Pronunciation Pro

118: Acting, Accents, and Authenticity: A Student Success Story


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In this inspiring episode of the Pronunciation Pro podcast, Annie sits down with Dinanda Klaassen—actress, director, and proud graduate of the Pronunciation Pro program. 

Join us as Dinanda shares her personal journey through the full Pronunciation Pro training and how it transformed not only her speech, but also her career and sense of self. She opens up about the challenges she faced as an international performer, the mindset shifts that helped her grow, and the practical strategies she used to strengthen her pronunciation.

You’ll hear:

✨ How Dinanda approached accent training as an artist

✨ The specific tools and techniques that helped her master English pronunciation

✨ Tips you can use right away to improve your own clarity and confidence

✨ The unexpected ways accent mastery has impacted her auditions, directing work, and everyday life

✨ Her advice for anyone wondering whether they really can change their accent

Whether you're an English learner, a performer, or simply someone seeking to communicate with more authenticity and ease, Dinanda’s story is a powerful reminder that your voice is a skill you can develop—and that doing so can open doors you never expected.

You can get in contact with Dinanda through her website:  https://www.barrowgroup.org/acting-school/teachers/dinanda-klaassen/ 

Tune in for an honest, uplifting conversation about growth, artistry, and finding your true voice. 🎧

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Pronunciation ProBy Annie Ruden M.S. CCC-SLP

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