Any accent reduction program is incomplete if you do not learn how to speak Standard American English with the appropriate stress. The first stage of any good accent reduction program for non-native speakers is to learn the correct pronunciation for the consonants and vowels of English. The second
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There has been an increase in the number of foreign physicians who are now practicing medicine in the United States. These physicians come from a variety of countries and they speak many different languages, but what they all have in common, is the need to speak clearly so Continue Accent Reduction for Physicians | Sankin Speech Improvement 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 |
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