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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.

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Enrollment open for ABC's of an American Accent

5/26/2020

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The ABC's of an American Accent: June 15 - August 9, 2020.
If you're serious about speaking so Americans can understand you, this course is for you. I will guide you through the building blocks of American articulation and intonation to speak American English clearly.  Start today to increase your fluency and comprehension. Let's get started.
​Cheers, Donna 

How the 8 week course works:
  • Video lessons arrive in your inbox on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to study, practice and repeat at your convenience 24 hours a day, forever
  • Sunday at 8:00 p.m. CST, 8 Live interactive Zoom meetings - for review, Q&A and real time coaching and feedback. Webinars are available for replay  
  • Over 64 lessons (2-15 minutes long) provide instruction, activities, practice exercises and assigned audio recordings to learn new speaking techniques 
  • Personalized Written Feedback of your assigned audio recordings identifies the differences between your speaking habits and speaking English
  • Conscious Self-correction techniques to maintain the change of your accent.
  • Dedicated Intentional Practice of 30-45 minutes each day retrains your brain and muscles to learn and maintain your new American Accent
  • Global Community-you become a supportive member providing practice partnering, listening feedback, accountability, motivation and encouragement
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The America I want to live in

5/16/2020

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[You can see Mr. Obama’s remarks, beginning 1 hour, 47 minutes into the video below.]

OBama is an example for the American Culture I want to live in.   Mr. Obama gives an inspirational commencement speech for the new high school graduates of HBCU during the two-hour event for historically black schools, “Show Me Your Walk H.B.C.U.

He is an ideal role model speaking with clarity, good pronunciation, pauses and meaningful, thoughtful and positive content. Take a few minutes to listen. I believe Mr. OBama delivers the words for hope, moral values and positive direction for the best that American culture and humans can be in the world. Cheers, Donna
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#hope #AmericanCulture #Obama #speech #English

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American English Conversation Hour with Donna Durbin

5/10/2020

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New Meetup Group: American English Conversation Hour
Hi everyone,
I hope you are safe and healthy during our pandemic STAY HOME situation. I'm guessing that you are not speaking much English. I've started a new online Meetup Group,
American English Conversation Hour. This is an opportunity to meet new friends, practice conversational skills and reduce our loneliness. 

Our 1st online event is Thursday, May 14 from 7-8:00 p.m. on Zoom. Join the group. It's free and RSVP to attend. Talk to you Thursday. 
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    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.

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