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American English and the World’s Pop Culture

9/28/2017

 
Globally, popular culture which is the lifestyle and tastes of the majority of mostly younger people is simply American culture. This boosts the relevance and popularity of an American accent.
Globally, popular culture which is the lifestyle and tastes of the majority of mostly younger people is simply American culture. This boosts the relevance and popularity of an American accent.

Author: Ela Britchkow, Speech-Language Pathologist
Accent Reduction and American English Pronunciation Specialist

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​Most foreigners pick up an American English pronunciation because the world’s pop culture is simply American culture, at least most of it. Our Clear English Speech program allows you to speak clearly and intelligibly with an American English pronunciation. More specifically, we teach you how to speak Standard American English. 

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How Do We Say “Meow” in Different Languages?

9/14/2017

 

Author: Ela Britchkow, Speech Therapist, Accent Reduction Specialist

People all over the world use different words to describe the sound a cat makes. A small number of countries use Meow but most have their own special word. Read the post and learn more about the surprising variations.
People all over the world use different words to describe the sound a cat makes. A small number of countries use Meow but most have their own special word. Read the post and learn more about the surprising variations.
"Just watching my cats can make me happy."
-Paula Cole
​I like cats and I like languages (I speak 4 languages). My mother spoked Polish and when she read books and it showed a dog barking, she would say ‘how-how”. So I was wondering how people say the sound that cats make.
As you can see from this list, the cat’s basic “meow” is widely interpreted by different languages, but do share a recognizable sound pattern. The spelling/sound differences may be more from the limitations/parameters that each language has rather than a real difference in translating cat sounds.  I found looking at these enjoyable, I hope that you do, too. 

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Mastering American Slang

9/7/2017

 

​Author: Ela Britchkow, Speech Therapist, Accent Reduction Specialist

"Adopt the pace of nature: Her secret is patience."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson

The man pictured is confused about what Americans are saying because he doe not understand American Slang words and phrases. Reading the blog will help you better understand what your American friends are saying.Slang is informal nonstandard speech made up of newly coined and rapidly changing words and phrases.

​If English is not your first language, and someone said to you, “my coworker just gave me the cold shoulder so I don’t think I’ll hang out with him until he lightens up,” you might be wandering what he’s talking about. If your food is spicy and your American friend says “it’s too hot”, what is he talking about? Below are some typical American English Slang words and phrases that may help you understand the Americans you’re communicating with.

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Are you too old to change the way you pronounce English?

9/7/2017

 
Author: Ela Britchkow, Speech and Language Pathologist, Accent Reduction Specialist
They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.”
-Andy Warhol
As we age, it is more difficult to change our accent. Reducing your accent and being clearly understood speaking English, is a realistic and achievable goal at any age.
As we age, it is more difficult to change our accent. Reducing your accent and being clearly understood speaking English, is a realistic and achievable goal at any age.
​No matter how old you are it is absolutely possible to both reduce your accent and improve your English pronunciation.  Changing the way that you pronounce English words is similar to learning a new musical instrument. It takes a lot of practice, and being older makes it more likely you will need to practice more. Remember when you first learned to drive a car?  

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Clearer Speech for Slavic Speakers of English

9/1/2017

 

Author: Ela Britchkow, Speech and Language Pathologist, Accent Reduction Specialist

"If I had 9 hours to chop down a tree, I would spend the first six hours sharpening my ax. "
-Abraham Lincoln 
We believe that if your accented speech prevents you from being understood, it makes sense to spend time improving your American English pronunciation.
We believe that if your accented speech prevents you from being understood, it makes sense to spend more time improving your American English pronunciation.​
​As a native Slavic speaker, you may tend to not move your mouth when speaking English as much as American English speakers do. Your jaws, lips and teeth are more clenched and tense.  Americans move their lips quite a bit when speaking.  I will teach you how to move your mouth correctly to pronounce specific sounds and how to improve your speech.

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