The Accent Journey Podcast
By Steven D. Nelson
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Episodes: 32
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Do you have an accent when you speak English and aren't happy with it? Then the Accent Journey Podcast is for you!
Every week, host and American English accent coach Steven Nelson discuss topics to help non-native speakers improve their communication skills and sound more natural when expressing themselves in English. Join our community and see the transformation within yourself. Brought to you by accentfirst.com.
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Make the Small Words Small: Reducing Function Words in American English
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Sep 13, 2026 |
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The Tongue That Never Touches: Building the American R from Scratch
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Sep 06, 2026 |
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Find the Point: Why Everything Gets Quieter After the Main Stress
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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What IS Syllable Stress Exactly? (Hint: It's Four Things Happening at Once...)
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Aug 23, 2026 |
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Didja Hear That? Assimilation in American English (Part 2)
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Aug 16, 2026 |
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When Sounds Change: Assimilation in American English (Part 1)
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Aug 09, 2026 |
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The Words You Barely Hear: Weak Forms in American English
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Aug 02, 2026 |
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I'm Gonna Tell You a Secret: Understanding Reductions in Casual English
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Jul 26, 2026 |
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Slow Down to Sound Better: Why Speaking More Slowly Can Make You Sound More Fluent
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Jul 19, 2026 |
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Your Daily Accent Training Routine: 30 Minutes a Day to Sound More American
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Jul 12, 2026 |
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Coarticulation: Why Native Speakers Don't Pronounce Every Sound Separately
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Jul 05, 2026 |
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It's Not What You Say, It's What You STRESS: Emphasis and Contrast in American English
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Jun 28, 2026 |
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Mhm, Right, Wow: The Hidden Sounds That Make You Sound More Fluent
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Jun 21, 2026 |
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/u/ vs /ʊ/: “Pool” vs. “Pull” - A Small Vowel Difference Makes a Big Impact
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Jun 14, 2026 |
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Thought Groups: The Secret to Natural English Rhythm
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Jun 07, 2026 |
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"You Need to Pay Attention to How You Speak!" - How Marceli Marcinkowski Acquired an American Accent
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May 31, 2026 |
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Linking Part 3: Consonant + Consonant Linking in Natural Speech
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May 24, 2026 |
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/eɪ/ vs /ɛ/: “late” vs “let” – One Sound or Two?
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May 17, 2026 |
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The Flap T: Why “Water” Sounds Like “Wader”
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May 10, 2026 |
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The /t/ Sound: Why You Don’t Always Hear It (Held T)
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May 03, 2026 |
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“Sheep” vs “Ship” – Small Sound, Big Difference
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Apr 26, 2026 |
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Cat... or Cut? Let's Learn the Difference between /æ/ and /ʌ/ !
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Apr 19, 2026 |
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Linking Part 2: Same Consonants – Say It Once, Not Twice
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Apr 12, 2026 |
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Linking Part 1: Consonant to Vowel – The Key to Smooth Speech
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Apr 05, 2026 |
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"Accent Doesn't Just Go Away by Itself" - Interview with Storm Chaser and Accent Student Dominik
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Mar 29, 2026 |
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Word Stress: How Emphasis Changes Meaning and Focus in English
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Mar 22, 2026 |
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"With Practice, My Confidence Grew" - an Interview with Programmer and Accent Student Robert
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Mar 15, 2026 |
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Syllable Stress: The Emphasis That Changes Everything
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Mar 08, 2026 |
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“–ED Endings: Why ‘Worked,’ ‘Lived,’ and ‘Wanted’ Sound Different”
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Feb 22, 2026 |
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"I'm Not Getting Those Barriers Anymore" - An Interview with Accent Student Sam Rowan
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Feb 15, 2026 |
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Voiced and Voiceless Sounds: The Secret Behind Clear Endings
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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What the "Schwa" is... and Why It Matters!
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Jan 30, 2026 |