The ITI Interpreters’ Development Network webinar on 15 September looked at accent reduction for interpreters, with Paul Carley from Pronunciation First as the speaker. Paul’s presentation was divided into three parts: common misconceptions, modern tendencies and social evaluation of accents. …
It’s a well-known fact that professionals with diverse linguistic backgrounds who live and work in the UK often struggle because of their accent when it comes to their career prospects. It may be that their colleagues do not always understand …
30 or 40-hour course? The answer to this question depends on how accurately you want to speak. Do you want spontaneous accuracy with your accent (in real conversation settings) or do you want to control your speech just when you …
Ever considered learning English online? There’s no denying that with current advances in technology, the way we go about everyday life is changing and so is the way we learn. Education is one of the pillars of the modern world …
You may be up to your neck in facts about how it’s now the 21st century and everything is moving online, along with education but may still be apprehensive about the effectiveness and practicality of taking accent reduction classes online. …