You have spoken English for many years. With people who know you, there doesn't seem to be any issue with being understood. But you meet someone new, or speak with someone over the phone, and suddenly they are asking you to repeat yourself. Or you are giving a presentation at work, you see your audience glaze over after a short time, and it seems that perhaps they have given up on trying to understand what you have to say.
These are situations that many Indian English speakers face every day. Many people ask me, am I talking too fast? What sounds am I saying differently? They know that there are some obstacles in their way, but not exactly what they are and what to do about it. What can help? American Accent Training.
Indian English is a distinct dialect of English that differs from American English. You may have grown up speaking English, but the English you speak has a different sound system and intonation patterns than American English, so it sounds a little bit different. Have no fear, it is possible to learn the differences and make some changes to your speech so that you can be more easily understood by Americans and others. It's an increasingly international world, and speaking clear English is an invaluable tool for social and career success.
To learn more about the differences between Indian English and American English, check out this article on www.speechmodification.com. http://www.speechmodification.com/blog/indian-english-vs-american-english You can also book a free, 30-minute consultation to learn more about your accent, accent training and how to improve your American English Accent.
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Christine is a nationally certified Speech Language Pathologist with over 15 years experience working with individuals to improve their communication skills. She received her Masters of Science in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Washington. She has worked with individuals from around the world to improve their pronunciation and command of American English.
Christine is interested in yoga, travel, hiking and backpacking.
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Website: http://www.speechmodification.com/
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