by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Jul 29, 2015 | Language Training
Vocal fry refers to what happens when the voice drops back into the throat so it sounds rough and deep. A very common behaviour, it is copied between peers, mostly unconsciously, a bit like using up-talk and fillers, for example, ‘like.’ The problem?...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 13, 2014 | Business Communications
What is the language strategy at your company? Does it even have one? If not, they are missing the boat since it is essential when hiring internationally-trained employees who have the skills you want and just need coaching in the specifics of particular aspects of...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Oct 8, 2014 | Accent Modification
Every industry in Canada has to deal with multiple accents. So we all need to learn how to understand a thick accent and how to clarify when we don’t. And remember, if you are having difficulty understanding someone’s accent, they very likely are having...
by Recommendation of Heather Chetwynd | Aug 15, 2014 | Accent Modification
The following article talks about why people take accent training and the benefits they receive from accent modification training. Accent training: the finishing touch By Stephanie McFeeters / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Lai Xu had studied English since she was a teenager...
