| In this modern communication-based society, it | | | | in several different ways. The first way is simply |
| can be a large liability to have a heavy foreign | | | | to observe and copy those who are speaking the |
| accent. If English is your second language, and you | | | | language clearly and without an accent, such as |
| are aware of communication difficulties due to | | | | newscasters, tv hosts, etc. |
| your accent, then accent neutralization is | | | | Another way would be to enroll in accent |
| something that can help you to improve your | | | | neutralization classes or private tutoring, which can |
| chances of success. | | | | be effective but can also be very expensive and |
| Studies show that those possessing a thick | | | | demanding of one's time. A very nice compromise |
| accent will on average make less money than | | | | would be to find a high quality accent reduction |
| those who can communicate easily with others. | | | | program that you can do on your own time, |
| Also, it has also been found that a heavy accent | | | | ideally in audio format so you can do your lessons |
| will hamper your chances of promotion. After all, | | | | while you are driving. In our busy world, driving |
| business owners need their executives and | | | | time has become a potentially valuable period |
| managers to be easily understood and to | | | | where one can improve oneself greatly. Improving |
| demonstrate a command of the English language. | | | | language skills is the ideal thing to do on one's |
| It makes the company look good to have ethnic | | | | commute -- especially on the way to work, |
| diversity, but communication skills are more | | | | where you will be able to practice and see the |
| important in business. | | | | benefits of your lessons on an immediate basis. |
| You can attempt to achieve accent neutralization | | | | |