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Schwa Mill: The American English Pronunciation Show

The Schwa Mill is a show from Fluent American (www.youtube.com/fluentamerican) where we provide you with free techniques, secrets, and resources you need to sound natural in American English, including tips on vowel sounds, consonant sounds, linking, intonation, and our four key concepts: placement, pitch, breath, and weak vowels. Let's take on your American English accent together! Want video? Get daily video podcasts on American English pronunciation, Monday through Friday, with Wake Up American

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Fluent American

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Education

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

Why Balance Is Bad For Your Speech 02.05.2026

Get a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0... Want the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about a little change you can do with your voi...

The Art Of Pausing When You Speak In English 01.05.2026

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk! Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: http...

Treat Words Like They Are Radioactive 30.04.2026

Firmness and softness are the among the most consistent issues my communication, pronunciation, and accent students have with American English, even though it is one of the most key concepts for achieving a natural sound. Let's practice exercises you can use to achieve a wider range of contrast more easily and comfortably with firmness and softness. Welcome to The Express, a weekly show where...

You Don't Change Enough To Lose Your Accent 28.04.2026

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk! Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: http...

Why Consonants Make You Speak WORSE 27.04.2026

Wondering how to completely change how you speak to sound more smooth and fluent? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about which sounds you're speech is emphasizing. Is it consonant sounds or vowel sounds? By shifting the focus to heavier vowels and weaker consonants, the end result may be speech that sounds much smoother than how you orig...

Sound American With Shadowing Exercises in English 27.04.2026

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking th...

How To Tell If You Have Natural Placement In English 27.04.2026

Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk! Send...

Change Your Accent Faster By Changing The Story 24.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give fe...

To Speak More Powerfully, Focus On What's New 23.04.2026

Welcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own. Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how...

Why Your Listeners Hear An Accent When You Talk 21.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Sch...

Your Words Are Giving You An Accent 20.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Sch...

Your Jaw Is Your Secret Accent Weapon 17.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Sch...

You're Losing Your Listener If You Don't Do This 16.04.2026

More pitch and stress practice: https://youtu.be/W8xNIsGJ9RAWatch: https://youtu.be/uU3EThOjOKUWelcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own. Wondering...

How To Know If Your English Placement Is Wrong 14.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Sch...

How to Say R Without Sounding British 13.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Sch...

The 3 Steps You Need To Sound More Natural 12.04.2026

We're covering a topic I call three word groups, which practice the stress patterns, pitch movements, firmness shifts, and other elements of contrast that are necessary for more dynamic, natural, and engaging speech! Want the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure how to speak more naturally with richer emo...

Answering The Most Common Accent Questions -- 20K Sub Celebration 11.04.2026

We're celebrating 20,000 subscribers on the Fluent American channel with a Q & A as well as a special announcement about a new module coming to help you achieve your pronunciation, accent, and communication goals! New offers: fluentamerican.com/preview to join a group class as a guest! fluentamerican.com/waitlist to join the waitlist for the Emotion Module program starting soon

How To Sound Natural When Reading Aloud 10.04.2026

Fluent American Institute members get access to the full video course on making writing sound natural when you speak/read aloud! www.fluentamerican.com/instituteFree audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Sch...

Sound American With Shadowing Exercises in English 09.04.2026

American English shadowing exercises are for people interested in expanding their American English accents, whether you are located in the US, North America, or other areas around the world. For the best use of shadowing exercises in American English, listen to a section of audio, pause, and repeat what you hear. Try to use the same pronunciation, intonation, stress, pitch patterns, and linking th...

The Technique Native Speakers Do (& Learners Miss) 09.04.2026

More softness practice: https://youtu.be/IOKAOS9-hHIGet a free podcast/mp3/audio version: https://open.spotify.com/show/7f77KK0bWJ8ohC3QWDDwVYWelcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform oth...

How To Improve Your Accent On Your Own 07.04.2026

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk! Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: http...

How You Stop Your Listener From Understanding You 03.04.2026

Want to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteWelcome to the Schwa Mill, where we review pronunciation files you send us and give feedback to help you achieve a more natural American English sound the next time you talk! Send us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: http...

Can You Handle This Communication Challenge? 02.04.2026

Welcome to The Express, a weekly show where we take a written text and transform it into living, natural, speech. We'll go through a variety of communication techniques to leave you with a better understanding of how your voice and body can transform other people's lives, and your own. Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Wondering how...

One Change To IMMEDIATELY Speak Clearly & Naturally 02.04.2026

Want the easy way to speak clearly? Wondering what challenge to overcome in order to become a better speaker and communicator? Not sure how to speak more naturally with richer emotion? Before you think about what to do with your face, your mouth, or tongue, or breath, think about a little change you can do. How are you grouping your words? Are your breaks too predictable? Are there patterns that a...

How To ACTUALLY Shadow Native English Speakers 31.03.2026

Free audio/mp3 version of this video: www.fluentamerican.com/podcastWant to go through Fluent American videos in a guided, structured way (and work with me every week)? Join the Institute: www.fluentamerican.com/instituteSend us audio files for FREE here in our Schwa Mill Telegram group: https://t.me/+TJTAfM5tEyQ1ODMx************Have you ever thought about speaking American English like a native s...

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