In this video, Dr. Ojakangas encourages you to begin an accent coaching program at home, while sheltering in place, during this terrible COVID-19 time. We will get through this - but while at home this is a great time to begin learning American English pronunciation - American vowels, consonants, …
Learn To Pronounce American English Vowels
In this video, I go over the American English vowels and tell you how to pronounce them correctly. Vowels are the key for clear and effective communication in American English. Learn to pronounce the vowels and you will be learning how to sound American. How to improve your spoken …
Can You Please Repeat That? (short article written for HR professionals)
I had the privilege of writing a short article for the Human Resources Management Association of Chicago this month. It is a short review of the value of accent coaching for international professionals who speak American English as a second language. Here it is again: How Accent Can …