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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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 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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