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writes:OK so am a legal immigrant to the USA. But I have this problem with my african accent. I speak good English people undesrtand what I say but others tell me to speak up cause they didn't hear what I said especilly when am talking to them on the phone . Is there a way I can improve on this accent thing. Cause it really bothers me since am in high school so I don't get that much social because I don't enter people to hear my accent i get all quite and have few friends cause i dont wanna get all social in talking i just twxt people.. I get compliments about my accent Like a girl once told me how i talk turns her on.but I just don't wanna loose it do smth about it. Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (30 December 2011): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthank you guys i really appreciated this, it helped alot
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reader, CindyCares  +, writes (22 July 2011):
 I forgot: if you can't find a speech coach, or it's too expensive, you can buy accent reduction books with CDS or audiocassettes.
I know of one called " Mastering the American Accent " by Lisa Mojsin- but check on Amazon.com and other book sites, you'll find plenty others.
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reader, CindyCares +, writes (22 July 2011):
Take an accent reduction class, there are everywhere in big cities. It may be trickier to locate one in a smaller location, but if you contact the nearest drama school, or the local college, they should be able to help you .
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 July 2011): The more you practice, the better you'll get! Keep talking and don't be shy. No one's perfect. I had an accent myself years back as I too came from another country but now I can speak perfect English. I would also suggest doing pronounciation exercises :) Like on dictionary.com, for example... You can type in a word you have trouble saying and there is a button where you can hear the word being said correctly. I wish you luck! In any case, accents are considered sexy to most people. Good luck hun
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