Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri

25 episódios

Shifters: On Language, Identity, and Becoming
15/12/2025 | 1h 20min
What if the question “Where are you from?” isn’t small talk — but a trapdoor? In this episode, I’m joined by Xenia: Russian-speaking trilingual living in Madrid, English and Spanish teacher, American accent coach — and someone who knows what it means to live in several voices at once.

We talk about the actual multilingual experience: the selves that emerge in different languages, the homes you grow out of, and the subtle grief and freedom that come with becoming.

We get into:

- why “I’m a linguist” can feel truer than “I’m a teacher” ;

- why some of us say Siberia, not Russia ;

- how 2022 quietly rewired the emotional weight of “where are you from?” ;

- accent prejudice, identity flexibility, and the psychology behind “I want to lose my accent” ;

- fluency arriving before permission ;

- language not as a skill, but as a way of living .

This episode is for the people who don’t feel fully at home anywhere — and have stopped trying to force themselves into one version of themselves.
Who Do You Think You Are? Between Languages, Between Selves: a Conversation with Aviya Gavriel, Accent Coach & Psychology Mind
06/10/2025 | 1h 15min
What happens to confidence when your voice crosses languages?
In this episode, Aviya Gavriel, Israeli-born accent coach and psychology student based in Los Angeles, joins me to talk about the space between our native and adopted selves, and what it takes to feel at home in both.

We trace her story from a small Israeli village and Orthodox schooldays to an LA adolescence of “matcha and drama.” Aviya shares how she first became fascinated by speech after silently watching a professor’s mouth move, and how studying psychology later helped her understand the link between ego, learning, and voice.

Together, we talk about:
• why slowing down can change not only how you sound, but how you feel;
• how Hebrew and English pull the voice (and the self!!) in different directions;
• the moment confidence stops being ego and starts being awareness;
• the idea of “making yourself a rabbi”: finding a teacher who can hold your uncertainty;
• how forgiveness, even for small classroom humiliations, can free the voice years later.

It’s a grounded, generous conversation about belonging, self-perception, and the psychology behind how we speak - an exploration of what it means to sound like yourself in every language you live in.
Quat Are You Doing? Identity Between English & French
01/9/2025 | 47min
Today I sit down with Alex — American in France, language teacher, and co-founder of Peasy Anglais — to explore what happens when your sense of self stretches across languages.

We talk about French becoming the language where Alex feels her emotions most fully, about couple-created words (quat = quoi + what), and about the cultural scripts that shape how we sound — from the American “awesome!” to the French “c’est pas possible.”

This is an episode about bilingual love, code-switching as an art, and the twilight zone between words — but most of all, it’s about identity. Who are you when you speak French vs English? How does your voice change when you love, argue, or confess in your second tongue? And how do we step away from perfectionism and into authenticity — the version of us that’s real, unpolished, and whole?
Stop Freezing When Speaking: Simple Structures That Work
20/7/2025 | 8min
What if I told you that “sounding spontaneous” isn’t about winging it – it’s about structure?

In this episode, we’re busting the myth that speaking off the cuff means chaos or brilliance by chance. From jazz musicians to Stanford tour guides to your next team meeting, the secret to speaking confidently on the fly lies in a simple road map.

I’ll share practical frameworks you can start using today (What – So What – Now What, anyone?), why lists aren’t stories (and why stories stick), and how preparation isn’t cheating—it’s your superpower.

Whether you freeze mid-sentence or just want to sound more like you in the moment, this one’s for you.
Fairy Doors and Accent Feelings: A Multilingual Mind Revealed
22/6/2025 | 51min
What happens when your British self is calm and structured… but your American self is loud, messy, and totally free?

In this intimate duo episode, I speak with Annie (a.k.a. Anita) — a pronunciation coach, multilingual thinker, and unicorn of the accent world — about what it’s like to live in multiple voices. She teaches both British and American accents and reveals how each one taps into a different part of her personality.

We talk about:
– How speaking in different accents can change how you feel
– Why some languages open fairy doors to other parts of yourself
– Emotional associations with accents and languages
– What it means to “sound real” vs “sound right”
– And why the word /jan/ carries more love than English ever could

If you’ve ever code-switched, shape-shifted, or felt like you’re made up of several selves — this one’s for you.

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Sobre Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri

Unlock the power of your bilingual voice and redefine how you speak and live in English. Welcome to Beyond the Accent: SPEAK WITHOUT LIMITS with Keri, the podcast where expats, migrants, and language enthusiasts explore what it really means to speak English with confidence — beyond pronunciation. Join Keri, a linguist, voice coach, and seasoned expat navigating life across cultures for over a decade. With firsthand insights and expert guidance, Keri dives deep into the intersections of voice, identity, and the bilingual experience. Whether you’re working for an American company, teaching English, or simply passionate about mastering your unique sound, this show is your go-to resource. What You’ll Discover: 🎙️ Voice & Identity Insights: Understand how your bilingual brain shapes your voice and identity. 🌍 Real-Life Expat Stories: Relatable experiences of navigating English-speaking worlds. 🗣️ Accent & Pronunciation Tips: Expert advice to enhance your speaking skills. 📚 Linguistic Deep Dives: Fascinating discussions on language, culture, and communication. Expect candid conversations, expert interviews, and actionable tips that help you embrace your full potential as a voice user and language learner. Who It’s For: • Working Adults mastering their voice in English as a Second Language • Migrants, Expats, and Internationals building lives across cultures • English Teachers & Coaches shaping their unique teaching styles • Language Nerds & Polyglots passionate about accents and speech Ready to speak without limits? Hit Follow, and let’s redefine what your voice can do! Stay Connected:  📸 Instagram: keri.on.accent  📺 YouTube: keri.on.youtube  🎁 Freebies & More: Be the first to grab exclusive resources! Keywords: AmericanAccent, AmericanPronunciation, EnglishLanguage, Bilingual, LanguageAndIdentity, Emigrant, RussianEmigrants, Polyglot, LanguageLearner, LanguageNerd, VoiceCoach, PronunciationCoach, SpeechCoach, EnglishTeacher, English, ESL, EFL, LanguageTeacher, Speech, EnglishSpeech, Speaking, LanguageNerd

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