Accent Reduction

Each language has its own pattern and rhythm in which you speak it. When individuals learn a new language, they commonly speak it using the stress pattern and rhythm of their first language. In English, some syllables within words are stressed while others are not. If the correct stress patterns are not used, a person’s […]

I work with a number of people who, when they see me for the first time, tell me they never knew they could see a Speech Pathologist to help them with their English pronunciation. My purpose for this blog is to inform you of the process involved in improving your English pronunciation. There are many […]

I work with a number of people from international backgrounds – mostly working professionals – who want to improve the clarity of their speech for both career and personal purposes. When someone has a first language other than English, it is natural that they speak with a different style from a native English speaker. Each […]