If you need help getting rid of your accent, you are not alone. Many people have stated that one of their best investments was receiving coaching through an American accent training program. They have given their careers the boost they needed by means of American accent training. Perhaps you are wondering if American accent training...
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Most people think of speech as a mental exercise. But have you noticed all of the muscle movements involved in forming sounds? We use a combination of over 100 muscles in our face, neck, and chest to speak. Many of the muscles used for articulation can be trained to help you improve your American English...
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...
If you have made it your goal to improve your American Accent, you may find yourself in an uphill battle. So what are some tips that’ll keep you moving toward your summit? Check out these five ways to master the American accent: 1. Get to work on your American accent! True, this may seem obvious, but finding the time needed to...
“Once you live in America for a while, you will pick up the accent.” That’s what they say, but is it true? Some people pick it up just by living here. But others have been in the U.S. for years, and they still have a thick accent. So, what does it take to develop the...
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....
Globalization is becoming a new standard. People, countries and cultures seem closer than ever. If you have moved to the USA, you may be grappling with how to blend in without forgetting or disregarding your background. There are two main reasons why people seek American accent training. The first is because they have grown tired...
The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) was developed to help you learn any language. The key detail though is in the name. It is indeed an international system of spelling and transcription. So, how can I use IPA to correct my pronunciation? What is IPA? IPA is the group of strange letters that appear next to...