Accent Training Podcast

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.

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_zQAMIIdEC9hThis 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 mas...

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!

Rod Chalmers is a Canadian immigration consultant with many years of experience. Today he shares an essential message to help you protect yourself from criminal immigration scammers preying on your ignorance. Follow Rod on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/rodchalmers/

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Today I'm going to read to you the actual chapters from the actual book that I wrote for confident American accent training!Order your own copy of the book here: https://accentraining.com/book

Master the American "i" Sound and Understand 10% more! (Interactive Exercise Inside!)Do you struggle with the tricky "i" sound in American English? Words like "ship" and "sheep" sound the same? You're not alone! Mastering the nuances of American pronunciation can be challenging for non-native speakers.This episode of the Accent Training Podcast is your key to unlocking clearer, more confident English. We'll guide you through a FUN and INTERACTIVE exercise that will help you nail the American ...

Master the American "i" Sound and Speak 10% clearer! (Interactive Exercise Inside!)Do you struggle with the tricky "i" sound in American English? Words like "ship" and "sheep" sound the same? You're not alone! Mastering the nuances of American pronunciation can be challenging for non-native speakers.This episode of the Accent Training Podcast is your key to unlocking clearer, more confident English. We'll guide you through a FUN and INTERACTIVE exercise that will help you nail the American "i...

Filipe Joy is a highly experienced English learner and teacher with a passion for strong American accent communication skills. Whether you're a Brazilian seeking fluency, a language enthusiast, or simply curious about intercultural communication, this episode is for you! Get ready to dive into a lively discussion, packed with insights and actionable advice.

In this insightful AccenTraining Podcast episode, uncover the nuances of American negotiation tactics and equip yourself with the linguistic tools and American intonation to negotiate with confidence. We will focus on American idioms for conflict resolution, so you don't want to miss a second of it!Discover how to incorporate these idioms effectively to:Establish credibility and command respect from your American counterparts.Strategically position yourself for favorable outcomes.Convinc...

In this insightful AccenTraining Podcast episode, uncover the nuances of American negotiation tactics and equip yourself with the linguistic tools and American intonation to negotiate with confidence. We will focus on American idioms of business, and American idioms for buying and selling goods, so you don't want to miss a second of it!Discover how to incorporate these idioms effectively to:Establish credibility and command respect from your American counterparts.Strategically position y...

In this second part of the Secret exercise for confidence in American English, practice the power of focused breathing to transform your American English accent and project confidence. Learn how to harness the power of your diaphragm to produce clear, well-supported sounds, enhancing your spoken English fluency and achieving a natural-sounding American accent.Listen in as I get into:Practical exercises to enhance your American English accentTechniques to project confidence and charisma ...

In this Accentraining podcast episode, discover the power of focused breathing to transform your American English accent and project an aura of confidence. Learn how to harness the power of your diaphragm to produce clear, well-supported sounds, enhancing your spoken English fluency and achieving a natural-sounding American accent.Listen in as I get into:Practical exercises to enhance your American English accentTechniques to project confidence and charisma through your voiceTips to incorpora...

Tired of having your foreign accent hold you back? Want to sound like a native speaker but don't know where to start? In this revealing AccenTraining Podcast episode, Pat explains the 3 essential steps to confidently conquer the American accent.You'll discover:The key to powering your voice for clear American pronunciationThe secret to using American emphasisHow to best develop American account sounds to maximize clarity. Ready to transform your American accent? Listen now and start your...

In this episode of the AccenTraining Podcast, we train exercises of the intonational structure of American English yes or no questions. This is an important topic for non-native English speakers living in the US to learn, as intonation can play a big role in how our questions are interpreted.In this episode, you will learn:The most common intonation contour for yes or no questions in American EnglishHow to practice intonation to indicate different types of questions.Tips for improving yo...

In this episode of the AccenTraining Podcast, we discuss the intonational structure of American English yes or no questions. This is an important topic for non-native English speakers living in the US to learn, as intonation can play a big role in how our questions are interpreted.In this episode, you will learn:The most common intonation contour for yes or no questions in American EnglishHow to use the most fundamental intonational pattern for yes or no questions in American English.Tips for...

Do you struggle to speak English with an American accent? Millions of people around the world want to learn the American accent, but it can be difficult to know where to start.In this audio webinar, Patrick Bateman, host of the AccenTraining Podcast, interviews Josh Lewis, a top American accent coach. Together, they share 3 keys to simplifying American accent training. You will learn:An easy-to-learn method of American pronunciation trainingAccent Training Exercises to Improve your into...

Law 21 of the 48 Laws of Power: Learn How Non-Native English Speakers in the US Can Use Underestimation to Their Advantage and Speak More ConfidentlyListen to the episode today and learn how to use underestimation to your advantage and speak more confidently in the US!Do you feel underestimated as a non-native English speaker in the US? What if you could use underestimation to your advantage? In this episode of The AccenTraining Podcast, we'll read Law 21 of Robert Greene's book "T...

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Do you feel like you're being overlooked for promotions and raises at your job? If you're a non-native English speaker living in the US, it's important to understand the American corporate culture and how to navigate it in order to achieve your career goals.In this episode of The AccenTraining Podcast, I interview Andrew Klemencic, the general manager of Saks Fifth Avenue in Toronto, about how non-native English speakers can get promoted and raise their salary in the US. Andrew shares his ins...

Filipe Joy is an English teacher from Brazil, and one of my most dedicated students. He shares a story of perseverance and determination, recounting the pivotal moments and tiny triumphs that paved the path to his linguistic success. Tune in to discover how setting and achieving one small goal after another propelled him forward over the span of years, resulting in a level of English fluency that many dream of attaining.

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LaDoris is an experienced American accent coach helping non-native English speakers develop speech habits that hold the positive attention of native English speakers.LaDoris offers a highly dynamic and unique approach to American Accent Training, with a focus on the emotional as well as physical aspect of. She trains her clients to speak using the accent that they naturally have, but in a way that can be reliably be understood by Americans. Check out LaDoris' social media to crack the c...

To change the sound of your spoken English, you need to adapt common American idiomatic expressions to your regular speech. The best way to see these adaptations is not by learning every idiom in use, but by focusing on just 1 at a time. Consider the idioms mentioned in today's episode, and make the effort to adapt at least 1 of them to your spoken English to see impactful change!

Is it possible to develop American accent sounds? Today's interactive episode will help you see what you're capable of with a series of exercises focusing on American accent development. Follow along with the words and phrases below to see that you don't miss a thing!Minimal Pairs: Dawn v DoneFawn v Fun Caught v CutCause v CuzGeography How to Pronounce Au in:Austria | Saudi Arabia | Warsaw | Austin | Fort Lauderdale Common Au & Aw Digraph P...

When we focus on learning too many things at once, we see minimal progress. When we focus on building our strengths, we can see significant progress in a short amount of time.Today's session will focus on one of the easiest and vowel sounds of the American accent to develop. Once you get the hang of this in one area, you'll see quick progress in other as well!

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Josh is an American accent coach and founder of Boost Up English. He has spent the last 10 years living in Colombia, and is here to share his experiences and guidance to strengthen your speech skills!Get in contact with Josh through LinkedIn or Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/accentcoachboostupenglish/https://www.linkedin.com/in/americanaccentcoach/Work with Josh through his Patreon here:https://www.patreon.com/americanaccentcoachCheck out Josh's Youtube Channel here to keep learning...

"Feel" and "Fill" have distinct sounds to American ears which most non-native English speakers do not know about. "Feel" sounds like "FEE yuhl" when pronounced slowly. "Fill" sounds like "Fiiuhl", and does not make any "Y" sound. Today's episode will break this concept down for you, and provide you with guidance to evolve your English sound. To better understand Y glide Diphthongs, check out these podcast episodes: Y Glide Diphthongs Part 1Y Glide Diphthongs Part 2Work on Dark L Sounds HereDa...

The word "Figure" can be pronounced "FIG yer" or "FIG er" depending on your preference. Personally, I say "FIG yer", and I invite you to practice both with me to see what suits you best!Once you understand how to pronounce "Figure", put it to work with 10 different figures of speech to see that you adjust your sound naturally!

"Further" is used for theoretical progress, while "Farther" refers to a distance which can be measured physically. Today's episode focuses on clearly pronouncing "Further" and "Farther", along with a pop-quiz to make sure you can identify each confidently. Want to work on your schwa + R sounds? Check out Episode #097 next!

You may be just fine, but if your English needs a tune-up, here it is! Express your feelings with more colourful words than "I'm fine" by listening along and pushing yourself to use new vocabulary!

In school, most English learners learn to respond "I'm fine" to the question, "How are you?"This word choice isn't an issue, however your intonation may be enhanced if you slightly change your tone. Listen on in to find out how!

Here's just a quick episode to breakdown a couple of common words that I notice students hesitate with every day. The "A" sound in Nature is different from the "A" sound in Natural. Listen on in to find out exactly how!Check out this episode to work on your Tense A.Check out this episode to work on your Wide A.

Not all languages make the same distinction between W and V that English does. For this reason, the W and V sounds made by English speakers may no be clearly heard by non-native English speakers. If this difficulty concerns yourself, consider this minimal pair exercise, and see an immense change in your spoken English muscle memory!Follow along with these minimal pairs:West v Vest | Went v Vent | While v Vile | Worst v Versed

This week we consider the W sound, and the impact it can have on your spoken English. Listen in, and follow along slowly as we repeat a number of common W words, phrases and idioms that you can use right away!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to master your use of Syllable stress!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-accents-rhythm-and-pronunciation/?referralCode=C96318A268600601A20FTry ...

The letter A makes many different sounds, and here we see a quick exercise to better understand the most commonly used American A pronunciation. Repeat after me as we compare A with E and O sounds to develop a deeper understanding of the American accent's sounds. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to master your use of Syllable stress!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-accents-rhy...

Maggie is a graphic designer, a Spanish teacher, and a life-long language learner. If you want to see change in your language skills, take the time to hear Maggie's advice as a teacher, and language learner. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to master your use of Syllable stress!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-accents-rhythm-and-pronunciation/?referralCode=C96318A268600601A20F

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! Have a great October!If you're looking to master your Short O, Long O or Er word endings, check out the links below:Clear Long O PronunciationClear Short O PronunciationEr Word EndingsJoin the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to master your...

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!Today's session will focus on one of the easiest and vowel sounds of the American accent to develop. Once you get the hang of this in one area, you'll see quick progress in other as well! Follow along by listening for the words below:CrosswalkJaywalkingCausing ProblemsNot Lawful Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spo...

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. Follow along with the bar and restaurant idiomatic expressions listed below:Bartender - Makes the drinksServer - Delivers the drinks to the tablesHost / Hostess - Shows you to your seatPop - Canadian word for a so...

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!Listen along and repeat after me as we clarify our vowels and stress with the words, "Island", "Isle", and "Aisle". Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Training today!https://www.udemy.com/course/...

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. My main tip is, it's not about starting on the most difficult sounds, but rather assessing what you already know, and building from there. Learn how you can go about this yourself, and make some serious progress learning the American accent!Join the Patreon and cha...

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).The differences between these fricative, fading words endings are subtle, but with focus and patience, you'll better identify these difficulties, and learn to take control of them for yourself.Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken ...

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. Listen in and repeat after me as we consider the rise and fall of syllable stress in some of the most commonly used phrasal verbs in spoken English. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https:...

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. My goal is to teach you how to teach yourself the American accent, and if you're willing to meet me halfway, we can make that happen!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/Accentraining

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. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Training today!https://www.ude...

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".Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Training today!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-accents-rhythm-and-pronunciation...

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. Be sure to take notes as Dee provides key details on how to present yourself, and how to answer the tough questions of "tell me about yourself", and "what is your greatest weakness?"Join the Patreon...

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.When D precedes u in an unstressed syllable, blend the sounds together. This habit will help you to better control your stress and transitions between sounds.Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Traini...

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!Check out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Training today!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-accents-rhythm-and-pronunciation/?referralCode=C96318A268600601A20FJoin the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken Engli...

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!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Training today!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-am...

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!The pronunciation of of changes depending on both the context, and the word following of. Considering this is an unstressed function word, we keep the word of quick, short, and use it to connect words.Of is either pronounced as uv, or uh, with a sc...

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. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to take action on your Accent Training today!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-acce...

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. Listen along and improve your own ability to lengthen your vowel sounds, and change S to Z sounds. If you're looking for more material on this topic, check the links below to keep things moving forward!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course...

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!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to kic...

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.While some sound go unpronounced in English, acronyms and abbreviations change entire words to a combination of letters. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com...

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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. Native English speakers pronounce |Es| added to the end of a word is pronounced like "iz". This subtle difference in sound can have an immense impact on the way you develop an American accent, so let's jump right into it!Join the Patreon and change the...

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!Listen along and don't hesitate to use these phrases for yourself, and get your English ready to make a little cash!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to ...

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!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to kick-start your own Acce...

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. When American English speakers tell you, "I'm down", they're not referring to their emotion, but rather their interest. They expressing that they WANT to participate in whatever you may be doing. Listen in closely, and practice along with me as we get a well-rounded view of the common Am...

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. Today, I gave my Spanish speaking nephew a lesson about English vowel sounds. We broke down a few key differences between the movements of our languages, and came to a clear understanding of two words which Erik finds particularly difficult. Listen in, follow along, and teach your own muscles...

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. Listen to this short episode to put your English anxieties behind you, and take further control of your own speech!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to kick-start your AccenTraining Journey!https://www.udemy.com/course/command...

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. The ng combination is a prime example of this, considering the sound made and the position used is not reflected in the word's spelling. Practice along wi...

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". You may feel sketched out by a total sketch bag in some sketchy area.Life is full of sketchy things, so don't miss a second of today's episode to know how these are best identified!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to kick-start your AccenTraining Jou...

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. For this reason, people often mix I and E sounds considering one may be familiar to you, while the other is not. Repeat after me as we explore the subtle differences between I and E in spoken English using the sets of words below.Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video cou...

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. Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to kick-start your AccenTraining Journey!https://www.udemy.com/course/command-the-american-accents-rhythm-and-pronunciation/?referralCode=C9...

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. Repeat after me, and consider how you can apply these speech tips to your own life to boost your command of the American accent!Join the Patreon and change the sound of your spoken English!https://patreon.com/AccentrainingCheck out my video course on Udemy to kick-start your AccenTraining Journey!https://www.ud...