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Non-native speakers need to perfect the vowels and consonants of Standard American English to sound less accented. However, another important aspect of accent reduction is using the appropriate rhythm and intonation. An important way to facilitate a smoother liason between words is to use contractions in everyday conversation. Continue How Do You Use Contractions? | Sankin Speech Improvement There is nothing wrong with accents. In fact, people often find accents to be charming, mysterious, or endearing. However, if an accent interferes with communication, it can become a problem. I’m in the business of reducing or eliminating accents and over the last nineteen years, I have heard 
“There is absolutely no doubt that Susan Sankin is one of the very best accent coaches and speech therapists in the country! When I began working with Susan a few years ago, I had a heavy “Noo Yawk” accent that was a real drag on my career as |
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