Is it good to learn American accent?

A good American accent will help you reduce prejudice with some Americans and meet their criteria for appropriate speech patterns. It will help you build trust and credibility because people tend to believe non-native speakers less only because it is harder to understand them.

Is it possible to lose your accent?

Though it’s challenging to lose your accent entirely, it is possible to change it. To improve your pronunciation skills, you’ll need to exercise both your mouth and ears. There’s actually a whole field of language coaching dedicated to this called accent reduction or modification.

How do I get an American accent?

Ask a Friend for Help. The best way to learn a language and acquire the accent you want is to speak it daily. If you can get someone to who is willing to communicate with you solely in English, then you are halfway done with the job. Ideally, it has to be a person who has an American accent, but it is not an absolute requirement.

Is it bad to have an accent?

She specifically said accents can be funny, and shouldn’t be bad if everyone is fine with them. The problem lies within the stereotypes attached to the person with that accent, and where that persons heritage sits on the ladder of social value. I’m sorry but your German isn’t proof your point is correct.

Why do people imitate accents?

When people imitate accents, they often include stigmas about the race, ethnicity or culture which they are mocking. The notorious case of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon (a completely nonsensical South Asian last name), a character from “The Simpsons,” perfectly highlights the issue with mocking accents.

Does watching American TV make you speak with an accent faster?

In fact, there have been many studies(albeit none of them are conclusive) that shows people who watch American TV shows are more likely to acquire the accent faster than those who merely rely on straightforward English lessons.