How to Speak American English with Confidence
Proven techniques No one is Telling You About

Washington, DC - Do you wonder why people don't always understand you when you speak, even though you have spent years learning English? Do you feel shy or embarrassed when speaking in public because of your foreign accent? Are you frustrated that people always ask you where you are from, instead of listening to what you have to say? Do you avoid using certain words because you don't know how to pronounce them the American way? Are you tired of getting noticed only because of the way you sound?

What if there was a way you could learn proven easy-to-follow techniques to speaking and pronouncing American English? By the time you finish reading this article, you will know how to begin improving your American English communication skills - so you can gain confidence and achieve greater personal and professional success.

American English pronunciation and accent acquisition are not generally publicized or specifically taught in typical English as a Second Language (ESL) classes. The few programs that are available, such as private instruction or lengthy formal classes, are either expensive, inconvenient or inaccessible. As a result, most non-native American English speakers lack the awareness and specialized knowledge of how to successfully improve their pronunciation and speaking skills.

With awareness, knowledge, and some guidance, you can speak American English with greater confidence. You will:

Apply the pronunciation techniques that will help you acquire an American English accent.

Master American English sounds and speech patterns that will make you sound more natural and comprehensible to American listeners.

Understand the differences between written and spoken American English so that you speak like an American would.

1. Understand the American Sounds of English

There are 26 letters in the English alphabet but in American English these letters can make up to 52 different sounds. English spelling rules are complicated and the sound of a vowel or consonant depends on its location in a word and the letters that surround it. By learning how to pronounce these sounds you can effectively improve your American English accent.

2. Use American English Word and Sentence Stress

American English pronunciation patterns are based on stress and intonation. One of the most important things you can do to speak with an American accent is to use word and sentence stress correctly. The correct use of syllable stress will greatly enhance your American English pronunciation.

3. Link Words and Reduce Phrases

In spoken American English some words are linked together and some words are reduced (e. g. "Gimme" instead of "Give me"). By learning to use linking and reductions in everyday speech, you will sound more natural and improve your American English accent significantly.

We've shown you how, using these three proven success strategies, you can successfully upgrade your communication skills and gain greater speaking confidence. Now that you know about these strategies, its time for you to act on this.

Confident Voice's quality collection of resources, knowledge and comprehensive online courses will help you accelerate your progress. Unlike other classes or programs, our courses combine the best proven class-room techniques from experienced, credentialed teachers with the latest online learning technologies. We offer you a convenient, affordable and effective way to learn at your own pace and schedule, with as much guidance from us as you decide you need.

Before You Do Anything Else...

Take our Accent Quiz - Find out what your score is and the best action plan for you

Review our free online resources - Start using them to improve your American English skills today

Sign up for an online lesson taught by an experienced and credentialed instructor - Learn and practice the concepts that will help you improve your American English pronunciation

Register for a one-on-one evaluation or coaching session - Get guidance from an expert who will help you with your specific pronunciation problems

by Susan Ryan, Chief Instructor, ConfidentVoice.com 

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