Clarity Accent Modification

The Clarity Accent Modification podcast is committed to teaching adults how to modify their speech to be better understood in social or professional settings. Learn how to pronounce American vowels and consonants correctly, and understand the differences in rhythm, pitch, and syllable stress that can make you more or less intelligible to others. English is not always spelled the way it is pronounced, and tricky words are discussed. Be more confident speaking with friends, family, co-workers and clients. Communication is a key factor in business and social relationships, so if you are living or working with Americans, modifying your accent so that you are better understood can increase your confidence.

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Episodes

3 days ago

Reduce an Austrian Accent - Part 2. How to Sound Like an American.
Listen to an Austrian accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.youtube.com/@TechWorldwithNana
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

7 days ago

How to Say 'THL' blends in Standard American English
In this video, we will discuss how to say 'THL' blends, where the TH sound is blended in with an L. This can be tricky for some speakers We will practice pronouncing 'L' blends in Standard American English, using simple words and sentences.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Wednesday Jul 17, 2024

Reduce an Austrian Accent - Part 1. How to Sound Like an American.
Listen to an Austrian accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.youtube.com/@TechWorldwithNana
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

Saturday Jul 13, 2024

How to Say Words With Tricky Front to Middle Sounds in American English
Some words in English start with sounds where your tongue is in the front behind your teeth, and then move to a sound where your tongue is on the roof of your mouth in the middle. Some words start with your tongue in the middle, and then move to the front. Either way, these sound combinations can be tricky for some people. Practice saying these types of words and put them in sentences.
For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com

Wednesday Jul 10, 2024

Are You Saying The Right TH Sound?  Voiced and Unvoiced TH in American English Part 2
In this video, we will be practicing the Voiced TH sound, which is produced with your tongue between your teeth and your voice off.  Sometimes it can be tricky to know which type of TH sound to use in a certain word, because sometimes TH is voiced and sometimes it is unvoiced.  It's important to use the right one for the word.  We will be practicing common Voiced TH words in this video.
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Saturday Jul 06, 2024

Turkey Part 2 - Listener Sample 3 - American Pronunciation
In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Turkey.  We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.  
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Wednesday Jul 03, 2024

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 22
In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session.  If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below.  :)
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.  
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Saturday Jun 29, 2024

Turkey Part 1 - Listener Sample 3 - American Pronunciation
In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Turkey.  We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent.
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.  
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Wednesday Jun 26, 2024

Are You Saying The Right TH Sound?  Voiced and Unvoiced TH in American English Part 1
In this video, we will be practicing the Unvoiced TH sound, which is produced with your tongue between your teeth and your voice off.  Sometimes it can be tricky to know which type of TH sound to use in a certain word, because sometimes TH is voiced and sometimes it is unvoiced.  It's important to use the right one for the word.  We will be practicing common Unvoiced TH words in this video.
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Saturday Jun 15, 2024

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 21
In this video, we will be reviewing words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These words have been taken from a client session.  If you would like an accent coaching session, please sign up at the website listed below.  :)
Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.  
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

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