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It depends. If the native Spanish speaker have learned English in the appropriate environment, my case, you won't be able to detect a Spanish accent. Otherwise, you'll hear the accent of their locality. For example: Those from Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay will sound like they're singing when they talk something a bit like the Italians speak(I very much like it). the Colombians also sound like they sing when they talk, but in a very different style. If their command of the English is good, the Venezuelans talk will be quite fast. The Peruvians, Bolivians and Ecuadorians will sound like the idea you may have of a Spanish speaker speaking English; together with the Central Americans. In regards to the Mexicans, it pretty much will depend on which region of Mexico are they from; since each region has a very distinctive accent. Now, keep in mind that this answer applies to those native Spanish speakers that did not learn English in childhood, or did not have the opportunity to learn it in a way that erase their usual accent. Also, for anybody else who gets to read this answer, it is not meant as an insult to anybody. As a native Spanish speaker, born and raised in Latin America, who had the opportunity to deal with people from all over the continent, I have the moral authority to express the differences that we have. If you still want to fell offended, well go ahead es prerrogativa tuya (is your prerrogative).
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Do native English speakers need accent reduction courses?
It is not necessary for native English speakers to take accent reduction courses unless they want to modify their accent for personal or professional reasons. Accents are a natural part of language variation and do not necessarily impact communication effectiveness.
Is the clarity of speaking the English language or the mimicking of a native accent more important?
The purpose of language is communication so speaking clearly is important. Articulating the sounds helps make your meaning clear. Also English has many native accents, they vary with the locale. Dialects in any language are like the different musical instruments. All make beautiful music, and "foreign" accents in any language make lovely music, as well.If you can't properly understand and speak the language in the first place, any accent you fake won't help anyone understand the gibberish you say!When my lovely Vietnamese girlfriend asked me for help with her English, I told her that even though it might eventually help to lose some of her Vietnamese accent when speaking English I hoped that she never lose it entirely, that accent is so lovely and musical!
How do you get an English accent?
If you are a non-native English speaker, you can visit a Accent Coach or a Speech-Language Pathologist, and they can assess your speech sounds patterns, intonation/prosody, and grammatical differences. Based on what they find, they can tailor a program for you so you can be aware of what you are doing now and how to change it. If you'd like to talk more, you can e-mail me at nisha@brennanandburns.com. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. ~Nisha
How could one improve their American accent?
One can only improve their American accent with practice. As with accents from any language, practicing speaking with American people will help one develop better speaking skills of the language.
What languages does Gaspard Ulliel speak?
He is speaking french and english with a littlebit french accent
Do native English speakers need accent reduction courses?
It is not necessary for native English speakers to take accent reduction courses unless they want to modify their accent for personal or professional reasons. Accents are a natural part of language variation and do not necessarily impact communication effectiveness.
How would someone lose their Chinese accent?
Speak English (or any other language) at a very early age, or converse often in English (and other languages). Some people born outside of an English speaking country can lose their native accent if they speak English often, while some cannot lose it. For some Chinese people losing their accent will be easy, but for others it will be difficult.
Is the clarity of speaking the English language or the mimicking of a native accent more important?
The purpose of language is communication so speaking clearly is important. Articulating the sounds helps make your meaning clear. Also English has many native accents, they vary with the locale. Dialects in any language are like the different musical instruments. All make beautiful music, and "foreign" accents in any language make lovely music, as well.If you can't properly understand and speak the language in the first place, any accent you fake won't help anyone understand the gibberish you say!When my lovely Vietnamese girlfriend asked me for help with her English, I told her that even though it might eventually help to lose some of her Vietnamese accent when speaking English I hoped that she never lose it entirely, that accent is so lovely and musical!
Why are Americans speaking English and not German?
The native language in America is English.
How do you get an English accent?
If you are a non-native English speaker, you can visit a Accent Coach or a Speech-Language Pathologist, and they can assess your speech sounds patterns, intonation/prosody, and grammatical differences. Based on what they find, they can tailor a program for you so you can be aware of what you are doing now and how to change it. If you'd like to talk more, you can e-mail me at nisha@brennanandburns.com. I am a Speech-Language Pathologist. ~Nisha
What accent would you learn if you were non-native English speaker and you are going to live in US?
If you study American English, you would be taught to approximate the Standard North American English accent.
How could one improve their American accent?
One can only improve their American accent with practice. As with accents from any language, practicing speaking with American people will help one develop better speaking skills of the language.
Would an American or a British English accent be better for a non-English speaker to learn?
It really doesn't matter. Native English speakers (American and English) will be far more impressed if you have a good vocabulary and good use of grammar than if you have perfected a particular accent. As a native English speaker, I tend to assume that people who speak English as a foreign language adopt the accent of their teacher, or of the area that they learnt English in.
What languages does Gaspard Ulliel speak?
He is speaking french and english with a littlebit french accent
How come people who is not natve speaker can have their accent?
Non-native English speakers get their accent in large part from their native language. For instance, French-speakers have difficulty with the "th" sound in English and instead pronounce a zed. The "h" is usually silent in French also, and French-speakers can't aspirate it, so the English "this is the help I need" would be pronounced "Zis is the 'elp I need". In addition, non-native speakers pick up the accent of the English they have learned, so that Italian immigrants in Australia have both Australian and Italian accents. Sometimes, the English accent can affect the non-native speaker's language so that when an Italian-Australian returns home to Italy for a visit, their Italian has an Australian accent.
What is the hardest English accent?
The hardest English accent for non-native speakers to understand is often considered to be a strong Scottish or Welsh accent due to their distinctive pronunciation and intonation patterns. Additionally, some regional accents in England, such as Geordie or Scouse, can also be challenging for non-native speakers to comprehend.
Do Mexicans Americans have accents?
Everyone could be considered to have an accent, depending on who is listening to him or her. Your neighbor may have perfectly normal speech to you, but to someone from another region, you both have an accent. Beyond regional accents of native speakers (of English), of course some people grew up speaking a different language and have a foreign accent. This applies to some Mexican Americans whose English pronounciation is affected by the sounds of Spanish. but there are also U. S. persons of Mexican descent who sound just like other people from California, Texas, or wherever. Of course, to someone from Vermont, a Californian has an accent.
