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Want to minimize your accent? There's an app for that

For people who are trying to mask their accent and sound more American, there are now more possibilities than a human coach. The app ELSA Speak is using artificial intelligence to give people detailed feedback on their English pronunciation.

By Madeleine Brand • Jun 18, 2019 • 49m Listen

For people who are trying to mask their accent and sound more American, there are now more possibilities than a human coach. The app ELSA Speak is using artificial intelligence to give people detailed feedback on their English pronunciation.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Want to minimize your accent? There's an app for that

For people who are trying to mask their accent and sound more American, there are now more possibilities than a human coach. The app ELSA Speak is using artificial intelligence to give people detailed feedback on their English pronunciation.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Want to minimize your accent? There's an app for that

For people who are trying to mask their accent and sound more American, there are now more possibilities than a human coach. The app ELSA Speak is using artificial intelligence to give people detailed feedback on their English pronunciation.

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