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| What to do when they ask: "Can you repeat that?" | #238 | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:21:20 | |
Keep training with the American Pronunciation Audiobook here: | |||
| 3 American idioms to master American (I) pronunciation | #237 | 09 Nov 2024 | 00:11:50 | |
| "Eee" Sound idiomatic expressions for workplace success | #228 | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:04:56 | |
| How to pronounce "October" | #138 | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:04:03 | |
I'm releasing this episode at midnight of October 1st. If you want to change your accent this month, say "October" -the way that I teach you- as often as possible! | |||
| The Easiest American Sound to Learn for Quick Progress | #137 | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:11:20 | |
When we focus on too many things, we see little progress. However, when we focus on building upon our strengths, we can see a lot of progress in a short amount of time! | |||
| Andrew the Bartender Explains How to Order a Drink | #136 | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:31:32 | |
Andrew is a Canadian bartender and server with years of experience, working at a high-class resort in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Today we had a great chat to breakdown key terms used in a bar or restaurant to help you navigate these situations without a moment of hesitation. | |||
| How to Pronounce "Island", "Isle" & "Aisle" | #135 | 17 Sep 2022 | 00:14:00 | |
The words "Island", "Isle" and "Aisle" all drop the S from their pronunciations. This is a simple concept, but to build the habit you'll need to repeat all 3 a ton of times! | |||
| How to see FAST Progress learning the American Accent | #134 | 16 Sep 2022 | 00:20:20 | |
When you learn from others' experiences, you can save yourself a lot of time and hardship. Learn from my experience and teaching method today, as I give you clear direction for a better learning experience with the American accent. | |||
| How to Pronounce Close v Close v Clothes | #133 | 08 Sep 2022 | 00:13:22 | |
Confusing the S, Z and Th sounds is a very common difficulty for English learners from all different languages. Listen closely as we consider the pronunciations of "close" (adjective / adverb), "close" (verb), and "clothes" (like what you're wearing). | |||
| How to Say Phrasal Verbs as Clearly as Possible by Contrasting your Stress | #132 | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:22:00 | |
Syllable stress contrasts in English words to make our voice rise and fall sharply between words and changes in sounds. There are patterns within words to predict the rise and fall of your sound, and I'm happy to break one particularily useful pattern down for you here. | |||
| AccenTraining Patreon Announcement | #131 | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:14:08 | |
If you take your Accent learning seriously, then you need serious materials to see changes in your speech. I am developing a Patreon page to give you crystal clear, directed content to see you through to speaking with an American accent. | |||
| How to call the Meat we Eat | #130 | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:17:54 | |
You have likely noticed that when speaking of food, American english speakers use a different name for the meat than they do for the animal itself. Allow me to breakdown the words to express some of the most common meats that you'll come across so that you always know what you're doing at the dinner table. | |||
| Blend D & U Sounds Between words to Connect your Speech | #129 | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:16:48 | |
Connecting your speech can make a huge difference when working on your flow of English. Listen in and follow along as we work on the stress, sounds, and rhythm of your spoken English, linking "D" word endings to the words "you" & "your". | |||
| "Eee" Sound exercises to maximize development | #227 | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:08:20 | |
| How to prepare for a job interview in English | #128 | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:29:32 | |
Job interviews can be terrifying, and I want to make sure that you're as prepared as can be to get the job you deserve. For this reason I asked my friend Dee, a job interview expert, to join us and explain exactly how a non-native English speaker can best prepare for an upcoming English interview. | |||
| How Americans Blend D & U Sounds Together | #127 | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:17:58 | |
Blending sounds helps to eliminate the choppy sound from your speech. Sometimes sounds blend between words, and sometimes to transition smoothly between sounds within a word. | |||
| Two Ways to Pronounce "Probably" | #126 | 21 Jul 2022 | 00:18:00 | |
The word "probably" changes its pronunciation depending on the confidence you're trying to inspire in a listener. Listen in as we work out how you can use these pronunciations for your own speech, and command the sound of your spoken English! | |||
| Catch "Of" Reductions and Linking with Me! | #125 | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:12:38 | |
If you're serious about developing an American accent, you're going to need some serious materials to make this happen! Listen in and catch all 10 Of reductions with me in this short article to boost your own understanding and use of contrasting syllable stress, and word linking! | |||
| How to Pronounce "Of" for Clearer Connected Speech | #124 | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:21:04 | |
Have you ever wondered what subtle changes you can make to your spoken English to close the gap between yourself and native English speakers? Learning how to pronounce "of" and use it to connect your speech can really help you on this mission! Looking to work with me 1 on 1? Rule of thumb A general, unwritten rule in life The benefit of the doubt To trust in someone’s excuse | |||
| 6 Steps To Create the Accent Habits You Want | #123 | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:26:26 | |
Today I'd like to take the opportunity to teach you about the 6 stages of change by psychologist James Prochaska. When learning a new skill or building a habit, it's important to know where we stand on our progress, and recognize what we're lacking to reach our goals. | |||
| The Difference Between Loose and Lose | #122 | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:14:24 | |
The difference between the words "Loose" and "Lose" is in both the length of the vowel, and the sound made by S. In "loose", S is voiceless, while "lose" makes S sound like Z. | |||
| How to Pronounce "Schedule" in American & British English | #121 | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:08:40 | |
Does the word "Schedule" ever stump you? You're not alone, and I'm glad to tell you that you've found the solution to your problem right here! Listen closely and repeat after me as we cover BOTH the American and British accent's pronunciation of the word "schedule". We then take it a step further, and prepare you for some real life situations, coming your way! | |||
| How to Use Acronyms and Abbreviations in Writing and Speaking | #120 | 23 Jun 2022 | 00:22:44 | |
Do you ever read or hear abbreviated titles? Have you ever wondered how to abbreviate your speech in a way that native English speakers will follow easily? Listen in to better understand how to use acronyms and abbreviations, and give your English speech the confidence in sound that it deserves. | |||
| How do you Like your Eggs? | #119 | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:23:08 | |
Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English! | |||
| The easiest HIGH PRIORITY sound to develop | #226 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:06:26 | |
| Voice Es Word Endings To Sound like Iz | #118 | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:23:36 | |
Pronouncing words as they're spelled is one of the most difficult things to overcome when practicing English speech. With a little focus and patience however, we can make sure that you have the clear and confident sound that you're looking for. | |||
| Money Making, Stock Market and Crypto Expressions! | #117 | 30 May 2022 | 00:36:18 | |
The stock market and crypto have been the focal point of many discussions over the past couple of years. Like most areas of spoken English, the topic of investment has a dialect of its own, and it's best to know it if you want to join in on the fun!
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| 5 Words With S Sounding like Z | #116 | 17 May 2022 | 00:22:04 | |
If you've listened closely, you've likely noticed the English spelling often isn't reflected in the pronunciation. The letter S will often sound like Z in the middle of words and as a word ending. Listen in to learn a handful of everyday words that this applies to, and decide for yourself if you want to add this to your own spoken English! | |||
| American Slang for "I'm Interested" | #115 | 11 May 2022 | 00:21:34 | |
Countless times, I have confused non-native English speaking friends with my habit of saying "I'm down". They often understand this in a negative context, as if I'm saying that I am not happy about something. | |||
| The Difference Between "Bear" and "Bird" - A Lesson with Erik | #114 | 06 May 2022 | 00:11:16 | |
Some sounds exist in English but don't exist in your native language. If you don't recognize these sounds, you may not even hear them when pronounced, and may replace them with ones more familiar to you. | |||
| Everyday Words That Trick People | #113 | 29 Apr 2022 | 00:13:58 | |
Many times, I have discussed words that are pronounced differently than they are spelled. If is extremely common for an "i" sound to be found in words without an "i" spelling.
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| How Ng (ŋ) Ending Sounds are Made | #112 | 27 Apr 2022 | 00:22:12 | |
Some of the most common sounds in English speech don't exist in every language. To make up for this difference, many people pronounce English words with movements more familiar to them. While the sound they make may be similar to the English sound, it will likely impact other sounds around it, and control is lost of one's speech and accent.
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| American Slang for "I Don't Trust you" | #111 | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:09:36 | |
Trust is earned, but a lack of trust can come from our intuition, alone. When you feel that something can't be trusted, you feel that it is "sketchy". | |||
| How to Say Did, Bit, Sit & Fill | #110 | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:08:08 | |
The English language has sounds that may not exist in your first language. Likewise, your first language also has sounds which don't exist in English. | |||
| How to Pronounce the 10 Largest American Cities | #109 | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
The United States is massive, and has enormous and prosperous cities from coast-to-coast. Listen on in as I breakdown the 10 of the largest cities between the US and Canada, and discuss some culture and history of these cities. | |||
| Move your jaw for these 4 American Accent Sounds | #225 | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:15:28 | |
| A Bunch of Handy Speech Tips | #108 | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:18:28 | |
Today's episode doesn't focus on one single component of the American accent, but rather my top pics from a personal list of practical American English phrases, and pronunciation tips. Come in handy = To be useful Breakfast = BREHK fist To be down = To be interested in doing something. Are you down? = Are you interested in doing this? I can count on one hand = Something has happened a limited number of times (5 or fewer) Take for granted = To lack appreciation for something | |||
| The Difference Between Saying This Friday and Next Friday | #107 | 01 Apr 2022 | 00:19:36 | |
What's worse than showing up 1 week early for something, is showing up 1 week late. Both native and non-native English speakers confuse the use of "next Friday", and "this Friday". Listen closely today, and learn to communicate important dates and appointments as clearly as possible. | |||
| A Story with 23 French words Used in Common English | #106 | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:28:08 | |
Modern English is an amalgamation of a plethora of languages. The French language plays a major part in today's English, and a vast amount French words and expressions have made their way into our common speech. "I had no idea you were such a connaisseur of popular culture," Charlotte smiled, rolling her eyes. "A pop connaisseur! I'll add that to my resumé." I may not be an expert, but I know good music when I hear it!" "We should check out the new salad buffet that opened," Suggested Charlotte enthusiastically. "we've got to start a diet to prepare for the big day! It's time to say bon voyage to cheese and bread, and hello to carrots and tomatoes." "I heard that buffet has valet parking. It's quite exquisite for a salad bar, is it in our budget?" Inquired George. "It's just a petite expense to ensure we're healthy, you can't put a price on that!" | |||
| How to Develop the American Twang for Yourself | #105 | 25 Mar 2022 | 00:24:24 | |
While many consonant sounds are generally shared through all accents, vowel sounds help us to determine specific regions that people may be from. Today we'll breakdown a couple of sounds that contribute to the "American twang". These sounds are not 100% necessary for your spoken English to thrive, but will certainly give your English speech a unique, American sound. 2. Safe and sound Out of danger and unharmed 4. Give someone a hand To help someone | |||
| How to Pronounce 10 Common American English Names | #104 | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:28:22 | |
I understand the difficulty of pronouncing and remembering names in a foreign language as well as anyone. Today I break down 10 common English names that you're likely to come across at some point, and we take a clear look at how they're pronounced. | |||
| Change "For" for "Fer" for Clear Stress! | #103 | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:23:20 | |
Words that we use for grammar aren't often keywords. We reduce these grammar words, and link them to surrounding words. "For" is an ideal example of this, and can casually be reduced to a quick and quiet "fer" sound for our speech stress. Listen all the way through to get a confident grasp on this concept for yourself! | |||
| How to Pronounce V Sounds | #102 | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:26:26 | |
Few languages use the English V sound, and so it's very common to replace it with a sound from one's first language. Most often, I notice students use an English B, W or F sound in place of a V. This can lead to mixing-up one's words altogether, so don't miss a second of this episode, and get a good grasp on the V sound with me here! 2. Liven it up Make something more exciting 4. Get over something To accept an unpleasant fact | |||
| How to Pronounce Good, Look & Foot | #101 | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:26:22 | |
The spelling of English words doesn't always give us a clear indication of the pronunciation. Many people learned at a young age that |Oo| spelling makes a moving, "ihw" sound 100% of the time. While this is often the case, |Oo| sometimes requires no movement of the lips. We see this with dozens of common, everyday words and expressions. 2. A smart cookie An intelligent person 3. Shoulda’, coulda’, woulda’ Wishing to change something 4. When push comes to shove Something gets more difficult | |||
| Put Any Fears of Failure Behind You | #100 | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:14:18 | |
Today's episode takes a few words from British Entrepreneur Rob Moore regarding overcoming one's fear of failure, illuminates how we can overcome our fear of failure with language skills! Listen in and get motivated to use what you've learned, and take your spoken English to another level! | |||
| When O Spelling Sounds Like U | #099 | 17 Feb 2022 | 00:22:26 | |
This lesson has no rules, and the only way to fully grasp it is through memorization. That doesn't make this easy, of course, but keep an open mind and you'll accomplish more than you can imagine! Open the google doc at the bottom of the description for more words and expressions where O spelling sounds like U! Money talks People are influenced by money | |||
| Why the IPA is a waste of time and accent training vs learning (what's the difference?) | #224 | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:09:58 | |
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| 6 Expressions with Quit | #098 | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:16:42 | |
Quitting is a part of life, so let's consider how to best describe your quitting experience. Whether you're quitting a job, a bad habit, or out on someone, we want to make sure that you communicate your message clearly and effortlessly. | |||
| How to Pronounce -er and -or Endings | #097 | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:24:16 | |
ER and OR word endings often sound the exact same. The flat, unstressed sound produced is a schwa + R, and understanding how to use it will help you take further control over your speech stress. | |||
| Defining Potential With Mr. Vorster | #096 | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:32:32 | |
Colin Vorster is a high school teacher, military veteran, community builder, dedicated rugby coach, and former vagabond. He was raised in South Africa, and has lived in Canada for many years. He speaks a number of languages, traveled much of the world, and has taken the time today to share his thoughts on life and what it means to reach one's potential. | |||