Learning to Pronounce American English

Katina helps persons with foreign accents and those with American regionalisms learn to soften their accents and regionalisms and become more comfortable, confident, and easily understood when speaking American English.

Each client's speech is analyzed and an individualized program is designed, tailored to meet specific goals. Clients are provided with materials to practice on their own, including practice pages for mastering the specific sounds and rhythms of American English. Through learning to do these exercises on their own, clients can make permanent changes in their speech.

A particular focus is placed on incorporating the terminology of each client's field of work, in order to improve pronunciation, ease, and clarity of speech. Through repetition, clients master the sounds, cadence, and speech patterns that make up American English. Sentence structure and grammar problems, too, are addressed. One-on-one coaching and workshops are available.

Speaking American English more clearly will enhance your effectiveness with:

Interviews
Negotiations
Presentations
One-on-one discussions
Group meetings
Panel discussions
Media events

"Katina helped me project a strong and confident voice, learn to improve my speech delivery, and reduce my foreign accent. She is methodical and clear and her approach is very effective. She is a gifted teacher and trainer and she has a very warm personality. I enjoyed working with her very much and believe that her work with me made a great impact in the way I speak professionally."

Suzanne K., Ph.D.