Nov 24, 2014 | accent reduction, Uncategorized
Fluent English speakers/express their ideas/ in phrases and thought groups/and they do it/ without even thinking/. Many non-native speakers/ don’t speak in phrases/ and end up sounding choppy. Do you speak in phrases or word by word? Stress in Phrases Each...
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Dec 12, 2013 | accent reduction, Asian culture, cross cultural communication, Language
When speaking in a second language, people will use the structures and style of their native language. This is called first language transfer, or L1 transfer. L1 transfer can affect one’s pronunciation, grammar, spelling, word choice, and communication style....
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Mar 8, 2013 | accent reduction, cross cultural communication
Giving presentations is already nerve wracking. Non-native speakers face the additional challenges of language and cultural barriers to communication. Non-native speakers can dramatically improve their presentation skills and become significantly more understandable...
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Mar 24, 2011 | accent reduction, cross cultural communication, Language
Why do I have an accent? Non-native English speakers often use the pronunciation and communication style of their native language when speaking in English, resulting in accented speech. Below are 5 common problem areas that can interfere with intelligibility when...
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