160/hour ACCENT REDUCTION - Premium Training!
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GET TO KNOW YOUR ACCENT COACH & HOW TO SUCCEED IN ACCENT REDUCTION. PLEASE, READ MY PROFILE CAREFULLY! Thanks! Doctor of Education, Linguist, Creator of 2D Sound Motion Technology, Creator of “InPronunci,” Professor of English as a Second Language, American Accent Coach, Life Coach. BEFORE YOU REACH OUT: ⠀ ⠀ ⠀‼️ THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, THOSE WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT, OR THOSE LOOKING FOR A COOKIE-CUTTER PLAN ‼️ Hey there! It's Prof. Alex. Here's the deal: I’m here to help you master the American accent and speak English fluently and confidently. My coaching is all about getting you closer to a native-level American accent with high-quality, personalized instruction. When you sign up for the 1-on-1 American Accent Program, it’s a team effort. We’re in this together, making real changes in your life. Your accent is going to improve, and people will start noticing. We're talking about major progress, but it’ll take time, effort, and commitment. This isn’t a quick fix—it’s an investment in your future, just like it has been for my students who now speak English fluently (some even feel like it's their native language!). Once my coaching is done, you’ll be confident that your American accent will stick with you for life. If you’re doubting whether it’s possible, or if someone told you it’s too hard, I’m here to prove them wrong. Check out my students’ reviews—they’ve done it, and you can too. They say, “This investment is worth every penny!” Ready to get started? Book an orientation session with me for just $90. We’ll chat about your goals, needs, and create a custom plan just for you. Think of it as your backstage pass to accent greatness! WHO CAN TAKE THIS PROGRAM? ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Non-Native Speakers ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Native Speakers Southern Accent Reduction | Sound Correction ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🔰for Corporates WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀You can expect a scientific approach that works well for anyone who takes this program. Plus, I trained professional interpreters and translators in the accuracy of American phonetics. 👨🏽‍🎓 Effective Accent Training at a Level of Native Speakers (Closer); 👨🏽‍🎓 Personalized & Customized Accent Program: - Re-educating Your Sound System; - Re-educating Your Intonation, Melody, & Rhythm; 👨🏽‍🎓 Professional Sound Evaluation on Each American Sound in Session; 👨🏽‍🎓 Much Practice of American Accent Training with Speech Exercises; 👨🏽‍🎓 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) ⠀ ⠀ AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM CURRICULUM ⠀ ⠀ 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: AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM CURRICULUM ⠀ ⠀ ⠀The program has three main Modules: American Consonants, American Vowels, and American Intonation. ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 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. AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM CONSONANTS CHAPTER CURRICULUM Session 1. American Unvoiced [t] & Voiced [d] Phonemes + Voicing [t̬], like in "Water." Session 2. American Voiced [r] & Voiced [w] Phonemes Session 3. American Unvoiced [s] & Voiced [z] Phonemes Session 4. American Unvoiced [th] Phoneme like in "Think" & Voiced [t͟h] Phoneme like in "The." Session 5. American Unvoiced [sh] Phoneme, like in "She" & Voiced [zh] Phoneme, like in "Vision." Session 6. American Unvoiced [ch] Phoneme, like in "Lunch" & Voiced [j] Phoneme, like in "Junk." Session 7. American Unvoiced [h] Phoneme Session 8. American Unvoiced [p] & Voiced [b] Phonemes Session 9. American Unvoiced [f] & Voiced [v] Phonemes Session 10. American Unvoiced consonant [k] & Voiced consonant [g] Sounds Session 11. American Lateral Voiced consonant [l] Sound Session 12. American Voiced Sonorants [m], [n], & [ŋ] like in "Eating." Session 13. Word Endings; ED -ending [t], [d], or [id] ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 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. AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM VOWELS CHAPTER CURRICULUM Session 1. American Schwa [ə] Phoneme Session 2. American Vowel [ē] and [i] Phoneme, like in "Tea." Session 3. American Vowel [i] Phoneme, like in "Tip." Session 4. American Diphthong [ī] Phoneme, like in "Side." Session 5. American Diphthong [ā] Phoneme, like in "Take." Session 6. American Diphthong [au̇] Phoneme, like in "Round." Session 7. American Diphthong [ō] Phoneme, like in "Go." Session 8. American Diphthong [ȯi] Phoneme, like in "Oil." Session 9. American Diphthong [yü] Phoneme, like in "Usually." Session 10. American Open Vowel [a] Phoneme, like in "Cat." Session 11. American Short Vowel [e] Phoneme, like in "Ten." Session 12. American Long Vowel [ü] Phoneme, like in "Move." Session 13. American Short Vowel [u̇] Phoneme, like in "Took." Session 14. American Short Vowel [ə] Phoneme, like in "Cut." Session 15. American Long Vowel [ȯ] Phoneme, like in "Bought." Session 16. American Short [ä] Phoneme, like in "Hot." Session 17. American Contracted Vowel [är] Phoneme, like in "Car." Session 18. American Contracted Vowel [ȯr] Phoneme, like in "Door." Session 19. American Contracted Vowel [ər] Phoneme, like in "Bird," ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ 🇺🇸 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 Intonation in "Intonation exercises" & "storytelling" that help you open your mind to speak confidently! As a linguist with extensive experience collaborating with universities, schools, and corporations across the globe, I have observed countless classes dedicated to pronunciation training. One common trend I've noticed is that students, particularly when beginning their English learning journey, often focus heavily on grammar and vocabulary, neglecting the crucial aspect of pronunciation. While a strong grasp of grammar and vocabulary is essential, many students continue to carry over the phonetic patterns of their native language when speaking English. This sound substitution not only leads to an accent but also hinders fluency. In response to this, I developed a unique methodology designed to accelerate the learning process and improve pronunciation with greater efficiency. The core of this approach involves facial muscle training and a comprehensive understanding of sound production through ADVANCED 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY. This technology, paired with a tailored mindset shift, addresses the challenges posed by sounds in American English that may not exist in your native language. Mastering these sounds requires more than mere repetition—it demands a nuanced and effective approach to facilitate their creation within your speech patterns. By integrating these techniques, you will begin to effortlessly understand American phonetics (Sound System). The key to mastering the American sound system lies in directly comparing the pronunciation of your native language with that of American English, allowing you to internalize the differences quickly and effectively. Unfortunately, many traditional pronunciation classes fail to utilize these advanced "language techniques," instead resorting to simple lectures or rote repetition. My approach goes beyond this, offering a deeper, more transformative learning experience. COURSE PHILOSOPHY 🔶 INDIVIDUAL APPROACH 🔶 Learning an American accent with a professional linguist requires a deeply personalized approach. This work is not one-size-fits-all; it is tailored to your specific needs, goals, and preferences. I focus on refining your American pronunciation and enhancing your overall fluency in English through a partnership-based, supportive relationship. This individual attention ensures steady progress, rooted in a philosophy centered on personal growth, understanding, and careful guidance throughout your journey. 🔶 2D SOUND MOTION TECHNOLOGY 🔶 2D Sound Motion Technology is a groundbreaking method I use to teach American sounds and accent. This technology combines visual and auditory feedback, offering a dynamic two-dimensional approach to pronunciation. It aids learners in comprehending the intricate sound system of American English, ensuring that they can produce sounds accurately and with confidence. 🔶 INTELLECTUAL INTERACTION 🔶 Learning the American accent is not just a mechanical process—it is an intellectual one. My teaching approach emphasizes intellectual interaction, where ideas, insights, and strategies are exchanged between teacher and student throughout the learning process. This interaction includes a blend of educational and psychological techniques designed to enhance your understanding of American sounds and intonation. By integrating these insights into your daily English conversations, you will not only improve your accent but also connect with the underlying principles that shape language learning and human communication. In essence, this course is about more than just mastering an accent—it's about fostering a profound, lasting transformation in how you communicate in English. Thanks for the privilege of your time, and I look forward to teaching you. Yours, Prof. Alex., Ph.D.
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Jose m.
3 weeks ago
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At first, I was skeptical about whether it was really possible to change the way I speak and get closer to a native accent. I thought you had to be born with it! But Alex changed my perspective. After seeing his program, understanding the technology, and learning his teaching philosophy, I now truly believe it’s possible! I’ve been training with Alex for about two months, and I can already notice significant progress toward sounding more like a native speaker. Alex evaluates each sound during our sessions and gives me REMARKABLE feedback. I can actually hear the improvements happening right in the moment! This is exactly what I was looking for. His approach is 100% transparent—I hear all my mistakes and can work on them at home before our next session. Although it’s a bit expensive for me, IT’S WORTH IT! The program won’t last forever, and I’m ready to invest in improving my speaking skills for long-term, permanent habits. Alex, you’re an incredible person and a truly professional accent coach. I love working with you because you’ve helped me overcome so many speaking issues I wasn’t even aware of! I wish you all the best. You’re my helper!

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

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Thank you, Jose! Your progress is truly inspiring! The way you're mastering the transformation of your accent into fluent speech is nothing short of impressive. You’re learning so quickly, and your dedication shines through. Keep pushing forward—your hard work is paying off! Remember, I’m here to support you every step of the way! Keep on going, Prof. Alex
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Zackary w.
3 weeks ago
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I’m beyond impressed with the transformation Alex has helped me achieve in my accent! His 2D Sound Motion Technology is truly a game-changer. Alex not only transformed my accent to the highest level but also made the entire learning process incredibly enjoyable. I loved working with him because his program is rooted in scientific methods and proven linguistic approaches, which genuinely accelerate progress in accent reduction. I’ve tried working with some Thumbtack pros in the past, but Alex is BY FAR the best! His expertise and tailored approach made all the difference. Thanks to him, I feel much more confident in my public speaking and American accent. I now conduct my business meetings and deliver presentations with newfound ease and clarity. I’m truly grateful for the lasting impact Alex’s guidance has had on my communication skills! Best, Zackary.

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

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Thank you, Jose! It was indeed a privilege to witness your incredible journey. The speed at which you mastered your speech and embraced the transformation is awe-inspiring. Your dedication and growth were not just impressive; they are a testament to your strength and resilience. You kept pushing forward—every step you took brought you closer to even greater success. I was honored to support you on your path. With admiration, Prof. Alex
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Kuzey M.
2 weeks ago
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I absolutely love working with Alex because he is the epitome of professionalism and excellence. His accent reduction program is truly transformative! While some may offer lower prices, I’ve tried them, and although they’re decent, none come close to the incredible quality that Alex provides. His approach is comprehensive, covering not only accent reduction but also enhancing speaking and public speaking skills. I’ve had the privilege of working with Alex for about 4 months, and the progress has been nothing short of remarkable. My once heavy accent has been replaced with smooth, natural American speech, and my confidence has soared. I now deliver presentations and speeches with poise, clarity, and assurance. Thank you, Alex, for your brilliant work. Investing in your program has been the best decision I’ve ever made—it’s worth every penny! You truly are the best at what you do. I highly recommend Alex as an American accent coach!

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Connecting with audience • Body language • Verbal delivery • Speech content • To explore as a hobby • 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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Thanks Kuzey! Your speaking has improved significantly since you joined this program. I am very happy and proud of your success. It is always lovely to work with students who have goals! You got it, and it is my privilege to help you! Keep up a great job! You will get it before you know it! Yours, Prof. Alex.
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Maricela h.
2 weeks ago
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My English was so bad and Alex helped me to speak beautiful! His program is a game changer! I highly recommend anyone who wants to speak closer to the native level! Alex is a guy to go and you never regret it! Thanks a lot, Alex for the the job you did to my English!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Advanced • Full fluency • I travel to the ESL tutor • The ESL tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Sarah j.
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I feel incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to work with Alex because he has been instrumental in helping me improve my English! From the very first session, his approach made me feel confident. Alex uses scientific methods based on his Ph.D. research and years of experience, which has been truly transformative in my language learning journey. I highly recommend booking an orientation session with him. Many people, including myself, didn’t realize that there are proven, scientifically-backed methods to improve American pronunciation and sound much closer to a native speaker. Alex breaks everything down step-by-step, offering clear explanations and real-life examples of others who have succeeded with his methods. It’s genuinely impressive! I’ve been working with Alex for about three months now, and I’ve seen significant progress in my English. He focuses on speaking skills through a variety of exercises and provides immediate feedback, which helps me correct my mistakes right away. I practice with sentences and stories that focus on sounds I need to master. For instance, to perfect the American “r” sound, I practiced the sentence, “Richard and Ray took a ride in their brand new Range Rover truck.” His program is well-organized, and it includes numerous speech exercises that have helped me improve substantially. Without Alex’s guidance, support, and professional feedback, I wouldn’t have come this far! Beyond our classes, Alex motivates me with audio assignments on WhatsApp, giving me feedback even outside of our sessions. His dedication and professionalism are unmatched, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. I am so thankful to have the opportunity to learn from him. Thank you, Alex, for everything you do! Additionally, Alex has developed a 2D sound speech animator that has been incredibly helpful in teaching me how to move my mouth and tongue to pronounce American sounds correctly. It’s a fun and innovative tool! He also has an app that I can use to practice outside of class. This app offers well-organized lessons supported by cutting-edge technology, ensuring I’m on track with my homework. It’s been invaluable in helping me reinforce the lessons before our next session. The use of AI helps me practice correctly and with confidence. Thanks to Alex, I’m already speaking much better, and my friends and colleagues have noticed the difference! This has been the best investment I’ve made in my English learning, and I look forward to each class with Alex. If you're like me and want to speak English with an American accent fluently and confidently, I highly recommend Alex’s American Accent Program. Trust the process – it will work! I can’t wait to finish the program, and I’m so excited to continue improving. Thank you again, Alex! With gratitude, Sarah

Details: Intermediate • 65 years or older • 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)

160/hour ACCENT REDUCTION - Premium Training!'s reply
Hi Sarah, I really appreciate your thorough and eloquent review! It truly means a lot to me! Prof. Alex' Feedback: Shara is an exceptionally motivated student, one whose determination to master the nuances of the American accent is truly commendable. It is both a privilege and a joy to have her in my class, as I guide her toward achieving the highest level of proficiency in her speaking. Shara consistently demonstrates her commitment by practicing diligently outside of our sessions, and the results of her hard work are evident each time she returns to training. In our lessons, we focus heavily on phonetic exercises designed to develop a strong foundation in pronunciation. We then integrate these sounds into sentence and paragraph drills to assess how comfortably she can apply them in context. It’s been incredibly rewarding to observe her progress and see her confidence grow as she continues to refine her skills. I truly enjoy working with Shara and watching her transform into a more fluent and precise speaker of the American accent. Keep up the excellent work!
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