This is considered a double negative and they cancel each other out to make a positive. YOu are correct that the sentence "This is not dissimiliar" means "This is similar."

On the US national news they are pronouncing it as: "sue NAH me" or phonetically: /su na' mi/

Yes, certainly, speech-language pathologists (SLPs) can help lessen a strong New York or southern dialect. It is not necessarily more difficult than a foreign accent to change - once you learn the specific characteristics of the dialect and how it

HI, I would bet he said, "That is freaky." Meaning, that he didn't understand it either...."very strange."

Go to www.corspan.org and click on "Find instruction in your area." There are many corporate speech pathologists all around the country (USA) who offer accent modification training. They are listed by state on that site. Good luck!

It is pronounced: /dou laik/. /ou/ = the long "o" sound. /ai/ = "I". The stress is on the first syllable.

You definately need someone to talk to to practice your English skills. Is there anyone at your workplace who you could have an "English lunch" with once a week? (Only speak English.) How about a neighbor? Classes on a university campus? Or, there

Remember that the audience is not your enemy! They want you to succeed! Connect with them by focusing upon friendly faces. Ask them questions to get them involved so then it becomes a "conversation" instead of a "speech." Also, BE PREPARED for

The /nt/ in this situation is called a consonant cluster. Both the /n/ and the /t/ are pronounced, however, the /t/ is not released (meaning that the tongue stays at the roof of the mouth - it is more like a "stop."). If you say /nt/ words

By George, I think you've got it!