[runawaybottle]

I would reframe the problem so you can solve it. You can’t just ditch an accent. Communicate with simpler sentences and better body language (nodding etc).

If you need clarification during a conversation, wait until it’s over and shoot over a message in Chat. Use this sparingly so you don’t seem annoying.

Watch more American movies.

[yjftsjthsd-h]

You absolutely can alter/reduce an accent, albeit with potentially large effort if starting from non-native; worst case, a speech therapist should be able to help, but even without that you can adjust by paying attention. I mean, yes, you can/should mitigate issues in the meantime but it is doable.

[HKH2]

You can 'just ditch an accent' if you can mimic someone else's accent.

[torstenvl]

Yes, but that can certainly be overdone.

That's how you end up intending to say "Than you very much" in French, but actually saying "Thanks, nice ass!"

Not that I know from personal experience or anything.

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