Apr 30, 2019 | accent reduction
Stress for Numbers Many non-native speakers of English have difficulty hearing and saying the differences between numbers such as 13 and 30. The solution is quite simple, and once you become aware of the rule, it is an easy error to fix. There are two important...
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Apr 1, 2019 | accent reduction, cross cultural communication, Language, presentation skills
When speaking in English, Chinese speakers usually pronounce each word, and often each syllable, separately and with equal stress. English speakers use linking to run words together to sound fluid. They do not speak word by word. Rules for linking are formed by...
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Oct 28, 2016 | accent reduction, Spanish
One of the steps in reducing your accent is becoming aware of your problem areas. People use the speaking patterns and style of communication from their native language when speaking in a second. This is called first language transfer. These are typical accent errors...
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Jul 17, 2016 | accent reduction, Uncategorized
Our Partner Axiom Learning Solutions is spreading the good news about our new Accent Reduction Series! Unlike multi-week classes, these workshops function singularly, so you can chose to attend one, a few, or all sessions. You don’t need to take them in order and you...
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Jun 14, 2016 | accent reduction
Are you attending the Tri-State Chinese American Chemical Society (CACS) 2016 Symposium this Saturday, June 18th at Rutgers University? Come to my presentation “Polishing your Speaking Skills with Accent Reduction” and learn tips and tricks for accent...
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