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Clarity Speech / Accent

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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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Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 3

May 15, 2024 23:09 - 10 minutes - 18.4 MB

Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 3 Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/ 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.comsit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Paraguay Part 2 - Listener Sample 2 - American Pronunciation

May 14, 2024 22:28 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MB

Paraguay- Listener Sample 2 - American Pronunciation In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Paraguay. 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.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 19

May 11, 2024 15:59 - 7 minutes - 12.9 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 19 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:  http...

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 18

May 08, 2024 15:57 - 6 minutes - 11.9 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 18 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:  http...

Paraguay- Listener Sample 1 - American Pronunciation

May 04, 2024 23:07 - 6 minutes - 11.4 MB

Paraguay- Listener Sample 1 - American Pronunciation In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Paraguay.  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.

Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 2

May 01, 2024 23:06 - 6 minutes - 12.5 MB

Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 2 Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/ 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.comsit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 17

April 27, 2024 15:53 - 6 minutes - 11 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 17 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:  http...

Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 1

April 24, 2024 23:03 - 4 minutes - 8.92 MB

Reduce a Chinese (Beijing) Accent - Part 1 Listen to a Chinese (Beijing) accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. Accent sample obtained from: https://www.dialectsarchive.com/ 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

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 6

April 20, 2024 18:45 - 7 minutes - 13.8 MB

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 6 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/ 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

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 5

April 17, 2024 18:41 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MB

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 5 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/ 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

Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 3

April 13, 2024 23:11 - 4 minutes - 8.07 MB

Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Short U' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.   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.

Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part2

April 10, 2024 23:08 - 4 minutes - 8.23 MB

Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Short U' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.

Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 1

April 06, 2024 23:04 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MB

Practice Pronouncing the Short U' 'sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Short U' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.

Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2

April 04, 2024 00:32 - 5 minutes - 9.81 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.

Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1

March 31, 2024 00:30 - 5 minutes - 9.18 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'H' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.

TH Tongue Movement Practice

March 27, 2024 23:05 - 5 minutes - 10.5 MB

TH Tongue Movement Practice The 'TH' sound can be tricky for non-native speakers. Practice these exercises to get used to the tongue movements required to produce the 'TH' sound.   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.

Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part 3

March 23, 2024 23:43 - 5 minutes - 9.48 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part  3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.  

Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part 2

March 20, 2024 23:41 - 4 minutes - 8.72 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part  2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.  

Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part 1

March 16, 2024 23:39 - 3 minutes - 6.17 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English -- Part  1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'T' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. 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.  

5 Ways to Say 'T' in Standard American English -- Part 2

March 13, 2024 15:30 - 4 minutes - 8.05 MB

5 Ways to Say 'T' in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will discuss the 5 different ways to pronounce the 'T' letter  in Standard American English:  Regular T, Final T, Middle T, Disappearing T, and TR blends. 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.

5 Ways to Say 'T' in Standard American English -- Part 1

March 09, 2024 16:28 - 4 minutes - 7.42 MB

5 Ways to Say 'T' in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will discuss the 5 different ways to pronounce the 'T' letter  in Standard American English:  Regular T, Final T, Middle T, Disappearing T, and TR blends. 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.

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 4

March 06, 2024 18:05 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MB

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 4 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/ 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

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 3

March 02, 2024 18:03 - 5 minutes - 10.9 MB

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 3 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/ 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

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 16 -- Part 2

February 29, 2024 01:44 - 4 minutes - 8.31 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 16 -- 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.  :) Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.   For more information, please vi...

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 16 -- Part1

February 25, 2024 01:42 - 4 minutes - 8.58 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 16 -- 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.  :) Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.   For more information, please vi...

Eliminate Extra Schwa Sounds From Your Speech

February 22, 2024 00:47 - 5 minutes - 10.2 MB

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

3 Ways to Pronounce 'SS' in Standard American English

February 17, 2024 20:17 - 7 minutes - 13.7 MB

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.

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 2

February 13, 2024 20:25 - 6 minutes - 12.8 MB

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

Reduce a Ukrainian Accent - Part 1

February 10, 2024 20:22 - 6 minutes - 11.3 MB

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

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 15 -- Part 2

February 07, 2024 23:32 - 4 minutes - 8.3 MB

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.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 15 -- Part 1

February 03, 2024 23:30 - 4 minutes - 8.41 MB

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.

Use American Phrasing to Sound More Natural -- Part 2

January 31, 2024 20:10 - 4 minutes - 7.65 MB

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.

Use American Phrasing to Sound More Natural -- Part 1

January 27, 2024 20:05 - 4 minutes - 8.23 MB

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.

3 Easy Ways to Sound More American -- Part 2

January 24, 2024 19:47 - 3 minutes - 6.53 MB

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.

3 Easy Ways to Sound More American -- Part 1

January 20, 2024 19:44 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MB

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.

Check Your Vowels -- Are You Saying American Vowels Correctly? Part 2

January 13, 2024 20:02 - 5 minutes - 10.8 MB

Check Your Vowels -- Are You Saying American Vowels Correctly?  Part 2 In this video, we will be checking your understanding of American vowels using words that sound the same except for the vowel.  Vowels are very important in Standard American English because they can change the whole meaning of a word and sentence if you get them wrong. You must understand the vowel correctly to understand the correct word.  Also, you must say the vowel correctly for other people to understand the word. ...

Check Your Vowels -- Are You Saying American Vowels Correctly? Part 1

January 10, 2024 19:59 - 7 minutes - 13.9 MB

Check Your Vowels -- Are You Saying American Vowels Correctly?  Part 1 In this video, we will be checking your understanding of American vowels using words that sound the same except for the vowel.  Vowels are very important in Standard American English because they can change the whole meaning of a word and sentence if you get them wrong. You must understand the vowel correctly to understand the correct word.  Also, you must say the vowel correctly for other people to understand the word. ...

Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 3

January 07, 2024 00:59 - 4 minutes - 8.47 MB

Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 3 Listen to an Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com If you would like me to analyze your accent on this channel, email an audio file to me at [email protected].   Language Sample taken from the website:  IDEA -- International Dialects of English Archive https://www.dialect...

Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 2

January 04, 2024 00:58 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MB

Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 2 Listen to an Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com If you would like me to analyze your accent on this channel, email an audio file to me at [email protected].   Language Sample taken from the website:  IDEA -- International Dialects of English Archive https://www.dialect...

Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 1

December 31, 2023 00:56 - 6 minutes - 12.3 MB

Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 1 Listen to an Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent. For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com If you would like me to analyze your accent on this channel, email an audio file to me at [email protected].   Language Sample taken from the website:  IDEA -- International Dialects of English Archive https://www.dialect...

Practice Pronouncing the ’J’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 3

December 27, 2023 23:33 - 4 minutes - 8.06 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'J' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 3 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'J' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Practice Pronouncing the ’J’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 2

December 23, 2023 23:30 - 5 minutes - 9.78 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'J' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'J' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Practice Pronouncing the ’J’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 1

December 20, 2023 23:28 - 4 minutes - 7.5 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'J' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'J' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 14 -- Part 2

December 16, 2023 22:35 - 3 minutes - 6.55 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 14 -- 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.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 14 -- Part 1

December 13, 2023 22:33 - 4 minutes - 8.04 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 14 -- 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.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 13

December 09, 2023 22:31 - 5 minutes - 9.35 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 13 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.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 12

December 06, 2023 22:27 - 5 minutes - 10.6 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 12 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.

Practice Pronouncing the ’Z’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 2

December 02, 2023 16:09 - 4 minutes - 8.66 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'Z' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 2 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Z' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Practice Pronouncing the ’Z’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 1

November 29, 2023 16:07 - 4 minutes - 7.38 MB

Practice Pronouncing the 'Z' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 1 In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'Z' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 11

November 22, 2023 22:55 - 3 minutes - 6.98 MB

Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 11 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.