Accent Coach Bianca

In this episode I talk with Asdruval about how to on social media if you are a teacher. Where do you start? What's the easiest way? What are some of your options? There's a lot of actionable tips you can adopt if you're looking to grow your socila media. I hope you find it useful. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoachbi...

Have you ever got lost in translation? In the newest Podcast Episode, I talk with the super talented Laura Osumi, speech pathologist, about idioms, cliches and confusing multiple meaning phrases! Listen as we give examples and explore the world of figurative language, using it will help you build a deeper connection and focus on what you are saying! Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclass...

Do you have trouble talking in English when you're sick? Well, so does William. In the latest podcast episode, he shares his experiences and offers some advice on navigating through sick days. It's valuable information, in my opinion. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoachbianca.com/ Check out William's YouTube Channel P...

Do you take accents in movies for granted? Dialect coaching is a whole career, and I get to talk to William Conacher about his 28 years of experience, including coaching the idiolects of real people. Actors he has coached to recreate specific people's voices include: 4 separate Princess Dianas, Rami Malek in Bohemian Rhapsody, and now Cillian Murphy for J. Robert Oppenheimer. The real Oppenheimer...

She won an Oscar! Best Supporting Actress = Da'Vine Joy Randolph! She had to learn a Boston accent for the role. In this special podcast episode, I'm talking with Thom Jones, the dialect coach who worked with Da'Vine Joy Randolph for the movie The Holdovers. L's in unusual places, the American "brogue" and how to properly pronounce Da'Vine (I was doing it wrong!). It's a deeply interesting convers...

Are you thinking about diving into the world of technology and social media to improve your teaching? Geoff has some great advice for you! In the latest podcast episode, we share our process and journey through teaching with technology. A must-hear for everyone looking for a way to start in this industry! Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access th...

In today's episode, I chat with my friend Vicky. She's this awesome entrepreneur in the tech and startup world. We discuss the role of women in tech, the importance of emotional intelligence, ways to handle work stress, and how clear communication can make a huge difference in business and beyond. This is the first of three sessions I had with Vicky, so look forward to those upcoming two episodes!...

Today's episode is a little bit the same, and a little bit different. My friend who is getting married asked me to help him rehearse his wedding vows. Listen as we go through his vows and point out all the pronunciation and prosody differences that could make a big difference on this really big day for him. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access...

In this very special holiday episode, I'll be speaking to Lora, who, like me, is an American living far from home. We discuss cross-cultural celebrations and the struggle that arises from trying to maintain our traditions while living in a different country. If you've ever lived outside your home country, I'm sure you'll be able to relate. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign u...

In this episode, I chat with Walter, and we delve into the various experiences and challenges he faced while learning English. We talk about how hobbies and interests connect with learning languages. We talk about pronunciation, ear training, and all the unique intricacies that English has to offer. is almost a masterclass in understanding language beyond just words. Don't forget to join my free m...

In this episode, we listen to an intro a session with Sabreen, where we delve into several challenges she has faced in the past with her accent, including distinguishing specific letters from sounds. I promise that you learn a lot! Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoachbianca.com/ Connect with Sabreen: Instagram - https:...

I don't usually get the chance to talk with people about a slavic language like Czech. But there's a lot of Americans and Canadians who are learning Czech. So in the newest podcast eisode, I talk to Eliška, a certified language coach of Czech, to see how the grammar and the spelling and the syllable stress, the rhythm, and even the intonation are very different between English and Czech. This was...

In this episode, I'll be discussing intonation with William, our moderator on Discord. We'll explore how Spanish and Catalan differ from English when it comes to asking questions and the misunderstandings that can arise as a result. We'll also touch on how we perceive people based on their accents, and how intonation plays a crucial role in nonverbal communication. Don't forget to join my free mon...

In this episode, we delve into a highly significant topic: putting the student first. Joining me is Margarita, a member in my Accent Teachers Academy, as we compare the dynamics of learning during school years versus adulthood and aligning your learning objectives with suitable teaching methods. We share some insights on creating an effective routine and how to ask your teacher to match your learn...

In this episode, I have an insightful conversation with Magali, or Maggie, another professional in language who specializes in Spanish. We talk about what it's like in English and in Spanish to overcome your fears and your trauma when speaking. How to build your confidence and what it's like to have imposter syndrome. Hopefully we´ll help you with overcoming your own trauma when speaking. Don't fo...

In this episode you'll listen to a discovery call with Usman, who came to me to improve his accent. You'll get an idea of how a discoveryworks, what we look for and how I can begin to help you. We talk about Affective Block, what it is, why it happens and a tip to begin fighting it. Don't forget to join my free monthly masterclasses! Sign up for the mailing list to access them: https://accentcoach...

In this episode I'll discuss with one of my students, William about one thing he struggles with the most: Voicing. William will give you some tips to improve your voicing while sharing some personal experiences that motivated him to improve. Overall a great chat! Check out William's YouTube Channel Pleasurable Learning Super Memo Or connect with me, Bianca Aubin: Instagram: @accent.coach.bianca Fa...

In this episode I share a delightful chat with Dela Martin, online English language teacher who's taught people in multiple schools to people of all ages. We talk about our love for books and reading, how reading works inside your brain, the benefits of reading, and the role of technology in making reading more accessible. We also bust some reading myths and share some tips for a healthier reading...

It's International Emoji Day!! Today we talk all about emoji with Daniel Alfaro, we'll discuss the usage of emoji usage in different contexts, the significance of World Emoji Day, the role of emoji in conveying tone and supporting messages in text-based communication, cultural differences in gestures and the potential for misinterpretation, what is Unicode, and certain difficulties we've had in ou...

I talk with one of my favorite people, Irina! She is a linguist with an M.A. degree from San Francisco State University and is currently a PhD student in Scotland. Irina is interested in studying voice quality and intonation scientifically to understand the physical aspects involved in accents. In this talk, we explore the connection between syllable stress, word stress, and intonation patterns in...

Daniel and I first met in Hadar's Teacher's group a few years ago, and now we both live in Mexico. He actually went through her Accent Makeover course and decided to continue on the path! Daniel has been teaching English for 13 years and emphasizes the importance of rhythm in language learning. He discovered the significance of rhythm through courses on pronunciation and fluency, realizing that gr...

We dive deep into talking about AAVE (African American Vernacular English), aka Black English and Linguistic Discrimination with LaDoris. It's about language and identity; navigating professional communication in a politically complex world. In this thought-provoking episode, Bianca and guest LaDoris delve into the significance of language and communication in professional settings. They candidly...

Accent Coach Jack and I discuss How we both got into accent coaching (and what we like and don't like about it) The current (May 2023) Hollywood strike AI voice creation and how it could affect the industry How downtime is a GREAT time to brush up on your accent skills! If you would like to start getting Jack's newsletter, or sign up for any of his courses, all his links are in his linktree , and...

Episode 15 features a guest named Asdruval discussing basic rhythm in English. Asdruval is an English teacher and coach from Guatemala with over seven years of experience. The focus of the episode is on time-stressed languages, stressed and reduced sounds, and connected speech. Asdruval helps students improve their pronunciation and overcome communication challenges. Asdruval emphasizes the import...

Meet Sun! Sun Yi is an entrepreneur, storyteller, and  TEDx speaker . He is the founder of  Night Owls , an award-winning digital agency in NYC. In 2022, he started  Night Owl Nation , a community that practices storytelling together. I'm a member of Night Owl Nation, where I've been working on becoming a better storyteller. Sun and I talk about Night Owls, Storytelling, Authenticit...