Is SPEAK With Me in English [Conversation Lesson] good for learning English?

Yes, if you are intermediate and want to practise speaking without a partner. Speak English With Vanessa is an American teacher's channel, and this conversation lesson gives you lines to say back so you practise answering aloud.

Level

Intermediate

Format

YouTube

Why it works for learners

Most listening material leaves you silent. The "speak with me" format is different: you hear a prompt and take your turn, which trains the moment of having to respond. Vanessa's American English is casual but clear, since this is made for learners and is slower and tidier than two natives chatting. You practise everyday exchanges along with the phrases and reductions people really use.

What makes it hard

You always know what comes next, so this is rehearsal, not true conversation. Saying lines aloud alone can feel awkward, and it is tempting to just watch. Real speakers will also go faster and stray from a neat script.

How to use it

Do the lesson standing up, speaking every line at full volume. Repeat the same video three times over a week, relying less on the screen each time. Then use two phrases with a real person or a tutor.