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...
by Heather Chetwynd | Apr 26, 2024 | Language Training
What is the SCHWA? The SCHWA is the reduced vowel sound in English which makes your language sound more natural, like a native speaker. Each part of the series looks at the role of the schwa in different contexts. Here is a summary of the five parts: 1. English is a...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Jan 29, 2024 | Voice to Word Post - Other
Due to holidays and vacation time, I did not get around to writing or recording a blog post in either December 2023 or January 2024. But I did share the following Wuzzle puzzles in my social media posts and newsletter. What are Wuzzles? They are puzzles in the form of...
by Heather Chetwynd | Jun 9, 2023 | Human Resources
“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...
