Simple Trick To Speak In American Accent For Indians (Part 2)
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the process of learning an accent, emphasizing that accents are more intuitive than structured, like language. The speaker provides advanced tips, such as speaking faster, learning phonetics, and actively listening to the desired accent. They also address misconceptions about age limiting the ability to learn accents. A key point is the importance of listening carefully and practicing with native speakers. The speaker concludes with a suggestion for workshops to help learners improve their accent and confidence, offering both group sessions and potential one-on-one coaching.
Takeaways
- 🗣️ To learn a language is like gaining a new perspective on the world, but this video focuses on learning an accent, which is more intuitive and less structured.
- 🎯 Mastering an accent is more about feeling and intuition rather than memorization, similar to understanding the spirit of the language.
- 📈 Speaking faster can help sound more like a native speaker, even though traditional language classes often emphasize speaking slower and clearer.
- 🧠 Age is not a barrier to learning a new accent; it’s possible to achieve it even past a certain age, despite common misconceptions.
- 💬 There is no such thing as a 'bad' accent; what may be considered 'wrong' simply sounds foreign to a native speaker.
- 📚 Learning phonetics is key to mastering pronunciation, including the correct articulation of letters, silent letters, and sound liaisons.
- 🔑 Listening is essential: actively listening to podcasts, movies, and shows will help you identify accent patterns and improve your skills.
- 🔍 When learning an accent, actively engage with the material by pausing, mimicking, and practicing difficult words or phrases.
- 🎙️ Recording yourself while practicing an accent can help you identify areas of improvement, but interacting with native speakers is even more effective.
- 💡 Workshops or one-on-one sessions with native speakers can boost confidence and help correct common mistakes in real-time, accelerating the learning process.
Q & A
What is the main focus of the video?
-The video focuses on learning an accent, specifically offering tips on improving one's accent to sound more like a native speaker, rather than learning a new language.
What is the difference between language and accent learning according to the speaker?
-The speaker states that learning a language is more structured and involves memorization, while learning an accent is more intuitive and is described as the 'spirit of the language.'
Why does the speaker recommend speaking faster when trying to learn an accent?
-The speaker suggests that when aiming to sound like a native speaker, it is better to speak faster, as native speakers typically speak at a quicker pace. However, they advise practicing slowly but picking up speed during real conversations.
Can someone learn a new accent after a certain age?
-Yes, according to the speaker, there is no arbitrary age limit for learning a new accent. They believe it is possible to learn an accent at any age and that setting age limits is unnecessary and self-limiting.
What does the speaker mean by 'bad accent,' and is it a problem?
-The speaker explains that there is no such thing as a 'bad accent' when learning an American accent. If something sounds 'wrong,' it just means it may sound foreign to a native speaker, not necessarily incorrect.
Why is learning phonetics important when trying to adopt an accent?
-Phonetics helps with pronunciation and understanding which letters to pronounce or ignore, such as silent letters. This knowledge is crucial for mastering accent nuances like the American accent's use of the 'd' sound in words like 'better.'
What is the most important tip for learning an accent, according to the speaker?
-The speaker emphasizes that listening is the most important part of learning an accent. Actively listening to native speakers in podcasts, movies, and shows helps learners identify patterns and pronunciation.
How does the speaker suggest practicing speaking in an accent?
-The speaker recommends recording yourself and reviewing the recordings to spot awkward sounds or mistakes. However, speaking directly with native speakers in workshops or one-on-one settings is considered the best way to practice.
What kind of workshops does the speaker plan to offer?
-The speaker plans to host workshops on Zoom, where participants can practice speaking and identify mistakes. The workshops are designed to improve confidence, accent learning, and preparation for interviews or other speaking opportunities.
How can someone contact the speaker if they want to join the workshops?
-Interested individuals can reach out to the speaker via Instagram or email, with the contact details provided in the video description.
Outlines
💬 The Difference Between Learning a Language and an Accent
The speaker discusses the distinction between learning a language and learning an accent. Learning a language is more structured, while accent learning is intuitive, something you feel rather than memorize. The speaker emphasizes that this video focuses on accent learning. They also reference a previous video, recommending viewers watch it for more foundational content, as this video provides advanced tips. They caution viewers not to expect mastery solely from the video but use it as a guide for faster learning.
🚀 Tip 1: Speak Faster to Sound More Native
The first tip is to speak faster to sound more like a native speaker. While public speaking classes often recommend speaking slowly and clearly, the speaker suggests that accelerating your speech helps you mimic native speakers better. They note that it's okay to practice slower, but real-world conversation should be faster-paced. The speaker also debunks the myth that it's impossible to learn an accent after a certain age, sharing personal and anecdotal experiences to show that age is not a barrier.
🗣️ Tip 2: Learn Phonetics to Improve Pronunciation
The second tip focuses on the importance of learning phonetics to enhance pronunciation when learning a new accent. Phonetics helps learners understand how certain letters and sounds are pronounced or omitted in spoken language. For example, the speaker explains that the American pronunciation of 'better' sounds more like 'bedder,' showing how phonetics can aid in mastering these subtleties. This skill helps with smooth pronunciation and grasping language patterns.
👂 Tip 3: Listen Actively to American Accents
The third tip, which the speaker emphasizes as one of the most important, is to engage in active listening. This involves not just consuming content like podcasts and movies but paying close attention to how words are pronounced, pausing to mimic, and repeating words when necessary. The speaker distinguishes between passive listening (like binging shows) and active listening aimed at improving your accent. Actively listening helps learners catch nuances in speech that improve their accent over time.
📹 Bonus Tip: Practice by Recording or Speaking with Natives
The bonus tip encourages learners to practice their accent by recording themselves and reviewing their speech or, ideally, speaking with native speakers for feedback. The speaker suggests organizing workshops via Zoom where learners can engage in activities to identify and correct common mistakes. These workshops would not only build confidence but also refine accent learning, making the process more efficient. Viewers are invited to contact the speaker for workshop participation via Instagram or email.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Accent
💡Phonetics
💡Intuitive Learning
💡Structured Learning
💡Listening
💡Speed of Speech
💡Age and Accent Learning
💡Foreign-Sounding Accent
💡Recording and Self-Assessment
💡Workshops
Highlights
Learning an accent is different from learning a language because accents are more intuitive, while languages are structured.
An accent can be thought of as the spirit of a language, focusing on feeling rather than memorization.
Speaking faster can help you sound more like a native speaker, although practicing slower speech is helpful during the learning process.
It is possible to learn an accent at any age, and setting age limits can be a mental barrier that should be avoided.
There is no such thing as a 'bad' accent. If something sounds foreign to native speakers, it doesn’t mean it's incorrect.
Learning phonetics is key to mastering an accent, as it helps with pronunciation and understanding the nuances of sound in a language.
For example, in the American accent, the word 'better' is pronounced with a 'd' sound instead of the clear 't's in phonetic pronunciation.
Listening is the most important part of learning an accent. Actively listening to podcasts, movies, and conversations helps pick up patterns.
Active listening involves pausing, mimicking, and trying to understand words and patterns rather than passively consuming media.
Merely understanding an accent doesn’t mean you can speak it; practice and mimicking are crucial to actually learning it.
Recording yourself speaking and reviewing the playback can help identify awkward sounds and areas for improvement.
Practicing with a native speaker is the best way to refine your accent and improve your confidence in speaking.
Workshops could be an excellent way to practice accent learning in group settings, focusing on specific problem areas.
Workshops will also focus on preparing for interviews and improving general speaking confidence.
Participants in workshops can reach out via Instagram or email to join and take part in accent improvement activities.
Transcripts
one of my favorite quotes is to learn a
language is to have more window from
which to look at the world
and quote
this is very true but this video is
about learning an accent not a language
well part of the difference between
language and accent learning is language
is more structured whilst accent is more
intuitive
something you don't memorize but
something more of a feeling
well accent is sort of like the spirit
of the language per se
if you have not watched part one of this
video
i recommend you go and watch that it's
pretty much the meat and potatoes
with this and this is more of like a
icing on the top
slash
more advanced tips just a disclaimer you
won't
really master an accent
by just watching this video
it's more of a guidance so you can do it
faster and you don't have to reinvent
the wheel per se
starting with
tip number one
which might sound a little
counter-intuitive but
it is to speak
faster
if you've taken any english classes or
in college or school or any sort of like
public speaking classes you would know
that the lecture would tell you to speak
slower and clearer but
trust me when you wanna sound like a
native speaker
it's better to speak faster obviously
when you practice you might wanna
practice speaking slower but when you're
actually speaking you might want to
pace it up a little one thing i forgot
to address was
is it even possible to actually learn an
accent once you
get past a certain age because people
have this
arbitrary age and they believe that once
you pass that age you can't really
learn any accent i don't think it is
true i've done it i know many people
have done it
and
i believe it is truly possible and
and i don't think you should be limiting
yourself by
having some arbitrary age and thinking
that
past that you can't really learn any
accent that's just
you're limiting yourself
a quick point for those who think they
have a bad accent
there's no such thing as a bad accent
when you're trying to learn an american
accent
but
when i say something is wrong
or not correct
while i'm like
explaining things to you
it only means that whatever you're
saying
might sound foreign to a native speaker
it doesn't mean it's wrong
it just means it sounds foreign to a
native speaker
that he or she might find a little off
per se
and for tip number two i think
you guys should learn phonetics i think
it's a very important skill when you're
trying to learn a new accent
it's a really
useful skill to have in your arsenal
phonetics really help you
get really good with the pronunciation
the
liaisons phisons which is basically
letters you pronounce in the letters you
don't
like the silent letter for example
if you
oh there's so many cars here
for example
when you're trying to say the word
better which
i said in an american accent but if
you're trying to
spell the word b-e-t-t-e-r
if you're trying to be
a textbook about it you would say say it
as
bad or
with the
t but
if you but if you learned the phonetics
you would know to say it as better
almost sounding
oh basically sounding as a d
a two t's would sound as a d
now the third tip
might sound very
obvious
but it's such an important
important detail that i just can't leave
it out
and this whole video would be pointless
if you don't do this because this should
be
eighty percent of your learning process
this should be main
thing in your learning curve because
this is what will help you
identify those patterns and
change your learning so you can actually
speak in a smooth manner
so basically tip number four is
listening
listening to american accent
right
you need to listen to a lot of podcasts
a lot of
movies
and when i say
listen i mean
really listen like actively listen
there's difference between binging a
show
which is actually trying to learn it
when you're trying to learn it you're
trying to understand it
you pause you don't
you know if you come across a word you
try to pronounce it try to mimic it
that's what i mean
i could literally watch a show from the
70s which was in
where people had like a strong irish
accent or whatever
and i would understand it
but that doesn't doesn't mean
i can now speak
an irish accent
with the
slang of people from the 70s you know
basically what i'm trying to say
is actively trying to learn
why you do this
and i can guarantee you
you will see progress
and a bonus tip
and i put this as a bonus tip because
uh a lot of people can practice this i
guess you can practice it by
recording yourself i would say looking
before the dream stuff would be
practicing it basically speaking
and you can still practice it you can
like record yourself
watch it and see where you're
already sounded awkward i guess
but that wouldn't be really
optimal
it would better if you can actually talk
to a native speaker
so what i did
what i have i have an idea where i could
what we could do
is i could have
a few
workshops on zoom
where i could
get a bunch of you guys
and you can have a few activities
where
you can go over a few phrases few words
see where your sticking point is
see where you guys
are having trouble and when you notice
these patterns when you notice these
simple mistakes you'll be able to
correct them
in a single sentence and even multiple
sentences
so these workshops
will be
basically improving your confidence in
speaking in general
preparing for whatever interview you're
going for
and it will also help you learn an
accent better
and
for now i want to like multiple people
like a workshop
but i might do
like one-on-one as well depending on
um
your needs and how
we'll figure that out to figure that
part out but for now i'll have some
workshops in
and if you guys want anyone who wants to
be part of it i would
want you to ideally reach out to me on
instagram but if you can't do that you
can just email me
and i'll put the email and everything
instagram in the description
you can find it if you have any
questions just put in the
comments
section
i can't [ __ ] speak
and
yeah that'll be the end of the video i
have to speak a little quieter because
some people are sleeping here in the
daytime
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