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I Was Taught English In My Home Country But My Accent In English Needs Work—What Can I Do?
With many of the people we work with or hear from, we hear that learning English in school in their native country was an important part of the curriculum. But the reason they wind up seeking our help is because while their English grammar and comprehension is...
Why Teaching English Pronunciation and Accent Reduction Online is So Fulfilling
Last week, I had the pleasure of receiving an unexpected email from one of our current students. Her email read as follows: “Thanks Annie you for your encouraging words. I did an internal presentation last week and definitely felt more confident than before....
Communication Skills in English More Important Now Than Ever
Many educated, non-native English speakers working in the United States are furthering their education online, not in their respective fields, but in accent reduction training. The field is a growing trend across America, especially in cities like New York and Los...
Improving My Pronunciation—Am I Worth it?
Of course you’re worth it! At Pronunciation Pro, we’re tuned into your need to improve your accent in English, but we also know it’s not just as simple as learning to speak in a new and improved way—it’s about confidence and self esteem. In your first language,...
Find the Confidence to Speak Up!
What's keeping you from voicing your opinion? You have too much to offer to keep quiet!! I had a great meeting this last week with a fast growing company whose employees are going through our English Pronunciation & Fluency Training Program. One topic we...
American English Dictionary: Why You Need One When Learning American English Pronunciation
A mere three hours ago, the Language Magazine Online released an article about immigration reform that discussed the divisiveness of naturalized citizens being potentially forced by proposed legistlation to learn English as part of their path to American citizenship....
Benefits of American Accent Training
Last week I hosted a webinar titled, "How could you benefit from American Accent Training". In this webinar I spoke about how a thick foreign accent or unclear English Pronunciation could be a major challenge or "hurdle" to you in your life. I then spoke about...
Pronunciation and Vocabulary OR Pronunciation Versus Vocabulary?
Which came first, the chicken or the egg? It's a common English expression, and one that fits well here. The question is, do you have to know more words to enhance your pronunciation in English, or will your inability to pronounce American English properly inhibit...
American English Pronunciation and Fitting In
Learning a new language is hard enough, then learning where to put word stress, how to pronounce English correctly, and what intonations are appropriate based on context--well, now you're in the big leagues. But what about fitting in where you are? Even if your...
English Can Be Difficult to Pronounce Because of Its American Heritage
A recent article in the New Zealand Listener compared the modern English language—with respect to how it is spoken in the United States—as being the “rock and roll” of languages. While this may seem like a compliment to some, historian Alan Posener suggests that the...
