A poem by Mary Oliver, from the book "A thousand mornings". The book is in the community library. Type the word "POEMS" in the seach bar, and you'll find it.

This is my accent practice for today. Took me 10 min.

What I LOVE is that it took me only 2 minutes to choose WHAT to read and what to do. That's what the community is for. You have access to the best exercises and resources, and they ALL will take you where you need to be.

This poem is great for me because I need to practice:
- melody
- breath
- the [u] in "understood"
- the short "a" in "exactly"
- the short "e" in "revelations" and "said"
- the [ai] in "my", "myself", "high"
- the [au] in “mountains” (the word needs more work. I can hear that)


You will know exactly what to practice and where to find what you need too! Join the American Accent Training and let's improve how we sound together!

Don’t sell me an online course because this is all you have to offer.

Don't talk to me. I'd rather you talk less and say more.

You will know what to say if you care to listen.

The online learning culture is telling us to create more landing pages with "4-step formulas for instant success and higher paycheck". The success of a formula is measured by the number of sales, and not the number of people who successfully implemented it after the sale.

I want to see more educators who help you get faster results by pointing out the best thing for YOU to do in YOUR situation. You might need only step 2 of a "5-step formula". For example, I'd rather do less and get the results that I need than do a lot of unnecessary steps and feel confused, or worse, guilty for not doing all of them.

People are not dumb. They are very capable. Let's remember that.

If we try to listen louder than our own thoughts and listen beyond the lines of our sales script ... we can help people with any or without any digital products.
We learn from people, not from blueprints. We buy from people, and every salesman's primary job is to meet the demand for human relationship, not for their product.

Mary Oliver

My accent practice today.

The book is in the community library. Join and read out loud with me. We have a 14-day practice routine dedicated to improving your rhythm and pronunciation with poetry. You will be inspired to see dozens of beautiful poems that the community members brought, shared, and read so beautifully.

The goal is one exercise a day. But do it properly ❤️

What exercise are you doing today? Share in the comments

This song is a gift from one community member to another. Her name is Clara.

The song writer is Ruslan Levitsky. He wrote it this Sunday, after our Sunday Practice Session.

The people I'm surrounded with are my biggest inspiration. I'm so blessed to have you all in the community!!!

These people have hearts that can feel. Such a rare and beautiful gift.

I'll post the lyrics in the next message.

LYRICS:
(you can find the song in the community (under the replay of the recent Sunday Session)

Beautiful Clara
I see your tears
You hide your pain
But I am near
Through each dark night
We share the fight
In every struggle
You’ve got my light

I know the weight
It’s in your eyes
We carry burdens
In silent skies
You feel so lost
You’re not alone
Together Clara
We'll find a home

Clara
Oh Clara
We are the same
Soulmate’s fire
Can’t be tamed
I understand
I feel your heart
Forever bonded
Never apart

When storms arise
We stand as one
You are my moon
I am your sun
Reach out to me
When shadows call
I’ll catch you
Clara I’ll break your fall

Clara
Oh Clara
We are the same
Soul sister’s fire
Can’t be tamed
I understand
I feel your heart
Forever bonded
Never apart

In every whisper
I hear your plea
We share our stories
Wild and free
My hand in yours
Through all the pain
With love Dear Clara
We’ll rise again

This is just so damn beautiful

Sometimes I hear the same when I watch the replays of our community classes where the coach asks people to repeat what they heard 😂

Join the NEW accent group. It’s only $87/mo, and you’ll get individual attention and feedback on how you sound.

And.. you WILL improve. Because everybody in the community does.

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