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Hi,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...

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,...

When trying to learn a new accent listening to and imitating a native speaker is the most important and the fastest way to learn. When you were young you learnt a language by listening and then repeating the words while imitating the accent. However, as a child your ability for the ear to...

Hi I am a speech teacheer in Victoria BC, Canada. I have been teaching all dialects and especially American standard for many years.My name is gabrielle Contact me and I will help. Gabrielle Levin

Thank you for your replies. these days I'm trying to improve my pronunciation a little (I'm reading "American Accent Training" by Ann Cook, I also have the audio files) CalifJim wrote:As for the second component, it is often some intermediate sound between ee and i (feel, bit) for /ai/ or...

HI, Wendy. I apologize for the tardy reply. However, I currently do not possess the technology we would need for me to properly coach you. It may be a great idea to rent the film or any other film that uses a Louisiana accent and dialect. That's the next best thing you can learn from. Good...

Arvin, I am in the production of " Steel Magnolias"...a play that is set in Louisiana in the 1980's. An all women cast. The play has been made into a motion picture. We are going to be using an accent and I was wondering if you would be able to help me with the dialect etc.... I...

Sorry for disturbing u all here: I'd like to know why are u so interestend in American accent? I mean: we 're talking in English. Isn't English native language of Great Britain's people? And if so, is it right to say that real English is British English? Here in Italy, people from south speak a...