Learn how to use American Rhythm and the idea of "American Storytelling" to communicate your presentations clearer and more effectively.

Learn why harnessing your Diphthongs are essential to clear communication in presentation situations.

In this case study, we listen to a scientific presentation in a German accent and learn how to convert that into an American accent. Pay attention to the difference in sounds and clarity.

In this case study, we listen to a presentation about Artificial Intelligence spoken with an Indian accent. We then work to convert it to an American accent and study the difference.

In this case study, we listen to a medical presentation spoken in a Spanish accent and learn about the techniques needed to convert it to an American accent.

Here are the assignment exercises you will undertake to improve your presentation skills (applicable to all facets of life).

Learn why Plosives are extremely important in Interviews and Meetings and how to use them to your advantage.

Learn the importance of having a strong ER sound during interviews and how it directly relates to your ability to communicate clearly and powerfully.

One of the most important elements of successful communication in Interviews and Meetings, Downward Inflection can be trick. Here we learn how to use it properly and effectively.

In this case study, we listen to an Interview situation involving an Australian accent and breakdown how to convert the foreign accent into an American accent for increased clarity, power and effectiveness.

In this case study, we witness an Interview featuring a candidate with a Spanish accent, and apply the techniques taught to convert it to an American accent.

For this assignment, you're going to take part in a mock interview. As the interviewer, I'll ask you questions and you'll have to respond in an American accent using the techniques we've learnt. Record yourself to review and compare.

Learn why the OU to AH Shift is the technique that is most often misunderstood on the phone if not utilized in your speech and how to ensure you use the technique correctly.

Learn about the OR Sound and why it is important to get a strong grasp of his sound for conversations on the phone. This is the sound that most Americans say they can't understand when dropped by foreign speakers.

In this case study, we witness a phone call where the customer is placing an order for delivery. Watch how we convert the Spanish accent into an American accent to achieve clarity an alleviate confusion.

In this case study, we examine a phone call between a doctor and patient with an Indian accent. Watch how converting it to an American accent leads to clarity in communicating symptoms.

In this case study, we listen to a German customer ordering food over the phone and the struggles he has getting the clerk to understand him. Watch as we convert it to an American accent using the techniques discussed earlier in this section.

The assignment for this section includes exercises where you create and take part in mock phone conversations using your American Accent skills and techniques.

Clear communication in the customer service industry is crucial, so in this chapter, we learn about which aspects of the American accent work to improve relations with customers (whether you're working in a call center or not) and how to correctly apply those.

In this case study, we listen to a tech support phone call. Watch how we fix issues with clarity and miscommunication by converting the Indian accent to an American accent.

In this case study, we listen to a customer trying to change her flight with a Spanish travel agent. The frustration in not understanding the agent is alleviated when we convert the foreign accent to an American accent.

Learn several tips, tricks and techniques to ensure your American accent remains perfect when you are involved in improvisation scenes during auditions or on set.

Learn how to apply an American accent to your audition Slates so that you don't reveal your foreign accent to Casting prematurely.

Often times in auditions, the casting director will engage in conversation with you. It's best to stay in your American accent, so in this lesson we learn some tips and tricks to stay in a perfect American accent in that situation.

For the Actors in the house, here are a few practical assignments that will arm you with the tools and skills needed to ace your audition in a perfect American accent every time.

In this lesson I discuss how we will be using case studies to analyze American conversation in real time. Conversations and fast and spontaneous, so its essential we know where the techniques appear so we can replicate.

In this case study, we witness a Detective scene. Pay attention to the rhythm, downward inflection and Ou to Ah shift in particular.

In this comedic case study, which is fast paced, pay attention to plosives and the ER sound and how they are vital in effective and clear communication.

In this confrontation case study, pay close attention to how Storytelling is used to achieve rhythm and communicate the strong ideas clearly. Also pay close attention to the use of diphthongs.

It's now time to take the assignments to the next level. In this chapter, I detail some advanced practical exercises you can undertake to test your accent in the field and also tell you how you can interact and share your assignment progress with me!