Paraphrasing from the classic song by Michael Masser and Linda Creed, we can both teach our children and learn from them. The manner in which they receive information can be in large part down to the manner in which the information is delivered by the teacher. With regards to communication, we often cite children’s firstContinue reading “Prosody: “Teach them well and let them lead the way…””
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Why Can’t I Just Listen to Native Speakers and Learn for Myself…?
Well, you can! In fact, if you feel you want to give this journey a go solo, we would encourage you to do so! You may be able to soak up the sounds and prosodic patterns that feature within your target accent just through mimicry. Some individuals are naturals, and do not require a greatContinue reading “Why Can’t I Just Listen to Native Speakers and Learn for Myself…?”
How Long does the Process Take…?
One of the most common questions clients ask at the beginning of the process is how long it takes to modify one’s accent? The simplest answer is: we do not know. Let’s explore this a little further. Each client will have their own level of free time within which they are able to commit toContinue reading “How Long does the Process Take…?”
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