By: William O Roberts | 2010-10-24 | Language There are lots of people who speak English with foreign accent. These people usually take up English as their second language. read more
By: Susan M Ryan | 2010-09-17 | Language In spoken American English the letter T often sounds more like a quick /d/. Accent reduction teachers call this sound the "tapped T" because your tongue taps quickly against your gum ridge when you make the sound. The tapped t is used frequently within and between words in spoken American English. Learning when and how to use this sound will help you reduce your accent and sound more American. read more
By: Jayden Briggs | 2011-01-19 | Article Marketing What is an accent? An accent is the carryover of sounds from the speaker's original language to the second language. When we are infants we literally have the ability to speak any language in the world. read more
By: Susan M Ryan | 2010-03-29 | Language Many English learners have problems listening to and understanding American English speakers. Here are some suggested listening strategies and techniques you can use to help you understand American English and improve your pronunciation. read more
By: Mike Walker | 2013-05-14 | Language English language is a lingua franca in the world today. Without it, it is impossible to use technology, find a job in a global market, travel to distant countries, or simply browse the Internet. How to choose the best resources for learning to attain proficiency level in English pronunciation read more
By: | 2011-01-02 | Reference & Education We have all heard that weird accent Japanese people give to the English language. Ever wondered how come it is so distinct? read more
By: Laurianne Sumerset | 2010-03-30 | Language With English as second language, proper pronunciation in the vernacular can be more difficult than usual. These few tips should help you get a good grasp on it. read more
By: Piyush Bhatia | 2011-02-09 | Writing & Speaking These days, the English language is being used as a secondary or second language by many non-native speakers around the world. Since English has gone on to become the language of choice for communication between the people of different countries, it is a good decision to learn English as a second language. read more
By: William O Roberts | 2010-10-24 | Language There are lots of people who have problems with English pronunciation. This is usually true for the foreigners. read more
By: Piyush Bhatia | 2011-03-26 | Language These days, the English language is being used as a secondary or second language by many non-native speakers around the world. read more
By: Lisa B Scott | 2010-03-30 | Language Learning a new language can be quite a challenge, and learning it well enough to be understood by native speakers is an altogether different experience. As you may have found out for yourself, just knowing the English words may not be enough if your French accent makes it difficult for people to understand you. read more
By: Nara Venditti | 2010-03-26 | Language Accent Reduction What is an accent? Simply put, an accent is the combination of pronunciation and intonation. Varying degrees of these two factors result in a variety of different accents. This article is about ways to reduce your foreign accent for clear communication. read more
By: Shelley Vernon | 2010-04-02 | Language Proper pronunciation is often overlooked in the language teaching field. English textbooks and instruction manuals barely touch on the subject. Yet proper pronunciation is a major part of learning the English language! The number of words with similar sounds but utterly different meanings can cause much confusion if correct pronunciation is not taught. read more
By: Susan M Ryan | 2010-04-03 | Language When Americans talk they stress the CONTENT and FOCUS words in a sentence. That's because these are the most important for sentence meaning. Americans will reduce the sound of function words because these words are not key to meaning. Using these types of words correctly will greatly improve the rhythm of your speech and make it much easier for Americans to understand you! read more
By: Lisa B Scott | 2010-03-29 | Language If you are Chinese and living in the United States, there is a good chance that you are a highly educated person who has come to the United States expecting to succeed, but you may have trouble advancing in your career because you have not mastered the nuances of the English language. What can you do about it? read more