Training Overview
How can I help you to sound more native systematically and scientifically?
With 1-on-1 live training, I work with you over video conferencing to help you improve your English pronunciation & accent. We will work on all aspects of English pronunciation, from sounds, rhythm, intonation, and connected speech in order to improve your English pronunciation, reducing your non-native accent, helping you acquire a more standard American accent.
What you can expect
In our first lesson (download slide deck), we will do an accent diagnosis to see what areas need improvement in your English. In subsequent lessons we will do a combination of technical practice and more freeform practice. Each student gets a document with lesson materials so they can practice, as well as homework.
Lesson material from my live training classes
Training tailored to your linguistic background
Also, having studied numerous languages and having taught hundreds of students, I know the most common problems speakers of each language have, and I have created tailored lessons and curricula so that you can learn in the most efficient manner (see below):
Slavic language speakers
← If you speak: Russian, Polish, or Ukrainian
Chinese speakers
← If you speak: Cantonese, Mandarin (Northern or Taiwanese)
Romance language speakers
← If you speak: French, Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish
Germanic language speakers
← If you speak: Standard German, or Swiss German
Japanese & Korean speakers
← If you speak: Japanese or Korean
Southeast Asian language speakers
← If you speak: Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino, or Singaporean/Malaysian English
Get a free guide to common pronunciation problems based on your linguistic background
Booking classes with me
I currently teach exclusively on italki (although this may change in the future). Please note: I do not always have availability open to new students, but you can fill out my teacher contact form and we may be able to work something out.
“He knows the difference between the Japanese sound and the English sound, so he can teach me accurately. He is a linguist and master of multiple languages. That makes his lessons very special. Highly recommended.”
— Yusuke, Japan