Correct English pronunciation is valuable for professionals who want to succeed in the workplace. Here are five tips explicitly tailored for professionals improving English as a second language.  

1.  What are your goals?

Although you may have studied English for many years, take the time to deter...

Many students have asked me, “Why do I have an accent after so many years of studying English?” First of all,  it’s challenging for Chinese speakers to master English pronunciation due to the differences in phonetics, style, and rhythm between the two languages. 

Several Chinese dialects exist, inc...

Today's job market is more competitive than ever.  The more effective you are at communicating, the more likely you are to get hired or be chosen for a promotion.

Many students sign up for accent modification classes with me to help them achieve clearer communication as they prepare for job intervi...

Many non-native English speakers working in the U.S. are seeking help to reduce their accents in order to get ahead. An accent makes it harder for others to understand you and cause miscommunications.  People are often judged by the way they sound. 

Do you feel you have been passed over by the way ...