Accent reduction: Key Skill- Get the Vowels
Accent reduction: Key Skill – Get the Vowels Have you noticed that people are most likely to say to you “What?” “What did you say?” after you have said a multiple syllable word? Critical information for multiple syllable words– each syllable has a meaning and there are 14 vowel sounds (some people say 17) for […]
What Happens When You Don’t Listen & the Unforeseen Danger of Misinterpretation
What Happens When You Don’t Listen & the Unforeseen Danger of Misinterpretation… Poor listening skills can lead to misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and missed opportunities. But even if you do listen by paying attention and hearing all the words, you can still misinterpret what you hear. How can that happen? A frequent cause is not having […]
English Speaking Training –Strategies for Satisfying Conversations
English Speaking Training-Strategies for Satisfying Conversations To make a satisfying conversation, first consider the strategy of asking questions throughout the conversation. That makes dialogue and both people are learning about each other. Satisfying conversations are like tennis games or badminton games. The conversation goes back and forth like the tennis ball or birdie. You talk […]