A speech-language pathologist teaches you how to speak with a Standard American Accent. Learn how to say things in a way that will help you be understood by your friends, co-workers and clients. Commonly mispronounced words and tricky English spellings are covered. Tips for how to pronounce vowels and consonants, as well as how to speak with an American prosody are shared.
Using Pitch to Sound American While Speaking – Part 2 | Master Intonation & Tone
It’s not always what you say — but how you say it! In this video, we’ll focus on how to use pitch and intonation to …
How to Use the Preposition ‘TO’ in American English | Common Phrases & Usage Tips
In this video, we’ll explore how to use the preposition “to” in American English, focusing on common phrases and se…
Using Pitch to Sound American While Speaking – Part 1 | Master Intonation & Tone
It’s not always what you say — but how you say it! In this video, we’ll focus on how to use pitch and intonation to …
3 Ways to Pronounce ‘Y’ as a Vowel – Part 2 | American English Pronunciation
In this video, we’ll explore three common ways the letter “Y” is pronounced as a vowel in American English. Understandin…
How to Use the Preposition ‘WITH’ in American English | Common Phrases & Speaking Tips
In this video, we’ll look at how to use the preposition “with” in everyday American English. You’ll learn how …
3 Ways to Pronounce ‘Y’ as a Vowel – Part 1 | American English Pronunciation
In this video, we’ll explore three common ways the letter “Y” is pronounced as a vowel in American English. Understandin…
How to Use the Preposition ‘ON’ in American English | Common Expressions & Examples
In this video, we’ll explore how to use the preposition “on” in Standard American English. You’ll learn common phra…
Practice Pronouncing the ‘AIR’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
In this video, we’ll practice pronouncing the vocalic “AIR” sound in Standard American English, using words a…
How to Sound American by Linking Words for Smoother Prosody – Part 4 | Speak More Naturally
In this video, we’ll focus on how to link words together in speech to sound more fluent and natural in Amer…
How to Use the Preposition ‘OF’ in American English | Common Phrases & Grammar Tips
In this video, we’ll look at how to use the preposition “of” in Standard American English. You’ll learn common expr…
How to Sound American by Linking Words for Smoother Prosody – Part 3 | Speak More Naturally
In this video, we’ll focus on how to link words together in speech to sound more fluent and natural in Amer…
Practice Pronouncing the ‘AR’ Sound in Standard American English | Professional Examples
In this video, we’ll practice pronouncing the vocalic “AR” sound in Standard American English, using words and…
How to Sound American by Linking Words for Smoother Prosody – Part 2 | Speak More Naturally
In this video, we’ll focus on how to link words together in speech to sound more fluent and natural in Amer…
How to Sound American by Linking Words for Smoother Prosody – Part 1 | Speak More Naturally
In this video, we’ll focus on how to link words together in speech to sound more fluent and natural in Amer…
How to Sound American Using Word Stress | Speak with Natural Emphasis
In this video, we’ll explore how to use word stress to sound more natural and fluent in American English. Knowing which syllable …
Practice Sentences for the 'OR' Sound in American English
Listen to some practice sentences for the 'OR' sound, and follow along reading the sentences below. Then try to repeat the sentences yourself…
Practice Sentences for Reducing the Unwanted Schwa Sound in American English
Listen to some practice sentences for reducing the unwanted schwa sound, and follow along reading the sentences below. The…
Learn the Four Ways the 'OR' Sound is Spelled in American English -- Pronounce Them All the Same
For, Door, Pour, Wore... are you saying these words correctly? Learn how to speak using the Standard A…
How to Use the Preposition ‘FOR’ in American English | Common Expressions & Grammar Tips
In this video, we’ll go over how to use the preposition “for” in American English. You’ll learn common phrases…
How to Use the Preposition ‘BY’ in American English | Common Phrases & Usage Tips
In this video, we’ll cover how to use the preposition “by” in American English. You’ll learn common phrases and sente…