| American English Speech Club for Professionals Feel free to invite friends and spread the word. You can drop in any week you are free on a Monday evening. We look forward to seeing you next week! Reminder: Next Meeting: Monday, 7/19/10 from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm (Please come early to find parking and arrive between 7:15 pm and 7:25 so we can walk in together. The building is locked in the evening, and you may not be able to get in if you are late. We'll meet on the ground floor of the same building with Bank of the West and then go up to the 4th floor together.) Sponsor: Waddell & Reed in the Pruneyard Tower 1999 South Bascom Ave., Ste 400
Pruneyard Tower II
Campbell, CA 95008 Cost: $10 cash at the door Next week, we'll work on our Networking & Interviewing skills. Answer questions like: What three words best describe you and why? What's one thing you would change about your professional life? Who was the most influential "role model" in your life and what effect did s/he have on you? What was the best advice given to you by a relative? Describe one of your achievements in life. What is the biggest challenge for you living in the US? Who should attend? Non-native speakers of American English who would like to practice their speaking skills in a supportive environment and get specific feedback to create change from an American Accent Specialist. NOTE: This is not an alternative to American Accent Coaching, and you will not receive systematic correction on your accent. This is a supportive speech group to help you practice in front of an audience and gain confidence in a group session! Pre-register by email so we have an idea of how many attendees to expect. Send email to Info@englishbythehour.com. I'd like to attend! |
WATCH THIS VIDEO Bud Everts | How does American Accent Coaching work? Bud has been offering American Accent Coaching at English by the Hour for over 2 years. He shares insights into how experiential learning works for many adults, even those who have lived in the US for over 10 years. |
 Tense vs. Lax Articulation |
| Speaking too fast Many non-native speakers are accused of speaking too fast. This is a valid criticism from the perspective of the listener, but the solution is often not to simply try to slow down, which can result in awkward sounding speak at a pace that is difficult to maintain. Instead, this You Tube video share insights into how to achieve the same qualities using tips and techniques gleaned from the practice of American Accent Acquisition. |
