribers.i can't understand the people's stupidity. i left the following comment to them. "excuse me, do you teach indians pronunciation or English?"

[@Englishwithkim]

There are several countries where you will find people who speak a regional dialect of English, such as India. While most Indians do not speak English as a first language, some do, and many Indians have been educated their whole lives in English and are near-native speakers. Because of the influence of other local languages, this gives them a regional dialect with its own characteristics and accent. In particular, Indian English tends to be syllable-timed with different intonation patterns, which is what you probably hear. Remember, even within English-speaking countries, you'll hear a lot of regional accents, some of which are quite strong. The Boston accent is one example. Other countries which have many native speakers who speak a more "global" variety of English include Singapore, Nigeria, the Philippines, Jamaica, Belize, and many others! Even New Zealand English and South African English can sound really different from the American/British accents. While these videos might not appeal to you if you're interested in working towards an American accent, they do help a lot of people who use English as a lingua franca, or a language of communication.

[@kaburis7280]

@@Englishwithkim i know what you mean but the point is they do, at least in their opion ,teach amarican accent or 🇬🇧 . i can't tell apart of course. that ,freaks me out!i agree with ya about teaching English as franka lingua helps a lot but not teaching American accent being rubbish at it

[@philo_eveeve1664]

OK but moving my mouth is a lot of work, a waste of energy 😢

[@Englishwithkim]

You have a point! That's why our mouths look for shortcuts: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l37PgYGarbh9oLc

[@LOLXD-sf4yd]

AMERICA f*ck YEAH!

[@Englishwithkim]

😂