Clarity Accent Modification

Clarity Accent Modification

By Carol Edgel, M.Ed., CCC-SLPEducationCoursesLanguage Learning
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Clarity Accent Modification episodes

  • Commonly Mispronounced Words in Standard American English -- Client Review 27

    Commonly Mispronounced Words in American English | Real Client Review #27

     

     In this video, we’re reviewing real client pronunciation challenges—featuring words that are commonly mispronounced in Standard American English. These examples come directly from an accent coaching session and are perfect for practice if you're working on clear, confident English.

     

    ✔️ Improve your pronunciation of tricky American English words

    ✔️ Hear which letters might be pronounced differently than you think

    ✔️ Practice saying each word with correct pronunciation

     

    The words we discuss in this video are: upgrade, digital, collaborating, leverage, buying, it's, fully

     

    Ready to sharpen your accent and be better understood at work or in social situations? Learn how to speak with a Standard American English (SAE) accent.

    👉 Want to work with me? Visit https://www.clarityaccent.com to sign up for a session.

    🎧 Prefer to listen? Follow the audio version on your favorite podcast platform — just search for @clarityaccent.

    🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to my YouTube channel @clarityaccent for weekly accent tips and pronunciation practice.

     

    #accenttraining #americanenglish #englishpronunciation #clarityaccent #commonlymispronouncedwords #esl #speakclearly

     

    7 min
  • How to Make the ER Sound – For School-Age Students | Practice the Vocalic R at Home

    How to Make the ER Sound – For School-Age Students | Practice the Vocalic R at Home

    This video is designed for school-age students who are learning how to pronounce the vocalic R sound (“ER”) correctly. It’s a great resource for at-home practice and can also be helpful for speech or accent students of any age.

    ✔️ Learn how to shape your mouth and tongue to say the “ER” sound

    ✔️ Practice with fun, easy examples and repetition
    ✔️ Build confidence and accuracy when speaking

    Parents, teachers, and speech therapists can all use this video as part of their practice routine.

    👉 Want personalized help with speech or accent training? Visit https://www.clarityaccent.com to book a session.

    🎧 Prefer to listen? Follow the audio version on your favorite podcast platform — just search for @clarityaccent.

    🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to my YouTube channel @clarityaccent for weekly tips on pronunciation, articulation, and accent clarity.

    #speechtherapy #vocalicr #ersound #americanenglish #accenttraining #clarityaccent #schoolagespeech

    6 min
  • How to Say the American -ING Ending – A Quick Review | Speak More Clearly

    How to Say the American -ING Ending – A Quick Review | Speak More Clearly

    In this video, we’ll review how to pronounce the -ING ending in American English — and just as importantly, how not to say it. Mastering this small detail can make a big difference in how natural and fluent you sound.

    ✔️ Learn the correct tongue and mouth position for “-ing” endings

    ✔️ Hear common mispronunciations and how to fix them
    ✔️ Improve clarity in casual and professional speech

    This quick lesson is perfect for ESL learners, accent students, and anyone looking to sound more like a native speaker.

    👉 For more information and practice tools, visit https://www.clarityaccent.com

    🎧 Prefer to listen? Follow the audio version on your favorite podcast platform — just search for @clarityaccent.

    🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to my YouTube channel @clarityaccent for weekly accent tips and pronunciation practice.

    #americanenglish #pronunciation #ingending #accenttraining #clarityaccent #speakclearly #esl

    2 min
  • Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 2

    Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 2

    In this video, we will be reviewing how to speak with the prosody of an American. We will discuss the 'Prosody Pyramid' and whether that can help you learn to speak English more natuarally.

    For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com (http://www.clarityaccent.com)

     

    To learn more about the Prosody Pyramid, visit: https://youtu.be/BPmjGHdK5v8?si=RH_baQwf81Rbl_no

    5 min
  • Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 1

    Prosody Review -- The Prosody Pyramid -- Part 1

    In this video, we will be reviewing how to speak with the prosody of an American. We will discuss the 'Prosody Pyramid' and whether that can help you learn to speak English more natuarally.

    For more information, please visit www.clarityaccent.com

     

    To learn more about the Prosody Pyramid, visit:  https://youtu.be/BPmjGHdK5v8?si=RH_baQwf81Rbl_no

    6 min
  • Mexico - Listener Sample 4 - American Pronunciation

    Mexico - Listener Sample 4 - American Pronunciation

    In this video, we will be reviewing a speech sample sent in by a listener from Mexico  We will analyze how to change certain speech sounds and patterns into a more Standard American Accent.

    Learn how to speak using the Standard American English (SAE) dialect to be better understood in work and social settings.  

    For more information, please visit:  https://www.clarityaccent.com.

    7 min
  • Practice Saying -ED Endings in American English – Part 2 | Pronunciation & Sentence Practice

    Practice Saying -ED Endings in American English – Part 2 | Pronunciation & Sentence Practice

    In this video, we’ll go over the three different ways to pronounce -ED endings in American English and practice using them in full sentences. This small detail can make a big difference in how natural and fluent you sound.

    ✔️ Learn when to pronounce -ED as /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/

    ✔️ Practice real-life examples in context

    ✔️ Improve your clarity and confidence when speaking in the past tense

     

    This is Part 2 of a series designed for ESL learners, professionals, and anyone working to master the sounds and patterns of American English.

    👉 Want personalized help with your accent? Visit https://www.clarityaccent.com to book a session.

    🎧 Prefer to listen? Follow the audio version on your favorite podcast platform — just search for @clarityaccent.

    🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to my YouTube channel @clarityaccent for weekly accent tips and pronunciation practice.

     

    #americanenglish #ededendings #pasttensepronunciation #accenttraining #clarityaccent #speakclearly #esl

    2 min
  • Practice Saying -ED Endings in American English – Part 1 | Pronunciation & Sentence Practice

    Practice Saying -ED Endings in American English – Part 1 | Pronunciation & Sentence Practice

    In this video, we’ll go over the three different ways to pronounce -ED endings in American English and practice using them in full sentences. This small detail can make a big difference in how natural and fluent you sound.

    ✔️ Learn when to pronounce -ED as /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/

    ✔️ Practice real-life examples in context

    ✔️ Improve your clarity and confidence when speaking in the past tense

     

    This is Part 1 of a series designed for ESL learners, professionals, and anyone working to master the sounds and patterns of American English.

    👉 Want personalized help with your accent? Visit https://www.clarityaccent.com to book a session.

    🎧 Prefer to listen? Follow the audio version on your favorite podcast platform — just search for @clarityaccent.

    🎥 Prefer to watch? Subscribe to my YouTube channel @clarityaccent for weekly accent tips and pronunciation practice.

     

    #americanenglish #ededendings #pasttensepronunciation #accenttraining #clarityaccent #speakclearly #esl

    4 min

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The Clarity Accent Modification podcast is committed to teaching adults how to modify their speech to be better understood in social or professional settings. Learn how to pronounce American vowels…