Let’s be honest: learning a new accent can feel daunting. You listen to native speakers, maybe take accent reduction classes, study the rules… and still, that authentic sound—the natural flow and melody—can feel just out of reach. It’s frustrating when you know the words, but something in the delivery still sounds “off.” If this sounds…
6 American English Pronunciation Mistakes and How to Fix Them
In our Accent Reduction sessions we see many non-native speakers struggle with certain sounds that don’t exist in their native language. These pronunciation challenges can make speech less clear, leading to misunderstandings or a lack of confidence when speaking. In this article, we’ll break down the most common pronunciation mistakes and provide simple, effective strategies…
Get Quick 1:1 Presentation Help
Announcing 1:1 Pitch Polish Program Quick, Last-Minute Speech and Presentation Prep Do you have an important presentation, speech, or audition coming up? Worried about your English pronunciation and how clearly your words and ideas will come across to your audience? Maybe you’ve received feedback about needing to sound more engaging—or just want to ensure you…
Unlock Presentation Magic: The Power of Variation
Unlock Presentation Magic: The Power of Variation When you step onto a stage to give a presentation, you are not merely sharing information but performing a kind of magic. This magic involves not just the words you choose but how you say them, transforming your speech from mundane to memorable. A skilled presenter, much like…
Elocution Classes
Elevate Your Expression with Elocution Classes At AccentsOff, we believe in the power of clear and effective communication. That’s why we’re proud to offer specialized Elocution Classes designed to enhance your spoken language skills. Whether you’re looking to improve your public speaking, refine your pronunciation, or simply communicate more confidently, our classes are tailored to…
Flash Strategies for Accent Management
Whether you’re aiming to refine your accent for professional clarity, personal growth, or academic exploration, understanding how to navigate this linguistic landscape is an important skill. This article introduces Part 1 of “Flash Strategies,” simple yet effective techniques designed to enhance your communication skills, especially for those with well-developed, non-native accents who also have trouble…
Final Installment: Mini Case Studies
This is the final chapter in our 3-part series of Mini Case Studies: snapshots of some of our real-life students working hard on their American accents and voice. Check out some of the approaches we used with a Ukrainian marketer, a Columbian C-level executive, and a Japanese engineer. We take a personalized approach with each of…
Accent & Voice: More Mini Case Studies!
This is Part 2 of a 3-part series of “mini case studies”: snapshots of some of our real-life students working hard on their American accents and voice. Mini-Case 4: Stopped the second guessing Client Background: A. was a Haiti-born business consultant who came to us with concerns about “his speech in general”. He spoke excellent English…
Accent Reduction Classes: Mini Case Studies
Many people who inquire about our accent reduction programs ask us “What do students do in your classes, anyway?” So we thought it would be fun and useful to showcase a few “mini case studies” of some of our real-life students working hard on their American accents. This is the first of 3 posts featuring…
Our Top 3 Student Recordings
How do AccentsOff students sound when they have improved their American accents? Although we are proud of all our students' progress, here are three of our all-time favorite success stories! "Before" is a recording from the student's first session. "After" is the recording made at the end of their training segment. A favorite new success…