In this lesson, I'll be talking about some serious mindset shifts you should make regarding the effects that your native language has on your English accent and pronunciation. We'll talk about reasons why you should and shouldn't focus on achieving a native-like English accent, as well as how shifting your focusing to "clarity" instead of "native-like" can m ... Show More
Aug 5
Why do Brits shorten every word? (choccy, cuppa, biccy, brekkie??)
Have you ever wondered why Brits sometimes shorten words like "choccy" for chocolate and "cuppa" for cup of tea? In this episode, you'll learn exactly why Brits do this and how you can start to shorten words just like native British English speakers do. Follow meYouTube: www.yout ... Show More
31m 40s
Jun 2021
#240 - Do I Need to Have a Native Accent?
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In this week's podcast, we're talking all about whether or not you SHOULD TRY to sound like a native and how this correlates with accent reduction, intelligibility, identity and your DEEPER PURPOSE for learning English. Is this a particular goal ... Show More
34m 28s
Sep 2023
How to Speak English Fluently with Your Native Language
<p>Learn how to use your native language to your advantage when learning English. This video covers the concepts of cross linguistic influence, L1 transfer, and fossilization, and provides tips on how to avoid making mistakes and improve your pronunciation.</p>
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12m 30s
Jul 2023
How to Speak English with Confidence Even If You Have an Accent
<p>Want to enhance your job prospects, boost your confidence, and achieve social fluency in English? You're in the right place! In this video, we're focusing on embracing your unique accent while maximizing your intelligibility - your clarity in English communication. Let ... Show More
9m 19s
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href= "https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">In today's globalized world, ac ... Show More
<p>Listen with FREE Interactive Transcript only on the <span style= "color: rgb(35, 111, 161);"><a style="color: rgb(35, 111, 161);" href="https://reallifeglobal.com/app/">RealLife App</a>.</span></p> <p>In this powerful episode, Izzy shares a game-changing mindset shift for Engl ... Show More