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From:  "Caio Rossi" <caioross@z...>
"Caio Rossi" <caioross@z...>
Date:  Wed Dec 13, 2000  1:04 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] question for SF Bay Area Vocalisters


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

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> 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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