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Today's episode will cover how to pronounce the (ou) and (ow) heard in 'House', 'Flower' or 'Now'.
I also give you direction to project your voice clearly in the American accent in a way that makes your words easy to understand for American ears.
This episode is part 1 of 3 covering moving OU and OW diphthongs, so make sure that you're following the Accent Training Podcast to develop these effective patterns! -
Urmi is the Social Media Lead for an organization that supports women leadership positions develop communication skills.
Here you will hear her advice for better story telling, 3 tips on public speaking, and how to become a more persuasive speaker!
Urmi says that "It’s never too late to learn something new, no matter your age, as long as you create the time to make your priorities happen!"
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My LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi-hossain
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My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg
My course- https://urmi-hossain-s-school1.teachable.com/ -
Have you ever tripped up over the pronunciation of "cow" and "house"? Both words have that tricky "ow" sound, but something feels a little different between them. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of diphthongs to dissect exactly what's happening with these sounds.
Get ready to:
Master the tongue and lip placement for each "ow" sound.Hear minimal pairs (words that differ only by one sound) to sharpen your ear.Explore how these sounds appear in different languages.So, whether you're a language learner, a speech enthusiast, or just someone who wants to speak with more clarity, this episode is for you! Tune in and conquer those tricky "ow" sounds!
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Dan is from Northern England, and currently living in Japan. Today Dan sheds light on his experiences having arrived to a new country with no knowledge of the language or culture, and gives advice that anyone arriving in a new country with a new language needs to know about!
Want more of Dan's content?
Check out his youtube page here:
https://www.youtube.com/@Brit-speak
The BritSpeak Instagram page here:
https://www.instagram.com/britspeak/
Or ask him a question here:
https://www.britspeak.co/askbritspeak -
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80/20 Application in American Accent Development
Identify Key Patterns20% of Patterns show 80% of Improvement:
Concentrate on projecting your voice clearly with key patterns that are used in 80% of American English interactions.
These include rhythm, stress patterns and intonation used in American English.
Identify Key Sounds20% of sounds make up 80% of pronunciation:
Apply patterns learned to key vowel sounds that are used in 80% of American English words.
These primarily focus on vowel sounds, beginning with the resting tongue position, and moving into other more detailed areas.
Apply sounds and patterns to key Words and Phrases:20% of Vocabulary is used 80% of the Time:
Prioritize learning and practicing the pronunciation of high-frequency words and phrases that are used in everyday conversation.Identify most effective training techniques
20% of Techniques Yield 80% of Results:
Not all training techniques work for every individual. By tracking the most applicable habits, focus on specific drills, listening and feedback exercises for the student's own life to show the most results in the least amount of time.
Practice in Context20% of Contexts Yield 80% of Practical Usage:
Engage in practice scenarios that reflect real-life situations where the accent will be used most frequently. This includes creating original phrases based on key prompts that fit the needs of each individual.
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Here you will learn how to pronounce "They're", like "there" and "their", and why I think the IPA will HINDER your American Accent Training more than it will help.
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This episode covers the different sounds made by the letter A.
They key to successful development of this sound is to practice the muscle memory of all different A pronunciations to develop a natural American accent sound.
Below you will find podcast episodes already made for you to advance on this sound!
Tense A Sound | Broad A Sound | Short A Sound | American Twang -
Practice your "Of" reductions with me deeper here:
https://youtu.be/2RjoOZFlzZY?si=DeAO_zQAMIIdEC9h
This episode is a must-listen for English learners, language enthusiasts, and anyone looking to polish their accent and pronunciation skills. Dive deep into the nuanced world of English pronunciation as our experts break down the subtle yet significant differences between 'Off' and 'Of.' Through detailed explanations, practical tips, and engaging exercises, this episode will guide you towards mastering these commonly confused words, enhancing your clarity and confidence in spoken English.Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, our targeted advice will help you differentiate and correctly pronounce these words in various contexts. Plus, get insider techniques on improving your overall accent and pronunciation, making your spoken English sound more natural and fluent. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your English pronunciation with our insightful and educational accent training podcast. Tune in now to transform your spoken English and communicate with ease and precision.
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For episode 200 of the Accent Training podcast, I share with you a short lesson that I've learned from the book 'The 48 Laws of Power' by Robert Greene.
This lesson has helped my communication immensely over the past year, and I'm certain that it will do the same for you! - Se mer
