by Vivienne Zhao | Jul 17, 2022 | Accent Facts, Blog, FAQ
I’m sure that ESL learners can all agree that pronunciation is the most difficult part of the English language. Why is that so, you may wonder? There are a few reasons, but one of the biggest culprits is the English vowels. In this article, I give you four ways...
by Vivienne Zhao | Jun 5, 2022 | Accent Facts, Blog, FAQ
What exactly is an accent? As an accent coach, this is another frequently asked question, not by my clients per se, but by the general public and “allied professionals,” such as English teachers. There are, in effect, two separate questions. Allow me to answer both in...
by Vivienne Zhao | Feb 12, 2022 | Accent Facts, Accent Tips, Blog, FAQ, Featured
Have you been trying to work on your English pronunciation and accent by yourself, scrolling through endless TikTok and YouTube “tutorials”? Perhaps you’ve taken some online courses, such as Udemy, or even lessons from an English teacher, but have...
by Vivienne Zhao | Jan 1, 2022 | Accent Facts, Blog, FAQ, Featured
You’ve spent years, even decades, perfecting your English. You have advanced-level English skills but are frustrated by communication breakdowns due to your accent. You have tried to improve your pronunciation using free online resources and perhaps have even hired an...
by Vivienne Zhao | Jun 27, 2021 | Accent Facts, Blog
When it comes to the customer service world, your clients desire an authentic connection with the person on the other end of the line. Unfortunately, with an often subconscious linguistic prejudice present, customers tend to react negatively to telephone...
by Vivienne Zhao | Mar 21, 2021 | Accent Facts, Blog
In a perfect world, we would celebrate our differences to create understanding and advancement among diverse groups of people. Unfortunately, our differences can sometimes divide us rather than bring us together. Discrimination is real in today’s global society, an...
