Does it matter if you have an accent?

Does having an accent matter? Have you ever noticed someone who speaks with an accent and the person comes across as credible, powerful and convincing, while someone else can speak with an accent and be confusing, unclear, and uncompelling. Why is that?This episode addresses the underlying issues of accent that determine whether it serves you or distracts from your speaking performance to have a noticeable and obvious accent, and what areas to explore if you are interested in modifying your accent.Want to learn more? www.englishbythehour.com