140/hour | Accent Reduction with Prof. Alex
140/hour | Accent Reduction with Prof. Alex

140/hour | Accent Reduction with Prof. Alex

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Introduction: Doctor of Education, Linguist, Creator of 2D Sound Motion Technology, Professor of English as a Second Language, American Accent Coach, Life Coach. Hey there! I’m Professor Alex. Let me give you the straight scoop: my coaching is about helping students pronounce and speak English fluently and CONFIDENTLY with accent training. We’re talking top-tier, high-quality coaching here. If you can't reach out to me, please, book a session with me on myaccentway,com BEFORE YOU REACH OUT: When you sign up for the 1-on-1 American Accnet Program, it’s a full-on tag team approach. We’re in this together, and we are making a change in your life! Now, let’s get real: your American accent is about to change drastically, and everybody starts noticing that around. We’re talking very close to native-level American pronunciation. But hold onto your hat, because it’s gonna take some effort. Your time, discipline, and commitment are crucial to success! I want you to know that this isn’t a quick fix; it’s an investment in your future like many of my students did and became fluent speakers of English! (Some of them even feel it is their native language) And guess what? After my coaching, your American speaking will be so darn confident that it’ll stick with you for life. Still, do you have doubts—like it is impossible, or I can't do that, or somebody told me that you couldn't do that? Well, I am going to change that for you! However, check out my students' reviews. They did that, and so do you! They say, "This investment is worth every penny." So buckle up, my friend. We’re about to transform your accent game! Book a trial session with me—just $70. We’ll chat about your goals, your needs, and any burning questions you’ve got. Consider it your backstage pass to accent greatness. ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Non-Native Speakers ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Native Speakers Southern Accent Reduction | Sound Correction ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Corporates Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: Can you really sound like a native speaker? You betcha! In our orientation session, I’ll break it down for you. Spoiler alert: It’s easier than you think! This is what you can expect working with me: 👨🏽‍🎓 Effective Accent Training at a Level of Native Speakers; 👨🏽‍🎓 Personalized & Customized Accent Program: - Re-educating Your Sound System; - Re-educating Your Intonation, Melody, & Rhythm; 👨🏽‍🎓 Professional Feedback on Each American Sound in Session; 👨🏽‍🎓 Much Practice of American Bleding, Assimilation, Reduction, etc; 👨🏽‍🎓 Program Efficacy of 70% Speaking American; 👨🏽‍🎓 Empowering to Improve & Stay Motivated; 👨🏽‍🎓 Mind Set & Setting up Speaking Habits; ON THIS PAGE: 1. TO THE STUDENT (Get to know the program) ⠀ ⠀ MODULE 1 Learning American Consonants; ⠀ ⠀ MODULE 2 Learning American Vowels; ⠀ ⠀ MODULE 3 Intonation & Emphasis. 2. COURSE AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY 3. PROGRAMS' PRICING & FEES 4. REVIEWS AND FEEDBACK TO THE STUDENT ⠀ ⠀ ⠀American Accent Program was designed to help speakers of English as a Second or Other Languages learn the proper pronunciation of American English. There are THREE MODULES in this program: ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MODULE 1 🇺🇸 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ American Consonants: Sound-by-Sound ⠀ ⠀♻️ You CAN UNDERSTAND how to pronounce American Consonants correctly, distinguishing the differences between your native sounds and American consonants like [T] & [D] or sound interactions [TR] & [WR]; learn about Elision, Reductions, Assimilations, and much more. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking each American Consonant by practicing with "phonetic exercises." you will be training at the beginning, middle, and end of words). ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN PRACTICE speaking American in "sentences practice" & "paragraphs practice." This training will help you find your mistakes and analyze how to speak English correctly. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN ORGANIZE all American Consonants in your mind, and improve pronunciation after a couple of sessions! ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN WORK in your private Learning Management System with audio and video recordings and 2D Sound Motion Animations for each American sound. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MODULE 2 🇺🇸 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ American Vowels: Sound-by-Sound ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN RECOGNIZE the most confusing American vowels, like in these words [CALLER] - [COLOR] - [COLLAR] or [SIT] - [SET] - [SAD] and more. 2D Sound Motion technology will show you each American sound in the amination. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking the American Vowels naturally, practicing with "phonetic exercises." You will be training at the beginning, middle, and end of words). ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN PRACTICE your American speaking in "sentences practice" & "paragraphs practice" that help you TRAIN American Vowels more effectively. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN ORGANIZE all American Vowels in your mind, learn to hear your mistakes, analyze your speech, and constantly see your learning progress from session to session! ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN WORK in your private Learning Management System with audio and video recordings and 2D Sound Motion Animations for each American sound. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 MODULE 3 🇺🇸 ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ American Emphasis & Intonation ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN USE your voice tone to practice the American intonation, rhythm, and stress. Learn about Low Falling Tone, Low Rising Tone, Fall-Rise Tone, etc. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN LEARN about the American Emphasis: focusing on the sentence's CONTENT, STRUCTURE, FOCUS WORDS, word stress, and sentence stress. ⠀ ⠀ ♻️ You CAN PRACTICE your AIntonationntonatio in "Intonation exercises" & "storytelling" that help you open your mind to speak Confidently! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀I have worked with many Universities, schools, and corporations, observing many classes that teach pronunciation worldwide. Well, it is not a secret that when students start learning English, they pay too much attention to Grammar and Vocabulary instead of Pronunciation. The students may know grammar and vocabulary very well, but when it comes to speaking English, they start using sounds of the native language to speak English. This sound replacement creates an accent and problems with fluency. I developed a concept that helps you learn faster and better. We will address facial muscle training and proper explanation using ADVANCED 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY. We will also work on your mindset toward learning a new sound implementation because many sounds in American English do not exist in your native language, which requires an efficacious approach to create those in your way. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀A confluence of these techniques will help you UNDERSTAND American Phonetics effortlessly. You will compare the difference between your native language pronunciation and the American one, allowing you to learn the American sound system quickly and more EFFECTIVELY. Most teachers providing pronunciation classes do not know these "language techniques"; they just simply "give a lecture" or ask you to repeat! ⠀ ⠀ ⠀⠀ ⠀ COURSE PHILOSOPHY 🔶 INDIVIDUAL APPROACH 🔶 When learning an American accent with a professional linguist, it is essential to understand that this work is individual and tailors the learning process towards your needs, goals, and preferences, improving your American pronunciation and fluency in speaking English. Individual approach, solid partnership relationship, and careful guidance throughout your American Accent Training are essential and centered in my teaching philosophy. 🔶 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY🔶 2D Sound Motion Technology for teaching American sounds and accent: A technology that uses two-dimensional visual and auditory feedback to help learners improve their pronunciation and fluency in American English. This technology helps learners understand the sound system of American English and how to produce the sounds correctly.⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🔶 INTELLECTUAL INTERACTION🔶 A process of exchanging ideas and information between the professor and a student while mastering the American Accent during Speech Therapy. This process involves various educational and psychological approaches that I will be applying to enhance your American Sounds and Intonation learning and see how all these features relate to the human mind and behavior, implementing them into your daily communication in your English speaking. PROGRAM PRICE AND FEES ❇️ Individual Learning: One-on-One classes - $150/hour BENEFITS: 2D Sound Motion Technology+ Structured Program with Phonetic exercises, practice phrases, Sentence practice, and Paragraph Practice (available in the classroom only in One-on-One Learning) I use 2D video sound technology to educate my students. 2D Sound Motion Technology for teaching American sounds and accent: A technology that uses two-dimensional visual and auditory feedback to help learners improve their pronunciation and fluency in American English. This technology helps learners understand the sound system of American English and how to produce the sounds correctly. ❇️ Single Sound Learning: One-on-One classes - $150/hour If you have trouble understanding or speaking an American sound and want to learn just one sound, American Signe Sound Learning is right for you. ❇️ Life Coaching: The positive way of thinking, Inspiration, and solving problems. 1-hour session - $170. PROFESSOR'S STUDIO: 📼 Virtual Classes 1-on-1; 🎤 High-Quality Studio Mic; 💻 Comfy Learning Platform for Your Materials; 🎵 Professional Audios for Each Session. Thanks for the privilege of your time, and I look forward to teaching you. Yours, Prof. Alex., Ph.D.
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Lingling G.
2 weeks ago
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It’s indeed true that I’ve achieved over a 95% native level of speaking! I’m very happy with my progress because at times, I sound quite American. My way of speaking has transformed since I began my classes! It took me about 8 months to attain a 95% level of accent reduction, and I’m continuing to work with Alex to improve even further! Alex is extremely professional, and I trusted him all the way! His passion for his craft is evident, and he constantly encourages me to try and surpass my own capabilities! He’s the most skilled and professional individual I’ve had the opportunity to work with! There were moments when I felt like giving up, but he was there to motivate and support me every step of the way, making me believe I could do it! If you’re a dedicated and serious student, I highly recommend Alex’s Accent Reduction Program! With patience and desire to improve way of speaking at a native level and ‘be accepted,’ Alex will be your greatest ally!

Details: Intermediate • 45 - 64 years old • Connecting with audience • Body language • Speech content • Verbal delivery • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Erika L.
2 weeks ago
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“Alex’s teaching is TOP-NOTCH! It took me just over a year to reach a level of English that’s nearly indistinguishable from a native speaker. Alex is unparalleled in coaching accent reduction for non-native speakers. Like many, I had my doubts about achieving such fluency. But Alex shattered those doubts. I’ve learned that mastering American English requires patience and dedication. Alex’s professionalism was evident as he navigated me through the toughest parts of my accent reduction journey. He was incredibly supportive, especially when I felt like throwing in the towel. After discussing my hesitations with Alex, his encouragement fueled my determination to soar even higher. He’s a TRUE LEADER. All the hard work and investments have paid off, and now I’m extremely confident in my English speaking and overall communication skills!” I strongly recommend you to take a couple of sessions to test your ability for change - is the best way to test yourself! Alex, you are the best!!!

Details: Advanced • 26 - 44 years old • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • To prepare for an event • Personal • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Carlos D.
2 days ago
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"I met Prof. Alex at ACC when I came to the US. I needed to improve my grammar and speaking skills, and Prof. Alex was a great help! I learned so much from term to term. I joined Alex’s American Accent Program several months ago, and I loved it a lot! Working on my American accent is very important to me because it allows me to easily understand my co-workers and friends. Alex is a talented professional who knows how to teach accent reduction. He explains all the movements of my speech organs and identifies mistakes in my pronunciation. What's priceless is that he gives me feedback on how to move my organs correctly to sound American! Sometimes, it is difficult to understand, and when I do not understand, he shows me 2D Sound Motion, and I EASILY get it! Not only is he a great professor, but he is also an amazing mentor and leader. I share his ideas of a positive teaching philosophy and his attitude toward life. He knows how to teach students and explain the most difficult language situations to them. I have been learning American pronunciation for quite some time, and it has been an excellent experience. I started to hear sounds of American English I had never heard before. My listening skills have improved, and I no longer ask people to repeat what they told me. I started to enjoy watching movies without translating from Spanish into English, among many other benefits I am learning! Alex developed the American Accent Program that includes many phonetic exercises and practice sentences to train how to speak American English. All exercises are supported by an audio course that Alex enrolled me in. I like his Learning Management Platform because I have all my materials in one place, organized and structured for me to keep practicing. I recommend Alex’s American Accent Program to everyone who wants to speak English confidently and fluently! You will love to work with him! Alex, you are the best!"

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Connecting with audience • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • To prepare for an event • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

140/hour | Accent Reduction with Prof. Alex's reply
Dear Carlos, It's my great pleasure to coach you and see your progress in learning the American Accent! You are doing a great job, and I thank you for committing to achieving your goal and becoming a successful person! Prof. Alex’s Feedback: Pronunciation of Consonants and Vowels: Carlos initially struggled with the pronunciation of certain consonants (/r/, /t/, /z/, /th/) and American vowel sounds. The distinction between similar English vowel sounds, such as in “beat” and “bit,” which often sound identical in Spanish, was particularly challenging. Through dedicated phonetics exercises, Carlos has significantly improved his clarity and pronunciation. Consonant Sounds at the End of Words: Another area of difficulty was the pronunciation of consonant sounds at the end of words. Since Spanish rarely ends words with more than one consonant sound, Carlos tended to drop or alter the final consonant sounds, affecting the clarity of his speech. For instance, “text” would sound like “tex” or “tes,” and “mind” like “min” or “mine.” Stress and Intonation Patterns: Mastering the stress and intonation patterns of American English was a complex task. Carlos initially used a limited intonation range, influenced by spelling, with rising intonation for questions and falling for statements. However, English stress can alter the meaning or function of a word, and various intonation patterns can express different emotions, attitudes, and intentions. For example, the word “present” can be a noun or a verb based on stress placement, and the question “You’re leaving?” can convey different meanings through intonation. Carlos has overcome these challenges and now speaks with a clear American accent. I am thrilled with his progress and confident in his continued success. Conclusion: Carlos, your dedication to improving your American accent is commendable. I am excited to see where your new skills will take you. Best wishes for your future endeavors! Warm regards, Prof. Alex
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Adriana L.
4 weeks ago
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MY FIRST SESSION WAS THE BEST! I can’t even imagine what the rest will be like! Here’s how it went: I just finished my call with Professor Alex, and it was truly worth my time and focus. Typically, coaches offer free consultations lasting 20 to 30 minutes—a step I took during my search. However, those brief sessions often left me with an incomplete understanding of what the actual classes or training would entail. But with Professor Alex, it’s an entirely different experience! First, we discussed my concerns and doubts about my speaking abilities. Alex patiently addressed each one, providing explanations with a gentle care that I truly appreciate. Sometimes, we’re unaware of our own problems, and that’s where Alex’s keen eye comes in. He noticed all my linguistic stumbling blocks. And now, the most exciting part: Professor Alex introduced me to 2D Sound Motion Technology! Let me tell you, this is a game-changer for accent reduction. Through 2D modeling, we’ll be creating authentic American sounds. In my very first orientation session, I successfully produced an American sound—it was simple and understandable. I can only imagine how different I’ll sound once I master all the American sounds using this incredible technology. I consider myself incredibly fortunate to be trained by Professor Alex. Now, let’s talk about the Accent Reduction Program. It’s thoughtfully designed, taking you step-by-step toward developing habitual pronunciation. The program includes sound exercises, special sentences for tongue-twisting practice, and techniques to make your speech as smooth and natural as that of native speakers. Alex covers American nuances like sound interactions, contractions, and rules, making them easily digestible. His teaching approach is highly effective—I even learned the word “efficacious” from him! Moreover, the program incorporates paragraph practices that reinforce the sounds learned during our sessions. I’ll be able to tell engaging stories while confidently using these newfound skills. And the best part? All sessions are conducted in a 1-on-1 private mode, exactly what I wanted. THE MOST IMPORTANT thing was when Prof. Alex asked me about my goal, and I got confused. But he immediately helped out. We set up a goal for me, which is half the work! Without a goal, you go anywhere! I loved this orientation session so much and am ready to get started ASAP. I highly recommend the FIRST session with Prof. Alex, where you will UNDERSTAND what Accent Reduction truly is and how to succeed in it! They say, “YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!”

Details: Advanced • 45 - 64 years old • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Connecting with audience • To develop a skillset • To prepare for an event • To build confidence • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

140/hour | Accent Reduction with Prof. Alex's reply
Thanks, Adriana, for your positive mindset, attitude, and readiness to work to achieve your dream goals! I am here for you and will be guiding you the best way! Can wait to see you in your new session! Yours, Prof. Alex.
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Nancy M.
2 weeks ago
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Nine months ago, I started an Accent Reduction course with Prof. Alex, and it’s been amazing! I’ve learned to speak in a whole new way. Prof. Alex knows so much about teaching Accent Reduction because he’s been doing it for over 20 years. He has a really smart and careful way of teaching that was perfect for me. He made the program fit just what I needed and explained everything clearly. The program is really well put together and teaches you how to speak like an American, focusing on speaking smoothly and clearly. Here’s what I’ve achieved: My pronunciation is way better now, almost like a native speaker. I can understand everything in movies without asking for help. I’m speaking faster and more smoothly! Sure, I still get stuck sometimes, but Prof. Alex says I’ll get over that soon. This program has really made my life better! You won’t regret spending money on this program. I believe you get what you pay for. I highly recommend it to anyone who’s serious and willing to work hard. It won’t happen overnight, but if you’re ready to put in the effort, go for it and enjoy your life like I am!

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Connecting with audience • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • To build confidence • To develop a skillset • To prepare for an event • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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