ClearEnglishCoach.com with Donna Durbin
​donna@clearenglishcoach.com
Phone: 832-895-1404
  • Welcome
  • YouTube Videos & Practice
  • Pronunciation Courses
  • Blog
  • Contact Me & Join my Newsletter
  • Members

Let's Talk Like an "American"

Do you have challenges with speaking English or American culture.  I'll share effective ways to improve your English Pronunciation, use American idioms and reduce your native accent.

Subscribe

Serbian Chamber of Commerce & Group Accent Reduction Classes start

5/30/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
I had a great time meeting members of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce at Total Wine and More last night, May 29. We had a lively discussion on how the differences between American English and Slavic languages.
One of the tips was for words ending in "ing."  The tendency was for them to say the "g" like a "k," as spoken in their language. The trick is to soften the the sound to a voiced "hum." English has 3 nasal sounds: /m, n, and ng/. Those sounds are made in 3 places;
  • /m/-lips closed
  • /n/ tongue at the gum ridge behind the top teeth
  • /ng/ the middle of the tongue is raised to the roof of your mouth, the same as /g/ and /k/ sound but no air released, but held there with a hum

Picture
"Global English is the ability to speak effectively to anyone, from anywhere, anytime in any situation with clarity and confidence." Donna Durbin

Global English - Accent Reduction Groups
​Begin Monday, June 4 - Limited to 4 people

Learn the essential skills for English pronunciation that your college classes didn't teach you. Clear up those "b/v/w’s", those "r's and l’s". Learn how to stress the correct syllable and word in a sentence. These are just a few of the techniques you'll learn in this 6 week introductory course for $600. Make a positive change for your future success.

Think how confident you would be for: 
  • Introductions and small talk
  • ​Clear, articulate phone/conference calls
  • Contributing in Company meetings and teamwork
  • Powerful Presentations
  • Improved customer satisfaction 
  • Increased sales and profit
  • Job advancement and salary increases

Advance Registration and Phone Interview Required. Call 713-893-7363 with your name and phone number or:
Select SignUpGenius to choose your time: Monday or Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:00 p.m. or  Saturday Mornings 10:30-12:00 p.m.
Sign Up!
0 Comments

Accent Reduction Groups starting in June

5/25/2018

0 Comments

 
Picture
Improve your Global English Accent for:

Introductions and small talk
​Clear, articulate phone calls
Company meetings and teamwork
Presentations
Customer satisfaction
Increased sales and profit
Job advancement

Group Classes start in June: Choose your day

Learn the essential skills about speaking clear English that your academic classes didn't teach you. Clear up those b/v/w's, those r's and l's. Learn how to stress the correct syllable and word in a sentence. These are just a few of the techniques you'll learn in this 6 week introductory course.
Choose one:
  • 6 Monday evenings    6:30-8:00 p.m.  June 4-July 16, 2018
  • 6 Tuesday evenings   6:30-8:00 p.m.  June 5-July 17  
  • 6 Saturday mornings  10:30-12:00 a.m. June 9 - July 21
          $600 Total - Workbook included - Limited space Register TODAY
Advance registration required: Call 713-897363, email:donna@clearenglishcoach.com 
or reserve your space with SignUpGenius. 
Sign Up!
0 Comments

I've been traveling to Mexico and giving Lunch & Learn presentations in Houston.

5/9/2018

0 Comments

 
I had a great time traveling to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico the end of April with some new friends. I love visiting new places and enjoying the culture, food and people.
​

I did practice speaking "un poquito de espanol." I would love to travel to other countries for extended visits and offer a course on American English pronunciation for the locals.
Do you have any connections?

Internations Networking group: Lunch & Learn 

Internations is a great group of expats from around the world. There are specialty groups for different interests. I gave a "Lunch & Learn Accent Reduction" program to this networking lunch group at Fogao Brasialian Churrasqueria on Montrose organized by Marissa Burres. We had people from eight countries. Let me know if you need a program speaker for your GRB or company.
0 Comments
    Subscribe to Newsletter

    About Me:

    I coach non-native speakers to speak with clarity and confidence. My speciality is accent reduction and American Pronunciation.

    As a world traveler, l enjoy people from other cultures and want them to succeed in life.
    The purpose of this blog is to provide tips to sound more "American," be understood, effectively communicate and build your self confidence.

    Archives

    October 2021
    September 2021
    August 2021
    January 2021
    November 2020
    September 2020
    August 2020
    June 2020
    May 2020
    March 2020
    January 2020
    December 2019
    October 2019
    September 2019
    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    January 2019
    November 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    October 2016

    Categories: Spoken English, Global English, Accent Reduction, Online pronunciation courses, ABC's of an American Accent, Foreign professionals, Language courses,  English for Interviews, Small Talk, Foreign accents, How to learn, Business English, Successful habits, accent reduction, American Idioms, Group Classes, phrasal verbs, American English pronunciation, podcasts, Facebook Live events, Houston events, art exhibitions, Meet and Speak English, code switching, English class, online English class, Free Accent Reduction Class, language, Houston, Private coaching, speech training, 

    All

    RSS Feed

Proudly powered by Weebly