In this video, Dr. Ojakangas discusses how we produce our own unique voice, the anatomy and physiology of the voice and a few mistakes one can make - using 'Glottal Fry' or 'Up Speak'. Both of these ways of speaking do not impart confidence to the listener. How to improve your spoken …
Using American Intonation in English Sentences
When learning American English pronunciation, you need to learn the intonation of the language - how the melody of English goes up and down. In this short video, Dr. Ojakangas explains how to intonate American English sentences to improve your pronunciation and have an American accent. How …
While Stuck At Home – Learn The American Accent!
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, …