The English class you never knew you needed.
- Many English teachers do not focus on correct pronunciations, just definitions
- There are many mouth shapes and tongue positions needed for correct pronunciations
- Timing and rhythm are extremely important to sound natural
- There are many idioms or phrases unknown to most ESL students
Who should seek accent training?
Fluent speakers who:
- Get asked to repeat themselves
- Are concerned about accuracy and speed in their speech (doctors, translators)
- Have problems with certain sounds or distinctions (S vs. Z, TH vs. D)
- Want to improve rhythm and clarity for public speaking
- Are actors training for roles
Check out my accent reduction e-books!
Say It Like An American: Five Tips for Accent Reduction in American English
I've curated my 5 best tips to help improve your accent. It is the quickest and easiest way to improve your accent on your own, without training. Although extremely difficult, it is completely possible to change your accent on your own. Here are the most common sounds you will need to incorporate into your speech to reduce your accent.
Mastering Mouth Shapes for American English Pronunciation
The shape and position of your lips, jaw, and tongue are very important to correctly make the sounds we use (phonemes), and must be learned and practiced. If you pronounce these incorrectly, you will need to retrain your mouth into the correct shape every time you say it. Use this helpful book to learn the correct positions for each pronunciation.
Contact
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For inquiries about accent training, consultation with an accent coach, or to learn more about our lesson packages, feel free to contact us at hello@americanaccentmentor.com