Clarity Speech / Accent

The Clarity Speech / Accent podcast is committed to teaching adults how to improve their American accent. Examples of how to modify speech to speak with a Standard American Accent are given.

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Episodes

Wednesday Feb 21, 2024

Eliminate Extra Schwa Sounds From Your Speech
In this video, we will practice reducing unwanted extra 'schwa' sounds in Standard American English.  Say sentences that have S blend words and try not to insert an extra vowel sound in front of them.
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://clarityaccent.com

Saturday Feb 17, 2024

3 Ways to Pronounce 'SS' in Standard American English
In this video, we will discuss the 3 different ways to pronounce the 'SS' spelling in Standard American English:  as an S, as an SH, and as a Z.
For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Tuesday Feb 13, 2024

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 2
 
Listen to a Ukrainian accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent.
Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

Saturday Feb 10, 2024

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 1
Listen to a Ukrainian accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent.
Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

Wednesday Feb 07, 2024

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 15 -- Part 2
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. :)
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Saturday Feb 03, 2024

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 15 -- Part 1
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. :)
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024

Use American Phrasing to Sound More Natural -- Part 2
In this video, we will be discussing how to speak with a natural prosody in Standard American English. Using phrasing typical to American speakers is an important way to do this.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Saturday Jan 27, 2024

Use American Phrasing to Sound More Natural -- Part 1
In this video, we will be discussing how to speak with a natural prosody in Standard American English. Using phrasing typical to American speakers is an important way to do this.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024

3 Easy Ways to Sound More American -- Part 2
In this video, we will be discussing how to speak with a natural prosody in Standard American English. There are 3 important ways to do this: Smooth out your sentences / connect your words, lengthen your vowels, and emphasize only a couple of important keywords.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Saturday Jan 20, 2024

3 Easy Ways to Sound More American -- Part 1
In this video, we will be discussing how to speak with a natural prosody in Standard American English. There are 3 important ways to do this: Smooth out your sentences / connect your words, lengthen your vowels, and emphasize only a couple of important keywords.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

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