Cheryl Posey
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Cheryl Posey is a licensed speech pathologist and is nationally certified by the American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA). She has been working in the field of speech pathology for approximately 30 years, with approximately 25 years in the area of accent reduction. She founded Speaking Your Best Inc in 2005 and developed the Speaking Your Best accent reduction program based on her extensive experience in working with individuals all over the world.
Whether you speak English as a second language and want to improve your American English pronunciation/accent and speaking skills, or are an American who wants to modify a regional accent, the Speaking Your Best accent reduction program will help you become a confident, effective speaker!
Learning the American English accent can be achieved at any age, no matter how long you have been speaking English. It's never too late to learn how to become a success!
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If you speak English as a second language and want to improve your American English pronunciation and speaking skills, you may be looking for an American accent training course. There are so many courses available on the market today that you may be wondering what kind of instructor to choose and which program is best. This article will take a look at the different professionals who teach accent reduction courses and how to choose the appropriate program for you.
Idioms are expressions that mean something completely different from the literal translation of the words, and as we all know, American English is full of them. Many idioms can be categorized in terms of categories or specific words they include. Let’s take the word “up” for example. This simple, two-letter word can be an adjective, noun, verb, preposition, or adverb. It has more meaning than perhaps any other word in English! American English incorporates this word into many, many express
In today's society, the key to your success is effective communication. We are judged by what we say and how we say it. Whether you are talking to colleagues, speaking on the telephone, making a presentation, or conversing at a social gathering, you are judged by how effectively you communicate. Some people feel that if they change their accent, they will lose a part of themselves and their identity. Is it a bad thing, or a good thing then, to change your accent? Read and find out!
Have you ever heard the saying, "It's not what you say, but how you say it?" Let's focus on what this statement means and why it is important in oral communication. When we speak, we use many ways to express ourselves and to get our message across to our listeners. The words we choose, our body language, our gestures, and our facial expressions are all important aspects of communication. Stressing, or the emphasis we place on the words we choose, also influences the meaning of what we say.
Do you want to improve your American English pronunciation and speaking skills but just don't how to go about it? Here are our “must do” tips to instantly improve your American English. Learn how easy it can be to be a more confident and effective speaker!
English is often said to be one of the most difficult languages to learn. however not everyone who speaks English as a second language has an accent. Learning a new language comes easily to small children and children under the age of about 12 or 13 years old. As we get older, it becomes more difficult to learn a new language. An adult learning English, therefore, will always have some accent. Some accented sounds affect American English more than others.
