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Can You Really Eliminate a Foreign Accent?

Can You Really Eliminate a Foreign Accent?

by Heather Chetwynd | Mar 28, 2025 | Accent Modification

How realistic is it to completely eliminate a foreign accent? The honest answer: it’s very unlikely. While it’s possible to soften an accent and improve clarity, eliminating it entirely is an enormous challenge—even for highly trained actors. Why? Because accent...
Questions From HR: 4 things to consider regarding accent modification and older clients

Questions From HR: 4 things to consider regarding accent modification and older clients

by Heather Chetwynd | May 19, 2023 | Human Resources

“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...

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