Video Post on Pronunciation: Stops
This is the first video in my series on a variety of aspects of pronunciation, starting with the consonants. I would say the consonants hold the vowels to create words. And in this first video, I talk about two basic categories that all consonants can be divided into...
Questions From HR: 4 recommendations to help employees communicate effectively online
“An employee in our company is required to regularly present online. The problem is her presentations are very unclear. Are there some recommendations you can make to support internationally trained employees to more effectively present online?” In today's digital...
Questions From HR: 4 things to consider regarding accent modification and older clients
"We have an executive who has asked for accent training. It is true that she is often unclear but she’s almost 50. Is it too late to make changes?" The short answer is that it is not too late. People often assume that the younger one is, the easier it is to assimilate...