Welcome back! Have you checked out my Accent Reduction classes yet?
Will you ever be able to totally eliminate your foreign accent when you speak American English? The truth is, probably not. However, you can improve the way you speak so that people will understand you. To do that you need to learn the accent reduction strategies that will help you and practice those strategies every day.
How much you improve will depend on these factors:
- Your ability to target the speech features that are contributing to your accent
- Your motivation to improve
- Your ability to practice daily
Learning to improve your spoken American English does not mean simply learning the 44 vowel and consonant sounds. You must also learn the key factor to speaking English like an American. That means learning to use the correct stress patterns in words and thought groups.
You will not change your accent overnight but with focused practice and commitment you can speak English more confidently and clearly!
If you are not sure which sounds and patterns you need to change to reduce your accent you may want to consider an Accent Assessment. This is a very valuable and affordable way to start your personal accent reduction program!
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