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July 19, 2010Strong vs. Weak HeteronymsAccent modification tips on how to pronounce words that have different meanings based on where the stress is placed....more3minPlay
July 12, 2010Three Types of Stress (Word stress, that is!)Accent modification speech tips and foreign accent tips on stress in syllables and words....more3minPlay
July 05, 2010Suffixes and Syllable StressAccent modification speech and foreign accent tips on where to stress syllables in words....more4minPlay
June 28, 2010Be Clear. Be Brief. Be Seated.When speaking get to the point quickly to keep your audience's attention....more3minPlay
June 21, 2010Warding Off InterruptionsTo decrease interruptions while speaking, try pausing for a breath in the middle of your sentence instead of at the end....more2minPlay
June 14, 2010Improve Your English Vocabulary: Read Books!Non-native and native English language speakers who wish to increase their vocabulary should consider doing more reading and watching more movies....more2minPlay
June 07, 2010Pittsburghese and Diphthong "ow"Job seekers having "strong (regional) accents" were more frequently placed in lower level jobs while those with "less dentifiable" accents tended to land higher-contact, higher profile jobs. This would suggest that speaking with a strong regional dialect can negatively impact position advancement and opportunities....more3minPlay
May 31, 2010Three seconds to make a written impact!Tips on the visual impact of your writting....more9minPlay
May 24, 2010Make a Good Impression with Your AudienceTips to make a good presentation by not distancing yourself from your audience. Serve your audience....more9minPlay
May 17, 2010Body Language Speaks Volumes!Some unconscious signals we give off can be controlled. Self contact or barrier gestures portray stress or nervousness....more4minPlay