Clarity Accent Modification
Education Podcasts
The Clarity Accent Modification podcast is committed to teaching adults how to modify their speech to be better understood in social or professional settings. Learn how to pronounce American vowels and consonants correctly, and understand the differences in rhythm, pitch, and syllable stress that can make you more or less intelligible to others. English is not always spelled the way it is pronounced, and tricky words are discussed. Be more confident speaking with friends, family, co-workers and clients. Communication is a key factor in business and social relationships, so if you are living or working with Americans, modifying your accent so that you are better understood can increase your confidence.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Clarity Accent Modification podcast is committed to teaching adults how to modify their speech to be better understood in social or professional settings. Learn how to pronounce American vowels and consonants correctly, and understand the differences in rhythm, pitch, and syllable stress that can make you more or less intelligible to others. English is not always spelled the way it is pronounced, and tricky words are discussed. Be more confident speaking with friends, family, co-workers and clients. Communication is a key factor in business and social relationships, so if you are living or working with Americans, modifying your accent so that you are better understood can increase your confidence.
Language:
English
Episodes
Reduce a Spanish Accent (Spain) - Part 1
5/26/2024
Reduce a Spanish Accent (Spain) - Part 1
Listen to a Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. This speaker is from Spain, and his original interview can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZR79JqB6o
Can you pick out the differences in pronunciation that might indicate where he is from?
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
Duración:00:05:20
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 4
5/18/2024
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 4
Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.comsit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:05:23
Paraguay Part 3 - Listener Sample 2 - American Pronunciation
5/18/2024
Paraguay Part 3 - Listener Sample 2 - American Pronunciation
In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Paraguay. We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:06:01
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 3
5/15/2024
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 3
Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.comsit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:10:03
Paraguay Part 2 - Listener Sample 2 - American Pronunciation
5/14/2024
Paraguay- Listener Sample 2 - American Pronunciation
In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Paraguay. We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:07:22
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 19
5/11/2024
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 19
In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :)
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:07:02
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 18
5/8/2024
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 18
In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :)
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:06:28
Paraguay- Listener Sample 1 - American Pronunciation
5/4/2024
Paraguay- Listener Sample 1 - American Pronunciation
In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Paraguay. We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:06:12
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 2
5/1/2024
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 2
Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.comsit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:06:49
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 17
4/27/2024
Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 17
In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session. If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below. :)
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:06:00
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 1
4/24/2024
Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 1
Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent.
Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
Duración:00:04:52
Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 6
4/20/2024
Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 6
Listen to a Ukrainian accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
Duración:00:07:32
Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 5
4/17/2024
Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 5
Listen to a Ukrainian accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
Duración:00:07:24
Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
4/13/2024
Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Short U' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:04:24
Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part2
4/10/2024
Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Short U' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:04:29
Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
4/6/2024
Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Short U' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:05:49
Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
4/3/2024
Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:05:21
Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
3/30/2024
Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:05:00
TH Tongue Movement Practice
3/27/2024
TH Tongue Movement Practice
The 'TH' sound can be tricky for non-native speakers. Practice these exercises to get used to the tongue movements required to produce the 'TH' sound.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:05:44
Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
3/23/2024
Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
Duración:00:05:10