How Arabic speakers can improve their American English pronunciation

By admin | Published January 31, 2012
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I work on American English pronunciation and accent reduction with Arabic speaking professionals from different parts of the world including Morocco, Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

These professionals need to make the following adjustments in order to speak American English more clearly: Continue reading →

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How you talk is still big business

By admin | Published January 31, 2012
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Among close friends and family it has become known as the “work voice”. At least an octave lower, leagues slower and my regional accent softened, it is the one I employ for important first-time meetings – and occasionally when drunk.

When it comes to the former, at least, it seems I am not alone, as demand for professional elocution lessons is soaring across the capital. Continue reading →

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Teachers from Japan hone their skills in Iowa

By admin | Published January 31, 2012
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Students learning English in Japan soon will have a group of Iowa-trained teachers to help them.

Fourteen Japanese high-school teachers have been here six months, studying at Iowa State University and most recently pitching in at Des Moines-area classrooms. Friday was their last day. Continue reading →

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