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$150/hour | Accent Reduction - Success Guarantee

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Doctor of Education, Professional Linguist, Creator of 2D Sound Motion Technology, Creator of “InPronunci:" American Accent Program App (GOOGLE), Professor of English as a Second Language, American Accent Coach, Life Coach. BEFORE YOU REACH OUT: Hi, y'all! I am Prof. Alex with 20 years of teaching accent training, pronunciation, and speech transformation. "I don't consider myself a professor—I consider myself your partner! That's Why Everything I do in class is deeply personal and focused on your speaking needs and success! ‼️ THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED, THOSE WITHOUT FINANCIAL SUPPORT, OR THOSE LOOKING FOR A COOKIE-CUTTER PLAN ‼️ 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 doing this together, making fundamental 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 discuss your goals and needs and create a custom plan. Think of it as your backstage pass to accent greatness! WHO CAN TAKE THIS PROGRAM? ⠀ ⠀ ➻ Non-Native Speakers (US Professionals and others) ⠀ ⠀ ➻ Native Speakers (Southern Accent Reduction or Sound Correction) ⠀ WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? ⠀ ⠀ ⠀You can expect a high-quality, scientifically proven method designed to bring your pronunciation closer to that of a native American speaker. This is not just training—it is a transformation of your voice, rhythm, and confidence. I have trained professionals such as interpreters, translators, and public speakers, guiding them to achieve precision and clarity in American English phonetics. ➻ Practical Accent Training at a Near-Native Level Step into a program that brings your English closer to the authentic sound of American speech—clear, confident, and natural. ➻ Personalized & Customized Accent Program Every student is different. That’s why this program is tailored to your unique needs: Re-educating Your Sound System – training every consonant and vowel until your speech feels natural. Re-educating Your Intonation, Melody, & Rhythm – learning to speak with the music of American English. ➻ Professional Sound Evaluation in Every Session Precise feedback on each American sound ensures you hear, feel, and correct your pronunciation. ➻ Focused Practice with Speech Exercises From sound drills to storytelling, you’ll train your voice step by step until confidence becomes automatic. ➻ Proven Program Efficacy Students experience up to 70% improvement in speaking American English (conditions applied), making this one of the most effective accent training systems available. ➻ Empowerment & Motivation Accent training is not only about mechanics—it’s about confidence, identity, and expression. This program helps you stay inspired and believe in your ability to succeed. ➻ Mindset & Lasting Speaking Habits You will develop the discipline, mindset, and daily habits necessary to maintain your new American accent—so it stays with you for life. TO THE STUDENT The American Accent Program was designed to help speakers of English as a Second or Other Language master the clear, confident, and natural pronunciation of American English. This program is not just about sounds—it is about building a new speech identity that lets you speak with confidence, clarity, and emotion. There are THREE MODULES in this program: AMERICAN SOUND SYSTEM CURRICULUM The program is divided into three main modules: American Consonants, American Vowels, and American Intonation. MODULE ONE American Consonants: Sound-by-Sound ♻️ YOU CAN UNDERSTAND how to pronounce American consonants correctly, distinguishing the subtle but powerful differences between your native sounds and American ones. For example: [T] vs. [D] → “ten” vs. “den” [TR] vs. [WR] → “train” vs. “rain” You will also discover connected speech features like Elision (dropping sounds), Reductions, and Assimilations, which make English sound natural and fast. 👉 Drill Example: Repeat aloud, slowly, then faster: “ten–den, ten–den, ten–den” “train–rain, train–rain, train–rain” ♻️ YOU CAN CREATE a habitual manner of speaking each consonant through phonetic exercises. You will train at the beginning, middle, and end of words to master every position. 👉 Drill Example: [P]: “pat – happy – stop” [G]: “go – bigger – bag” ♻️ YOU CAN PRACTICE speaking American English in sentences and paragraphs. This will sharpen your ear and mouth, helping you detect and correct mistakes. 👉 Drill Example: “Peter picked a perfect pear.” (focus on [P]) “Dogs dig deep during dinner.” (focus on [D]/[G]) ♻️ YOU CAN ORGANIZE all American consonants in your mind. After just a few sessions, your pronunciation will already feel more controlled, natural, and confident. ♻️ YOU CAN WORK in your private Learning Management System, equipped with audio, video recordings, and 2D Sound Motion Animations that show exactly how each sound is made. MODULE TWO American Vowels: Sound-by-Sound ♻️ YOU CAN RECOGNIZE the most confusing American vowels, which often change meaning completely. For example: CALLER – COLOR – COLLAR SIT – SET – SAD With 2D Sound Motion Technology, you will see the tongue and lip positions for each vowel in motion. 👉 Drill Example: “Sit – set – sat – sad – sod – saw – sue.” Say them slowly, then faster, keeping each vowel clear and distinct. ♻️ YOU CAN CREATE a natural way of speaking American vowels through phonetic exercises at the beginning, middle, and end of words. 👉 Drill Example: [æ]: “cat – matter – back” [ʌ]: “cup – under – luck” ♻️ YOU CAN PRACTICE vowels in sentences and paragraphs, which allow you to build real speech flow and fluency. 👉 Drill Example: “The man had a map in his hand.” (focus on [æ]) “Look at the book you took.” (focus on [ʊ]) ♻️ YOU CAN ORGANIZE all vowel sounds in your mind, train your ear to hear your mistakes, and steadily improve. With consistent practice, you will notice progress every week. ♻️ YOU CAN WORK in your private Learning Management System with targeted vowel recordings, listening tests, and 2D animations for each sound. MODULE THREE American Emphasis & Intonation ♻️ YOU CAN USE your voice tone to practice American rhythm, melody, and stress. Learn about: Low-Falling tone (certainty) Low-Rising tone (questions) Fall-Rise tone (emotions, contrasts) 👉 Drill Example: Say with different tones: “Really.” (falling = certain) “Really?” (rising = question) “Really…” (fall-rise = doubtful) ♻️ YOU CAN LEARN about American emphasis—how to highlight content words, focus words, and stressed syllables in both single words and entire sentences. 👉 Drill Example: Say the sentence with different focus words: “I never said she stole my money.” (Each time, stress a different word and notice how the meaning changes.) ♻️ YOU CAN PRACTICE intonation and rhythm through intonation drills, dialogues, and storytelling. This training opens your mind and gives you the courage to speak confidently and naturally. 👉 Drill Example: Read a short story with emotional intonation: Rising for excitement Falling for finality Fall-Rise for suspense ✨ This program is not just about learning sounds. It is about feeling the American rhythm, connecting your emotions to your voice, and speaking with clarity, power, and confidence in every situation—from everyday conversations to professional settings. 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 firm 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, I developed a unique methodology designed to accelerate learning and improve pronunciation more efficiently. 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 practical approach to facilitate their creation within your speech patterns. By integrating these techniques, you will begin to understand American phonetics (Sound System) effortlessly. 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 extends beyond this, offering a more profound, transformative learning experience. COURSE PHILOSOPHY ➻ INDIVIDUAL APPROACH Learning an American accent with a professional linguist requires a profoundly personalized approach. This work is not one-size-fits-all but tailored to your 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 Innuence. By integrating these insights into your daily English conversations, you will improve your accent and connect with the underlying principles that shape language learning and human communication. In essence, this course is about more than 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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Kristina K.

5 days ago

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I’m more than happy that I met Prof. Alex! He developed an incredible program that really works to polish your accent and bring your speech closer to native level. Over the past 4 months, my speech has improved significantly—and it’s all thanks to his well-structured program and the excellent feedback he gives throughout each session! Prof. Alex is exceptional when it comes to reducing a heavy accent and helping you develop clear, educated speech patterns. He also uses a lot of advanced technology that accelerates the learning process in a very effective way. Every dollar I spent was absolutely worth it! I highly recommend Prof. Alex as a speech coach, along with his amazing program, to anyone who truly wants to speak English fluently and freely—someone who wants to be able to understand, be understood, integrate, and truly feel like English is their native language. He made it possible for me—and he can do the same for you!

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

$150/hour | Accent Reduction - Success Guarantee's reply
Hi Kristina, Working with you has been an extraordinary journey, and I can say with confidence that I learned as much from you as you did from me. I greatly admire your dedication, high standards, and the remarkable progress you achieved in accent reduction. Your persistence and commitment are clearly reflected in the clarity and confidence of your English. Remember, linguistic growth—like all meaningful progress—comes step by step, with intention and focus. I am proud of the work you have accomplished and honored to have been your professor. With warm regards, Prof. Alex
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Maria C.

3 weeks ago

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With Alex, I was able to transform my thick accent into a beautiful American speech! I had been struggling a lot—my accent really bothered me. I wanted to speak clearly and have natural conversations with my friends and coworkers. But instead, I used to stay quiet and keep to myself all the time. Then I found Alex’s program and decided to give it a try—and wow, it changed everything! My English confidence shot through the roof. My accent became softer, and people even started getting confused about where I was from! Alex is an exceptional coach on Thumbtack. Try his orientation session with a sample class—I highly recommend it! You'll see for yourself what he can do for you. Thank you, Alex, for your mentoring, life coaching, and helping me find my voice. I love this program!

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 • To explore as a hobby • Business • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Fillipe J.

3 weeks ago

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Perfect curriculum and a program that truly works if you want to speak with a more American accent! Alex gives straightforward feedback, and I adjust my speaking during the session. He also provides access to his learning materials through different platforms. He uses 2D Sound Motion Technology — an amazing tool that helps you really understand how to pronounce sounds correctly. This leads to more fluent and natural speaking! It takes a little time to start noticing the changes, but trust me, it’s absolutely worth it! There’s also an app for his program, which I use regularly. It includes AI-based accent training — super helpful! Alex designed it so you can hear exactly what to focus on in each phonetic exercise or practice sentence. I highly recommend Alex as an accent coach if you're looking to improve and transform the way you speak. Very helpful and productive!

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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Hi Fillipe, Thanks for your review! I really enjoy working with you. Prof. Alex's Feedback: Fillipe has shown strong progress in his accent reduction training for the past 6 months. Leveraging InPronunci’s 2D Sound Motion technology and targeted feedback for each American sound, he has overcome several challenges that are common for native Greek speakers learning American English: “th” sounds (/θ/, /ð/): Greek does not use these sounds, often replacing them with /t/ or /d/. Fillipe can now pronounce words like “think” and “this” with accuracy. /b/ vs. /v/ distinction: In Greek, these sounds often overlap. Fillipe now produces a clear difference in words such as “berry” vs. “very.” Vowel contrasts: Greek has fewer vowel distinctions than English. Fillipe improved his ability to separate sounds like /i/ vs. /ɪ/ (*“sheep” vs. “ship”), which greatly enhances clarity. Stress and rhythm: Greek is syllable-timed, while American English is stress-timed. Fillipe has begun adopting natural American rhythm, making his speech sound smoother and more fluent. Overall, Fillipe’s speech is now clearer, more natural, and demonstrates measurable improvement toward authentic American English pronunciation. His consistent practice and commitment continue to drive excellent results. Keep up with a great job! Yours, Prof. Alex.
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Aman g.

4 days ago

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Great value! Alex explained every aspect of accent reduction and how to succeed in it. Honestly, I didn’t know any of this before. Most people probably don’t know how to do it correctly, but everything we discussed today makes perfect sense. I feel great after taking the orientation session with the sample class, and I’ve decided to go for Professor Alex’s full program. It’s a comprehensive course that teaches you how to change each sound and develop an American intonation for confident speaking. The tools, like 2D and AI, that he uses are incredibly helpful! I highly recommend taking the orientation session to understand how to start speaking English confidently. Alex really knows his stuff! Thanks!

Details: Advanced • 26 - 44 years old • Connecting with audience • Body language • 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)

$150/hour | Accent Reduction - Success Guarantee's reply
Thank you, Aman, for your thoughtful review. In linguistics, it is well established that successful language learning requires not only knowledge of grammar and vocabulary but also the ability to produce and perceive sounds accurately. Phonetics, phonology, and prosody—often overlooked in language classrooms—are in fact central to developing intelligibility, fluency, and confidence. From my work and travels across the world, I have consistently observed that pronunciation and accent training are rarely prioritized in formal education, despite being among the most crucial elements for effective spoken communication. If, like Aman, you already have strong grammatical and lexical skills, focused training in pronunciation and speech can help you reach the next level in clarity and confidence. I encourage learners to take part in an orientation session with a sample class to experience firsthand how targeted phonetic and pronunciation training can transform their spoken English. Yours, Prof. Alex.
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Marisa L.

2 weeks ago

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My English speaking skills are now confident and almost at a native level, which is more than enough for me. I can communicate clearly on any topic, joke around in English, and actually get the jokes! I never realized how much something like linguistics can impact the way you speak English. Prof. Alex is absolutely exceptional, and his program has truly been a game-changer for me. It’s fast, effective, and I can already see the results. Be prepared to work hard to earn that fluency, but once you do, you'll love how you speak! Trust me, I’ve been through it. Alex’s "magic" methods and cutting-edge technology make all the difference. He’s not only a genius in his field but also a super friendly and kind person! I highly recommend Prof. Alex as your accent coach and his scientifically proven program. Thanks, Alex, for everything you’ve done to help me speak the way I do now! You’re a true professional!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Advanced • Full fluency • I travel to the ESL tutor • The ESL tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

$150/hour | Accent Reduction - Success Guarantee's reply
Hi Marisa, Thank you for your thoughtful review. You have worked with great dedication to achieve fluency and confidence in public speaking, and I am truly proud to count you among my successful students. Your trust in the process, along with your consistent commitment, has resulted in remarkable progress. It is a pleasure to recommend you as an excellent example of what focused effort can accomplish. I wish you continued success and enjoyment in your life and in your outstanding command of English.
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