Hi Rebecca,In behalf of all the thousands of non-English speakers like me,I'd like to say thank you for posting this video.This really helps. I am a non-native English speaker myself,I've been here in the States for a little over seven years now and I still struggle with my command of English and my accent too. I am not that bad but I still have obvious Filipino accent in me that sometimes I find it very frustrating when people would ask me to repeat what I said because I sound differently.
@spinchance yes, I was born and raised in the US. I now live in northern CA, and most of my clients come from China, India, and other countries, so I hear thousands of different accents every year and analyze them and provide coaching, which leads to new insights. I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
That elastic band technique is cool. I used to speak way too quickly and unclearly, but I've combined what you teach with Alexander Technique (no stress) speaking exercises - I now speak more clearly, easily and calmly. Thanks.
Thanx ma'am that was really helpful. My problem is I don' t move my mouth .... I don't moooove my mouth . I have been here in the States for 15 months and my speech is still not clear , even some times when I use my native language , u r my life saver ma'am , now I gotta read articles loudly with moving mouth. Thanx !!!
Mrs. Linquist, thank you so much for this video. It really helped me. For a long time, I've been struggling trying to find out what was it that still made my American English sound a bit odd - I don't have a foreign accent (or at least I don't think so), I just had sort of a weird way of pronouncing the words, they kind of got out 'strangled' and not "round" enough. Using your advice on breathing and moving the lips and the jaw, my pronunciation has improved dramatically.
When you started the exhaling and speaking exercise, I couldn't help but be reminded of Stevie from Malcom in the Middle :D Thanks for the great advice, I'm from England and I'm trying to learn how to perfect the American accent.
Hi, Rebecca! I've seen a lot of American teachers on youtube, and I think one way to prove your success is by hearing your students speak after a year or 6 months of learning from your method. My question is this, do your students get improvements dramatically? Because I've subscribed to tons and tons of American English channels and i don't know where to start! Thank you
I am an Indian, now settled in US. But I still think my english/effective communication comes between me and my job. Making my self an effective speaker is my resolution this year. Thank you for this awesome video, please let me know if you have any tips or training classes.
I have an Australian accent, but my parents are from the Phillipines. When I talk to my parents my accent changes to filipino/English. However when I'm with aussies or other people in general my accent reverts back to Australian. Sometimes it is awkward when there are Filipinos and Aussies at the same time. I don't know if you've heard of such a symptom, but is quite common among Filipino's who grow up in English speaking countries. (Including my cousins in America).
Very nice video Rebeca thank you so much, but i'd like to give you one tip, the light must be behind the camera not behind you. You should never be with a window behind you but in front of you so you get more light and look less darker.
It's true - watching videos alone won't change your speech dramatically because without the native ear of a trained professional correcting you, you're not likely (as a adult) to be able to create the necessary changes to acquire the accent you desire. If you get a Coach and do focused sessions over 2-3 month period, you should notice a big difference, provided that you can hear well and do the exercises your Coach recommends.
@MrTheLionKing86 Perfect tming! I'm just now in the process of creating a new series of "Breakthrough Breathing" videos ... the first one should be out by Monday, so check back for more exercises on changing your breath with speech!
The keys to change are awareness & systematic correction. A native speaking coach has to point out what you are doing differently so you can identify it (hear and feel the differences ... something feel more than hear, as adults) and then devise a plan to determine the correct order for you to create change in (which things to work on first, second, third) and then you have to be correct weekly for about 3 months to see a change ... hope that helps! Visit my website for a free consultation!
@woshy0 I've only tried thousands of times ... (it's what I do for living), but you are right, it's not easy ... I've been doing it for 6 years full-time, and I have clients from every major foreign language.
Yes, if you come to my website and request a consultation (it's listed at the end of the video and in the description, but i can't type a URL in this window ... I have an internet coach who can help you. We use WebEx because it has video recording and 24/7 support worldwide! :-) Request a free consultation, and you can meet Bud Everts and get some feedback on your speech!
we offer 1-1 coaching on my website and also self study programs :-) and more videos ... the website is listed at the end of the videos and on the description, but this comment reply doesn't allow URLS ... it's "englishbythehour" followed by DOT com
I think my problem is not only my accent, but also the words I use to speak English. American use many phrase to speak, but I use the word from the books. For example, I would say"I have much money" But American say "i got lots of money" or I would say "please wait a moment" , but I heard lots American say "hold on a second" So that people don't understand me...
@ayeshkalove Absolutely! Feel free to check out our self study programs at the Englishbythehour website (click on the self study link). We'll do an analysis to identify your specific issues. You can meet with a Coach and take a diagnostic at no charge to decide if the program is right for you - $75/session - self-study packages are $200 with audio only and $300 with 6.5 hours of DVD video in addition to audio recordings, the manual of behavioral change exercises, and an analysis of your speech.
Hi Rebecca, do you or do you know anyone who does one on one American accent coach through Skype or other methods of online communications? I live in Asia and teachers here speak with perfect grammars but most of them have the wrong accents, it's frustrating because I wanna speak English well when I go to the US. Thank you!
How can one open his/her mouth wide with more air flow for clearer speech articulation without spraying listener? To alleviate my problem with spraying while talking, I had to hold a marble in my mouth while practice English which consequently will reduce the mouth opening. Moreover, English has lots of ZZZ words as opposed to other languages especially the ones from South East Asia, and the ZZZ sound is the main culprit!
Watching movies is a great source of data and helps listening comprehension, but it's not likely to help you modify your accent unless you're doing it during or after accent modification coaching with focused attention to key areas.
If I listen to some of my friend speaking my native language Indonesian in that way, exaggerating, it is too obviously different and kind of funny to listen. But, a couple of months ago I realized that English is an exaggerating spoken language. What came to my mind is it's natural to wonder why English is that exaggerating since English is a stress language. Btw, I am right, teacher? I'm looking forward to any response from you.
hi....... my name is IFTEQHAR AHMED, basically my education background is in English ...I can speak English well but, i have a stage fear . i can't talk to stranger properly.... can u help me in my case........ i can't delivery the words properly tat why i rejected number of time in interviews ...... what should i do PLEASE HELP ME....... i heard these web site form my friend... that why i can here ,need Ur help
I think those that come to these videos come here to learn how to speak American English as the speaker suggest. If you want to understand why American English is important it would be wise to learn a little about world history. Imperialistic countries have taken turns over thousands of years. Each one that is in power or has the most influence in the world ends up controlling the worlds common language. Has nothing to do with which language is better. Respect those that just what they want.
@milliemilo1 Nothing wrong with contractions. And by "don't you look smart," I mean "don't you SEEM smart." Obviously I cannot see you. Duh. And I love the fact that you corrected the English I wrote AFTER you wrote that it's less THAN (not then) to be desired. Plus your capitalization is all over the place. I'd only accept corrections from you if your typing was totally flawless and you actually had a legitimate point. Since it's not, and you don't. . .
@kirkhammett987 We don't call a raincoat a waterproof at all, never heard of that, we call it a raincoat, but you speak English not American english, there is no such thing as american english, the welsh speak english so do the scots and the irish and the australians, canadians, many other countries around the world speak english, it is just the name for a language, keep it as english and be proud, i know i am.
Hi Rebecca,In behalf of all the thousands of non-English speakers like me,I'd like to say thank you for posting this video.This really helps. I am a non-native English speaker myself,I've been here in the States for a little over seven years now and I still struggle with my command of English and my accent too. I am not that bad but I still have obvious Filipino accent in me that sometimes I find it very frustrating when people would ask me to repeat what I said because I sound differently.
It is perfect. The best class I have seen in youtube about lose accent.
@spinchance yes, I was born and raised in the US. I now live in northern CA, and most of my clients come from China, India, and other countries, so I hear thousands of different accents every year and analyze them and provide coaching, which leads to new insights.
I'm glad you enjoy the videos!
Wow, that creation of audio waveform with the rubber band was genious, you just changed my whole perception about how we talk. Thank you.
That elastic band technique is cool. I used to speak way too quickly and unclearly, but I've combined what you teach with Alexander Technique (no stress) speaking exercises - I now speak more clearly, easily and calmly. Thanks.
Excellent I have never seen such a speaking tutorial before.Excellent !
Thanx ma'am that was really helpful. My problem is I don' t move my mouth .... I don't moooove my mouth . I have been here in the States for 15 months and my speech is still not clear , even some times when I use my native language , u r my life saver ma'am , now I gotta read articles loudly with moving mouth. Thanx !!!
iM A FILIPINO , YOU'RE BRILLIANT TNX FOR THE VIDEOS!!!! KEEP IT UP!
I haven't even finished watching the video yet but I wanted to go on ahead and write that you are AWESOME!!!
The video will be available with self-study shortly (still working on that).
You can also purchase 1-1 coaching via the net.
Mrs. Linquist, thank you so much for this video. It really helped me. For a long time, I've been struggling trying to find out what was it that still made my American English sound a bit odd - I don't have a foreign accent (or at least I don't think so), I just had sort of a weird way of pronouncing the words, they kind of got out 'strangled' and not "round" enough.
Using your advice on breathing and moving the lips and the jaw, my pronunciation has improved dramatically.
When you started the exhaling and speaking exercise, I couldn't help but be reminded of Stevie from Malcom in the Middle :D
Thanks for the great advice, I'm from England and I'm trying to learn how to perfect the American accent.
hi，I am david, an English teacher from China. I really love your video, and you helped me a lot.
Thank you for your support! It means a lot.
Lady you are great! nice method. I am going to purchase your course
within the first minute i had improvement! I need to sleep as it is 3 am but i will definitly be watching your videos!!
Thanks I have a speech coming up and this was really helpful
This helps native speaker like me too. Thanks
Hi, Rebecca! I've seen a lot of American teachers on youtube, and I think one way to prove your success is by hearing your students speak after a year or 6 months of learning from your method. My question is this, do your students get improvements dramatically? Because I've subscribed to tons and tons of American English channels and i don't know where to start! Thank you
Omg, you're awesome. I get stuck about this year over year. I tried to figure it out, but i couldn't. Thank you so much. You made my day. Love ya
Thanks.. I like your lessons. It helped me a lot.
Thanks so much. you don't know just how much your tutorials have helped me :) Very very helpful.
Thank you so much! Bless you! I learn a lot today.
I am an Indian, now settled in US. But I still think my english/effective communication comes between me and my job. Making my self an effective speaker is my resolution this year. Thank you for this awesome video, please let me know if you have any tips or training classes.
Thanks. This actually helps a lot even though I'm a native English speaker. I sometimes mumble.
Thank for your sharing ! Controlling the breath is very important :) Thank for your video : )
I have an Australian accent, but my parents are from the Phillipines. When I talk to my parents my accent changes to filipino/English. However when I'm with aussies or other people in general my accent reverts back to Australian. Sometimes it is awkward when there are Filipinos and Aussies at the same time. I don't know if you've heard of such a symptom, but is quite common among Filipino's who grow up in English speaking countries. (Including my cousins in America).
i love the way you teach
Very nice video Rebeca thank you so much, but i'd like to give you one tip, the light must be behind the camera not behind you.
You should never be with a window behind you but in front of you so you get more light and look less darker.
She's amazing. I've learnt so much.
It's true - watching videos alone won't change your speech dramatically because without the native ear of a trained professional correcting you, you're not likely (as a adult) to be able to create the necessary changes to acquire the accent you desire. If you get a Coach and do focused sessions over 2-3 month period, you should notice a big difference, provided that you can hear well and do the exercises your Coach recommends.
Hey!!
Amazing voice control, pronounciation...
I am brazilian and that's not hard to understand you... So clear you speak!! :O
Old video but still a gem in 2019
Thank you so much , i believe u as a good mentor of mine .
aww she is such good resource!!!
@MrTheLionKing86 Perfect tming! I'm just now in the process of creating a new series of "Breakthrough Breathing" videos ... the first one should be out by Monday, so check back for more exercises on changing your breath with speech!
Great idea! We'll do that next.
Thanks a lot. I find it very helpful
I think this will improve my slangggg.i liked your teaching processsss.thank you mam.
Thank you for your training video
hi!thanks a lot for you for help me to speak confidently.I'm Malaysian so I can't speak english better like you :p
Awesome learning..It's really 10 minutes
Thank you :) I just recommended that to a friend, and I will try that also :)
Christine Han do you want to practice with someone who already accomplished it...it's me contact me for practice for free +918452803659 WhatsApp
amazing. thank you so much
BRILLIANT! thank you so much
The keys to change are awareness & systematic correction. A native speaking coach has to point out what you are doing differently so you can identify it (hear and feel the differences ... something feel more than hear, as adults) and then devise a plan to determine the correct order for you to create change in (which things to work on first, second, third) and then you have to be correct weekly for about 3 months to see a change ... hope that helps! Visit my website for a free consultation!
@woshy0 I've only tried thousands of times ... (it's what I do for living), but you are right, it's not easy ... I've been doing it for 6 years full-time, and I have clients from every major foreign language.
Yes, if you come to my website and request a consultation (it's listed at the end of the video and in the description, but i can't type a URL in this window ... I have an internet coach who can help you. We use WebEx because it has video recording and 24/7 support worldwide! :-) Request a free consultation, and you can meet Bud Everts and get some feedback on your speech!
Great suggestion! We'll do more of those.
Thank you for your insite
thanks.. great and effective vedios..
we offer 1-1 coaching on my website and also self study programs :-) and more videos ... the website is listed at the end of the videos and on the description, but this comment reply doesn't allow URLS ... it's "englishbythehour" followed by DOT com
Very good video!
great tips!!!!!
Thanks and love you
You are always helpful
Nabin Shakya I will try it for sure. thanx
oh thank you it helped alot
@rebeccalinquist No Problems anytime, glad you understand, By the way it should be written Wow! I am glad of your Knowledge. Thanks
Splendid!
thanks, i can do it
Thanks!!
@rebeccalinquist was that sarcasm? sometimes i really dont get sarcasm, so this is a honest question.
I love you! you helped me so much!
thanx Coach
I think my problem is not only my accent, but also the words I use to speak English. American use many phrase to speak, but I use the word from the books. For example, I would say"I have much money" But American say "i got lots of money"
or I would say "please wait a moment" , but I heard lots American say "hold on a second"
So that people don't understand me...
amazing ,,, thank you babe
thx it helps alot
so freaking hard for a chinese man to speak english
@ayeshkalove Absolutely! Feel free to check out our self study programs at the Englishbythehour website (click on the self study link). We'll do an analysis to identify your specific issues. You can meet with a Coach and take a diagnostic at no charge to decide if the program is right for you - $75/session - self-study packages are $200 with audio only and $300 with 6.5 hours of DVD video in addition to audio recordings, the manual of behavioral change exercises, and an analysis of your speech.
wow this helps a lot, thanks :)
@lupowins right ...
Hi Rebecca, do you or do you know anyone who does one on one American accent coach through Skype or other methods of online communications? I live in Asia and teachers here speak with perfect grammars but most of them have the wrong accents, it's frustrating because I wanna speak English well when I go to the US. Thank you!
thank you
kinda hard doing this when your not alone
my rubber band broke and it hit my eye and it was bleeding wat do i do
How can one open his/her mouth wide with more air flow for clearer speech articulation without spraying listener? To alleviate my problem with spraying while talking, I had to hold a marble in my mouth while practice English which consequently will reduce the mouth opening. Moreover, English has lots of ZZZ words as opposed to other languages especially the ones from South East Asia, and the ZZZ sound is the main culprit!
thanx alot
Hi ... i think this may help me get people to keep interest when i talk to them ..tthhhhaaannnkkkkksss.!
Watching movies is a great source of data and helps listening comprehension, but it's not likely to help you modify your accent unless you're doing it during or after accent modification coaching with focused attention to key areas.
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great video...! =D
If I listen to some of my friend speaking my native language Indonesian in that way, exaggerating, it is too obviously different and kind of funny to listen.
But, a couple of months ago I realized that English is an exaggerating spoken language. What came to my mind is it's natural to wonder why English is that exaggerating since English is a stress language. Btw, I am right, teacher? I'm looking forward to any response from you.
hi....... my name is IFTEQHAR AHMED, basically my education background is in English ...I can speak English well but, i have a stage fear . i can't talk to stranger properly.... can u help me in my case........ i can't delivery the words properly tat why i rejected number of time in interviews ...... what should i do PLEASE HELP ME....... i heard these web site form my friend... that why i can here ,need Ur help
@milliemilo1 Wow ... I'm glad I have you to enlighten me.
@Ivanpg3 Great! Come to the website and request a free consultation ... just remind me you saw me on You Tube.
I think those that come to these videos come here to learn how to speak American English as the speaker suggest. If you want to understand why American English is important it would be wise to learn a little about world history. Imperialistic countries have taken turns over thousands of years. Each one that is in power or has the most influence in the world ends up controlling the worlds common language. Has nothing to do with which language is better. Respect those that just what they want.
@milliemilo1 What's wrong with my English? I'd really love to know.
i didnt like her method but love her beustiful accent... yess america u rule
Thank you!! for this vid.. ^_^
@milliemilo1 Nothing wrong with contractions. And by "don't you look smart," I mean "don't you SEEM smart." Obviously I cannot see you. Duh. And I love the fact that you corrected the English I wrote AFTER you wrote that it's less THAN (not then) to be desired. Plus your capitalization is all over the place. I'd only accept corrections from you if your typing was totally flawless and you actually had a legitimate point. Since it's not, and you don't. . .
I know this is late but there is such thing. British English has different spellings for certain words than American English
@rebeccalinquist Any time
Yes, I'm a little "ab-normal" ... I'm an American Accent Specialist! (We're abnormal by definition) :-)
@milliemilo1 Wow, you look totally smart right now.
@rebeccalinquist Was that sarcasm?
that's peter's mother right there
Wait is she the voice of the newswoman from the Simpsons??
Oh wow, thanks! I am just muffling and it's understandable but really annoying voice coming out of me, so that's why I am here
@TheOneAndOnlyNub Yes, if you're being pedantic about it :)
@kirkhammett987 We don't call a raincoat a waterproof at all, never heard of that, we call it a raincoat, but you speak English not American english, there is no such thing as american english, the welsh speak english so do the scots and the irish and the australians, canadians, many other countries around the world speak english, it is just the name for a language, keep it as english and be proud, i know i am.
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