Accent Reduction Training on Skype Video
In my Accent Reduction Training Course I work with you one-on-one via Skype video to help you achieve your American English communication goals. This course is designed for professionals who want to reduce their foreign accents and communicate comfortably and effectively with American English speaking clients, colleagues and coworkers.
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Accent Reduction Audio Courses
Are you looking for an accent reduction audio course that you can use on your Smartphone or personal audio player? Here are two audio courses that will teach you techniques to reduce your accent. I'll tell you a bit about both of them.
Continue reading...How Long Will It Take To Reduce My Accent?
Most people born outside of the United States will never sound like a native born American English speaker, but you can make changes to your current speech that will enable Americans to understand you. Everyone is capable of learning new sounds and patterns that will make their speech more comprehensible. Using these new sounds patterns will make speaking English much more enjoyable for you and for your listeners! How long it takes to improve your accent depends on a few variables. These include:
Continue reading...Improve Your American Accent
Do you speak English with a foreign accent? Do you find that native English speakers find it difficult to understand you? Even though your English grammar and writing are excellent, your accent may be preventing you from communicating in your workplace, getting a promotion or even making new friends. The most effective way reduce your accent and improve the way you speak American English is to work with an accent reduction coach. That's because accent coaching is very personal. The lessons are customized to meet your specific needs and goals.
Continue reading...The Schwa Sound in American English
In order to reduce your accent effectively, it is absolutely critical that you learn to use the schwa vowel sound. In this article I will explain what the schwa sound is and why using the schwa will improve your accent. What is the schwa sound?.... The schwa sound is the most common vowel sound in North American English. The schwa sounds like “uh”. It is pronounced with the mouth and tongue in a very relaxed position. The schwa sound can be represented by any vowel. The IPA symbol for schwa is /ə/.
Continue reading...American English Intonation Patterns
Perhaps you have heard people say that intonation creates the music of spoken American English. That's because English speakers use different types of intonation or pitch patterns in sentences and phrases. These intonation patterns, which are not visible in the written language, are extremely important because they convey meaning. If you are not aware of how Americans use these pitch or intonation patterns you could risk confusing or offending your listeners.
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