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Welcome to “Hack That Accent,” your ultimate guide to mastering accents from around the world, hosted by linguist Melanie Fox, the acclaimed “Speech Fox.” Whether you’re an actor seeking an authentic dialect (dialect coaching) or a professional aiming for clearer communication (accent reduction), this podcast offers a scientific and nonjudgmental approach to accent learning and modification. Each episode features insights from native speakers, successful actors, and/or industry experts, providing you with practical tools to effectively mimic or minimize various accents.
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Meet the host
Melanie Fox, aka the Speech Fox, is the dynamic host of the groundbreaking podcast, “Hack That Accent.” For over 20 years, Melanie has helped to boost the star-meter of public figures, successful business leaders, and prominent actors as a private coach — and now she is on a mission to share her exclusive accent-hacking methodologies with the public.
Melanie envisioned this podcast as a vehicle to empower entertainers and executives to modify their speech to suit their needs. She provides access to “accent reduction” strategies for both English learners / non-native English speakers and speakers of regional English accents who strive to cultivate a more neutral American accent. And, at the same time, she offers strategies for speakers of Standard or General American English to master authentic-sounding regional dialects of English from around the globe.
As a dedicated language learner and fervent dialect lover, Melanie’s passion and respect for linguistic diversity is evident in her heartfelt work.
"Hack That Accent" Listeners Say
“Awesome topics for actors who want to master dialects on their own time.“
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