Help..........?

Question

I HAVE A BAD ACCENT..AND EVERYONE LAUGHS AT MY ACCENT..HOW COULD I CHANGE MY ACCENT???ANYONE???

Answer 1

The way you speak, is the way you speak, and people should accept you for the way you are. It is my belief that there is no such thing as a "bad accent." I find accents that are different from my own to be charming!

If you want to work on your accent because:

1) you are not a native English speaker: then check out any "ESL" (English as a Second Language) classes at your local technical college or university. Sometimes these classes are offered at a local Department of Labor or other places. In these classes, which are usually offered free of charge or at very low cost, you will have the opportunity to improve your accent a great deal.

2) you are a native English speaker but with a strong accent that you don't like... or you have some speech impediment that prevents you from speaking clearly: then check out the universities that are located near your home, and find out if any of them have "speech therapy." Many universities offer speech therapy for free or at a low cost.

I hope this helps. In my state: At Athens Technical College, ESL classes are offered (www.athenstech.edu), and at the University of Georgia, there is speech therapy, if I recall correctly. (www.uga.edu)

I hope this is of help to you. Good luck! And just remember... like my Pop used to say... "if they didn't LOVE you... they wouldn't TEASE you!!"... and accept people's laughter as a form of love, even... because it sounds like you have endeared yourself to them by your accent. I bet I would find it charming!! All my best to you. :)

Answer 2

Don't be so sensitive. Continue to socialize with people and talk with them even if they do laugh. Your accent will slowly go away. Practice makes perfect in anything. The more you speak the english language the better you will get at it.
Eventually people won't notice you have an accent. I still think you're overly sensitive. I doubt that most of the people you think are laughing at you, really are. They're probably just trying to understand you. People are not stupid. They understand that if you haven't spoken the english language very long, it's going to take awhile to learn it.

Answer 3

They have professional accent coaches for actors. Just look in your local city directory. But most importantly, look into the reason why you want to change your accent. Is it because of what other people think? You shouldn't ever change for other people. Your accent makes you who you are and you'll find that many people find accents sexy. Good luck!

Answer 4

You could maybe try going to classes to improve your linguistic skills. But remember, people who laugh at you are simply ignorant and have little understanding. In time, your accent will improve, just practice.

Answer 5

I don't know what your accent is, But movie stars get tapes where they learn different accents.

Answer 6

you should never change something about you just because people laugh. They laugh because they are jealous. I have an accent also and im proud

Answer 7

Firstly, this is a strange category in which to post this question. But I'll try for an answer anyway. You could listen to radio and television, and attempt to mimic the speech patterns you hear. A recording machine, so that you can hear your own voice, will be helpful. If you have the money, you could consult a speech therapist.

Answer 8

One person will love your accent. Seek him... and another soul is loving your accent as well. He is your GOD. Respect him.

Answer 9

What exactly is a "bad accent"?

Answer 10

Hello oh its really sad how are you now and your health.
you wont care its life and up and down is part of life .just concentrate it . people who laugh any other person he don't do any thing. So keep try and i hope you got it .
take care
bye