Dan Klein

How to Do an Irish Accent

A comprehensive guide on sounding like you’re from the Emerald IsleWhether you’re trying out for an Irish play or simply trying to impress your friends, we’ll show you how to master the Irish English accent. The I...

Which American Dialect Do I Have Quiz

Soda vs. pop. PEE-can vs. pee-KAHN. The simple and unique word choices that we make each day all relate to our dialect, or the specific way we talk that differs from our regional neighbors. The question remains, though: ...

How to Tell Hilarious Stories for Any Audience or Occassion

All the advice and examples you need to make people laugh out loudYou're at a social gathering or trying to start a presentation and want to tell a funny anecdote. If you're worried about telling the story so it comes ac...

How to

Talk Posh

The posh accent is used to describe how the upper class in England speak. But while it is associated with the upper class, the posh dialect has been embraced by members of the middle class in England and elsewhere, inclu...

How to

Talk Like a Canadian

Canadians are friendly people with a unique worldview that shows through in their slang and language use. Their pronunciation is a bit different than American English (especially noticeable in the well-known “aboat” ...

How to

Fake a Convincing French Accent

Whether you're preparing for an acting gig or pulling a prank with some friends, there are a few tricks you can use to put on a French accent that's authentic and believable. In order to master the French accent, you’l...

How to Improve Body Language to Send the Right Message

How open body language gets your point acrossWe all know just how important it is to choose your words wisely. But did you know that your body language, or non-verbal communication, is just as important? The mannerisms t...

How to

Improve Your Imagination

A vivid imagination is more than dreaming up stories about dinosaurs and pirates. It is the origin of creativity and innovation, expressed in everything from technology and science to arts and literature. Working on your...

How to

Speak With a Yorkshire Accent

The Yorkshire accent is the distinct way of pronouncing and using the English language associated with the people of the county of Yorkshire in northern England. You can learn to talk with a Yorkshire accent, but before ...

How to

Become an Actor

Becoming an actor lets you explore new roles and characters different than yourself. It may be a little intimidating, but remember, every famous actor had to start somewhere. The key to becoming an actor is practicing an...

How to Become an Actress: Development, Auditioning, & More

Critical advice every aspiring actress needs to hear Acting is a high-esteemed profession, though it takes dedication, practice, and talent to become a professional. Successful actresses are confident, driven, and determ...

How to

Act

''Tips for acting realistically (even as a beginner)''Do you need to act for a class project or school play? Or do you have big dreams of being an actor on the silver screen or the Broadway stage? If so, you’ll need to...

How to

Speak With a Bostonian Accent

A Bostonian accent is one of the most recognizable accents in the United States. It's frequently imitated in shows and plays for character development, as well as by comedians. People from Boston, Massachusetts have a ve...

How to

Be Sneaky

Sneakiness is an excellent trait to have at your disposal even if you're not a debonair, globe-hopping spy! Things like surprise parties and pranks are easier and more fun if you can be a little sneaky. For more sinister...

How to

Make People Believe You're British

Even Britons themselves would agree on an excellent reason to fake a British identity: to fool the Americans and the French. Jokes aside, a sincere attempt to learn about British culture will earn you more respect than j...

How to Get Better at Reading Between the Lines

Understanding what people aren't sayingReading between the lines, or interpreting the hidden meanings of what people say, is a valuable skill that'll help you navigate your daily life. While you may not always be able ...

How to

Increase Creativity

It is difficult—if not impossible—to measure creativity, and everyone is creative in their own way. However, there are steps you can take to express your creativity more frequently and more effectively. You w...

How to

Talk Like Cartman from South Park

Eric Theodore Cartman is one of the most beloved characters on South Park, but perhaps one of the hardest to imitate. It’s not impossible though. Dazzle your friends with a spot-on impression by following a few tips an...

How to

Use Your Imagination

You can use your imagination to help you through a number of situations. For instance, you can use it to help solve a problem or to help unlock your creativity for a project. Imagination is also fun when you can use it w...

How to

Have Creative Ideas

Creativity is essential not only for artists, writers, musicians, etc., but also for business people, students, and many others. Cultivating your creative powers takes time and effort, but can also be lots of fun. Keep a...