Accent Reduction for Chinese Speakers
One accent reduction technique that Chinese speakers can use to improve their American English pronunciation is to use linking. American English speakers link or join words together so that they are...
View ArticleAmerican English Intonation Patterns
Many of my clients tell me that native speakers say the intonation of their speech sounds a bit strange or sarcastic. If this is happening to you, you need to learn about intonation patterns....
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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 short article I will explain what the schwa sound is and how using the...
View ArticleImprove 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...
View ArticleHow 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....
View ArticleAccent Reduction Audio Courses
Are you looking for an accent reduction audio course that you can use on your iPhone or Android? Here are two downloadable audio courses that will teach you techniques to reduce your accent. I’ll tell...
View ArticleAccent 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...
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Why Do You Speak American English With an Accent?
If you were born outside the United States, you probably have an accent when you speak American English. In this short article I will explain why you have a an accent. Then I will explain 3 areas you...
View ArticleAmerican Accent Book for the iPad
We are very pleased to announce that we now have an accent reduction book for the iPad. In each chapter you’ll learn rules, tips and patterns that you can use right away to begin speaking American...
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Reduce Your Accent with an Accent Assessment
I want you to imagine the new opportunities you would have if you could improve your American English pronunciation…. By improving the way you speak English you would be able to communicate confidently...
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Accent Reduction Classes
The American Pronunciation Course is an excellent choice for people who want to study accent reduction and American English pronunciation online. Just click the link below to meet the instructor and...
View ArticleSuffixes & Word Stress Patterns
In this video lesson I’ll explain how suffixes such as “tion”, “graphy” affect syllable stress in English words. I’ll teach you the three most common suffix based patterns that will help you improve...
View ArticleSyllable Stress in American English Words
Beginning with this video lesson I will introduce you to the key concept of syllable stress in American English words. I will explain why syllable stress in words is so critical to correct American...
View ArticleSyllable Stress in Proper Nouns
In this video lesson I’ll teach you how to use syllable stress when you are pronouncing common American English names such as Thomas, Michael and Melissa. I’ll also teach you the American English...
View ArticleAmerican English Pronunciation (Intro)
In this video lesson I’ll introduce you to the basic concepts that you must know in order to improve your American English pronunciation. You will learn why you have an accent when you speak...
View ArticleAmerican English Consonant Sounds (Intro)
Do you know how many consonant sounds we have in American English? In this video presentation you will find out! In this lesson you will learn the 3 features of consonant articulation. I will teach you...
View ArticleIntroduction to Sentence Stress and Intonation
In this video presentation I’ll teach you about the important differences between stress-timed languages such as English and syllable-timed languages. You will learn about how to pronounce content,...
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Sentence Stress & Focus Words in American English
Here is an accent reduction tip that is REALLY important for non native speakers to understand. When Americans are speaking they do not stress every word in a sentence equally! This means that in order...
View ArticleAccent Reduction for Chinese Speakers
One accent reduction technique that Chinese speakers can use to improve their American English pronunciation is to use linking. American English speakers link or join words together so that they are...
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