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Can a speech pathologist with an American accent help those who speak different languages or have different accents?
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Sid in West Palm Beach, Florida

36 months ago

I am moving in two years to the United Arab Emirates. The population is a mix of British, Indians, Arabs, and Filipinos. I was born and raised here so i have the standard American accent. If I have an American accent, can I be of use to someone with a British accent? How about someone who speaks a completely different language? Ex. I can't imagine myself being able to help some Arabic speakers make the gluttural sounds they use, since I can't replicate them myself.

I am just wondering if this degree will have global applicability.

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lambda in Madrid, Spain

35 months ago

Hi,
I'm a Spanish Psychiatrists and work in English for the expat community, here in Madrid. I think you would have no problem helping patients who speak English but can find difficulties working with Arabic speakers.
We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to work with our multidisciplinary team at SINEWS Multilingual Therapy Institute. We need a bilingual English-Spanish professional.
If you or any of your colleagues are interested, please send your CV to info@sinews.es
You can find more about visiting our website: www.sinews.es
Kind Regards,
Dra Orlanda Varela

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Deb in Houston, Texas

11 months ago

I am also very interested in working outside of the US, and have the same question.

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MackenzieSLP in Raleigh, North Carolina

4 months ago

In order to work with someone in their native language you MUST be fluent in that language. If you are working with a native Arabic speaker and you are helping with accent modification to help them with English you can do that. ASHA guidelines.

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jacobrajan18 in Bangalore, India

20 days ago

hello,
Please do go 4 it ........... they need your help......
I am an Indian(NRI) born in Kuwait. In the Arabic language, \r\ sound is quite complex since there are different forms of the arabic language but commonly \r\ is accompanied with \k\ as it ends or in terms of co-articulation.
You'll do grate........... God bless.

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