How no to feel fake while speaking with American Accent? The answer is in the video.
Here are the key points:
1:25 The Fluency Challenge group on Facebook
5:05 Why do you feel fake speaking with an American accent
9:14 Do you try too hard to create sounds?
14:21 How much energy do you invest in your speaking activity?
17:23 A summary of the video
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Questions you probably want to ask me:
?️Are you a native speaker? NO
?Where are you from? Tel-Aviv, Israel (I speak Hebrew)
❓ How did you lose your accent? I learned acting in NYC and acquired an American Accent. So I never really lost anything. I also talk about it here: https://goo.gl/PShZ9s
? How can I sound more like a native speaker? You don’t have to. A foreign accent is not a bad thing. It’s a part of your identity. Of who you are. Your goal should be to sound clear, to have an impact when you speak, and to feel confident in your English voice so that you never let your English hold you back or prevent you from achieving your goals. Aiming for ‘speaking like a native’ sets the bar so high, you may get discourages and won’t even dare to try. #CommunicationOverPerfection
?What’s the worst thing about traditional English training? It’s taught as if everyone has the name needs. And it’s mostly boring.
??Do native speakers think you are American? At first. But later in the conversation, they may detect a subtle accent. Depends on what I’m talking about and how tired I am. I don’t care about it too much though, I’m a proud non-native speaker ✊
????What do you think about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? I think land is not worth dying or fighting for. I will always promote peace and co-existence. And for me communication in English is a way to overcome political and cultural barriers.
?Do you teach 1:1? I don’t. I have an amazing colleague, Natalie, who teaches 1:1 at my school and online using my methods. I also have an online program called Accent Makeover that runs 2-3 times a year. For more: http://theaccentsway.com/
❤️Who is your inspiration? Marie Forleo. I think every woman should know her. Men too. https://www.marieforleo.com/
?Want to learn more about me? Watch my story: https://goo.gl/csa5iG
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If you’ve come all the way down here, then read this:
You are enough. Speaking English with an accent. Getting stuck.
Your voice and your identity make you unique. There are enough Native English speakers out there in the world… You don’t need to become another one. Find your own voice. It’s important to improve your pronunciation and fluency so you feel more confident and capable. So YOU can express yourself better, and minimize the gap between your native tongue and your English.
And If someone makes fun or judges you because of your accent, simply ask back:
Oh, and how many languages do YOU speak?! ?
People who only speak one language don’t always understand what it means to overcome the challenges of speaking a foreign language. Don’t feel self-conscious. Teach them.
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I am from India and I have an Indian accent (not the stereotypical call-center types). I can communicate clearly. I was just wondering if it is really necessary to change our accent. I mean, yes, Americans like/feel comfortable around the people with same accent but is all the effort required when it is in your blood and you can communicate clearly. It also gives me a feeling of disrespecting yourself (because you think that we lack something and american is the better/perfect accent). These are just my thoughts. Any comments anyone ?
Wow your accent is really good I probably would never have thought you weren’t American lol
This video has helped me a lot, thank you for your tips. I've seen a lot of videos about how to get an American accent and this is the best. 🙂
I don't use volume to stress words in Hebrew, but only pitch and length. I don't even know why.
Hello and thanks a lot .
Actually I have all my managers in work native speakers , always I voided to talking with them
I can talk to everyone but I don't know what is happend.
hello everyone
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Hi. Could you please explain to us how to pronounce theses words: elves, wolves, leaves. Thanks in advance ?
Hi ?,thank you so much,how to use in a conversation GET?
You're so beautiful thank you for the explanation well done
Very Good
plz hadar I've been waiting for your answer for over a month
my question was i can't differentiate these 2 words letter & ladder I know it sounds silly because
first one ends with r sounds & the second ends with l sound but I still mispronounce these
Hi Hadar, I thought that pitch and volume in sound are quite similar, could you explain the difference between them?
Hi Hadar ma'am,How are you? Thanks so much for last video ?? comments reply. Hadar ma'am you look gorgeous, stunning,hot dashing look,you face is like Indian girl but very pretty,and intelligent. Hadar you are very kind ? teacher,Jesus bless you.
Thank you for an interesting video. I really like the way you speak English and I wish I could speak like that one day:) could you please explain a bit more about what higher in pitch means? Because I thought it means saying something louder =higher in volume.
I want to join…
So nice to know that there is a foreigners that speak so amazingly english as you do, I've been studying about two years, its a challenge but I will get there 🙂 congrats for your channel !!
OMG! Gorgeous! Luv you, my favorite English coach! Beautiful hair style!!! Love you, Love you!
thanks !
Please. Add subtitles in your lives(any video) as soon as possible, if not, my love for you may weaken 😀
Aqui está você de novo. Toda, completamente muito LINDA <3 … Here you are again, super mega hyper very beautiful <3 TRULY BEAUTIFUL <3
Thank you, it's the first time I watch your videos and for now I like it. I hope to be most fluent with my english with your tips. I'm participating now in the challenge 🙂
Do you think breathing is important when it comes to speaking English? I find that non-native speakers, especially those who speak tonal language like Chinese, Vietnamese, when they speak English it’s like something is missing and their voices are weak and soft. Some gets down the intonation and pronunciation thing but don’t sound American like you. I will put a video of a Vietnamese guy who speaks amazing English but just sounds off so hopefully you can check him out. Thank you. Here is the link
https://youtu.be/DOkGrDf4v0U
Can you make a video explaining how to pronounce: bear, beard, and bird! It's so difficult for me. Thanks! love your videos xx
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Are you talking to your kid's and your husband with English language or hebrew language?
Thanks from Egypt: ) I wish I can visiting your great country: )
So interesting channel thanks a lot
Yes sometimes l feel ,btw challenge is accepted ?