How can I change my Asian Accent to American Accent

Hi TenzhoLee! Like goggles, I also work in a call center. I've been in that industry for 3 years now and I have to admit that I still can't speak with an American accent. Trainers from our company don't encourage it either as it will not sound natural. Most of us have "neutral" accents though. We've gotten rid of our "regional" accent. It's not feasible to achieve an American accent in such a short amount of time. You can try sounding neutral for starters. I don't think they'll laugh at you either. In my opinion, they are most likely to laugh at you if you sounded like you're trying too hard to imitate them. Surely you'll acquire the American accent once you've lived in the US for a longer period. =)

Hun we aren't that dumb. If you do get picked at, it will most likely be by children who don't understand such things as an accent or dialect. Obviously you're going to look different from us as well. Are you going to get plastic surgery to look "American"? You do realize that America is also a country of multi-races right? We have all kinds from all places here with all sorts of accents. If you come over here fresh off the boat sounding "American" people are most likely to become offended thinking you're trying to make fun of us or laugh at you for being a poser. Don't change who you are trying to get the approval of others.

Watch a lot of tv. Or better yet, listen to podcasts (look it up and you'll find out what they are). Listen to how the speakers say specific words and repeat it until it sounds right. A lot of my friends say I impersonate our other friends really well and this is because I listen and repeat their manner of speaking. The same goes for language. I feel like I have to say this because you mentioned it in your topic...don't be ashamed, embarrassed or afraid that you will be laughed at. You goal in learning English is using it correctly and not sounding correct. I've met a lot of foreigners here in the US who still retain their accent but still sound coherent and use English perfectly. Most Americans I've encountered here don't even use the language right (and I'm a US citizen myself! I don't understand it!) Still, for your sake, it doesn't hurt to practice. But focus on using it right first before sounding right! You'll the learn the accent when you get here. America is so diverse! If you find yourself not understanding anything, you should NEVER be afraid to ask questions. In the same way, you should NEVER be ashamed of how you sound like if anyone asks you repeat what you just said. It only means that you know another language better than they do, which is the case for most Americans and you should be proud of that!!! :)

I have nothing to say but practice, practice and practice. Practice makes you perfect. Do some recording of your voice and listen to it after, while listening you will know the flaws of your own voice.

try to watch foreign movies and imitate the way they speak the language.When I undergone a language training 2 years ago that's what my instructor told me. It is very hard to imitate the way Americans speak because they have an accent which us in Asian countries finds it hard to speak.

Hi Tenzholee I am an American ESL teacher. I think it is often difficult for people to change their accents completely. My father has lived in the US for 50 years and he still has an Italian accent. One of the best suggestions I can offer is to record your voice and pick out the spots that you feel need the improvement and work on them in small blocks. Also, make sure you are studying American phonetic sounds, you can find them on the internet. Also, I highly doubt anyone in the US will laugh at you. Remember that most Americans are used to accents, so they rarely make fun. Like any and all communication, accents can be frustrating for the speaker and the listen. Just remember to be patient and ask the listener if they need clarification. Also don't be afraid to ask for help. You would be surprised by the number of students that will want you to succeed. Where will you be studying in the US?

One of the pointers that I need to go through when I was trying my best to learn how to speak American English was to watch American movies and then be familiarized with how they pronounced the words. Once you have mastered your fluency, then the accent comes next. I know accent is one of the hardest things that needs to be changed it because it's our mother tongue and it's like changing our own identity. But once practiced (though this didn't apply to me since I stopped) continuously, I think it's easy to achieved. Good luck to you my friend. I hope your studies will do well in the US.God bless you

I lived in Australia for 10 months and when I left it I sounded like an Australian. I had to show my passport to an employment agency when I returned home to England. I have a British accent. I went to study in Wales and kept my own accent. With practice you might start sounding American but to begin with I suggest you speak like you normally do. Good luck with your studies in America.

For me live more in America then you would change it but it is nice to look back again you native language.

Try practicing by talking to people here without the "la, ma, etc". I'm sure you can speak very well English without those since you can write without the "la, ma, etc". I used to use those end sentences during my school days but now I don't end my sentences with those "la, ma, etc" when I speak to my kids.

Hi TenzhoLee, If you have it in your country, a Speech Class that trains students to develop an American accent, then it is better if you enroll in that class. With constant practice, you will soon have that accent.

The way I did it is that I watched a lot of Hollywood movies and I try to do my best to follow them. Although it is hard to actually get a native speaker's accent but you'll get better a lot by doing this. I work in a call center and most of the time, we have to improve our accent since we are talking to a lot of Americans, hollywood movies has been a big help to me. Maybe you can try it out.

The best way to get your American Accent is just by interacting with American people :) Well, maybe they would laugh at you at first, but soon, you would gain your American Accent when you already interacting with them for enough fair of time :) Anyway, accent is a gift, it makes you unique, makes you different, and it's a sign that you are coming from your own country. Nothing to be ashamed with your accent, I think

You're accents tend to change and adapt according to the country or area you live in. A friend of mine lives in Australia but when she went to England, she came back with an English accent and we found it kind of funny as we live in Australia. You'll be fine when you're in America. Once you're there, you'll start talking with a American accent in no time. Just talk to people around you often and you're accent will change without you knowing!