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  • IMMEDIATE Accent Results: Master English Stress Patterns | #277
    Jul 5 2025

    Are you ready for immediate accent results? This podcast is your go-to guide for mastering English intonation patterns and achieving clearer, more natural-sounding English. Stop struggling with sounding flat or misunderstood. Each episode breaks down key intonation rules, rhythm, and pitch, giving you practical exercises to reduce your accent and improve your pronunciation in real-time. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your spoken English, unlock the secrets to sounding like a native speaker. Subscribe now and start seeing fast accent improvement today!

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    8 minutos
  • Training to say "Hut" "Hot" & "Hat" and MANY more clearly | #276
    Jun 26 2025

    Are you ready to finally conquer those confusing vowel sounds? In this episode of the Accent Training Podcast, we're diving deep into the subtle yet significant distinctions between sounds like the "uh" in "hut," the "ah" in "hot," and the "ae" in "hat." These seemingly small differences can make a big impact on your clarity and confidence when speaking English!

    Join us as we break down the precise tongue and lip positions for each of these core vowel sounds, using clear, actionable tips you can implement right away. But we're not stopping there! We'll explore a range of other common vowel confusions, providing plenty of examples and real-world practice.

    Get ready to twist your tongue! We've packed this episode with fun and challenging tongue twisters specifically designed to help you differentiate and master these tricky vowel pairs. You'll be saying "Red lorry, yellow lorry" and "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" with newfound precision!

    In this episode, you'll learn:

    • The key articulatory differences between the vowel sounds in "hut," "hot," and "hat."
    • Strategies for producing clear and distinct vowel sounds.
    • How to identify and correct common vowel pronunciation errors.
    • A series of engaging tongue twisters for targeted practice.

    Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner fine-tuning your accent, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical exercises to help you speak with greater accuracy and confidence.

    Don't miss out on mastering these essential English vowel sounds! Tune in now!

    Train with these sounds with the googledoc below:

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/12IIn9AA_FYBp6VOlu6Y-cqv_MIRZAeiTLAMUepZ6Lj0/edit?tab=t.0

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    9 minutos
  • WARNING: Don't Fall for these 3 Accent Traps! | #275
    Jun 16 2025

    Are you working on your American accent, but feel like you're not quite hitting the mark? You're not alone! Many learners fall into common traps that can make their speech sound unnatural or even confusing to native speakers.

    Here we'll touch on 3 of the most common American accent struggles people face, and how you can overcome them!

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    9 minutos
  • R Sound Master Class (Premium Group Training) | #274
    Jun 14 2025

    Elevate your American English accent! This podcast episode delivers an in-depth master class on the American "R" sound, specifically targeting situations where "R" follows a vowel. Improve your pronunciation and gain confidence in your speech.

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    1 hora
  • Why Americans stop T at the end of words | #273
    Jun 10 2025

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    5 minutos
  • Learn the idioms "Finna," "Down To," & "Brass Tacks" for Clearer English | #272
    Jun 5 2025

    Are you ready to get down to business with your English accent? In this episode of The Accent Training Podcast, Pat breaks down three common, yet often confusing, American English idioms: "finna," "down to," and "down to brass tacks."

    Ever wondered what "finna" really means and when it's appropriate to use? Pat will clarify this popular informal contraction and help you sound more natural in everyday conversations. Next, we'll explore the versatile phrase "down to," from expressing willingness to emphasizing the final stage of a process.
    Finally, Pat will get down to brass tacks and explain the true meaning and origin of this classic idiom, helping you understand and use it confidently in professional and casual settings.

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    10 minutos
  • Why Does "Going To" Sound Like "Gonna"? | #271
    Jun 2 2025

    Confused by "gonna," "wanna," and "gotta"? This episode demystifies these common English reductions and teaches you the correct pronunciation. Understand the rules behind these shortened forms of "going to," "want to," "got to," and others. Improve your accent and speak more authentic English.

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    9 minutos
  • Want to Sound More American? Reduce "To" and Nail the Flap T Sound! | #270
    May 30 2025

    Ever wonder why native English speakers pronounce "to" differently? This episode reveals the secret of "to" reduction (using the schwa) and guides you through mastering the flap T sound – essential for a more authentic American accent. Listen and practice!

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    9 minutos