When I first speak with a client, many tell me that they do not know how their accent can change. It is a mystery to them. It seems un-doable, even. This makes total sense! When you speak with an accent (and we ALL have accents), you are not hearing how you speak. You have no reference. You …
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Why Listening Can Help You Improve Your American English Pronunciation
If you are an international professional working to improve your English, listening is key. By ‘listening’ I do not mean superficial, lightweight listening, I mean REALLY listening. Listening is hard work and requires concentration. For the international professional, listening is the key to …
The Top Five Difficulties Chinese Speakers Have When Pronouncing American English
Professionals from China who are talented enough to learn English face many challenges. It is not enough to learn the English language, one must learn how to pronounce it. Native speakers of all the dialects of Chinese face similar difficulties while speaking English, because of the differences …
