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  2. Accent reduction - Wikipedia

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    Accent reduction, also known as accent modification or accent neutralization, is a systematic approach for learning or adopting a new speech accent. It is the process of learning the sound system (or phonology ) and melodic intonation of a language so the non-native speaker can communicate with clarity.

  3. Language barrier - Wikipedia

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    Expressions can overcome language barrier. Art of expression is beyond the barriers of language. Language barriers can also be a concern for those seeking healthcare as the patient-physician communication can be compromised. Patients unable to understand or communicate their concerns with their doctors often experience decreased quality in ...

  4. Speech and language impairment - Wikipedia

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    Physical barriers, one of the biggest and major barriers to communication, are caused by distractions. [16] The semantic barriers of communication are the words and meaning of the words and how they are used. [16] Psychosocial barriers are the mental and emotional factors of communication. [16]

  5. 96 Shortcuts for Accents and Symbols: A Cheat Sheet

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    Print This Now. For other symbols, such as the arrow, star, and heart, there isn’t a direct keyboard shortcut symbol. However, you can use a handy shortcut to get to the emoji library you’re ...

  6. Teaching prosody - Wikipedia

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    The use of proper prosody also affects listeners’ judgments of proficiency, and competence. One study showed that 35-41% of English proficiency judgments in classroom presentations were explained by prosody quality, [2] notably including the accuracy of word stress placement and the use of a wide pitch range.

  7. Accent perception - Wikipedia

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    Social identity theory is a theory that describes intergroup behaviour based on group membership. Markers of group membership can be arbitrary, e.g., coloured vests, a flip of a coin, etc., or non-arbitrary, e.g., gender, language, race, etc. [4] Accent is a non-arbitrary marker for group membership that is potentially more salient than most other non-arbitrary markers such as race [5] and ...

  8. Stress (linguistics) - Wikipedia

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    In some contexts, the term stress or stress accent specifically means dynamic accent (or as an antonym to pitch accent in its various meanings). A prominent syllable or word is said to be accented or tonic; the latter term does not imply that it carries phonemic tone. Other syllables or words are said to be unaccented or atonic.

  9. Synthetic phonics - Wikipedia

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    The paper states that explicit and synthetic phonics needs to be taught directly in the classroom because it works "for all students but are particularly helpful for students at risk for reading difficulty". (Pg. 8) There appears to be no evidence, however, that systematic phonics (or synthetic phonics) is a part of the teaching pedagogy.