Vowels /æ/ and /e/ Due to the dissimilarities in phonological systems, native Russian speakers who wish to learn how to speak English with a neutral sounding accent,--an attribute most often given to English speakers in the Midwestern United states--find it relatively challenging to pronounce English vowels in such a way that when necessary, the vowels [...]
How to speak English: Animal Speech Parrots are known for their perceptive nature and ability to pick up on human languages rather quickly. What language a parrot eventually speaks, and the rate at which they pick up this language, directly relates to the amount of exposure to a specific language, dialects, or unique speech mannerisms. [...]
Accent Reduction Programs: A Matter of Perception People have various reasons for their interest in accent reduction programs. Often the desire to change one's accent is financially motivated. There is a school of thought that by reducing a foreign accent, the person in question can relate to their co-workers conversations more easily and become empowered [...]
English Accent Training: The Importance of Intonation When you join any English accent training program, you will notice that there is a great emphasis on intonation. Intonation is the natural rhythm of a language that is created through changes in pitch. Think of intonation as the thing that gives English its musical quality. Every rise [...]
