“Many professionals will probably recognize this situation: You go to a meeting or an event and, assuming that everyone there already knows you, or that you’re playing a minor role, you introduce yourself with your first name — or not at all...

"The key to more natural English rhythm is understanding what is emphasized and what falls into the background...

"In this American English pronunciation lesson you will learn all about the pronunciation of L at the beginning of words and syllables (the Light L sound) and you will learn how to distinguish L vs R...

"Do your conversations constantly fall flat because you keep asking boring and dull questions?..

"Think you know the English language?..

"In part 1 of this 3 part series on American R you will learn what to do with your tongue, lips and jaw to pronounce the R sound and we will practice the American R at the beginning of words...

"What are the first words of a speech?..

"What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person?..

"When should you put it on them–and when should you put it on yourself?..

Rich Bellis (photo, left), Associate Editor at Fast Company, presents the video on the subject...