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Accent Training Podcast

380 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 10 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

The Accent Training Podcast is your go-to resource for free American accent training. Learn the American accent for free and strengthen your English communication skills. Listen to Pat, your personal American Accent Trainer, to develop the American accent through daily podcast lessons! 

Boost your professional skills with a versatile English sound and enhance your spoken English.

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#216 Clear OU & OW Moving Sounds

July 09, 2024 05:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MB

Today's episode will cover how to pronounce the (ou) and (ow) heard in 'House', 'Flower' or 'Now'. I also give you direction to project your voice clearly in the American accent in a way that makes your words easy to understand for American ears.  This episode is part 1 of 3 covering moving OU and OW diphthongs, so make sure that you're following the Accent Training Podcast to develop these effective patterns!

#215 Advice for women to become strong public speakers in English from Urmi

July 01, 2024 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Urmi is the Social Media Lead for an organization that supports women leadership positions develop communication skills. Here you will hear her advice for better story telling, 3 tips on public speaking, and how to become a more persuasive speaker! Urmi says that "It’s never too late to learn something new, no matter your age, as long as you create the time to make your priorities happen!" Learn about Urmi here through her social media links: My LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/urmi...

#214 Pronounce every American name CLEARLY with this advice!

June 24, 2024 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

#213 Tense O Exercises for Success (Part 2)

June 18, 2024 23:00 - 14 minutes - 10 MB

#212 Tense O Pronunciation Training for the Clearest Speech

June 11, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes - 6.9 MB

#211 Move your lips for these 3 essential vowel sounds

June 04, 2024 19:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Have you ever tripped up over the pronunciation of "cow" and "house"? Both words have that tricky "ow" sound, but something feels a little different between them. In this episode, we dive deep into the world of diphthongs to dissect exactly what's happening with these sounds. Get ready to: Master the tongue and lip placement for each "ow" sound. Hear minimal pairs (words that differ only by one sound) to sharpen your ear. Explore how these sounds appear in different languages. So, wheth...

#210 American Pronunciation of Specific & Pacific

May 28, 2024 19:00 - 4 minutes - 2.95 MB

#209 Dan from Britspeak Podcast sheds light on British life, culture and British English!

May 25, 2024 05:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

Dan is from Northern England, and currently living in Japan. Today Dan sheds light on his experiences having arrived to a new country with no knowledge of the language or culture, and gives advice that anyone arriving in a new country with a new language needs to know about! Want more of Dan's content? Check out his youtube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@Brit-speak The BritSpeak Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/britspeak/ Or ask him a question here: https://www.britspe...

#208 How fast and easy American accent training happens with these 5 steps

May 22, 2024 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.3 MB

Apply to train with Pat: Accent Training Application 80/20 Application in American Accent Development Identify Key Patterns 20% of Patterns show 80% of Improvement: Concentrate on projecting your voice clearly with key patterns that are used in 80% of American English interactions. These include rhythm, stress patterns and intonation used in American English. Identify Key Sounds 20% of sounds make up 80% of pronunciation: Apply patterns learned to key vowel sounds that are used in 80...

#208 The 5 Step method I use to show my clients fast results

May 22, 2024 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

Apply to train with Pat: Accent Training Application 80/20 Application in American Accent Development Identify Key Patterns 20% of Patterns show 80% of Improvement: Concentrate on projecting your voice clearly with key patterns that are used in 80% of American English interactions. These include rhythm, stress patterns and intonation used in American English. Identify Key Sounds 20% of sounds make up 80% of pronunciation: Apply patterns learned to key vowel sounds that are used in 80...

#207 3 Teacher Lessons I've Learned to Stop Wasting Class Time

May 10, 2024 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MB

#207 How ESL Teachers can STOP wasting class time on Pronunciation

May 10, 2024 02:00 - 13 minutes - 9.22 MB

#206 How to Pronounce "They're" and why the IPA is a lie

May 03, 2024 18:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MB

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. 

#205 4 American pronunciations of the Letter 'A'

April 26, 2024 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

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

#203 Exercises to Develop American Tongue Placement EASILY (Part 2)

April 10, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MB

#202 American Tongue Placement made Easy

April 06, 2024 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.11 MB

#201 How to Pronounce Off and Of

April 02, 2024 18:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MB

Practice your "Of" reductions with me deeper here: https://youtu.be/2RjoOZFlzZY?si=DeAO_zQAMIIdEC9h This 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...

#200 Why you should always say LESS than necessary

March 23, 2024 22:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

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!

#199 Protect yourself from criminal immigration scams: interview with an Immigration Consultant

March 19, 2024 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MB

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/

#194 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 1 - Warm up

February 10, 2024 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.67 MB

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#193 American Pronunciation Handbook Preface - Start Here

February 10, 2024 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MB

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

#197 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 4 - Au & Aw Made Easy

February 10, 2024 17:00 - 13 minutes - 9.08 MB

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#195 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 2 - "A" Made Easy

February 10, 2024 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MB

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#196 American Pronunciation Handbook Reading Part 3 - O Made Easy

February 10, 2024 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.92 MB

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#192 Get Clear English Listening with THIS interactive American i Exercise (Part 2)

January 29, 2024 21:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

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 Amer...

#191 Strengthen Clear English Understanding with THIS interactive American i Exercise (Part 1)

January 19, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MB

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 Americ...

#191 Improve Clear English speaking by 10% with THIS interactive American i Exercise

January 19, 2024 18:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MB

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 Americ...

#190 Level the Playing Field

January 12, 2024 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MB

#189 "Should Brazilians Learn the American Accent?" Accent Training Questions with Filipe Joy!

January 08, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MB

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.

#190 "Should Brazilians Master the American Accent?" Accent Training Questions with Filipe Joy!

January 08, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

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. Apply to Work with me through the Link Below! https://accentrainingworkspace.myclickfunnels.com/accentrainingapplication--76719

#189 "Should Brazilians Master the American Accent?" Accent Training Questions with Filipe Joy!

January 08, 2024 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

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. Click the Link to apply to work with me! https://accentrainingworkspace.myclickfunnels.com/application-page--8ec44

#188 Pat's Marathon (Part 4)

December 22, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

#187 Master Negotiations with Americans (Part 3 of 3): Idioms for WORK

December 18, 2023 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

#186 Master Negotiations with Americans (Part 2 of 3): Idioms to Resolve Conflict

December 06, 2023 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

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. C...

#184 Pat's Marathon Training Accountability (Part 3)

November 30, 2023 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.58 MB

#185 Master American Negotiations (Part 1 of 3): Idioms for Business and Buying

November 30, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

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 positi...

#185 Expert Negotiations with Americans (Part 1 of 3): 4 Idioms to Sound Like an Experienced Negotiator in English.

November 30, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 8.96 MB

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.  Discover how to incorporate these idioms effectively to: Establish credibility and command respect from your American counterparts. Strategically position yourself for favorable outcomes. Convince and persuade with finesse. Navigate cultural differences and build rapport. Elevate your ne...

#183 The Secret Vocal Exercise to Sound Confident in American English (Part 2 of 2)

November 17, 2023 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.99 MB

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 accent Techniques to project confidence and charism...

#182 The Secret Vocal Exercise to Sound Confident in American English (Part 1 of 2)

November 15, 2023 23:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MB

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 accent Techniques to project confidence and charisma through your voice Tips to ...

#181 Owning my Failure, and being ACCOUNTABLE (Accountability Part 2)

November 11, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MB

#181 Pat's Marathon Training Accountability (Part 2)

November 11, 2023 06:00 - 10 minutes - 6.98 MB

#180 American Accent Secrets Revealed: The 3 Step Strategy

November 08, 2023 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.48 MB

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 pronunciation The secret to using American emphasis How to best develop American account sounds to maximize clarity.  Ready to transform your American accent? Listen now and star...

#179 An Episode about Inspiration and Accountability

October 31, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

#179 Pat's Marathon Training Accountability (Part 1)

October 31, 2023 05:00 - 10 minutes - 7.13 MB

#178 American Intonation Training for Non-Native Speakers: Yes or No Questions (Part 2 of 2)

October 23, 2023 05:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MB

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 English How to practice intonation to indicate different types of questions. Tips for improv...

#177 American English Intonation for Non-Native Speakers: Yes or No Questions (Part 1 of 2)

October 21, 2023 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MB

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 English How to use the most fundamental intonational pattern for yes or no questions in American English. ...

#176 American Accent Audio-Webinar: For Non-Native English Speakers in the US

October 16, 2023 21:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

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 training Accent Training Exercises to Improve your...

#175 If you're underestimated because of your accent listen to this

October 11, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

Open the link below to get YOUR copy of the American Pronunciation Handbook, and sign-up for the workshop: https://accentrainingworkspace.myclickfunnels.com/accentrainingplan