PODCAST-Talk Like The Professional That You’re Are
Learn how the Pro’s do it.
Do you feel like you have been practicing and practicing but are not making the gains that you’d like? Here are the facts!
Check out the Fortune Magazine Article HERE
PODCAST-Learn About These Magical Words That Disappear!
These word pairs look the same but totally change their meaning when pronounced differently. Here is a smart list for those who are serious about learning the American English pronunciation.
PODCAST- Pronounce The Word “Develop” You Are Probably Saying It Wrong!
Time to check your pronunciation for the word DEVELOP. While you are at it, once you learn this word- you can practice with a whole group of words that are in the same situation!
Credit goes to NPR TED Radio Hour
Hey! I’d love to hear from you. Do you have any 3-syllable word questions or comments about the word “develop”?
Can you think of some other 3-syllable words that are stressed in the middle? Write them in the comments below.
PODCAST-When to Say W In Words Spelled With WH
Who “hu” said Whole “hol” Wheat “weeet”?
In North American English there are many words that begin with the letters WH and are pronounced with an /h/ sound.
Spelling Alphabets- You Need This When Talking On The Phone
When you are trying to spell out loud- the other person may confuse which letter you are saying. Every English speaker needs to learn how to use this technique when spelling your name over the phone.
Is Accent Modification For You?
What is “Accent Modification”?
An accent is our own personal language fingerprint. It’s unique to those that learn a language other than the one they grew up with. In this current world, it is most important that we embrace our diversities. That is why the thought of accent modification seems like a bad idea. Read more
3 Quick Accent Modification Tips to Activate Your Listener’s Attention
Could You Use Some Accent Modification Wisdom?
Have you ever met someone that talks too much? Or has a monotone voice quality that can put you to sleep? Could it be you that has a boring voice?
The last thing you want is your listener to “yawn” in boredom while your speaking!
Let’s look at this through the wisdom of Accent Modification.
Pittsburgh: The Regional Accent of Champions…”ChampeeYINZ”
Regional Accent? Foreign Accent…We all have one!
Speaking clear, fluent American English takes practice~ while understanding what others are saying in their regional accent can feel impossible! If English isn’t your first language, then your brain has been working hard to learn a new set of sounds. Maybe you’re still struggling with these new sounds.