“The”  – “A”  –  “An” Do you have trouble knowing when to use “the,” “an,” and “a?”  Those short three words are very common in English.  Because they are common, they are the sore spot; the trouble area for some accented individuals.  I recently told one of my clients that the targets for our next session […]

What is it that triggers the fear of accent modification?  This question came to me as I was talking with a friend about some of my own fears.  Although I was born in the same country as I live, I have fears myself.  I know what it’s like to think if I change an aspect […]

I Figured You’d like to Learn about Figurative language! Definition Figurative Language, or “Figures of speech” include phrases that mean more than just their individual words.  Click here to see a short video about “Vocabulary and Figurative Language.” Examples of Figurative Language “The seed was planted.”  In the Master Your Accent “About” page, Cher referred to her love for accent […]

You may as well Speak English well! Many of us want to speak effectively!  As long as we know the English language, it makes sense to use it to the best of our abilities!  Accent modification instruction with personalized feedback is essential for speeding your progress for speaking English, of course.  Ultimately, the purpose of accent […]

What’s in it for you? Many international professionals participate in accent modification, or accent reduction.  Accent training reduces the risk of misunderstandings.  It results in improved interpersonal relationships and human connections.  Ultimately, for business professionals, accent reduction leads to greater confidence and morale in the workplace, which can translate to: reaching and helping more clients […]

Accent What?! Many people, even educated, certified speech-language pathologists, have many questions about what accent modification is.  Not to worry!  Although there are many aspects to accent modification, its purpose is to help foreign-born individuals improve their spoken English.  Accent Modification can be “boiled down to,” or, in other words, described, in eight categories! Click on any of the article […]