How do I get rid of my native accent and get an American accent?
Watch movies, listen to native speakers, listen to songs in English and imitate what you hear. Don’t concern yourself too much with grammar or spelling if what you’re trying to do is sound like a native speaker. Rather, listen to them and imitate the sounds you hear. Pay special attention to rhythm and cadence.
Can you get an accent from learning a language?
Your native accent does not change as you learn more languages. For instance, if your native language is English, your English accent will be the same even if you learn more than 4 languages. Native accent will always stay the same for lots of people.
Can I permanently change my accent?
The good news is yes, you can learn to change your pronunciation. Known as “accent reduction” or “accent modification”, this process takes some attention, hard work, and consistent practice. Although they might speak English quite well, their accent makes it difficult for the customer to understand.
Can your accent change when you move to another country?
Probably. If you speak a lot with non-native speakers, you’ll find yourself enunciating more clearly and using different word choices. If its an English-speaking country, you’ll pick up on some of the local lingo and pronunciation.
Can you change your accent when you learn a new language?
Research shows that if you start learning a language later in life (after the age of seven or later as an adult), you might become fluent but you won’t be able to change your accent. You’ll have more chance of changing your native accent in your native language, but even that will be difficult.
What is the best way to learn the American English accent?
The best way to learn the American English accent is to listen and practice.
Can you change your accent after age 7?
After age seven, your accent is unlikely to change. Research shows that if you start learning a language later in life (after the age of seven or later as an adult), you might become fluent but you won’t be able to change your accent.
Is it possible for an American actor to speak with a British accent?
Laurie naturally speaks in a British accent, but if you’ve ever watched the show “House,” you’d think he was really American because of his excellent American accent! And there are many other actors who do the same. If they can do it, then you know it’s possible. Okay, maybe they all had a language coach (trainer, teacher) helping them.