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3 factors that will affect your accent
Pronunciation of a foreign language is easier for some people than others. Children usually excel at it. But some adults also do very well. Three personal characteristics, in particular, seem to have a strong influence on developing a good accent. They are Continue Reading…
How to roll your R’s in Spanish
About a third of all English speakers find it difficult to roll their R’s. So if that includes you, remember that you’re certainly not alone. Continue Reading…
Pronouncing the double L in Spanish
One of the most recognizable differences between various kinds of Spanish, is the pronunciation of the double L.
Erin is a new student of Spanish Over Coffee. Last week she sent in an e-mail asking about the pronunciation of the double L in Spanish. She noticed that her instructor, who is from Columbia, did not pronounce these letters the same way she had encountered in other written and spoken examples. Continue Reading…