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Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Accent Coach & Linguist

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Premium American Accent Training with Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Linguist & Accent Coach. Prof. Alex helps non-native English-speaking professionals improve American pronunciation, speech clarity, rhythm, intonation, articulation, fluency, and confidence through interactive 1-on-1 American accent coaching. Prof. Alex is a Doctor of Education, professional linguist, founder of MyAccentWay, creator of 2D Sound Motion Technology, and creator of InPronunci: American Accent Program. With more than 20 years of experience in pronunciation, phonetics, accent training, speech clarity, language education, and psycholinguistics, he helps students understand what affects their spoken English and how to improve it. WHO DOES PROF. ALEX HELP? Prof. Alex works with professionals who want to speak more clearly in meetings, interviews, presentations, client calls, phone conversations, and daily communication. His program is especially helpful for non-native English-speaking professionals, tech professionals, healthcare professionals, executives, managers, founders, job seekers, international students, public speakers, and people who want to speak closer to a native American English level, especially those who were raised in the U.S. but still have a slight accent. MYACCENTWAY METHOD OF SPEECH TRAINING MyAccentWay is not traditional “repeat after me” accent coaching. The method combines three important parts: 1. Interactive 1-on-1 Accent Method Prof. Alex leads students to identify the speech habits affecting clarity. Students actively participate in the accent training process and work toward accurate American pronunciation through an active method, rather than a traditional approach where the coach simply lectures or explains sounds. This helps students build stronger confidence speaking English in meetings, interviews, and daily conversations. 2. 2D Sound Motion Technology Students develop and produce American sounds faster through Interactive 2D Sound Video Simulators. The technology helps students reach a higher level of American sound pronunciation by training each American sound and turning sound practice into clearer speech patterns. 3. Cognitive Accent Training Through critical thinking, students are able to develop steady, long-lasting American pronunciation patterns. Instead of traditional methods that only theorize accent training, cognitive accent training helps students actively participate in retraining speech patterns and applying them while speaking American English. HOW TO ENROLL Students can book a 1-hour orientation and sample class. During the session, Prof. Alex evaluates their speech patterns, identifies their main pronunciation blockers, explains how the method works, and gives them a clear training plan for improving American accent and speech clarity. 1-hour orientation and sample class: $90 Many students come to MyAccentWay after feeling misunderstood, repeating themselves, or losing confidence when speaking English. With structured sound-by-sound training, interactive 1-on-1 coaching, 2D Sound Motion Technology, and cognitive accent training, students can improve American pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, speech clarity, and communication confidence.
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Serves Austin, TX

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Grant n.

4 weeks ago

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Prof. Alex works professionally and responsibly. My English speaking has improved after 2 months of working with him. I know there is still more to do, but I am so excited to let people know that you don't need to struggle with your speech or learn forever. In the orientation session I had, I thought it would take forever, but Professor explained to me what it takes to improve my speaking abilities. He is a professional linguist who knows his stuff. He trains my speaking patterns really well! In every session, I feel my speaking confidence goes above and beyond. My American accent improves, and people don't ask me to repeat myself or say "Huh?" to me all the time anymore. It is real—you can improve your speaking. You just need to know with whom you do that, because not everyone here is a professional linguist with a Ph.D. and 20 years of travel and teaching experience. Prof. Alex is very unique. He is very innovative, which means I have access to his interactive 2D technology where I can train the correct pronunciation of every American sound, and that really improves the quality of my speech! He has developed a great structured accent program, from speaking drills to actually public speaking. It is a very worthy program and the best I have had a chance to educate myself with! I strongly recommend Prof. Alex and his American Accent Coaching! He is the TOP PRO!

Details: Remotely (phone or internet) • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Marat J.

Jun 20, 2026

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

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Polina J.

Jun 7, 2026

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Alex is the best accent and speech coach I have ever worked with! No joke! Well. here is the truth. I am a US professional who knows English well, but I had that accent that I need to repeat myself and constantly feel that i spoke something wrong. My presentations and meetings are organized well, but when i start speaking everything became bad. Alex was able to re-educate my sounds and create an American accent for me. His program is super advaced and served the main purpose - to improve communication and speaking abilities. Now my English is perfect and I feel so confident at my meetings and presentations, talking to anyone on any topics. Alex is a very talented and professional! He knows how to help and solve the problems of communication! I recommend Alex to anyone who really want to speak English confidently! Do not waste money on cheap coaches they wont help! Video courses I tired that too, and it simply doesn't work! You need a real pro who knows how tom fix communication problems ! Alex was my guy to go! So thankful for every sound he corrected! The best coach!

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

Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Accent Coach & Linguist's reply
Polina, Thank you so much for this incredible review! Reading about your experience and transformation means a great deal to me. You came into the program with strong English skills, but as you described, pronunciation and accent-related challenges were affecting your confidence in meetings, presentations, and everyday communication. Seeing how much your confidence and clarity have improved has been truly rewarding. What impressed me most was your commitment to the process. You were willing to retrain sounds, practice consistently, and trust the methodology even when it felt challenging. Your success is a reflection of that dedication. I’m especially happy to hear that you now feel comfortable speaking in professional settings and communicating confidently with anyone on any topic. That is exactly the goal of this training—not just improving pronunciation, but improving communication, confidence, and professional presence. Thank you for your trust, your hard work, and your generous recommendation. It has been a privilege working with you, and I wish you continued success in all of your professional and personal endeavors. Best regards, Prof. Alex., Ph.D. Accent Coach/Linguist & MyAccentWay Team.
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Rodrigo P.

Mar 27, 2026

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No PRO LIKES HIM ON THIS PLATFORM! I want to express my amazement after my first class with Prof. Alex, which was the onboarding orientation session I attended recently. I am very impressed with what he can do in class and how he works! The program is very professional and well-organized. It is structured so that you learn how to actually pronounce—many schools focus on teaching grammar and vocabulary but completely forget the third component that exists in our native languages, which is phonology, phonetics, or pronunciation—whatever you want to call it. Prof. Alex is that guy who handles this component so professionally that you succeed in each session with him! I’ve tried multiple phonetic exercises, and I immediately succeeded with them. Though this doesn’t mean I can speak like this right away, learning how to correctly articulate American English sounds improves overall speech! Prof. Alex has many advanced tools that make the process go very fast, and I am grateful for that— no one pros on this Thumbtack offers such opportunities. They offer you to read the text and follow them - but prof. Alex goes way further then that! You gotta try yourself! It’s very unique and special, and prof. Alex is a truly exceptional professional. I have no doubt I will be hiring him to help me succeed because I am a U.S. professional and need my skills to be top-notch for conferences, presentations, and simply talking with coworkers and friends! Thank you so much, Alex, and I look forward to starting my program. I highly recommend prof. Alex’s American accent program is one of the very best. Thanks for accepting me as your student!

Details: Intermediate • 26 - 44 years old • Verbal delivery • Speech content • Body language • 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)

Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Accent Coach & Linguist's reply
Hi Rodrigo, I’m glad the onboarding session made a strong first impression—that’s exactly the goal. Pronunciation is often overlooked, so I’ve built the program to focus on how speech is physically produced, not just what to say. When you understand articulation and sound patterns, progress becomes much more efficient and consistent. It’s also important to keep expectations realistic: early success with exercises is a great sign, but lasting fluency comes from repetition, feedback, and refinement over time. The fact that you’re already noticing improvements means you’re approaching the process the right way. I appreciate your thoughtful feedback and your commitment to developing your communication skills at a professional level. If you stay consistent with the training, you’ll see measurable results in clarity, confidence, and overall delivery—especially in high-stakes situations like presentations and conferences. Looking forward to working with you further and building on this strong start. Yours, Prof. Alex
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Leon S.

May 16, 2026

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The best thing about Alex’s program is the tremendous impact it has on spoken English. I went from feeling hesitant and insecure when speaking English — especially during meetings with business partners — to speaking with confidence and even developing a natural American accent. I attended accent training for a full year, and the investment was absolutely worthwhile. Alex is genuine, highly professional, and deeply committed to the success of his students. What impressed me especially was his understanding of different cultural backgrounds and communication styles. As a German speaker, I often approached conversations in a very direct and structured way, and Alex immediately understood those tendencies. At times, I did not fully agree with his feedback, but later I realized that many of these differences were rooted in cultural communication styles between Germans and Americans. That awareness alone was incredibly valuable. My ambition has always been to grow professionally and integrate more naturally into an international environment, which is why I continued returning to his classes. Through his coaching, I became aware of many subtle aspects of communication, pronunciation, and confidence that I had never recognized before. I can sincerely recommend Alex to anyone who wants to improve not only their English pronunciation, but also their confidence and sense of belonging in an English-speaking environment. He truly changes people’s lives, and he certainly changed mine. Thank you, Alex.

Details: Advanced • 45 - 64 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)

Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Accent Coach & Linguist's reply
Hi Leon, Thank you so much for your thoughtful words and for sharing your journey so openly. Seeing your transformation — from feeling hesitant in conversations to speaking confidently and naturally in professional environments — is exactly why I created this program. Your dedication, consistency, and willingness to grow made this progress possible. I truly appreciate your trust throughout the entire process, especially during the moments when certain feedback felt uncomfortable or unfamiliar at first. Real communication growth often goes far beyond pronunciation alone, and you embraced that journey with an open mind and strong ambition. It was an absolute pleasure working with you, and I’m incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved — not only in your accent, but in your confidence, communication style, and professional presence. Thank you again for your trust and commitment. Stories like yours inspire both me and future students to believe that meaningful transformation is possible. Wishing you continued success in everything ahead! Prof. Alex and MyAccentWay: American Accent Training Team.
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