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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.
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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/amiablewalkerPeople 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?
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Can Accents Help Me Book A Role?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWill 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/amiablewalkerWhat 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/amiablewalkerCan 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/amiablewalkerHow 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?
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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/amiablewalkerHow 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/amiablewalkerIs 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/amiablewalkerI'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
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What Is Accent Reduction Or Accent Modification?
with Amy Walker, Working Actor | Founder, CEO of 21Accents.com
www.21Accents.com
http://youtube.com/amiablewalkerWhat 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/amiablewalkerIs 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/amiablewalkerIs 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/amiablewalkerHow 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/amiablewalkerDo 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/amiablewalkerShould 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/amiablewalkerShould 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/amiablewalkerWhat 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/amiablewalkerI'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/amiablewalkerShould 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/amiablewalkerWhat 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/amiablewalkerHow 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/amiablewalkerHow 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/amiablewalkerI 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/amiablewalkerCan 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 ...
