Today, I'm delighted to feature my friend and colleague, Cynthia Santos-DeCure, for this week's #mondaymusings.
Cynthia, who is an expert in #dialects of #Spanish, reminded me in our interview how important it is to "open your #listening palate out to the globe." There is not ONE right way of #speaking, no matter what #language you're working with. And, guess what? We ALL have an accent! Sadly, I still have #clients come to me seeking accent "reduction" or "erasure." But the thing is, your accent/dialect is a key part of who you are. It's a sign of where you came from, your background, your experience. To "reduce" that part of yourself would, in my mind, be morally wrong.
What I do instead is help my clients find #clarity of speech. Remember: you can #mumble in whatever #language you speak, even if you're a native speaker of that language! Whether it's accent #modification or public speaking, it's all about acquiring the #tools to being a clearer, more effective speaker.
What is your experience with accents? Have you ever worked with an accent coach before? Let me know in the comments below!
Here's where you can learn more about Cynthia:
Instagram: @decure.dialects.dialectos
LinkedIn: buff.ly/3wm9hM0
Facebook: buff.ly/4b2lAfr
Links to Cynthia's publications can be found here: buff.ly/44rSjZo
Read my full interview with Cynthia in #thevoicecoachstoolkit: buff.ly/3YDlRPM
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