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What do we hear when processing ethnicity and accents?

What do we hear when processing ethnicity and accents?

by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Jun 26, 2015 | Accent Modification

Here’s a very sad commentary on the relationship between what we see and what we perceive. Is it possible that just by looking at someone influences what we hear? Certainly our assumptions and stereotypes affect our perceptions but this article points to how...
Diversity is Our Strength: Challenges and Promises

Diversity is Our Strength: Challenges and Promises

by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Mar 2, 2015 | Culture and Values

Diversity is Our Strength is the city of Toronto’s motto, found at the bottom of our coat of arms. Given the importance of continually finding ways to strengthen dialogue, build bridges between communities and reduce discrimination, the Canadian Race Relations...
English spelling – Why is it so crazy?

English spelling – Why is it so crazy?

by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Dec 17, 2014 | Language Training

English spelling is so crazy and I am constantly apologizing to my students for this.  While there are reasons for why it turned out like this. there are ongoing attempts to standardize the spelling, none of which have worked to date. It seems now there is, once...
Homeless immigrant youth – Study finds cultural clash with parents is the top reason

Homeless immigrant youth – Study finds cultural clash with parents is the top reason

by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Nov 26, 2014 | Culture and Values

Some facts about homeless immigrant youth in Canada: Nearly 2 out of 3 have origins in Africa or the Caribbean. Over 1 in 3 identified as LGBTQ. Over 25% identified as being a parent. Over 50% report some level of religious or faith identity. Family conflict was cited...
Learn to Speak Clearly and be Understood in English

Learn to Speak Clearly and be Understood in English

by Heather Chetwynd | Nov 5, 2014 | Accent Modification

You CAN learn to speak clearly and be better understood when you speak English. Do you have difficulties understanding and/or being understood? The ability to participate comfortably in a conversation depends upon language and context. Understanding the culture, being...
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