To improve your American accent, it is important to understand the dos and don’ts of accent reduction. You can do certain things to make the process easier and more effective. And there are also some things you should avoid if you want to achieve the best results. In this article, we will discuss both the...
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The answer is yes. You can retrain your native accent at any age. But the younger you start, the easier it is. Your 20s is a great time to soften your native accent. The muscles that create speech operate on pure muscle memory. This memory is less entrenched than it will be in your later...
Are you wondering how to develop your accent? Can American accent training actually help you communicate more clearly? If you have a non-American accent and you’re living and working in America, then you know how important it can be to improve your American accent. Standard American English is increasingly considered a global standard of communication....
Is your native accent holding you back from achieving your goals as you live and work in America? Are you wondering if American accent training can actually help you reduce your accent? If so, you’re not the only one. While you don’t need an American accent to work in many jobs in America, it’s well...
Do you need to get an American accent fast? It may not be effortless, but it is possible. If you need to learn the American accent quickly and effectively, there are a few essential things you can start doing right now. In our accent reduction classes, we work with people from all over the world...
Accents are fun. The way you speak is a reflection of where you are from. Many Americans enjoy meeting people from various backgrounds and hearing different accents. But, if your speech isn’t easily recognized, it can cause you problems in daily life. Sadly, it may even interfere with your career prospects. So, how can you...
People usually try their best to blend in socially and professionally. It’s OK to be different. But too many differences can cause issues when connecting with colleagues and clients. If you have a thick accent, you may be tired of those minor inconveniences you have to deal with daily. Americanization of Your Accent How can...
Most business professionals get nervous about speaking in public. Our communication skills seem to go out the window as the size of the audience grows. Whether it’s a progress report given to a handful of colleagues or a quarterly review presented before the board of directors, you will need to follow these steps to ensure...
Tough; though; through; thought– Why don’t these words rhyme? Spelling in English is hard enough on paper. But pronunciation can be even trickier. There seem to be too many rules and exceptions. Where did all this complication come from? The simple answer: history. Did English come from Latin, Greek, or German? Yes, yes, and yes....
“Sorry, it’s your accent”. You’re probably tired of hearing that. But everyone has an accent. In other parts of the world, like Europe, people seem to have less difficulty understanding each other. They come from different language backgrounds, and they still make it work. If the USA is truly a “melting pot” of cultures, why...