Blue Jay Speech Consultants

How to Sound More American Instantly...

Singing is the best and quickest way to make your accent sound more American. Many performers sound very American when they sing, but have a completely different accent when speaking.

Try it and see if it works for you.

This does not, however, remove the responsibility on your part to practice daily. Incorporate singing into your daily pronunciation practice and it will certainly get you the results you want OVER TIME.

I also want to point out that there is nothing wrong with having an accent. All accents are beautiful. Concentrate more on how well people understand you. If you feel there is an issue with that, then you should definitely consider making changes.

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For my bible lovers out there...

While this quote is referring to speaking in tongues, I thought it was relevant for our purposes as well.

I strongly believe that effective, clear, and confident communication is not optional. It will either make or break your success. In fact, communicating with clarity is the doorway to success.

As an 8 year old immigrant child, I quickly learned that sounds matter. Saying "sank you" creates tension, but "thank you" creates a smile. That lesson stuck with me. Overcoming my own significant communication barriers, combined with over 10 years of experience working as an SLP has equipped me to help you crush the communication barriers in your life.

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5 Tips To Improve Your Skills In American English..

If English is a second language for you, use these top five tips to strengthen your foundational knowledge of American English. This will have a direct effect on your ability to communicate in any setting, including the workplace or your personal life.

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The Biggest Mistake Non-Native English Speakers Make... And How to Fix It!!

Many of my students tell me that they are really self-conscious of the way they sound, especially during important social settings (such as a meetings, interviews, dates).

Self-consciousness is not the same as self-awareness. When you are self-conscious, you lack confidence, don't believe in yourself, and make unnecessary errors due to nervousness. Self-awareness, on the other hand, allows you to be mindful of your speech, in a healthy way. From this place, you are able to correct yourself immediately, and salvage the conversation.

Accepting the way you sound and becoming more comfortable with it is a critical step in getting out of this destructive mindset. Knowing that many people are in your exact shoes and experience the same feelings can be of great help. Remember that there is nothing wrong with having an accent. It is simply a beautiful imprint of your native language and your roots.

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What you need to know about the schwa /ə/..........

Hope you guys find this post informative.

If you have difficulty identifying the schwa sound in words, don't be alarmed. It takes practice, just like any other new skill.

Getting familiar with the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is crucial when learning English pronunciation. Since many sounds are represented by different letters, knowing the exact symbol for the sound is imperative.

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What is the difference between the American vowels /ɑ/ and /æ/?

In American English, vowels create the most difficulty for non-native speakers.

Remember, American vowel production is always influenced by the position and movement of the tongue. Placing the tongue slightly higher or lower will change the vowel completely.

I hope this post helped make your life a little easier.

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Three Highly Effective Strategies To Improve Pronunciation....

I hope you guys find this post helpful.

While not impossible, it is extremely hard to improve on your own. A highly skilled speech and accent coach can help you along your journey.

Remember to focus on progress, not perfection. Having an accent is a beautiful thing. The goal is to make it easier for others to understand you, and not to completely eliminate your accent.

Three Main Benefits of Speech and Accent Training.....

A Speech and Accent Coach will inevitably bring many benefits to your overall communication, both personally and professionally. In this post, I listed the main three.

Some people exhibit natural confidence. However, for most of us, confidence needs to be worked on and gradually built like a muscle.

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The Four T's Of American English!!

I hope you guys like this post about the four different ways to pronounce the "t" sound in American English.

If you are a non-native English speaker and didn't know this fact, don't be alarmed. Most native speakers aren't aware of this either.

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Three Common Myths About Second Language Learning Debunked!!

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Four Commonly Mispronounced Words!!!!

Are you a non-native English speaker? Then you have most likely mispronounced at least one of these words, which probably resulted in some weird looks from your listeners, and a little embarrassment on your part.

Remember, awareness is the key on your journey to mastering English language pronunciation.

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