OboOlora:
Inferiority complex!

Don’t fake it, speak normally and clearly. Remember most of the Americans speak worse English than you.

Take charge, be in control and as long as you speak fluently and clearly with good diction and grammar, you will win.

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babajeje123:
He should speak slowly and clearly and ask them politely to do same. Things like
'Could you say that again please?' or
'Could you say that slowly again for me please?' will help.

Kenmatt:


I got you however very well.

I wasn't actually saying it's you shaa.

Procashtips:
Seems some people can't read nor comprehend

He's not talking about himself, rather about those he's to speak with.

He's afraid he won't understand their accents.

Those Texans

pappilo:
Why would your friend quit a stable audit job where he/she earns $2100 net per month for a remote sales job where there is no job security?

This makes no sense to me.

KyleJason:
For those asking how do you get these type of mouthwatering remote jobs...It's quite easy.

Most of these remote jobs are posted in hundreds online...I even got one recently as a Copywriter in an American firm - $60/hr and to work 35 hours a week which translates to $2100 (N1.5m + a week)...I can send you my pre job interview from the firm on request.

If you want me to help you to apply, I can do that, as I have hundreds of companies ready to hire international remote workers.

But you'll pay me N10k.

Anyway Op, congrats for landing a dream job.

Unperturbedpota:
Well it's very easy to understand when you have been travelling. But trust me you will get used to it ?

First time I left Nigeria I struggled with understanding the Irish and Scottish accents and meaning because they don't use words like we do, but wit time e go easy for you

LydayBobo:
Speak slowly. Nigerians speaks correct Queen English. He would be fine. Have been there. If they can hear the Indians, they would hear you too. Best of luck 👍

ecolime:
A friend just got an international remote job but he is worried about communication with Native English speakers.

He aced the 4 stage interviews and has been given an offer. The pay is good considering the current exchange rate. He was offered $42,000 per annum.

Presently, he works with an audit firm and makes N1.9M NET monthly plus other side businesses.

The role was strictly for Inbound Pre-Qualification and Sales when he applied but at the final stage of the interview, adjustment was made in the JD which includes outbound sales.

Please note he understands and speaks English fluently but he has issues with thick American accents. The position is a Business Development role and it involves conversing extensively with Americans.

Any advise for him?

BoldBrainz:


OP,
Don't listen to this guy. He's just trying to make a few bucks off another's challenges.

Tell your friend to promptly watch as many black American movies as he can. Mostly the ones with humour contents. And he should do so with a media application that provides subtitles for the movies. That shit helps faster than any tutelage he can have from anybody.

Owing to the few freelance jobs I've had to handle, I have entertained English conversations with native American accents, native British and even Irish laced accents. And being one who's always had a flair for movies, understanding them came with no difficulties. On my part, I simply speak my Nigerian English with calm and firm dictions and we're all fine.

Bebem:
It has not been very easy for me to get work in upwork. Does anyone have a suggestion or any other site I can leverage on. In skilled in customer service relationship. I also run Facebook ads.

ThatCEO:


I thought I am the only one who noticed this. I have a good feeling he is making a career suicide. Sales that anybody can replace you compared to audit n for much more money?

pappilo:
Why would your friend quit a stable audit job where he/she earns $2100 net per month for a remote sales job where there is no job security?

This makes no sense to me.

Bahamas95:
He must not sound like them at first, he should speak slowly and they'll understand him. Nor be French he wan speak.


Presently am working with Indians, at first I struggled to understand their funny English and my new colleagues adviced me to listen attentively. We can now understand ourselves better unlike before........ At times I tease them by imitating their Indian accent and we laugh over it.

OboOlora:
Inferiority complex!

Don’t fake it, speak normally and clearly. Remember most of the Americans speak worse English than you.

Take charge, be in control and as long as you speak fluently and clearly with good diction and grammar, you will win.

Except u r a teenager that can twist tongue clearly, don’t form the accent. U will end up sounding embarrassingly stupid.

pocohantas:
He is just overthinking it which is normal.
I work remotely for a UK firm and my colleagues and bosses all have different accents. I have a Ukrainian colleague that can't even speak well but he delivers. To understand him, you have to add his short sentences like that of a 4yrs old child.

At first it was a struggle for me. They have this sense of humour that you need a lot of discernment to pick. So I would be confused if it is a question or a joke. Followed by an awkward silence and a more awkward laugh. With time I got better. I have meetings with many European clients and I speak slowly and listen very attentively. They know to take it slow. When I am confused, I say something like. "IF I GET YOU CLEARLY, YOU WANT ME TO DEDUCT XYZ FROM ABC?" Sometimes I ask them to type it. Or we go the extra miles (e.g) WORLD as in WORLDWIDE. J for JULIANNA.

Ask questions and they will answer. Their own is that you give RESULTS.

mercysamuelson:
author

Let him speak so slow and always be straight to the point. We have more Mexicans and other Natives working in the States too and we all communicate with each other on our day to day activities. What I've learnt is that they respect the way we speaks our English and yes, they believes that we have the best English than they do. My co-workers, leads and managers here tells me that time without numbers, my wife says that too cos she knows that they don't speak complete English as we in West African does. So develop a courage in you to always say things as it is from your heart, don't try forming an accent you can't speak then you're good to go.

KyleJason:
For those asking how do you get these type of mouthwatering remote jobs...It's quite easy.

Most of these remote jobs are posted in hundreds online...I even got one recently as a Copywriter in an American firm - $60/hr and to work 35 hours a week which translates to $2100 (N1.5m + a week)...I can send you my pre job interview from the firm on request.

If you want me to help you to apply, I can do that, as I have hundreds of companies ready to hire international remote workers.

But you'll pay me N10k.

Anyway Op, congrats for landing a dream job.

NSK4U:


So tell me, what's the nexus between having difficulty in foreign accent and the salary as well as the job being offered?

You must have forgotten about smarter readers, please be more smart when next you want to create a thread with hidden intent

ecolime:
A friend just got an international remote job but he is worried about communication with Native English speakers.

He aced the 4 stage interviews and has been given an offer. The pay is good considering the current exchange rate. He was offered $42,000 per annum.

Presently, he works with an audit firm and makes N1.9M NET monthly plus other side businesses.

The role was strictly for Inbound Pre-Qualification and Sales when he applied but at the final stage of the interview, adjustment was made in the JD which includes outbound sales.

Please note he understands and speaks English fluently but he has issues with thick American accents. The position is a Business Development role and it involves conversing extensively with Americans.

Any advise for him?

Amya:


You supposedly earn 6m a month but you're posting all over NL looking for 10K. I will seriously blame anyone that contacts you.

Evestar200:
Mine doesn't require speaking with anyone. unless my boss wants to speak with us and we all speak different languages.