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English by the Hour offers Voice, Speech & Accent Coaching to foreign-born Executives and Professionals throughout the Bay Area and via the internet using WebEx.

Entries from 2018-07-01 to 1 month

Should Melania Trump Speak with an American Accent?

As a Speech & Accent Coach, I often question to what extent it’s important for someone to speak with an American Accent. For example, I wonder about Melania Trump. Those who support her are adamant that she is a multi-lingual immigrant who…

Executive Presence in Politically Charged Times

Executive Presence Fake news … trade war … children in cages … severing ties with our allies … the US president meeting with oppressive dictators … these are challenging times. So you may ask yourself, how does this relate to Executive Pre…

Uhhhhh … How to Avoid “Filler” Sounds

Uhhhhh … How to Avoid “Filler” Sounds Many of us want to eliminate the little sounds that we utter unintentionally when we talk. The “you know” language that just comes out sometimes. Can you train yourself not to do it? The answer is “yes…