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American Accent: Top 10 Essentials



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What will I learn?
You'll learn the top 10 essentials of the American accent through detailed lessons on American English syllable stress, word reductions and unstressed syllables, and how to pronounce the most common vowels and consonants of American English. Each chapter includes pronunciation videos, helpful text explanations, downloadable worksheets, and chapter quizzes to test your knowledge.
Who should take this course?
This accent reduction course was designed to improve the clarity and fluency of non-native speakers of American English. However, if you are a native speaker of English who grew up speaking another dialect or accent and you want to learn more about the American accent, you will also benefit from this course.
What English skill level should I have before I take this course?
The material in this course is best for a skill level of intermediate and above. However, I would encourage beginners of English to enroll (all videos come with captions). It's never too early to start learning about American English pronunciation!
Why should I take this course on the American accent?
Pronunciation can't be learned from a book. Once a word is spoken out loud, its pronunciation often changes, and the only way to learn about that pronunciation is to listen to native speakers and then imitate them. This course will give you the opportunity to do just that - listen to and imitate native speakers of American English, with helpful pronunciation tips and guidance along the way.
But even more important is this course will teach you the rules that govern American English pronunciation, such as:
- How a vowel is different from a consonant
- Which words to stress and destress in a sentence
- How to reduce vowels in unstressed syllables
As you become more aware of the sounds and patterns of spoken American English, your pronunciation skills will greatly improve!
How much does this course cost?
The American Accent: Top 10 Essentials course is free!
Six Steps to a Stronger Voice



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What will I learn?
You'll learn how the voice is made in the body, starting with the lungs and ending with the lips! Then you'll strengthen each vocal body system with guided exercises specific to each system. You'll also learn how to keep your voice in top shape with daily vocal warm-ups.
Who should take this course?
Anyone who uses their voice will benefit from this course! From professional voice users (teachers, CEOs, performers, actors) to typical, everyday voice users (students, working professionals, homemakers) - anyone who wants to improve the sound of their voice should take this course.
Why is it important to learn about the voice?
We use our voices every day to communicate our thoughts, emotions, and motivations. Yet for many of us, the inner workings of the voice remain a complete mystery. This course will unlock the mystery of the voice, and then teach you techniques that will help you to speak with your ideal-sounding voice.
How much does this course cost?
The Six Steps to a Stronger Voice course is free!
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