by Judy Ravin | Aug 7, 2012 | Accent Acquisition, American Pronunciation, British Accent, Globalization, Language Acquisition
We’re halfway into the 2012 Summer Olympics and the U.S. athletes have certainly done America proud. Take Michael Phelps, honoring the U.S. with his 18th gold medal, Gabby Douglas standing proud and bemedaled on the award stand, and 17-year-old boxer Claressa Shields...
by Judy Ravin | Apr 22, 2012 | Accent Imitation, American Pronunciation
You know that feeling you get when you hear someone trying to imitate another person’s accent? Usually you’re so embarrassed for the person you just want to hide under the nearest table. Or, worse, the person’s attempts at mockery are so offensive...
