Shows
Clarity Accent ModificationReduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 3Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 3
Listen to an Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent.
For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
If you would like me to analyze your accent on this channel, email an audio file to me at carol.edgel@clarityspeechandlanguage.com.
Language Sample taken from the website: IDEA -- International Dialects of English Archive
https://www.dialectsarchive.com/dialects-accents
Comma Gets a Cure -- Copyright
2024-01-0704 min
Clarity Accent ModificationReduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 2Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 2
Listen to an Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent.
For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
If you would like me to analyze your accent on this channel, email an audio file to me at carol.edgel@clarityspeechandlanguage.com.
Language Sample taken from the website: IDEA -- International Dialects of English Archive
https://www.dialectsarchive.com/dialects-accents
Comma Gets a Cure -- Copyright
2024-01-0406 min
Clarity Accent ModificationReduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 1Reduce a Spanish Accent (Mexico) - Part 1
Listen to an Spanish accent and learn how to change the sounds and prosody to a Standard American English Accent.
For more information, or to book an appointment, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
If you would like me to analyze your accent on this channel, email an audio file to me at carol.edgel@clarityspeechandlanguage.com.
Language Sample taken from the website: IDEA -- International Dialects of English Archive
https://www.dialectsarchive.com/dialects-accents
Comma Gets a Cure -- Copyright
2023-12-3106 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’U’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2Practice Pronouncing the Long 'U' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'U' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2023-01-1306 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’U’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1Practice Pronouncing the Long 'U' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'U' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2023-01-1006 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Speak with Smooth Prosody in Standard American EnglishHow to Speak with Smooth Prosody in Standard American English
In this video, we will discuss how to speak with smooth prosody in Standard American English. Learn how to sound like a native speaker.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2023-01-0605 min
Clarity Accent ModificationShort Words in American English that Make a Difference - Part 2Short Words in American English that Make a Difference - Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing frequently used short words in American English. Learn how to pronounce them correctly to sound like a native speaker.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-2906 min
Clarity Accent ModificationShort Words in American English that Make a Difference - Part 1Short Words in American English that Make a Difference - Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing frequently used short words in American English. Learn how to pronounce them correctly to sound like a native speaker.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-2705 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’A’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 3Practice Pronouncing the Long 'A' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 3
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'A' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-2504 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’A’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2Practice Pronouncing the Long 'A' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2.
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'A' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-2305 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’A’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1Practice Pronouncing the Long 'A' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'A' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-2104 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’I’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2Practice Pronouncing the Long 'I' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'I' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-1705 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’I’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1Practice Pronouncing the Long 'I' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'I' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-1506 min
Clarity Accent ModificationWhat is the Fastest Way to Learn an American Accent?What is the Fastest Way to Learn an American Accent?
Do you want to learn to speak with an American Accent -- fast? How much time do you have to devote to practicing your speech? Because that's what it's going to take -- practice! And lots of it! Learn the best ways to practice speaking with a new accent, and what an accent coach is for.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-12-1407 min
Clarity Accent ModificationShort Words in American English that Make a Difference - Part 2Short Words in American English that Make a Difference - Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing frequently used short words in American English. Learn how to pronounce them correctly to sound like a native speaker.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-1306 min
Clarity Accent Modification6 Ways to Say ’OUGH’ in Standard American English6 Ways to Say 'OUGH' in Standard American English
The 'OUGH' spelling in American English can be tricky to pronounce, mainly because there are so many ways to say it! Learn the 6 ways to pronounce 'OUGH' and which words use each pronunciation.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-12-1205 min
Clarity Accent ModificationVowels in Standard American English -- Listening Exercises - Part 3Vowels in Standard American English -- Listening Exercises - Part 3
One vowel can change the meaning of a word in Standard American English. Are you hearing them correctly? Are you saying them correctly? Listen to these sentences and find out if you can hear and say these vowels the right way.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-12-0805 min
Clarity Accent ModificationVowels in Standard American English -- Listening Exercises - Part 2Vowels in Standard American English -- Listening Exercises - Part 2
One vowel can change the meaning of a word in Standard American English. Are you hearing them correctly? Are you saying them correctly? Listen to these sentences and find out if you can hear and say these vowels the right way.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-12-0604 min
Clarity Accent ModificationVowels in Standard American English -- Listening Exercises - Part 1Vowels in Standard American English -- Listening Exercises - Part 1
One vowel can change the meaning of a word in Standard American English. Are you hearing them correctly? Are you saying them correctly? Listen to these sentences and find out if you can hear and say these vowels the right way.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-12-0305 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’E’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part3Practice Pronouncing the Long 'E' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 3
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'E' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-12-0105 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’E’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2Practice Pronouncing the Long 'E' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'E' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-2904 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Long ’E’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1Practice Pronouncing the Long 'E' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Long 'E' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-2503 min
Clarity Accent Modification2 Ways to Pronounce the ‘oo’ Sound in American English | Book vs. Room2 Ways to Pronounce the ‘oo’ Sound in American English | Book vs. Room
In this video, we’ll practice the two ways to pronounce the “oo” spelling in American English. This spelling can be confusing because it represents two different vowel sounds—and choosing the wrong one can change the meaning of a word.
✔️ Learn the difference between the /ʊ/ sound (as in book) and the /u/ sound (as in room)
✔️ Practice with clear word lists and examples
✔️ Train your ear and mouth to produce both vowel sounds accurately Perfect for ESL learners, accent students, and anyo...
2022-11-2302 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Short ’O’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part3Practice Pronouncing the Short 'O' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part3
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Short 'O' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-1804 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Short ’O’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2Practice Pronouncing the Short 'O' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Short 'O' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-1604 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Short ’O’ Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1Practice Pronouncing the Short 'O' Vowel in Standard American English -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the Short 'O' Vowel in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings.
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-1105 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the ’V’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 3.Practice Pronouncing the 'V' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 3.
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'V' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-0905 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the ’V’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 2.Practice Pronouncing the 'V' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 2.
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'V' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-0606 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the ’V’ Sound in Standard American English -- Part 1Practice Pronouncing the 'V' Sound in Standard American English -- Part 1.
In this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'V' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-0304 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHearing the Difference Between American Vowels -- Part3Hearing the Difference Between American Vowels -- Part 3
In this video, we will practice hearing the difference between vowel sounds in Standard American English. Vowels are important, because if you get them wrong, you change the word!
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-11-0103 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHearing the Difference Between American Vowels -- Part 2Hearing the Difference Between American Vowels -- Part 2
In this video, we will practice hearing the difference between vowel sounds in Standard American English. Vowels are important, because if you get them wrong, you change the word!
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-2905 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHearing the Difference Between American Vowels -- Part 1Hearing the Difference Between American Vowels -- Part 1
In this video, we will practice hearing the difference between vowel sounds in Standard American English. Vowels are important, because if you get them wrong, you change the word!
For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-2706 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Words at Work - Part 6Pronouncing Words at Work - Part 6 -- Learn how to pronounce business vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-1405 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Words at Work - Part 5Pronouncing Words at Work - Part 5 -- Learn how to pronounce business vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-1204 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Words at Work - Part 4Pronouncing Words at Work - Part 4 -- Learn how to pronounce business vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-0706 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Words at Work - Part 3Pronouncing Words at Work - Part 3 -- Learn how to pronounce business vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-0534 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Words at Work -- Part 2Pronouncing Words at Work - Part 2 -- Learn how to pronounce business vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
2022-10-0104 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Words at Work - Part 1Pronouncing Words at Work - Part 1 -- Learn how to pronounce business vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
2022-09-2905 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce All American Vowels - Part 3 -- Color NamesLearn how to pronounce all American Vowels. This is part 3, which covers the color names of the vowels that can help you remember them. There is a color coded chart of the vowels available as a free download here: https://www.clarityaccent.com/american-vowel-chart/ For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-09-2704 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce All American Vowels - Part 2Learn how to pronounce all American Vowels. This is part 2, which covers the 'horseshoe u' and 'vocalic r' pronunciations such as ER, AIR, EAR, IRE, OR, and OUR.
There is a color coded chart of the vowels available as a free download here: https://www.clarityaccent.com/american-vowel-chart/
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-09-2708 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce the American Vowels - Part 1Learn how to pronounce all American Vowels. This is part 1, which covers the long and short pronunciations of the vowels A,E,I,O and U.
There is a color coded chart of the vowels available for free download here: https://www.clarityaccent.com/american-vowel-chart/
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-09-1108 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With T - X.Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
See definitions and example sentences of these health care words at: https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-vocabulary.htm
2022-09-0913 min
Clarity Accent ModificationLearn How to Use the Words ’Many’ and ’Much’ in American English -- What Is the Difference?Learn how to use the words 'Many' and 'Much' in American English. Do you know the difference between the two and when you should use each one? It depends on the type of noun you are describing. See examples of when to use 'Many' and when to use 'Much'. Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com
2022-09-0707 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With SLearn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
See definitions and example sentences of these health care words at: https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-vocabulary.htm
2022-09-0409 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce the Horseshoe U (schwa) in Standard American EnglishHow to Pronounce the Horseshoe U (ʊ) in Standard American English | Tricky Vowel Practice
In this video, we’ll learn how to pronounce the Horseshoe U sound /ʊ/ in Standard American English. This vowel can be tricky because it’s spelled in several different ways, and it's easy to confuse with other short vowel sounds.
✔️ Hear the /ʊ/ sound in words like “book,” “put,” and “could”
✔️ Practice with real-life examples and minimal pairs
✔️ Build confidence in recognizing and pronouncing this subtle vowel sound Great for ESL learners, speech students, and anyone fine-tuning their American English pronunciation.
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2022-09-0312 min
Clarity Accent ModificationLearn How to Pronounce the Short ’I’ Sound in American English. Listen to Vowel Differences.Learn how to pronounce the short 'I' sound in American English, used in words like 'big, sit, lid, him, river, liver'. Listen to the differences between vowel sounds so that you can say them correctly and use them at the right time. Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com
2022-09-0203 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With P-RLearn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
See definitions and example sentences of these health care words at: https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-vocabulary.htm
2022-08-3106 min
Clarity Accent ModificationLearn How to Say ’Would’ve, Could’ve and Should’ve’ in American English, & When You Use Each OneLearn how to say 'would've, could've and should've' in American English, and when you use each one. 'Would've' is short for 'would have', 'could've' is short for 'could have' and 'should've' is short for 'should have'. Also learn why people sometimes say 'woulda, coulda, shoulda'. Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com
2022-08-2806 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the ’th’ Sound in Standard American EnglishIn this video, we will practice pronouncing the 'th' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-08-2718 min
Clarity Accent ModificationDo You Have Hyponasal or Hypernasal Speech?Do you have hyponasal or hypernasal speech? What is the difference? What causes it? In this video, I'll quickly answer these questions. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-08-2602 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice Pronouncing the Short ’i’ Sound in Standard American EnglishIn this video, we will practice pronouncing the short 'i' sound in Standard American English, using words and sentences common to various professional settings. For more information, please visit: https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-08-2617 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With L-OLearn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
See definitions and example sentences of these health care words at: https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-vocabulary.htm
2022-08-2609 min
Clarity Accent ModificationLearn How to Say the V Sound instead of the B sound in the Standard American English Dialect.Learn how to say the V sound instead of the B sound in the Standard American English Dialect. There is a distinct difference between the B and V sound in English, and if you want to sound more natural, learn how to make your V sound correctly in phrases that are frequently used like 'very good', 'very important', 'your vehicle'.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com
2022-08-2405 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With ILearn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work.
For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
See definitions and example sentences of these health care words at: https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/medical-vocabulary.htm
2022-08-2110 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Words Ending in ’ULL’ Using Standard American EnglishLearn how to pronounce words ending in 'ULL' using Standard American English (SAE). That 'L' sound on the end can be difficult to make after the /ʊ/ vowel in words like 'full, pull, bull, wool'. I'll show you how to do it.
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
2022-08-1902 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With ’G-H’For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com. Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be better understood at work.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-08-1650 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Tricky ’QU’ WordsWords beginning in 'QU' can be tricky to pronounce in American English. You may have learned that the 'QU' words are typically pronounced with a 'KW' sound. But is that always the case? No! Learn more about how to pronounce various 'QU' words using a Standard American Accent (western states).
For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com.
2022-08-1305 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With ’E-F’Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-08-1109 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With ’D’Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-08-0907 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With ’B-C’Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-08-0210 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce Health Care Vocabulary -- Words Beginning With ’A’Learn how to pronounce health care vocabulary correctly in Standard American English to be understood better at work. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-2810 min
Clarity Accent ModificationStop the Schwa Sound! Don’t Let It Creep In Where It’s Not WantedNon-native English speakers will sometimes have the schwa sound (uh) creep in unexpectedly after a word ending in a voiced consonant. Learn how to prevent that so that your listeners aren't confused. For more information, please visit https://clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-2606 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPractice pronouncing the ’Y’ Sound in Standard American English'Y' is a subtle sound but very important to pronounce in Standard American English. Practice hearing and pronouncing the 'Y' sound while reading a passage. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-2104 min
Clarity Accent ModificationYee vs Eee -- Hear and Pronounce the ’Y’ Sound'Y' is a subtle sound in Standard American English, but a very important one. Don't leave it out! Learn how to hear and pronounce the 'Y' sound. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-1904 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronunciation Practice for L and R ConsonantsL and R consonants can be difficult to distinguish for non-native English speakers. Practice pronouncing the difference between these two consonants in Standard American English while reading out loud. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-1403 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHearing the Difference between L and RL and R can be difficult to distinguish for non-native English speakers. Learn how to hear the difference, and more importantly, pronounce the difference between these two consonants in Standard American English. For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-1205 min
Clarity Accent ModificationTips for Saying ’Z’ in Standard American EnglishSaying the 'Z' correctly is important, especially at the end of words. Learn how to say it in Standard American English. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-0803 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Pronounce ’L’ and ’L’ BlendsLearn the easy way to make the 'L' sound, and how to pronounce 'L' blends in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-07-0105 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPronouncing Vowels Before the ’L’ SoundThe 'L' Sound can be tricky when it follows a vowel at the end of the word. Learn how to pronounce your vowels before the 'L' sound in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-06-2903 min
Clarity Accent ModificationFiller Words vs Adding ’a’ On the End of WordsWhen can I say 'uh' and when can I not? Is it ok to add 'a' on the end of words when I'm speaking? Learn how to speak in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-06-2402 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Say ’S’ vs ’SH’Is your 'S' sound a little slushy? Do people misunderstand you? Learn how to say the 'S' and 'SH' sounds correctly in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
View the video of this podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCixtTxWCxgyH3jKRFDgpvMA
2022-06-2204 min
Clarity Accent ModificationTips for Saying the ’T’ SoundAre you producing your 'T' sounds correctly? Do they sound natural? Learn how to say them in Standard American English. For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
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2022-06-1704 min
Clarity Accent ModificationTips for Saying Words with ’OR’The vocalic R sound of 'OR' can be a tricky one to pronounce. Learn how to say it correctly!
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2022-06-1505 min
Clarity Accent ModificationTricky ’WH’ Words -- Learn how to pronounce them - Part 2For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com PART 2: The English language is notorious for being inconsistent with spelling and pronunciation. Learn how to pronounce these tricky words correctly in Standard American English (western states).
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2022-06-0906 min
Clarity Accent ModificationAvoid Robot Speech!For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com Don't bore your listeners! Learn the tricks for sounding natural when speaking and keep your audience's attention. Also see our video on Prosody.
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2022-06-0706 min
Clarity Accent ModificationUnderstand the Short ’U’ VowelCan you say the short 'U' vowel correctly? Learn how to pronounce it properly in Standard American English (Western States Region). For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com.
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2022-06-0602 min
Clarity Accent ModificationTricky ’WH’ Words -- Learn How to Pronounce Them -- Part 1For more information, please visit https://www.clarityaccent.com The English language is notorious for being inconsistent with spelling and pronunciation. Learn how to pronounce these tricky words correctly in Standard American English (western states).
2022-06-0206 min
Clarity Accent ModificationProsody When Reading AloudPROSODY: It's not always what you say, but how you say it! Learn how to use the proper speed, pitch, volume and word stress to get your message across.
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2022-06-0106 min
Clarity Accent ModificationVocab Words and Syllable Stress Tips for Accent ReductionHow to pronounce various health care vocab words and the importance of correct syllable stress and final consonants.
2022-05-2509 min
Clarity Accent ModificationY, L and R Sounds for Accent ReductionThe 'Y' sound in 'year' vs 'ear'. Listening to the difference between 'R' and 'L' words. The 'OR' sound.
2022-05-2206 min
Clarity Accent ModificationVowelsVOWELS: Examples of how to produce vowels in American Standard English (western US).
2022-05-1806 min
Clarity Accent Modification10-Minute SpeechIn this 10-minute video, I’m going to teach you how to improve your child’s speech and language in just 10 minutes a day!
2021-10-1708 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Help Your Child Who StuttersMany children begin to stutter around 2-3 years old. Fortunately, about 75% of those will recover on their own, but currently there is no way to predict who will and who won’t. We do know that the longer a child continues to stutter, the more resistant to treatment the problem can be. For this reason, it is better to treat stuttering early, while the child is still in the pre-school age group.
What causes fluency issues? Although we don’t know exactly, there are several risk factors for persistent stuttering:
being male
family history of stuttering
stutteri...
2021-05-0805 min
Clarity Accent ModificationLENORE THE OREOZ GIRL -- A STORY FOR ARTICULATION AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE
LENORE THE OREOZ GIRL -- A STORY FOR ARTICULATION AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE
This is a video story to help children practice speech sounds and language. It is a great resource for speech students working on the following sounds:
• VOCALIC R, especially OR
• Z
For articulation practice, have your child or student read the story to practice the sounds in reading. Or, to practice the sounds in conversation, read the story to them first and let them retell it to you.
For language practice, ask the child to retell the story to you, using as many story elements as possible:
• CHARACTER – who?
• SETTIN...
2021-04-2002 min
Clarity Accent ModificationPRACTICE MAKES…PERMANENTPRACTICE MAKES…PERMANENT
The other day I was talking to my husband about the phrase “Practice makes perfect,” and he said, “No, that’s not true. It is ‘Perfect practice makes perfect. Practice makes permanent.”
And I thought about that and how that phrase really does apply to speech. Think about the child who goes to his speech therapist at school and is taught how to make the ‘R’ sound, putting his tongue in the right place, keeping it back and tight, etc. Then he goes home and practices it the wrong way each night. Practicing it the wrong...
2021-04-1302 min
Clarity Accent ModificationDoes My Child Have a Tongue Thrust?DOES MY CHILD HAVE A TONGUE THRUST?
What is it? A tongue thrust is when the child’s swallow pattern never changes from the ‘reverse swallow’ pattern that babies use. The tongue continues to push forward toward the front teeth when swallowing. The child’s tongue may also do this during speech. This could cause a lisp, but not all lisps are caused by tongue thrust.
How can you tell if your child has a tongue thrust? Your child may breathe with his mouth open a lot, and his tongue may rest in a forwa...
2021-04-0903 min
Clarity Accent ModificationWill Mouth and Tongue Exercises Help My Child's Speech?In the past, it was thought that various tongue or mouth exercises, including blowing horns, were helpful to teach children to speak properly. These exercises are very different from the movements involved in producing actual speech, and so they are called Nonspeech Oral Motor Exercises. Research has shown that these types of exercises are not helpful for typical speech therapy.
It turns out that talking doesn’t require much tongue strength, so exercises that focus on building strength are not particularly helpful. What’s needed to speak properly is to practice coordinating speech movements with the brain. In other...
2021-04-0601 min
Clarity Accent ModificationFun Tricks to Practice the 'S' SoundDoes your child have a lisp? Here are some fun exercises that will help your child learn to produce 'S' correctly.
First of all there’s the Smiling Librarian trick. First you pucker your mouth as you say ‘SHHHHH!’ and after a couple of seconds, you switch your mouth shape to a smile as you continue to do it. Smiling should change it to an ‘S’ sound. Then switch back to a pucker shape and the ‘SH’ sound should return. Keep trying that to see what happens to your tongue as you do this. Your tongue should move forward a bit f...
2021-04-0302 min
Clarity Accent ModificationERNIE'S EARTHQUAKE -- a story for articulation and language practiceThis is a video story to help children practice speech sounds and language. It is a great resource for speech students working on the following sounds:
VOCALIC R, especially ER
S BLENDS
For articulation practice, have your child or student read the story to practice the sounds in reading. Or, to practice the sounds in conversation, read the story to them first and let them retell it to you.
For language practice, ask the child to retell the story to you, using as many story elements as possible:
CHARACTER – who?
SETTING – where, when?
PROBLEM – what’s wr...
2021-03-2903 min
Clarity Accent ModificationGet the Most Out of Online Speech TherapyIs your child receiving online speech therapy? I'll tell you how to get the most out of it! For more info, visit www.clarityspeechandlangauge.com
ONLINE SPEECH THERAPY – GET THE MOST OUT OF IT!
Not all online therapy is created equal. Here’s how to make sure your child is getting the most out of her online speech-therapy sessions.
HAVE A GOOD INTERNET CONNECTION
USE A GOOD MICROPHONE OR HEADSET
HAVE GOOD LIGHTING
USE A BIG SCREEN (OR TWO)
KEEP THE ROOM QUIET WITH NO DISTRACTIONS
SIT NEARBY TO KEEP YOUR CHILD ON TRACK
PRACT...
2021-03-2705 min
Clarity Accent ModificationMy Child Can Talk -- So Why is She in Speech Therapy?Some parents may wonder why their child qualified for speech therapy at school when they haven't noticed any sound errors. Speech-language pathologists work on many other language skills that are important for your child to learn. We'll discuss them in this video.
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MY KID CAN TALK JUST FINE -- SO WHY IS HE IN SPEECH THERAPY?
It can be confusing to understand exactly what a speech language pathologist does, because they do so many different things! People tend to associate a speech therapist with...
2021-03-2702 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow Can the 'Language Processing Hierarchy' Help My Child?The 'Language Processing Hierarchy' is a way for children to organize language concepts from simple relationships to more complex ones. Learn these important skills that your child should know!
WHAT IS THE LANGUAGE PROCESSING HIERARCHY?
The Language Processing Hierarchy is a way of organizing fundamental language skills, based on the book, ‘The Source for Processing Disorders’ by Gail J. Richard, Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Her work is more complex than I can describe here, so I’ll just try to summarize the basic idea of the Language Hierarchy Chart.
The idea is that chi...
2021-03-2403 min
Clarity Accent ModificationWhat to Expect At Your Child's Speech-Language EvaluationAre wondering how to prepare for your child's speech-language evaluation? Do you want to know what kind of tests will be given? I'll tell you all about it! For more information on speech and language therapy, please visit www.clarityspeechandlanguage.com.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CHILD’S SPEECH-LANGUAGE EVALUATION
If you suspect your child has a speech or language disorder, you may have taken the first step and requested an evaluation – either with the Early Intervention Center in your community, your public school, or a private therapist. How do you prepare? Really, just make sure...
2021-03-2106 min
Clarity Accent ModificationMake 'Vocalic R' Practice FUN! The 'R' Warm-Up Cheer
Sometimes kids get discouraged while working on vocalic ‘R’, because it can take a long time to get it right. To make learning fun, do the ‘R Warmup Cheer’.
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Sometimes kids get discouraged while working on vocalic ‘R’, because it can take days or months for them to get it right. To lighten up the mood and help them feel where their tongue should go, I do the ‘R Warmup Cheer’. The idea is to get them to produce ‘Y’ syllables, because making ‘Y’ moves the back of their tongue to the back of their...
2021-03-2102 min
Clarity Accent ModificationWhy Doesn't the School SLP Spend More Time With My Child?If you have a child receiving speech services through your public school, you may be surprised to learn that he or she is only receiving 20-30 minutes of therapy a week, and that time is often shared with other students. Why is this the case?
WHY DOESN’T THE SCHOOL SLP SPEND MORE TIME WITH MY CHILD?
If you have a child receiving speech services through your public school, you may be surprised to learn that he or she is only receiving 20-30 minutes of therapy a week, and that time is often share...
2021-03-1605 min
Clarity Accent ModificationMy 6 Favorite Speech Therapy Tools
Let me share my 6 Favorite Speech Therapy Tools. They can help you at home as you practice speech with your child.
You can find links to purchase these items here:
https://www.clarityspeechandlanguage.com/SPEECH%20TOOLS
MY 6 FAVORITE SPEECH TOOLS
MR. MOUTH – or whatever it’s called. This is great for showing kids where to put their tongue. It’s actually a puppet, although I haven’t been able to puppetize it successfully, if that’s even a word. But the kids like it and it makes it easier to see where their tongue should go. There are a lot of...
2021-03-1305 min
Clarity Accent ModificationWhat Sound Is Your Child Mispronouncing?Does your child have speech sound errors, but you’re not sure which ones? I'll give you some examples to help you figure it out.
Does your child have speech sound errors, but you’re not sure which ones? Let me give you some examples to help you figure it out. I’ll start with some of the more common ones.
L and Initial R – These are often mispronounced with a ‘W’ sound, like ‘wabbit’ for ‘rabbit’, or ‘wike’ for ‘like’. “I see a wabbit! I wike it!”
S and Z – These are often mispronounced with a lisp. ...
2021-03-0903 min
Clarity Accent ModificationParents Can Help With Their Child's Speech-Language TreatmentResearch shows that parents who practice with their child at home can improve their child’s speech and language skills.
Hi, my name is Carol Edgel, and I’m a certified speech-language pathologist. I hope you’ve already had a chance to watch my video, How to Tell If My Child Has a Speech-Language Disorder. In this video, I’ll summarize the importance of parents being involved in their child’s speech and language therapy. Research shows that parents who practice with their child at home can improve their child’s speech and language skills.
First of al...
2021-03-0905 min
Clarity Accent ModificationHow to Get Help For My Child's Speech-Language DisorderThere are multiple avenues to receive speech-language therapy for your child, some that are free to you.
Hi, my name is Carol Edgel, and I’m a certified speech-language pathologist. I hope you’ve already had a chance to watch my video, How to Tell If My Child Has a Speech-Language Disorder. In this video, I’ll tell you how to get help for your child. There are multiple avenues to receive speech-language therapy, some that are free to you.
PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: First, check with your community’s public school district.
Prescho...
2021-03-0904 min
Clarity Accent ModificationDoes Your Child Have a Speech-Language Disorder?Parents often can see that their child is struggling with communication, but they don’t know exactly what to call it, or how to help. I’m going to walk you through the different types of speech-language disorders and how to recognize them.
Hi, my name is Carol Edgel, and I’m a certified speech-language pathologist. In my years of teaching, I’ve noticed that parents often can see that their child is struggling with communication, but they don’t know exactly what to call it, or how to help. Even the child’s teachers might not know h...
2021-03-0909 min