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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

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80:54

Shifters: On Language, Identity, and Becoming

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/12/15

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

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75:20

Who Do You Think You Are? Between Languages, Between...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/10/06

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

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47:45

Quat Are You Doing? Identity Between English & French

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/09/01

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

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8:15

Stop Freezing When Speaking: Simple Structures That Work

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/07/20

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

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51:37

Fairy Doors and Accent Feelings: A Multilingual Mind...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/06/22

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

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12:51

Hebrew 2.0: A Language Reborn

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/06/19

Imagine a language that spent nearly two millennia asleep. Not forgotten—just… paused. Whispered in prayer, never yelled in traffic. Then one day, it woke up. And started swiping on Tinder. Ordering coffee. Dropping slang.This episode is about that language—Hebrew. But not the one locked in liturgy. We're talking about the Hebrew that got reinvented, repurposed, and remixed by dreamers, poets, immigrants, and one very determined man with a very serious mustache. We’ll talk about: How

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53:34

The Art of Accent Coaching: With Olga Sytina

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/05/25

In this episode, I sit down with British accent coach and pronunciation expert Olga Sytina to explore what accent training is really about. (Spoiler: it’s not just about sounding “native.”) We dive into the emotional, physical, and linguistic layers that make up this work — from rhythm and prosody to confidence, identity, and all the myths that still linger in the language-learning world.Olga shares how she helps ESL teachers master the British accent — not to perform someone else’s voice,

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9:34

The Voice You Hear — and the Silence You Keep: Inner...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/05/04

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

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52:20

Two Accent Coaches Walk Into a Podcast...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/04/28

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

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11:00

Conversations, Connection, and the Lies We Tell...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/04/20

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

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10:40

Why Shakespeare Couldn’t Be French: Rhythm, Melody,...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/04/13

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

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11:38

The Conversation Beneath the Words: How Enquiry Makes...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/03/30

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

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15:29

Seven Ways to Instantly Improve Your Conversations...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/03/23

To join the Waitlist for our newest online workshop (more deets next week), How I Made My English Sound Effortless with these Rhythm & Intonation Techniques, leave your name and grab your spot:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRHuJi34B7WKS6EKC9E5fwU15zzJR4ZdYe3LywilkwsOnc1Q/viewform?usp=dialog Now, what's this episode on? Whether you're trying to make small talk feel less awkward, give feedback without spiraling into conflict, or just feel more in control when you speak—this

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8:41

How to Feel at Home in English

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2025/03/16

You know that weird feeling when you think you know a word, but the moment you say it out loud, it sounds… off? Maybe someone gently corrects you, or maybe they don’t, and you spend the next ten minutes wondering if you got it right. That’s what I call a broken word—a word that lives in your brain one way but sounds totally different in real life. And the more of them you collect, the harder it gets to feel confident in English. But here’s the good news: there’s an easier way. In this

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11:37

How Your Mother Tongue Messes with Your Mind

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/03/09

Ever feel like you're a slightly different person when speaking English? Like your thoughts flow differently, your reactions shift, or even your sense of self adapts? You're not imagining it.In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating ways language shapes our perception, memory, and attention—sometimes in ways we don’t even realize. We explore the infamous Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, the myths and truths about linguistic relativity, and real-world experiments proving that the language

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14:50

Going Deeper: How to Be a Better Conversationalist

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/03/02

Ever feel like your conversations stay frustratingly shallow? Like you’re stuck in small-talk limbo, never quite breaking through to something meaningful? You’re not alone. The truth is, most people are missing a few key skills that make the difference between surface-level chatter and real, engaging conversation. In this episode, we’re breaking down how to go deeper in conversations—how to make people light up, open up, and actually enjoy talking to you. Inspired by Better Small Talk by

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22:52

The Melody of Meaning: Why you Cannot Afford to...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/02/23

In this 9th episode of Beyond the Accent, I dive into the world of intonation—the hidden musical quality in our speech that does so much more than just add flavor. I explore how mastering these subtle pitch changes can transform our everyday communication, helping us express meaning, structure our conversations, and build better connections with our listeners. I focus on David Brazil’s Discourse Intonation model—a practical, real-world approach that breaks speech into natural “tone units”

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10:06

Your Voice, Your Power: What Your Voice Reveals About...

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/02/16

Your voice is more than just sound—it’s a reflection of who you are. It carries your emotions, your confidence (or lack of it), and even the way you see yourself in the world. Ever felt like your voice sounds different in certain situations? Maybe it tightens when you're nervous, softens when you’re uncertain, or even disappears when you feel unheard. That’s not random—it’s a pattern. In this episode, we explore:🔹 How your voice is shaped by your emotions, past experiences, and

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7:35

English Has No Rules (That Last)

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/02/09

You’ve been lied to.Okay, maybe not lied to, but definitely misled. If you’ve ever worried about sounding correct, if you’ve ever hesitated before saying “who” or “whom” (and still felt unsure), if you’ve ever felt like “bad grammar” equals bad English—this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: English doesn’t actually have fixed rules. It has trends. What’s “wrong” today was perfectly fine a century ago. What’s “proper” now might be outdated in 50 years. And the people making the

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10:50

Not Just Noise: How Sound Rewires Your Mind and Behavior

Beyond the ACCENT: Speak Without Limits, with Keri ·

2025/02/02

What if sound isn’t just something you hear—but something that shapes you? In this episode, inspired by Julian Treasure’s How to Be Heard, we explore how sound affects your body, mind, emotions, and even behavior. From the physiological effects of music to the circular dance of speaking and listening, discover why sound is never neutral—and how becoming conscious of it can transform your relationships, focus, and well-being. Whether you’re tuning in with headphones or background noise, this

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