A Review for Pronounce English from Mexico

I found that this "Basic Skills of English Pronunciation" (Burwood Communications) was very helpful in improving my pronunciation, particularly with some of the more difficult word sounds. The detailed graphics showing how to form words with the tongue and mouth was also useful. I believe this program would be helpful for anyone wishing to reduce their foreign accent. I would recommend it for anyone whose English is not their native language and wished to improve their pronunciation. 

The application can be found at Pronounce-English.com.

~~Gloria Long

from Mexico 

Order Pronounce-English here

Queen for a Day

Years ago I won on an American T.V. program called, "Queen for a Day."  Contestants were handed a card as they entered the theater on which they wrote their wish if the won.  Over a thousand people crowded the auditorium, some coming by busloads.  I sat with one friend.
Numbers were called until 25 names remained.  One number matched the one I'd been given at the door when I entered.  We were each interviewed with only four names remaining.  I was one of the four.
M.C. Jack Bailey then questioned each lady as to their wish.  I explained that our six-year old daughter had been attacked by a German Shepherd dog and was terrified of dogs.  I told how we'd visited friends at a ranch after the episode and they had a litter of new puppies.  Our daughter sat on the steps of their house and played with the small furry animals.
I continued, "So, my wish is for a puppy and fence around our backyard."
Winners were selected by an applause meter.  A robe was placed around my shoulders and a crown on my head as they declared me, "Queen for a Day."
Prizes included something never before done on the show.  The queen would represent the women of America at the 20th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, France.
Spending time in a country where I didn't understand the language was a wake-up call as to the importance of speaking and understanding. 
 

When Your Boss Can't Communicate

I've noticed a lot of young people these days take on the night shift as work is hard to find. My friend's son was one of those young men--lucky to find work even though he knew the midnight shift would be difficult. After working at this local company for a few months he was called in the supervisor's office.

Unfortunately, the young man found it difficult to understand the supervisor. He thought she was offering him the day shift, which would bring a promotion, but her heavy accent made it hard for him to comprehend. A few times he apologized, and asked her to repeat what she had said. Of course, this frustrated her, and he felt uncomfortable. So he decided to let her know he was interested in the day shift, assuming that's what she had tried to communicate to him.

However, that's not what she was offering him. In fact, when talking to another supervisor, he found that she was offering him the weekend schedule which would be 12-hour shifts from Friday to Sunday. When he came in the following night for his shift he let her know he would take the job. But she shook her head. "Too late," she said.

Now that, unfortunately, he could understand.

American English: How to Pronounce the Words; who can benefit from this course?

My Mom was a minister's wife who reached out to help people. Meals were often shared with neighbors and church people; Shut-ins also received food  and comfort.  She always used to tell us, "A worthwhile message deserves to be understood."

So it was no surprise to us when she and her friend, Rachel, came up with this how to Pronounce English course to help people improve the way they pronounce words.

My Mom would go to a private school in East Los Angeles and offer to help students who had difficulty pronouncing certain words. The administration welcomed her and sent students needing help. The results were rewarding.

As she introduced them to the Pronounce English Course they found success. She began to share the Course first with young children and then adults. The techniques proved successful to all who struggled with how to pronounce English correctly.

The Course continues to prove helpful to Non-native English speakers.  For example, medical professionals recognize the importance of being understood by their patients.

Funny story: When Mom was in a care facility she and her roommate were told they couldn't go outside ALONE. So, they lined up their wheelchairs at the top of a short ramp leading to the garden and rolled happily down together. They hadn't broken a rule. They were, after all ... NOT ALONE.

That's our Mom, full of spirit.

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If you would like  more information on this Course, go to our website:  PRONOUNCE ENGLISH.

Thought you might like to see a picture of my mom;
dad is beside her and the two lovely ladies in front are my sister and me.