Category Archives: Accent Reduction
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Why Don’t Americans Have British Accents?
July 4, 2019
Anyone who has seen a Shakespearean play or historical drama is probably familiar with the differences between American and British accents. The British accent seems so formal and historical, while the American accent can seem like a casual upstart in comparison. So how did the United States shift away from […]
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Holistic Approach to Accent Reduction
February 16, 2017
The United States has long attracted many of the world’s brightest minds – from scientists and engineers to linguists and educators. While the country’s universities and businesses benefit from such a dazzling array of experts, foreign professionals and students often find themselves careening headlong into cultural and linguistic barriers that […]
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American English Pronunciation Lesson: U.S. States and Cities
March 30, 2011
The following recordings will guide you through American English pronunciations of U.S. states and cities. You can listen to the phrases directly on our website or download them for later playback on any standard MP3 compatible device. Listen, repeat, and practice! Alabama | AL Alabama is a southern U.S. […]
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Can Accent Reduction Training Increase a Speaker’s Credibility?
July 21, 2010
According to a new study just released by the University of Chicago, a foreign accent may undermine a person’s credibility. Participants who took part in the study were asked to rate the truthfulness of statements made by both native and non-native speakers of English. The researchers found that truthfulness ratings […]
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English Pronunciation Lesson for Health Care Professionals
May 5, 2009
It is important for health care professionals who speak English as a second language to master proper intonation and pronunciation when speaking with patients. ALTA’s accent reduction training includes interactive homework lessons featuring recordings of real-world scenarios, such as A Visit to the Doctor. The following recordings (MP3 files that […]
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American Pronunciation Lesson: A Visit to the Doctor
April 29, 2009
It is important for English learners to master proper intonation and pronunciation when speaking with a doctor, a nurse, or a pharmacist. ALTA’s accent reduction training includes interactive homework lessons featuring recordings of real-world scenarios, such as A Visit to the Doctor. The following recordings (MP3 files that you can […]
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English Pronunciation Lesson: Telephone Conversation
April 22, 2009
Among the most difficult things for English learners to master is proper intonation and pronunciation when speaking over the phone. Part of ALTA’s accent reduction training includes interactive homework lessons featuring recordings of real-world scenarios. The following recordings (MP3 files that you can listen to repeatedly, or download for use […]
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Free Word Stress Lessons!
March 25, 2009
Word Stress is the distribution of stresses within a polysyllabic word. If you’re training to improve your English pronunciation, it is important to place the emphasis on the correct syllable. Take advantage of this free offer to recieve 9 weeks of Word Stress lessons developed by ALTA’s Accent Training professionals. […]
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