by Heather Chetwynd | Sep 29, 2025 | Language Training
I got into pronunciation training because of my love for singing — and because, believe it or not, I learned to speak Spanish with a pretty decent accent by belting out songs. Over the past two years, I’ve had the joy of reconnecting with a group of Chilean and Greek...
by Heather Chetwynd | Feb 3, 2025 | Language Training
Whether you’re refining your English skills as a professional or learning a new language from scratch, engaging your emotions can significantly enhance your progress. Why Emotion Matters in Language Learning Emotion affects attention, memory, motivation, and...
by Heather Chetwynd | May 24, 2024 | Language Training
If you’ve been watching my latest video series, you’ll understand that the schwa refers to the reduced vowel sound which English speakers use everywhere. But did you know that this reduction can also affect complete words that are not stressed in a sentence? As the...
by Heather Chetwynd | May 17, 2024 | Language Training
Why is the schwa so important? As the most common vowel sound in the English language, the schwa can sometimes tell you if a word is a noun or a verb. Did you know RE-cord (the noun) is pronounced differently than re-CORD (the verb)? And there are many like that....
by Heather Chetwynd | May 10, 2024 | Language Training
In this video, we introduce you to shifting stress related to changing the suffix – for example pho-TO-graphy vs photo-GRA-phic. I know it can be a lot to take in but if you watch the entire series, hopefully it will all come together. I suggest that you also watch...
by Heather Chetwynd | May 3, 2024 | Language Training
Welcome to Part 2 of my series on the “schwa”! What is the schwa? Only the most common vowel sound in the English language. If you haven’t already, I suggest you watch Part 1. Each video looks at one aspect of the schwa and how it influences our speech in...
