Hi, Rocio
I think she needs to understand American English pronunciation first, and then, if necessary, she may have to work with a specialized professional.
I suggest: "Manual of American English Pronunciation", by Prator, Jr and Robinett, Harcourt Place. That book is fantastic ( but the optional accompanying tape s... )
Bye,
Caio Rossi
---------- > De: Rocio Guitard <rocioguitard@h...> > De: Rocio Guitard <rocioguitard@h...> > Para: Vocalist <vocalist-temporary@egroups.com> > Para: Vocalist <vocalist-temporary@egroups.com> > Assunto: [vocalist-temporary] question for SF Bay Area Vocalisters > Data: Sexta-feira, 8 de Dezembro de 2000 21:40 > > Hi all, > > I am helping a native arabic speaker to improve her american accent (she > learned English in the UK). She is a practicing lawyer and a little tired of > hearing "you have such a cute little accent" since she feels some people > don't take her seriously. I am helping her with correct pronunciation of > vowels, consonants and words, but her melody of speech is definitely not > american. I also suggested that she finds a speech coach to help her work on > how to go about closing statements for the jury, making sure she accentuates > the important words or phrases to have the desired impact (I'm having > trouble formulating this right, but I'm sure you know what I mean). In other > words, I need a good diction coach for her... does anyone know anyone in the > San Francisco Bay Area (preferrably peninsula) who does this? I know there > are coaches who specialize in training sales people, politicians, lawyers, > etc., and that's the kind I'm looking for. > > Suggestions? > > Thanks, > Rocio Guitard > > > > >
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