Top vowel mistakes of Arabic speakers

February 28th, 2010

1.  Say E instead of IH (sounds like team instead of Tim)

2.  Say EH instead of A (sounds like Ed instead of aide)

3.  Say AW instead of AH (sounds like cop instead of cap)

4.  Say EW instead of OOH (say kooky instead of cookie)

5.  Say UH instead of AW (sounds like but instead of bought)

6.  Say UH instead of OW (sounds like ton instead of town)

New Classes!!!

February 12th, 2010

Want to improve your accent even more?  Then get ready for our new classes!

1.  Accent Reduction:  Common VOWEL sound mistakes of foreign speakers

2.  Accent Reduction:  Common CONSONANT sound mistakes of foreign speakers

Each course will cover the top mistakes that most foreign speakers make.  Learn the correct pronunciation of sounds, and then practice your new skills.  The sessions include intensive practice so that you leave the class with clearer pronunciation and increased confidence. 

Classes will be held at the Discovery Center in Chicago.  The first class is tentatively scheduled for June 12, 2010.  Keep checking back for details!Â

Top vowel mistakes of Farsi speakers

February 12th, 2010

1.  Say E instead of IH  (sounds like team instead of Tim)

2.  Say AW instead of AH (say cob instead of cab)

3.  Say UH instead of ER (say ton instead of turn)

4.  Say EW instead of OOH (say kooky instead of cookie)

5.  Say UH instead of AW (soundsl ike but instead of bought)

6.  Say AW instead of OW (sounds like pond intead of pound)
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Top vowel mistakes of Russian Speakers

February 6th, 2010

1.  Say E instead of IH (say beat instead of bit)

2.  Say EH instead of AH (say bet instead of bat)

3.  Say UH instead of ER (say but instead of Bert)

4.  Say EW instead of OOH (say Luke instead of look)

5.  Say O instead of AW (say boat instead of bought)

Top vowel mistakes of Cantonese speakers

January 17th, 2010

1.  Confuse IH and E (sounds like Tim or team)

2.  Say EH instead of A (sounds like pen instead of pain)

3.  Say AW instead of AH (sounds like bought instead of bat)

4.  Say UH instead of ER (sounds like but instead pf Bert)

5.  Say O instead of OOH (sounds like Coke instead of cook)

6.  Say AW instead of OW (sounds like braun instead of brown)