by Vivienne Zhao | Sep 18, 2022 | Accent Facts, Blog, FAQ
There exist many misconceptions about accents and accent training. In this article, I will bust some frequently-encountered myths. Myth #1 – It’s difficult/impossible to change my accent Have you been trying to improve your English pronunciation and accent by...
by Vivienne Zhao | Aug 12, 2022 | Accent Tips, Blog, FAQ
Effective communication drives workplace success. As our work environment becomes increasingly multicultural and multilingual, and with English being the global lingua franca, it is not uncommon to hear many native and non-native accents at a workplace. An accent...
by Vivienne Zhao | Jul 30, 2022 | Blog, FAQ
“Kids learn languages fast because they’re not afraid to make mistakes.” Mmmm… wrong. I’ve heard on many occasions these types of statements, which are often used as encouragement for adults learning a second language, to inspire the learners to practice their new...
by Vivienne Zhao | Jul 23, 2022 | Blog, FAQ
Raise your hand if you hate the way you sound on video and audio recordings 🙋🏻♀️ As an accent coach, I routinely record my clients and have them listen to the recordings. Many of them grimace at this exercise and claim to dislike how they sound. Some have even asked...
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 29, 2022 | Blog, FAQ, Featured
Everyone has an accent, be it native or non-native. However, is your accent preventing you from being clearly understood despite a high level of language proficiency? Are you tired of having to repeat yourself? Do you feel that your personal or professional...
