Voices of the World Speech Training

12/20/2022

Ever have trouble spelling out your name or your street address? Learn how to say American English letter names in a way that guarantees that you will be understood the first time!

Learn how to avoid common pitfalls and miscommunication when saying the names of letters in American English. LEARN WITH ME For full-length lessons related t...

11/03/2021

You've probably heard about silent consonants in American English, but did you know we also have tons of silent VOWELS?

Before you watch the video, see if you can think of some words with vowel letters that aren't pronounced (other than the well-known silent "e" we see in words like "cake").

At the ends of words, watch out for syllabic consonants! In American English, you'll find tons of words with silent vowel letters before specific consonant s...

08/03/2021

If you have difficulty being understood when you speak in English, don't automatically assume it's because of your pronunciation!

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07/22/2021

Learn how to pronounce a *very* frequently used word as expected in American English so that you don't have a very awkward misunderstanding! 😲😲😲

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Join us at Englission to learn one very common word that can very easily go wrong in American English. Make sure you pronounce this word correctly and don't ...

05/21/2021

Update/Answer: Okay, so no one was brave enough to try to answer this one! That's okay :) Listen to where stress is placed in the word "reply".

My husband captured this short video clip for me. I love that when he hears weird things he gets excited to report back to me! Does anyone notice anything strange? Let me know if you need a hint 😉

05/03/2021

Join us for a donation-based/free English class online this Wednesday at 6:30pm CST.

- Meet with an expert coach
- Cover pronunciation concepts in a structured way
- Get feedback on pronunciation and language

Check it out here: https://www.meetup.com/Dallas-American-English-Pronunciation-Language/events/

Hope to see you there!

Upcoming events for Dallas American English Pronunciation & Language in Dallas, TX. A Meetup group with over 590 Members.

05/03/2021

My daughters are finally old enough to play my favorite card game ("Speed"). As I was looking at the cards, I was wondering if you knew...

The "d" and "s" at the end of the word "cards" should actually sound like "d" and "z." You should feel vibration in your throat as you make these sounds. If you don't make these sounds vibrate, this word will sound like "carts."

You can learn more about voicing and go through some examples here: https://www.accentreductionaustin.com/voicing-basics/

Happy practicing!

04/26/2021

The start of a new year is always a good time to think about change, but I always reflect on my goals again as summertime approaches. I know many of you out there are either interviewing right now or thinking about changing jobs. I hope you'll get something out of our blog series on interview skills. Even if you're not interviewing right now, you'll find that many of the communication tips are applicable in your daily life. Always a good time for a refresher! https://www.accentreductionaustin.com/nail-your-interview-part-ii-interact-and-connect/

06/18/2020

I was inspired by Mr. Shark :) I wrote a pronunciation lesson on COVID-19 words, focusing on the most common errors I have heard from students.

Check it out here: https://englission.com/how-to-pronounce-covid-19-words/

02/18/2020

Seeking an accent/language trainer to add to our team to work with adult students in one-on-one and small group classes at our Austin office.

Applicant must have some background in speech/communication/language including, but not limited to, degrees in related areas: speech pathology, communication sciences and disorders, or linguistics. The right person for the job will have excellent written and spoken language skills. Teaching/training/therapy experience is a plus. If you are bilingual or have learned a second language (even if you're not fluent), even better!

The job will start with a few hours per week and increase as the trainer gains experience and skills. We need someone who can devote 10+ hours per week at this point in time, including evenings and weekends. Flexibility is a must.

The job will involve in-depth training and support as you learn. We want someone who is able to work independently, but is excited to learn and grow as part of a collaborative team.