Words that American English Speakers Pronounce Differently than the Rest of the World
There are big differences between the way American English speakers pronounce words compared to either Britain or Australia speakers – all of which are English-speaking countries. If you learnt English at school as a second language you probably will have been taught British English. General English pronunciation is used the most on American major television programs and is more commonly […]
The Ultimate ESL Guide to American Accent Training
Looking for an excuse to watch more movies? Of course you are, and improving your English is the best excuse we can think of! Due to the various regions in the United States, there are many different accents you’ll hear. For instance, there is the Southern accent (think cowboys!), the Boston accent, the New York accent, the California accent, and […]
8 Tips to get rid of a Thick Accent
When learning a new language, it’s common to speak it in an accented manner that closely resembles your own native language. That’s because different languages have different ways of combining letters to create sounds, different ways of emphasizing certain syllables or words in sentences, and different speaking speeds. You’re used to the norms in your native tongue, so while you may […]
10 TV shows that will help you learn an American Accent
In English, as in any language, pronunciation is important to making yourself understood. If you’re learning English either while living in the US or hoping to move there at some point in the future, it’s a good idea to learn an American accent, so that people you talk with can understand you more easily. Of course, the accent changes depending […]
How to get an American Accent – 5 Innovative Tips
Learning English for years but still not fluent? Try our 100% conversational method to improve Spoken English A question that comes to us very often is – How to get an American Accent? Getting an American accent and speaking English in a way that Americans understand is important for different groups of people. Firstly there are international students seeking internship and […]