Accent Training Podcast

If you have ever wondered how R sound is made, I'm happy to be of assistance! There are in fact two ways to make the R sound, and in today's episode, I cover BOTH with a few exercises to help your muscles adjust to the position. Video for this is available on Instagram @en.outloud . So what are you waiting for? Let's get to work! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

Today's episode, I chat about myself a little, and let you in on some outstanding plans that are coming together. This isn't a chat about accent, but if you're interested in knowing where things are headed, and how I'll be able to further help you, listen on it! Thank you for your support, and thank you for taking the time to listen.  50 Episodes down, this is fantastic! Have a...

I've made an episode on the Glottal T in the past, but I'd like to kick thing up a notch with some more practice! Listen closely with me here and repeat along for some more confidence in your glottal T sound. Also, be sure to check out my google doc in the description here to practice further! Repeat these phrases along with me: I’ve written down my top 10 Elton John hits. A button had g...

Do you want to practice your English, but don't know where to start? Do ever feel like changing your accent is just an unachievable goal? Well, your language skills will go as far as you take them! Listen in to see how you can fit some easy English learning and practice into your daily life! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

Today, I read an informative article regarding the declining standards of Universities in terms of English writing skills. I discuss both sides of the argument, and give some quick tips on what steps you can take to improve your own English writing.  You can find the article here, have a good one! https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2104/210414-spelling-m.pdf COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

When you pronounce each word individually, you may confuse any listeners who are Native English speakers. This is because you may be OVERLY stressing your speech. Focus on reducing this by following the steps in here! If you listen closely, you'll be speaking more confidently in no time! Listen for these phrases here to practice along: I hope you’ll consider it for a while. I know she’ll call...

Many people have a hard time adding L to the end of words. Well I'm here to give you some tips on what we call the Dark L, and some exercises YOU can do to become a little more confident in your spoken English. Listen for these sentences here, and practice along: How in the world can I do that? Will you be available for milk and cookies? It’s essential to keep your lips neutral when making a...

While they are nearly indistinguishable, there are differences between the Canadian accent, and the standard American accent. The difference between the Canadian and American accent is found in the vowel sounds, particularly the short O's, and OU Diphthongs.  Listen here and follow along and pick the accent that best suits you! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

Samantha is a successful Canadian entrepreneur, a professional writer, and an experienced teacher. She has much experience with professional English communication, and helps us further develop these skills today.  Communication with customer service in English is no easy task! Lets  consider tips for ANYONE to effectively communicate their message over the phone, and the words necessary for clear...

Today I give a quick lesson on the short O is, and how using it can improve your ability to stress vowels when necessary. A lot of people struggle giving this sound enough strength, and end up sounding as if their words are too quick for North American ears. Work on this yourself by repeating after me, and listening for the following idioms: Put on some coffee  |  Hit Rock Bottom  |  On the Ball ...

American vowels sounds are difficult. With a bit of focus, however, you can change your muscle memory to produce a clear American O sound. The English language is spoken in many different ways, and there really is no one perfect English sound. However, should you choose, you are capable of pronouncing words differently, and learning new sounds is never out of your reach! Listen closely for the lon...

Today I have a great chat with my friend Max. Max is from Wisconsin, and has spent years travelling through Latin America. He's an ESL currently, and speaks Spanish quite well, himself. Check out what tips he has for you today to see how you too can enhance your own ability to learn languages.  Enjoy! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

Today I talk about emails and how everyone can communicate themselves with it a little easier and more effectively. It's tough to know exactly how the recipient will take your message, so lets ensure you're using clear vocabulary! Good luck! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

All words are composed of syllables, and understanding their stress and sound can drastically enhance your flow of speech.  Listen closely with various 2 syllable words to better understand syllable stress, and how you can use it in your own life! Good luck! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

These words mix a lot of people up! Improving your use of these two is as easy as knowing what to listen for, and repeating what you hear. So check out what you can do about this today! Good luck! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

Taking some time to clean your kitchen? Give this a listen, and practice along with some MUCH NEEDED phrasal verbs to clean your kitchen! Keep an ear out for these Phrasal verbs here! Clean up the Kitchen  |  Wash up the dishes  |  Do up the dishes  |  Fill up the dishwasher  Rinse off the dishes   | Scrub down the pots  | Wipe down the counters  |  Sweep it up   Throw out/ away the garbage/ trash...

If you have ever felt unconfident in your pronunciation of a word + not, this is the episode for you! I can't see why you wouldn't want to improve on that, and I don't want to hear excuses ! Record yourself reading the above phrase if you can. Then read it after listening, and record yourself again. If you get the hang of this, there will be a clear difference between the two record...

This is a tricky movement at first, but with some consistent practice, you'll get it in no time! Repeat these exercises regularly to see results, and feel free to listen again as many times as it takes! Keep an ear open for these phrases to enhance your English Idioms! Inching Forward  |  More bang for your buck  |  Heart touching If you'd like more information on the NG position, feel f...

Today's episode concerns the flap T, and how it can be linked to the words around it to help your speech flow more naturally. Listening closely for this can drastically improve your ability to comprehend native English speakers. Listen here for these phrases to enhance your Flap T use! Not often  |  Right on  |  Turn the light on  |  Get out of here  |  They're at it again This nursey rh...

Get a feel for this one here! February = FEB yu WAIR ee          (in pronunciation)  Now go tell show your friends how easy it is! Hope to hear from you soon! COACH WITH ME 1 ON 1

6 TIPS to surviving a Northern Winter! It is snowing in Mexico, and chaos has taken over in the streets! Here to set it right, my wife and I give some tips for how YOU can survive a brutal Polar Vortex, and go on to tell about it. Tip 1: Thaw your Car, then scrape the frost and snow away Tip 2: Have a snowball fight Tip 3: Don't let your pipes freeze! Tip 4: Melt ice with salt Tip 5: Warm you...

Now I am no expert on body language; the American accent is my niche. But there are a few things that I know have offended me in the past that were simple cultural misunderstandings. I'll share these simple tips with you here, so you can make sure never to offend your American friends! Listen for these words and cultural idioms: Middle finger | Pointer finger/Index finger | Brandishing   Pers...

Today we consider 6 words that MANY people say wrong. They say it wrong because they say it TOO CORRECTLY ! Some vowels need to be dropped, and that is what I talk about today. Check out these words, and consider their pronunciations for now on: Chocolate     Family     Camera      Florida      Comfortable           February Chahk lit    Fam lee   Kam ruh      Flor duh      Kuhmf ter bull     Feb...

Kiran comes from India and has spent 16 years living in the U.S. In this time, he has become wise to common scams, and is happy to share some advice with you to save you any trouble with your own money! Kiran mentioned a powerful quote, stating, "A common man will learn by experience, a gentleman will learn through the experiences of others."  Let's learn from Kiran's experienc...

The letter T is tricky, but with some focus, your English T pronunciation can be clear as a bell! Listen here and repeat along to enhance your T pronunciation. Also, look here for a FREE Cambly Trial, and PRACTICE YOUR T SOUND RIGHT AWAY! Use my referral code here for a FREE 10 minute trial on Cambly! https://www.cambly.com/invite/PATRICK864?st=020321&sc=4 Listen closely for these idioms, and...