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How Three Words Stopped the Interruptions: An Accent Coaching Story
Carlos (not his real name) is a brilliant software developer working at a high-level international tech company. He speaks English fluently. But in meetings, he kept getting interrupted — usually by the...
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Advanced Intonation: Phrasing
I recently had a conversation with someone with excellent English-speaking skills. She shared with me that although she knew her pronunciation was very good, it was gaining a deeper understanding of intonation...
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Short Sentences to Learn Intonation
Short sentences are an excellent way to get comfortable with intonation. And being very confident with saying short sentences gives you an excellent foundation to build on for understanding phrasing and...
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Are "Cap" "Cop" and "Cup" Different Sounds?
Are “cap,” “cop,” and “cup” all made with different vowel sounds? I have been asked questions about these three vowel sounds many times. In fact, all three vowel sounds are different. Depending on your...
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