Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri

• The Voice You Hear — and the Silence You Keep: Inner Speech, Rhythm, and Cross-Cultural Pauses

  The Voice You Hear — and the Silence You KeepWhat does your inner voice sound like in English?And what do your pauses say — in a culture that’s not your own? In this introspective deep-dive, we’re exploring two powerful, often-overlooked aspects of speech: inner monologue and cultural silence.You'll learn:🎧 how bilingual minds shift their inner voice based on mood, memory, and geography📚 why the accent you hear while reading reveals so much about your fluency⏸️ how pauses mean radically different things in different cultures🌍 why “feeling too slow” or “too intense” might just be a rhythm mismatch — not a flaw Whether you're speaking English, thinking in French, or just trying to feel like yourself in a new language — this episode invites you to notice the unspoken layers of speech.

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• Two Accent Coaches Walk Into a Podcast...

  Today’s Beyond the Accent is a first — and it’s a duo episode! I’m joined by the brilliant Kristina Birk — voice actor, writer, coach, and all-around walking novel. We talk about everything from how we stumbled into each other's lives, to New York vs. L.A., to how growing up as "the odd one out" shaped our coaching journeys. Along the way, we dive into: What it's really like to train at a professional conservatory for actors in New York City 🎭 How Alexander Technique can change not just your voice, but your life 🧘‍♀️ Who needs pronunciation and what kind of bridges it can help you build 🌍 What it's like to fall in love (and stay in love) with New York 💙 And why every learner needs both open-heartedness and structure to grow. It's heartfelt, it's hilarious, and it’s probably the realest conversation we've had about voice, identity, and carving your place in the world — in any language. Come hang out with us — I think you’ll feel right at home. to purchase Kristina's book: https://www.amazon.com/Out-Oblivion-How-Left-OB-LOM/dp/173638970X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25NR4TRQ1ABA6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ndm9aX1h2YlfL7Dt6CXWnvcvYoEHS4yn85-KH89Avg9XhIFk3hiH1DteBO-VLkoR.9nXB9dnWk0MDc2DqpLkloUAuwmoJQzhHQAdAUOh5mMQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=kristina+birk&qid=1745820457&sprefix=kristina+birk%2Caps%2C116&sr=8-1

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• Conversations, Connection, and the Lies We Tell Ourselves

  What if you’re a better conversationalist than you think?In this deep-dive episode, I unpack TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves by Harvard behavioral scientist Alison Wood Brooks — a book that’s part science, part soul, and full of insights about what really makes a conversation click. Whether you’re navigating interviews, first dates, or awkward elevator moments in your second language, this one’s for you. We’ll explore:– The four-part TALK framework– Why most conversations go better than we believe (science says so!)– The underestimated power of follow-up questions– How levity and kindness change the game– What all this means for accent, identity, and presence If you’ve ever worried you “talk too much” or “don’t talk well enough,” this episode might just change the way you see yourself. Let’s TALK!

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• Why Shakespeare Couldn’t Be French: Rhythm, Melody, and the Music of English

  What do Shakespeare, stress timing, and French composers have in common? More than you think — and less than you'd expect. In this episode, I explore why English swings and French glides, and how the rhythm of a language shapes everything from how we speak… to how we write music. We’ll dive into: – What “stress-timed” actually means — and why it matters for your pronunciation– How rhythm differs in English, French, Russian, and even Japanese– What linguists like Peter Roach and Daria Mitciuk have discovered about how we perceive rhythm vs. how it’s actually produced– How Shakespeare’s iambic pentameter is basically a jazz solo with a British accent 🎭– And why hearing the music of English is the first step to truly owning your voice in it If you're a language lover, a bilingual brain, or a teacher looking to help your students connect with real spoken rhythm — this one’s for you. ✨ PLUS: A sneak peek at my Rhythm & Intonation Workshop (recording available tomorrow!)

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• The Conversation Beneath the Words: How Enquiry Makes You a Better Speaker

  What if the most powerful thing you could say… was nothing at all? In this episode, I will be unpacking the subtle, transformative skill of enquiry — the kind of deep listening that doesn’t just improve your conversations but changes how people think in your presence. From learning how to sit through silence, to the magic of asking the right question at the right time, you’ll discover why pulling instead of pushing might just be your most persuasive move yet. Whether you're a boss, a friend, a teacher or a partner — this episode will help you become the kind of listener who invites honesty, insight, and clarity. 🎧 Press play, and learn how to stop interrupting, start asking better questions, and hold space like a pro. — 🔔 Workshop Alert!Want to sound more American in just one hour? Join Karolina’s live workshop on April 6th and learn how to master the rhythm and melody of American English. Details at the top of the episode + link below. https://buy.stripe.com/aEUbKz2eJ25QcCI14y

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