Do you feel like Mr. Lee? Mr. Lee, a South Korean businessman, struggled with English pronunciation, particularly with sounds like “r” and “l,” leading to frequent misunderstandings in international meetings. These issues affected his confidence and hindered his ability to negotiate effectively. Recognizing the impact on his business, he sought pronunciation coaching, which helped him […]
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How often do you speak English at work, or in an English-speaking environment? Do you ever feel uncomfortable speaking in English because you fear people might not understand you correctly? Almost every week I hear one of my students talk about their experiences of not feeling understood when speaking English. For most of them, it’s
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Over the past two weeks, I have had the opportunity to revisit an age old pronunciation question with many of my students. How do you say the word… “WORLD?” This is what I have said:First, start by slowly saying, “We are old.”Second, slowly say, “We’re old.”Finally, slowly say, “World.” You will notice that by creating
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Have you ever wished that you could have explained something a little better? Or, have you ever said something where you felt as though the person you were talking to never really understood you completely because of your foreign accent? C.E.O.L.A. Accent Reduction & Language Training is a new online school that is looking out
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