This ten step process can be a powerful tool for reducing a foreign accent to become better understood.

Practice speaking frequently used words in conversations to reduce your foreign accent.

Practice speaking frequently used words in conversations to reduce your foreign accent.

Use your new speech skills by practicing live conversations without rehearsing to reduce your foreign accent.

Improve your new speech skills by using frequently used words in sentences to reduce your foreign accent.

Hear the difference between the way a word sounds in American English and in your language to reduce your foreign accent.

Educate yourself about the differences between languages to avoid cross cultural miscommunication.

To avoid cross cultural miscommunication, talk face-to-face.

To avoid cross cultural miscommunication, ask frequently for clarification.

To avoid cross cultural communication breakdowns, listen compassionately to the non-native speaker.