American Dialect The long awaited dispute of what is the ‘right’ way to say a sweetened carbonated beverage is in, finally. Could it be soda, pop, or coke? And the answer,according to one graduate student's American dialect research is: All of the above! That is, depending on where you are in America-due to one's American [...]
Understanding the Plasticity of the Human Brain Many older adults are hesitant to begin accent reduction classes because of the assumption their brain has aged beyond a stage where it is receptive to their respective second language's inherent structure. This is a theory which has been reinforced throughout the years by research and the media. [...]
The Jury is Still Out Definition : An indication that a decision has not been reached on a particular issue, mainly due to lack of evidence. Example: The jury is still out on whether the majority of the office thinks Gatorade is superior to Powerade. Origin: The use of "the jury is still out" [...]
What is the VOA News Special English video series? Voice Of America (VOA) News Special English videos emphasize that individuals can observe the natural rhythm of the American Accent while learning about current events across a variety of subjects, including world news, business, entertainment and technology. Users can access the videos via VOA's website or [...]
Why Would Accent Reduction Enrich the Careers of Corporate Executives? Accent reduction training is becoming more common among people across the world who want or need to improve their standard American accent. There are a number of different reasons an individual may want to reduce his or her foreign accent. One reason that has been [...]
