Dan Klein
Improvisation Coach
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Co-authored Articles (30)
How to Do an Irish Accent
A comprehensive guide on sounding like you’re from the Emerald Isle Whether 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, thou...
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
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
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
Tell Scary Stories
Before horror movies laced with special effects kept people up at night, people got scared the old-fashioned way: through storytelling. Telling scary stories in a way that really scares people can be tough to master, so ...
How to
Speak Like Yoda
Few fictional characters have a more specific way of speaking than Yoda. Between the sound of his voice and the grammatical specificity of his sentences, Yoda is both a fun and challenging impersonation to master. If you...
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
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
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
Do a German Accent
If you’re an actor, you may find yourself auditioning to play a German character. In this case, you’ll need to modify some core consonant and vowel sounds to make your speech sound more authentically Germanic (althou...
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
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
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 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
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
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
Read People
Being perceptive about other people's feelings and thoughts is an important skill that will help you to navigate interpersonal relationships. Though each human is different, we are all, on a core level, wired the same. H...
