Accents & Languages

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Accents & Languages
  • Intro to Accents & Languages

    Expand your skillset with accents and languages.

    Look at the market you are operating in - what are the accents and languages that will make you a standout in a competitive market. Here we breakdown the dos and don't of mastering accents and languages.

  • How Can I Bring More Of Myself To An Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    People tell me I don't sound authentic when I speak in a different accent, how can I bring more of myself to an accent?
    Can you tell me how to be more me in my accent work?
    Any tip...

  • Can Accents Help Me Book A Role?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Will accents help me book?
    Will casting be impressed with my different accent?
    Can I go in with a different accent to my audition?
    How can accents help my book more?
    Will an accent...

  • Should I Learn Another Language For Acting?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is the most called on language for acting?
    Should I add a second language for acting?
    How fluent at a language do I need to be to be effective for acting?
    Where should I put m...

  • Can I Learn An Accent By Copying People On TV Or In Movies?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Can I copy an accent from a character on tv?
    Is it OK to copy accent from tv shows?
    What kind of shows are good to copy an accent from?
    Can I learn an accent just by listening?
    Sho...

  • How Can I Vocally Warm Up So I Don't Have To Think About The Sounds I'm Making?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How do I warm up for accent work?
    Should I warm up before I do an accent?
    What kind of warm up exercise should I do before I do my accent work?
    Do warm ups help my accent?
    Any tips...

  • What Is One Tip That Can Help Me Learn A Standard American Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How can I learn an American accent?
    Where do I place the American sound in my voice?
    How do I do an American accent?
    How can I get better at American accents?
    What is your number o...

  • Can All Dialect Coaches Help You Learn All Accents?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Is this dialect coach right for me?
    Can a dialect coach do all dialects?
    How do I know if this is a good dialect coach for me?
    How can I work out if this dialect coach is good or n...

  • I'm A Foreign Actor, What Casting Types Could I Audition In My Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    I'm a foreign actor in America, what kind of roles/casting types would lend itself to auditioning in my natural accent?
    Can I use my natural accents for lead roles
    Will I get cast ...

  • What Is Accent Reduction Or Accent Modification?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is accent reduction?
    What is accent modification?
    What is the difference between accent reduction and accent modification?
    What is the difference between accent modification a...

  • How Will I Know For Sure When My American Accent Is Perfect?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Is my American accent perfect?
    How can I test my american accent?
    Is my american accent good?
    What is a way I can test my american accent?
    Why does my american accent go when I cry...

  • What Is The Difference Between An Accent & A Dialect?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Is their a different between accent and dialect?
    How is dialect different to accent?
    What is the difference between a dialect and accent?
    Is accent and dialect the same?
    What is di...

  • How Can Accents Help You With Your Character Work?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How does accent impact character work?
    How does an accent effect character?
    What can an accent do for my acting?
    How can I use accent to create character?
    What do accents do for ch...

  • If I Plan To Use My Natural Accent, Should I Check With My Agent/Manager First?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Do I need to tell my agent I'm going to use an alternative accent in my audition?
    Do I need to tell my manager I'm going to use an alternative accent in my audition?
    Should I tell ...

  • Should I Say I'm American In Castings - Is Faking An Accent A Disadvantage?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I lie and say I'm American in castings - am I at a disadvantage faking the accent?
    Should I go into an audition in an american accent?
    Should I go in to an audition in my na...

  • Should I Ask Permission Of Casting To Try Different Accents At My Audition?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I ask casting before I try a different accent at an audition?
    Do I need casting's permission to try an accent at an audition?
    If I am stepping outside the casting brief with...

  • What Books Or Online Resources Are Helpful In Mastering An American Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is 21 accents?
    Is their a website to help me get better at accents?
    Where can I get 1 on 1 coaching online?
    What is the accent tag on you tube?
    Should I go to certain actors f...

  • What Casting Types Would Lend Itself To Auditioning In My Natural NZ Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    I'm from New Zealand or South Africa, what kind of roles/casting types would lend itself auditioning in my natural accent?
    How can I work out what characters would be right to use ...

  • My American Accent Is Just OK, Should I Be Auditioning Yet?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Should I audition if my american accent isn't there yet?
    Is my accent good enough to audition?
    If my accent isn't there yet, should I hold back on american auditions?
    Should I avo...

  • I Need To Do A Regional Accent Or Dialect Over Night For An Audition! Help!

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    What is the accent tag?
    Any tips on quick accent work for auditions?
    How can I get better at accents fast?
    How can I improve my regional accents?
    Should I cancel an audition if I c...

  • Is It Ok That Most Of My Friends Are From Home If I'm Learning A US Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How can I immerse my self in the American accent when my network is not American?
    Any tips on how to immerse myself in the American accent?
    What can I do to immerse myself in the A...

  • How Long Should It Take Me To Lose My Accent When Learning American?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    How do I lose my natural accent?
    Should I lose my natural accent?
    Why should I keep my natural accent?
    How long does it take to get a great US accent?
    How can I perfect the america...

  • I Can't Switch Accents That Easilly & Casting Wants To Chat? Help!

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    I can't switch between accents that easilly and the Casting Director wants to have a chat about where I'm from. Help!
    Is it wanky to stay in accent the whole time?
    Can I just stay ...

  • Is It Ok If I Can Only Do A US 'Southern' Accent?

    with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
    www.21Accents.com
    http://youtube.com/amiablewalker

    Can I work on everything with my southern accent?
    Is southern accent OK for all auditions?
    I'm good at the southern accent, can I use that for all my auditions?
    Will shows hire me ...