http://www.englishforums.com/search/pro.htm?q=tag%3aAccent+TrainingSearch results for 'tag:Accent Training' matching tag 'Accent Training'en-USXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/FilipinismsFilipinoismsRingBell/glnrm/post.htm#559043Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:07:37 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:559043mister micawber. I would consider this exercise damagingly prescriptive; most are neither uniquely Filipino nor wrong. However (and my comments refer to AmE/BrE): 1. Free subscription of... (Free subscription to…) - prepo issue-- AmE/BrE uses the collocation subscribe to. 2. Can I speak with…? (May I speak with…) - To sound more polite/ask permission?-- Both OK. 'Can' is more casual but just as common. 3. Come again? (I'm sorry I didn't get quite get that / Excuse me? / I'm sorry would you please say that again?) - English trainers discourage agents to use this because they say that it could mean 'cum again')- - The English trainers are nuts. Come again is common and casual. Your examples in parentheses are overly formal...http://www.englishforums.com/English/FilipinismsFilipinoismsRingBell/glnrm/post.htmTue, 26 Aug 2008 18:26:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:558938samwalkerHas anyone heard about Filipinisms/Filipinoism? Hi guys. In the call center industry, it refers to terms/phrases used by Filipinos in speaking and in writing (sometimes). They gave me a list with corrections and assigned me to send one Filipinism with corrections weekly. However, in my opinion, sending the filipinism and a correction seems not enough. I want to include reasons/explanations why a certain Filipinism is wrong but I'm neither a teacher nor a native Brit/Am so I don't know how to exlain each entry/correction. I need your feedback for each entry (What makes them wrong? Is it grammatically incorrect? etc... How do I explain to agents?) Here is their list: "Filipinisms are words or phrases that are ususally...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/18/jwjm/Post.htm#557841Sat, 23 Aug 2008 10:56:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:557841anonymousHi Kalpana, This is nirmal. I live in Mumbai.. I want accent training...and voice modulation..my no. is <removed by a mod.> . if u can give me ur contact no., i will get in touch with you for the same..you can mail me <email address removed by a mod. Please register and add your contact details to your profile only.> awaiting for your reply.. Regards, Nirmalhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/BooksForReference/glhbw/post.htm#557290Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:11:01 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:557290kooyeenHi, if you mean "accent reduction" I can only tell you about one book I read (course with audio CDs), which is "American Accent Training" by Ann Cook. It seems to be the best for American English. If you need something similar for other dialects, you could try to search on Amazon.com for books on accent reduction. Good luck.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowToChangeMyAccent/glgqc/post.htm#557288Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:04:20 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:557288kooyeenAm really struggling with my accent...English people can't really understand some words what am saying...So any body advice me how to change my accent? You might need an accent reduction course. Learn the sounds, learn how to connect words, learn to use a decent intonation, etc. It depends on the variety you want to learn though. For American English, I once read "American Accent Training" by Ann Cook. I found it vital for my English, learned a lot of things and I improved a lot. I can't say anything about British English or other dialects though. Good luck. :)http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/18/jwjm/Post.htm#551386Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:03:54 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:551386anonymousi am interested in the training how can i reach you? pls call or text <Contact information removed by mod. Please register and place contact information in your profile.>http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#551385Wed, 06 Aug 2008 01:02:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:551385anonymousHi Eric, how much is yoru American accent training? I leave in Makati. If i avail your training where will be the venue?http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#545836Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:06:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:545836anonymousI am from Quezon City, Philippines and would like to know where I can get CD about American Accent Training thak you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#536312Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:34:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:536312anonymousHi sunder, It is always easy to learn it from your own experience please do watch HBO for that ... With all my love Sonihttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TheThee/gzlvv/post.htm#529355Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:25:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:529355kooyeenHmm, can I answer even though I am not a native speaker? I would say "thee eagle" because I learned to pronounce it "thee" before vowel sounds. Words like "university" and "wall" don't really start with a vowel sound, but with "semivowels", I think. In IPA they would be /j/ and /w/ respectively. That's why I say "the" in front of "university" and "wall". I seem to insert a glottal stop if I try to say 'thee' before 'evening' rather than just slide from one word to the other. That reminds me of some weak sounds the author of American Accent Training says learners should try to put between vowel sounds when connecting different words:...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#522662Tue, 03 Jun 2008 23:23:48 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:522662anonymousim mark and im willing ti train to have a job, are you still hiring a tutor for your company? i'll wait for your immediate response thank you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseBritishAccent/3/djxcv/Post.htm#521999Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:34:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:521999anonymousHi Alex, I am looking for accent reduction coaching. Can you provide me the training. Regards Ananyahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#521183Sat, 31 May 2008 05:05:52 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:521183anonymousHi, This is with reference to your email that u would b interested in accent training. I would be glad to assist you on the same. I have been an accent trainer in renowed organisations in Mumbai, India. I can also manage to handle a group of students who wish to learn US/UK accent. Thnx & Regards, Kalpanahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#512238Sun, 11 May 2008 00:24:27 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:512238arvsworldHi guys, Arvin here. For those who have been trying to get in touch with me, please check my profile information -- that's where you'll find my email address and company website information. My training center is located in Makati. For those of you who live in the area or around the Makati area, feel free to inquire. Everything you need to know to get in touch with us is on our website. Regards, Arvinhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/AmericansPleaseHelp/gbkgn/post.htm#509489Sun, 04 May 2008 18:19:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:509489kooyeenFirst of all, you need some grammar too, because I noticed typical Asian mistakes, or non native constructions anyway. i'm live in PRC <-- I live in... Here's the best tips I can give you: 1 - Get a grammar book, and read it, learning the most common structures. "English grammar in use" by Cambridge University Press seems a good one. 2 - Learn how to recognize the sounds of vowels and how to speak like a native speaker. I used "American Accent Training", by Ann Cook. It is one of the best. 3 - Practice, replacing your first language with English every time you feel like it. You should start to think in English. Point #2 is the most important. I improved my listening skills by at least 50% (from...http://www.englishforums.com/English/ThatThat/gbjqh/post.htm#509485Sun, 04 May 2008 17:53:49 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:509485kooyeenWell, I usually hear it that way, and Ann Cook in American Accent training told me to do so, so I think I'll go on pronouncing them that way. I could upload the short audio examples she uses to teach the difference between those two kinds of "that", but I don't feel like it now. If you are interested or curious I might post them in the pronunciation section one day...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#506647Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:24:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:506647anonymousHi Arvin, I am Srinivas and am interested in learning American accent. I am an Indian and came to US recently. My email id is Please give me your contact details so that i can get in touch with you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/17/jwjm/Post.htm#498449Wed, 09 Apr 2008 11:40:28 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:498449anonymousyou are exactly correct. Need to know proper english. But people who are working in Support projects, they need to understand the all over world customers accent.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#491009Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:06:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:491009anonymousHi Teacher Eric, I'm Vino from India. I'am crazy about learning american accents so that it might help me for searching a good job under voice process. I have searched a lot of web sites for free online american accent training but can't get one. Can you help with this one. Thanks Vinohttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#490503Wed, 19 Mar 2008 04:56:55 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:490503anonymousinfact even im searchin 4 da same..http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#486802Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:07:50 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:486802anonymoushello arvin- i hope you are still in paranaque, and willing to teach american english to my friend. we come from bf homes, i have a chinese guy who needs to improve his speech to pass college. if you can help, please reply to my email address asap. <email address deleted> Hi Anon If you wish to contact Arvin, you should do so using whatever contact information is in his profile. -- modhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#483392Fri, 29 Feb 2008 23:46:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:483392anonymoushi,erick im john i want to improve my english but i dont to do that.because im always everyhour,everyday in house..you can help me to improve my english or what can i do...?http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#478208Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:08:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:478208anonymousHi Teacher Eric , I read your post and i think i need the book about American accent, would you like to send me tthanks in advance. donverhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#476375Wed, 13 Feb 2008 10:07:47 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:476375anonymoushi lervelyn listening skill i very important for u.. so keep watching on the tele serial's 4m Disnep,try to watch american channels... it will help u a lot.. keep go on & rockin...http://www.englishforums.com/English/PetalAndPedalDifference/2/zlvlz/Post.htm#474043Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:50:13 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:474043kooyeenHi, hmm, good question! I think I say bed or and better the same, but it depend on the context (that is, it mainly depends on the intonation of the sentence they are in). I could buy a mirror, or a wardrobe or... hmm, a bed or ... hmm, maybe some chairs. But I know I'd better buy nothing. <-- different for me ( or is not reduced) Now I'll wait for some native speaker to tell me off... if I just posted nonsesnse! But this "sound-the-same" game seems fun. I remember an example form American Accent Training, where the author says that "soup or salad" is "super salad" Maybe we could continue the game with some more interesting pairs: I hate them all! I hate the mall! Unless I stress them or I reduce it to 'em, those two are the...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#467891Wed, 23 Jan 2008 12:36:08 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:467891anonymousHi, Can you please suggest me a good book,online lessons for learning how the American speak i.e.pronounciation and language.I would be awaiting for your reply Puniahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#465889Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:09:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:465889anonymoushey Eric can you give me the details of the book for learning american accent.http://www.englishforums.com/English/PleaseBritishAccent/2/djxcv/Post.htm#462822Thu, 10 Jan 2008 22:56:22 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:462822anonymousHi, I do think you should think about about it, I will be the first to enroll in your class. Regards Anniehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/16/jwjm/Post.htm#461363Mon, 07 Jan 2008 07:48:32 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:461363sokaHi. i'm from india & i want to learn american accent .Could anyone of you please help me ? I'll be greatly thankful to youhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#460332Fri, 04 Jan 2008 10:44:17 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:460332anonymousI would greatly appreciate this bookhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ListeningEnglish/zwcbr/post.htm#457610Thu, 27 Dec 2007 19:31:18 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:457610kooyeenHi, not that I know of. You "practice" listening in a variety of ways... just listen to the radio, watch some videos on Youtube, etc. If you find difficult to "listen", either you need to learn more words or you need to improve your pronunciation. I only know "American Accent Training" for American English... that helps students to understand how spoken American English works.http://www.englishforums.com/English/CompoundsAndItsMainStress/zhlgz/post.htm#456385Sun, 23 Dec 2007 17:28:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:456385kooyeenHi Jim, I noticed this, and remembered something I read on that book, "American Accent Training". I didn't pay much attention to that part, because I then found out that there were a lot of exceptions, so many that it made no sense to consider any rules. CalifJim wrote: a palm - plant ed COURT yard ('palm-planted' is an adjective) a glass -en clos ed LOB by (as with previous example) ap ricot- tint ed HAIR (as with previous example) She says: "An adjective and noun combination is called a descriptive phrase, and in the absence of contrast or other secondary changes, the stress will always fall naturally on the noun." And then there's this exercise: "There is a little girl . Her name is Goldi locks. She is in a...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#454358Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:17:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:454358anonymousthanks alot ..really i was search about ithttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#451961Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:03:33 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:451961arvsworldHi K, Sorry for the late reply -- I haven't checked this thread in a while. Just so you have some background info on me, I partly own a Training Center in Makati, where I'm also an active trainer. Having said that, you can see how there would be a conflict of interest if I decide to work with your company. However, if you're looking for English Trainers or American Accent Trainers, you may be interested in checking out some of our graduates. Check my profile here to get my email address if you're interested in this idea. Thanks, Arvin G.http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#450859Sat, 08 Dec 2007 02:19:03 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:450859spidergirlHi Eric, can you give me the Details of that book? I am a Filipino and i just moved here in the USA 9 months ago. Though i speak english fluently my accent keeps me from getting the job i wanted. Thank you so muchhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/MyCarStress/zgkhx/post.htmWed, 05 Dec 2007 23:38:00 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:450106kooyeenHi, I remeber I once read (in Amercan Accent Training) that when you say what your name is, like "My name is Earl" , you should stress "my", not "name". I'd never heard that... and I was surprised, since here in Italy every teacher makes you say "My name ease Earl ", stress on name and Earl , lol. I have to say I've never read the part about sentence stress very carefully... it was a mess. I prefer to pick up "the rules" while listening. So I never know where to put the stress in a sentence... I just hope it sounds good and say it the way it sounds best to me. But now I'd like to ask about this: in sentences like... -My name is Earl, and I live in Santa Monica -My car is over there -Your dog is so ugly -Our sister just sold our old car...http://www.englishforums.com/English/CanAnyoneGivePhoneticGuideAmerican-English/zzxzm/post.htm#446575Mon, 26 Nov 2007 18:43:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:446575kooyeenHi David, here you can find some stuff about American English. Vowels, consonants, lots of stuff... http://evaeaston.com/pr/home.html On that website there's also a link to this page, where the states are pronounced. http://evaeaston.com/pr/states.html If you need to know how to pronounce a word in American English (names of states and countries included), you can look it up on Merriam Webster online. You can also listen to the audio clips on this dictionary. http://www.merriam-webster.com/ If you want to know more about American English (most important pronunciation features), you can check out this website. It's American Accent Training. There's some free stuff. If you can get that course somehow... it's useful. Check it out:...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#439097Mon, 05 Nov 2007 18:17:43 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:439097anonymoushi friend, i am very much interested in learing in american accent, could you send the deatails to my mail id (email removed for your own protection, please register and add it to your profile) hope expecting mail forthwith. regards, k.rameshhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhichFollowingTextSpeechEngines-Natural/zvcvc/post.htm#438438Sat, 03 Nov 2007 19:29:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:438438kooyeenRoyal999 wrote: 1- best TTS? 2- phonetics? 3- real human sound? if yes, from where? Best TTS? I have no idea, since I'll never use one. TTS are meant for blind people, not ESL learners. Phonetics? What do you mean? If you want to know more about pronunciation and improve it, I have to say that the book (with CDs) "American Accent Training" is a pretty good one. Real people? Try listening to news radio stations (CNN radio, FOX News radio, etc.), talk radio stations (NPR, Minnesota Public Radio, etc.), some podcasts in English, or watching videos (on CNN.com, MSNBC.com, YouTube, etc.) You can find all you need on the net. Good luckhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#423285Tue, 25 Sep 2007 06:59:02 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:423285anonymousHi, can you handle a group of say 10 who's interested in accent training? Can you give me a quote on how much an accent training will cost? Please include also the course outline and how many hours? Thanks in advance! mau cortahttp://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#422656Sun, 23 Sep 2007 16:29:07 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:422656anonymousHi Iam rosh , well i am working in US based call centre ,i am an indian and wud like to learn american accent .can u give me the best suggestion . Thnks roshhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/SThPhrases/zrcjr/post.htm#418950Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:48:41 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:418950feathersAnonymous wrote: Hello, I have no problem pronouncing /th/ or /s/, however sentences that contain these are difficult "i s th at" "i s th ere" "i s th is" i have no problem with individual sounds however when they're all close to each other it's difficult and doesn't appear to flow naturally. Hi, For what it's worth, Ann Cook (American Accent Training) says it this way: When the TH combination connects with certain sounds, the two sounds blend together to form a composite sound. In the following examples , see how the TH moves back and the L moves forward, to meet in a new middle position. (p.63) The same applies to these examples such as bo th s izes , wi th z eal , wa s th at , etc. Hope it helps a bithttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhichFollowingDictionariesWould-Recommend/2/vqcxk/Post.htm#414116Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:40:35 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:414116kooyeenHi, my English is not good at all, really, but I'm improving. If you want to know how I improved and how I'm improving, then... let's just say I used to read some stuff in Practical English Usage by Michael Swan and English Grammar in Use (Cambridge University Press), but then I stopped relying on grammar books. They are oversimplified, confusing, and often too prescriptive, even those that claim to follow a descriptive approach. So I can't recommend any grammar, because I have yet to find a good grammar, and I think I don't really need one anymore. I don't think a bunch of rules to keep in mind is the key to fluency. However, I think the grammars by Cambridge University Press are acceptable, to get started. Then I learn a lot in this...http://www.englishforums.com/English/LearnAmericanEnglishAmericanAccent-Training/15/jwjm/Post.htm#412487Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:44:45 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:412487anonymousHi everyone, I share the same concern as the person who started this thread. I just need some online referrence so I can train on my own too. Does anyone know any link to where I could get information about american accent? If you know any site which provides drills and exercises, that would be great! - Loverenth from the Philippineshttp://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutAccentProgram/vpnnl/post.htm#411808Thu, 30 Aug 2007 19:55:59 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:411808cvillaAmerican Accent Training, by Ann Cook? Well, I don't know about the training on site, but I used her book and CDs. They're the best. If you want to pick an american accent, or at least get very close to it, I strongly recommend that one. You need to work a lot on this, of course.http://www.englishforums.com/English/WhatAboutAccentProgram/vpnnl/post.htmThu, 30 Aug 2007 18:33:46 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:411768americannewageboyHey Guys, I am from India. I am about to enroll for an AAT Accent training program. Anyone here knows about the quality of their training? Please give me your advise. If you guys know someone else who provides good accent training online or face to face please keep me informed. Thanks Warm regards Sundarhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/ThereGtThur/vxxwh/post.htm#408512Thu, 23 Aug 2007 21:26:12 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408512kooyeenOh! I didn't know of that thread! It's about different kinds of schwas... I wanted to open a thread like that too, but then I thought "It's gonna be a mess to discuss that", so I didn't post. So I see it's not only me that thinks there are a lot of "schwas", or "reduced sounds". Some people just confuse learners, I think... Ann Cook (the author of American Accent Training) says that in AmE there's only one kind of schwa, but if you listen to her she actually uses lots of different reduced vowels. Anyway, good to know that! Thank you.http://www.englishforums.com/English/OpenAndWillingTo/vprqw/post.htm#408294Thu, 23 Aug 2007 13:24:36 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:408294feathersCalifJim wrote: The writer has painted himself into a corner, grammatically speaking! He has open to sounding different and willing to sound different . And he wants to combine them into one expression without repeating the idea of sounding different. Either to sounding or to sound would have worked. Apparently, open was more important to the author than willing , so he chose the continuation which goes with open , namely, to sound ing different . CJ Hmm...!! I'd rather memorize your sentences. So clear, so soccinct. Thank you so much , as always: you helped me, this lazybones, jump-start my accent training!http://www.englishforums.com/English/SuggestionAmericanAccentTraining-Course/vxqgv/post.htm#407920Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:30:06 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407920the painkillerwhat about the British accent ? Any recommended books or sites ....? Thanks in advanced.http://www.englishforums.com/English/SuggestionAmericanAccentTraining-Course/vxqgv/post.htm#407872Wed, 22 Aug 2007 17:09:44 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:407872kooyeenHi, I don't know of anything online. If you want to try a book with cds, American Accent Training is a good one to learn a lot of useful things.