Intonation in Arabic Accents

Jim Johnson demonstrates some techniques for actors who need to learn an Arabic accent while speaking English, demonstrating the elements both vocally and physically, which can help when learning the intonation of any accent.

[CelinesEstevez]

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[sweetspacesessions]

I am consistently blown away by your videos!

[theurbanottoman]

You went from Jim to Jameel in seconds. I’m convinced that you’re Syrian.

[albertlouisher]

There are many Arabic dialects, but it's my understanding that most have the /ʊ/ and /ɪ/, which are 2 vowels the vast majority of English as a second language speakers have trouble with (replace those 2 sounds with /i/ and /u/)

[ramzy-]

Great video, I'm Egyptian, if you want to speak to me ( Egyptian Colloquial Arabic ), I'm ready.

[DatFlat]

great 👌 It'll be helpful for the Arabs.

[coreymiranne]

But seriously, how's it going Jim?

[meast]

Would you say Arabic accent is similitude to Russian accent?