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hyperbizarre · Tue 28-Aug-07, 08:45 PM

I don't think its a good thing to put on the American accent all the time. The students need to get used to other accents as well. I took the CELTA here in London, and during training, the students weren't used to my American accent. I didn't try to fake it, I just slowed my speech down several notches. Then when I find that they were beginning to understand me, I slowly worked my way up to a normal speed.

I just think its essential for students to get a grasp of several accents because when they get out there, they will be faced with all kinds of English. Its a struggle for both sides, am sure, but in the end it'll benefit them.

Tue 28-Aug-07, 08:45 PM	#15 (permalink)
hyperbizarre Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Occupation: graduate Location: Posts: 7	Re: American accent, but wait, I love my Aussie accent! I don't think its a good thing to put on the American accent all the time. The students need to get used to other accents as well. I took the CELTA here in London, and during training, the students weren't used to my American accent. I didn't try to fake it, I just slowed my speech down several notches. Then when I find that they were beginning to understand me, I slowly worked my way up to a normal speed. I just think its essential for students to get a grasp of several accents because when they get out there, they will be faced with all kinds of English. Its a struggle for both sides, am sure, but in the end it'll benefit them.