Author name: effortlessenglish

Did you know that you can take six, seven or even eight years of English class and still not know how to speak English? So what are you learning in English class? You are learning how to follow the rules and do what you are supposed to do. But when you get out of class, […]

Have you ever heard of an abstraction? This is probably a new word to you but the meaning is not new to you at all. An abstraction is an idea but not the actual thing. Real English learning can sometimes be an abstraction. When you go to a restaurant, you look at the menu, it’s

How to Learn Pronunciation English pronunciation can be difficult for international students. However, it is very important to have clear pronunciation. Perfection is not required but clarity is. After all, it doesn’t matter how great your grammar and vocabulary are if no one can understand you. So, how can you improve your English pronunciation? I

Pronunciation ear training is the topic of the above video.  Pronunciation training, using ear training, is the key to sounding like a native speaker.  How do you develop a perfect American accent?  You first must develop your ear.  You must learn to hear the detailed music of English. What are the best training methods for

An English learning revolution.  An education revolution. English classes in schools are terrible everywhere in the world. Students are stressed, tired, bored, and angry. Parents are frustrated. No amount of money or time improves the situation. What is the answer? How can we create a powerful education system that serves students? How can we create

The End Of School by Zachary Slayback.  A book about the terrible problems in our schools and how to fix them.  Slayback offers a new vision for education– a variety of choices to replace our outdated schools. AJ Hoge, host of The Effortless English Show discusses “The End of School”.  He reads a short section

Writing is the most difficult skill for many English learners.  You need to write well to get a good job.  You need to write well to keep a good job.  You need to write well to get a high score on the TOEFL or IELTS.   What is the secret to good writing?  What’s the easiest

Juicing Power is a book by Mike Cernovich.  AJ reviews the book and discusses the powerful benefits of juicing fresh fruits and vegetables.  In this Effortless English Show, AJ also talks about health pioneers Jack Lalanne and Paul Bragg.  These men lived healthy and strong into their 90s. Finally, AJ recommends a specific brand of

Movie technique lesson by AJ.  This movie technique lesson has a lot of new vocabulary, including idioms and slang. AJ teaches a video from Paul Joseph Watson that is full of great phrases and vocabulary words. The video is about the lying and corruption of the corporate (mainstream) media. Paul Joseph Watson has a British

Public speaking is scary.  Public speaking in English is even more scary.  Overcoming the nervousness is the biggest challenge.  Before you can learn presentation techniques, you must calm your mind and emotions.  You must learn to feel comfortable speaking publicly.  How to do it?   In this Effortless English Show, AJ teaches you a simple