by Jay Poulton | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog
The term Accent Reduction is a misnomer. It really should be called Pronunciation and Melody Training. Each language and accent has different rules for pronouncing sound. If you’re Chinese, N at the end of a word may sound like NG to an American. thin / thing If...
by Jay Poulton | Nov 22, 2021 | Blog
Ah, I love this question. And it is only ever asked by native speakers. A native born Canadian once said to me, “I love other people’s accents. If it’s an Italian accent, that’s even better. It sounds so romantic and sexy.” My response, “Let’s agree that it is a...
by Jay Poulton | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
Accent reduction programs and coaches have fees that vary greatly. Group lessons are generally less expensive but they can’t allow for individual attention if the rest of the group has achieved the modifications. Ask if the coach does private lessons and how much...
by Jay Poulton | Aug 18, 2020 | Blog
Wow. Lately, it seems a lot of you have decided to use this challenging time to get ready for what is to come, whatever that is! I guess, we all have to be open to change and be flexible to what is needed now. It’s a new world. I think a good accent reduction course...
by Jay Poulton | May 30, 2018 | Blog
Even with the popularity of modern technology and the ability to email, text and chat online, many businesses still prefer the old-fashioned forms of communication like phone calls and in-person meetings. While most companies utilize technology through video...
by Jay Poulton | Sep 6, 2016 | Blog
All individuals learn, process and implement new concepts differently, therefore, no one nationality has the hardest time. Many people share the same pronunciations for certain English language sounds. Brazilians, Chinese, French, Indians, Nigerians, and Russians, for...
