​How Long Does it Take to Reduce an Accent?

 by Ela Britchkow, Speech-Language Pathologist There is no simple answer to this question because it’s very individual and depends on...

• It depends on how diligently you do the practice and follow up assignments. Forming new habits takes motivation, focus, time, and dedication. Old habits are hard to change, but he more you practice, the more you’ll improve. You simply must practice a sound or pattern over and over for it to become habitual. Daily practice will help your mouth and tongue develop the new ‘muscle memory’ that they need for you to articulate American English sounds correctly.
• It depends on how good your listening skills are. In order to reduce your accent, you must be able to hear the difference between the sounds and patterns of your native language and the sounds and patterns of American English. My Accent Modification software program with its built -in recording, lets you hear your speech and compare it to the speech samples on the program. This helps you sharpen your listening skills to improve your speech.

• It depends on your enthusiasm. It helps if you are very enthusiastic about learning the differences in your second language and enjoy the process of learning. You need to practice every with American speakers in order to expose yourself to the rhythm and sounds of the language. In my program, I give you many ideas of how to integrate what you’ve learned into your real life.

With the correct instruction and feedback, you can speak English with increased clarity and fluency. The more you practice, the faster your new skills will become more habitual. 

The internet is full of amateur programs that claim to teach you to lose your accent quickly and speak like an American.  It’s not that simple and results matter. Reducing an accent requires professional skills and knowledge. You need the correct instruction and feedback for clarity and fluency. The more you practice, the faster your new skills will become more habitual. ​Consumers need to have a guide for the amount improvement they can expect. We guarantee at least a 50% or more improvement with 12 lessons.

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By Ela Britchkow, Speech and Language Pathologist

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