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$90/ hour |Prof. Alex, Ph.D. American Accent Coach

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MyAccentWay American Accent Training with Prof. Alex Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Linguist and American Accent Coach Doctor of Education Professional Linguist Creator of 2D Sound Motion Technology Creator of InPronunci: American Accent Program App Professor of English as a Second Language American Accent Coach MyAccentWay is not generic ESL tutoring, passive pronunciation correction, or simple “repeat after me” accent coaching. It is a structured American accent training program created and led by Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Linguist and Accent Coach. The program helps non-native English-speaking professionals improve American pronunciation, accent reduction, accent modification, speech clarity, rhythm, stress, intonation, connected speech, fluency, and confident professional communication. What You Will Find Here Before You Reach Out Who Can Take This Program Pricing What You Can Expect Program Curriculum Course Philosophy Before You Reach Out Hi, y’all. I am Prof. Alex, Ph.D. Linguist and American Accent Coach, with 20 years of experience teaching English pronunciation, American accent training, accent reduction, and professional speech clarity. My classes are live, individualized, and highly interactive. I do not treat students as passive listeners. I create a guided learning environment where students actively participate in the accent reduction, accent modification, and accent training process. In my training, you learn to analyze, compare, adjust, and retrain your own American English speech patterns during live correction. This is what makes MyAccentWay different from traditional accent coaching. This program is best for serious students who are ready to invest time, effort, and financial commitment into professional American accent training. It is not a quick-fix program, a casual conversation class, or a cookie-cutter plan. Who Can Take This Program? This program is designed for: Non-native English-speaking professionals Foreign-born U.S. professionals Advanced English speakers Healthcare professionals Executives, managers, and founders Public speakers and presenters Actors and performers International students and job seekers Native speakers who want regional accent reduction or sound correction Pricing The orientation session is $90. During this session, we discuss your goals, evaluate your pronunciation needs, and create a personalized training direction. Ongoing training rates depend on the schedule: $160 per session if you train twice a week $200 per session if you train once a week What You Can Expect You can expect a structured, professional American accent training program based on linguistics, live correction, and individualized speech retraining. Prof. Alex teaches American Accent that follows four effective training stages: MyAccentWay follows four effective training stages: ➻ American sound articulation training ➻ Phonetic exercises ➻ Sentence practice and intonation training ➻ Paragraph practice with presentation/public -style delivery 1. American sound articulation training: Students first develop accurate American sound articulation for American vowels and consonants. Before students can improve accent reduction, accent modification, rhythm, intonation, or connected speech, they need a stable American sound system. Prof. Alex helps students understand how American sounds are formed and trains them to produce clearer, more accurate American-like vowels and consonants. 2. Phonetic exercises: After students develop accurate American sound articulation, they train those sounds through phonetic exercises. This stage helps students pronounce American vowels and consonants more fluently, habitually, and automatically, so they do not have to constantly think about pronunciation correctness. This stage includes sound combinations, reductions, assimilations, and other pronunciation patterns that help American sounds move into real speech. 3. Sentence practice and intonation training: After students can produce American sounds more steadily, Prof. Alex moves them into sentence practice. This stage develops American rhythm, stress, intonation, emphasis, connected speech, and sentence-level fluency. Students learn how American English flows in complete sentences, not just in isolated sounds or words. 4. Paragraph practice with presentation-style delivery: After students develop stronger sentence rhythm, intonation, and connected speech, they move into paragraph practice. This stage helps students practice complete passages, topic-based communication, public speaking, presentation-style delivery, professional verbal delivery, and real communication. The goal is for students to sound clearer, smoother, more confident, and more independent when speaking English in real professional situations. The program is taught through three effective methods developed and used by Prof. Alex: ➻Interactive Accent Training ➻Cognitive Accent Training ➻2D Sound Motion Technology Interactive Accent Training Effective Accent Training Method: Interactive Accent Training Interactive Accent Training is Prof. Alex’s effective student-centered American accent training method where students actively participate in the accent reduction, accent modification, and accent training process instead of passively receiving pronunciation information. Prof. Alex creates a guided learning environment, gives live correction, corrects speech-pattern, sound-pronunciation, intonation, and connected-speech misunderstandings, and helps students analyze, compare, adjust, and retrain their American English speech patterns so they can become clearer, more confident, and more independent English speakers. How Traditional Accent Training Is Different Unlike traditional accent training, which is usually teacher-centered, the accent coach may explain, demonstrate, lecture, give pronunciation rules, correct mistakes, or ask the student to repeat sounds and words, while the student mainly listens, receives information, repeats, memorizes, or follows instructions. In this model, the student may understand pronunciation intellectually, but may remain passive and may not develop strong independent control over American sound pronunciation, rhythm, intonation, connected speech, and real speech patterns. Effective Cognitive Accent Training and Speech Improvement Cognitive Accent Training and Speech Improvement is the process of helping students understand, organize, adjust, and retrain how they produce American English in real communication. It is not only about correcting pronunciation. It includes how a speaker hears American sounds, processes speech patterns, controls pronunciation habits, manages rhythm and intonation, uses connected speech, selects words clearly, responds in conversation, and communicates with more fluency and confidence. In MyAccentWay, Cognitive Accent Training helps non-native English speakers understand how their native-language speech habits influence American pronunciation, rhythm, stress, intonation, connected speech, and professional verbal delivery. Students learn to recognize their own speech patterns, correct misunderstandings, retrain accent habits, and improve speech clarity so they can become more confident and independent English speakers. Through Cognitive Accent Training, students become fluent in speaking American English, and their clearer American English speech patterns stay more stable and unchanged over time. Traditional Communication Training Unlike traditional communication training, which may focus mainly on general speaking tips, vocabulary, presentation advice, scripted practice, or confidence coaching, Cognitive Accent Training works deeper with the student’s speech system. It helps students understand how pronunciation, rhythm, stress, intonation, connected speech, listening perception, and speech habits affect real communication. Instead of only teaching students what to say, it helps students retrain how they produce American English so their speech becomes clearer, smoother, more fluent, and more confident in professional situations. Because of the lack of Cognitive Accent Training in traditional communication training, students may go back to their own accent or give up on accent training because they may not see the progress. 2D Sound Motion Technology / Interactive 2D Sound Video Simulators Effective Way to Teach Sound Articulation of American Sounds: 2D Sound Motion Technology 2D Sound Motion Technology is Prof. Alex’s effective, simulator-based sound-training method for developing accurate sound articulation of American sounds, American sound formation, and American-like sound quality. Prof. Alex uses Interactive 2D Sound Video Simulators for each American sound, including American consonants and vowels, during interactive 1-on-1 American accent training so students can actively train American sound articulation through guided speech-organ movement practice. These simulators help students actively train speech-organ movement, including the jaw, teeth, tongue, lips, and airflow, during American vowel and consonant articulation. Students do not simply listen to an explanation or guess how an American sound should be produced. They follow the simulator, practice the movement pattern, and develop clearer, more accurate American sound articulation. Traditional Way to Teach Sound Articulation of American Sounds Unlike traditional sound articulation training, where an accent coach may explain American sound articulation verbally, use hand gestures, or provide only a static picture of frozen speech-organ movement, 2D Sound Motion Technology gives students a full video-simulation method for developing and training sound articulation of American sounds. Instead of making accent learning mostly theoretical or passive, students practice the movement pattern with more control, develop clearer and more accurate American sounds, and begin using American consonants and vowels faster and more effectively in real speech. Program Curriculum The MyAccentWay Accent Program includes American consonants, American vowels, rhythm, stress, intonation, connected speech, reductions, assimilations, sentence practice, paragraph practice, and professional speaking practice. Students begin with American sound articulation, then move into phonetic exercises, sentence-level fluency, intonation training, and paragraph practice with presentation-style delivery. The goal is not only to “reduce an accent.” The goal is to help students develop clearer American pronunciation, smoother rhythm, better connected speech, stronger professional delivery, and more confident communication. Course Philosophy My teaching philosophy is based on three principles: Individualized training: every student has different pronunciation habits, goals, and speech patterns. Active student participation: students learn to understand and retrain their own speech instead of depending only on correction. Structured linguistic training: American pronunciation must be trained through sound articulation, phonetic exercises, sentence practice, and real communication. This course is about more than learning sounds. It is about helping you speak English with more clarity, confidence, rhythm, and professional control. Thank you for your time. I look forward to working with you. Prof. Alex, Ph.D. American Accent Coach / Linguist
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Grant n.

Jul 7, 2026

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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!

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$90/ hour |Prof. Alex, Ph.D. American Accent Coach's reply
Hi Grant! Thank you so much for your kind words! It has been an absolute pleasure working with you. From the very beginning, I could see how intelligent, thoughtful, and capable you are. Sometimes an accent can make it harder for others to hear the confidence and expertise that are already there, but your hard work and dedication made all the difference. Seeing you speak with greater confidence and express yourself at a level that truly reflects who you are is incredibly rewarding. I’m honored to have been part of your journey and grateful for the trust you placed in me throughout the process. I’m also glad that the 2D video sound training has been helpful for you—it’s one of my favorite tools because it helps students develop a deeper understanding of American speech patterns. Thank you again for your recommendation and for the wonderful connection we built along the way. Watching your progress has been inspiring, and I have no doubt that you will continue to achieve amazing things. Wishing you continued success and confidence in every conversation! Warm regards, Prof. Alex., Ph.D. Accent Coach & MyAccentWay Team.
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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)

$90/ hour |Prof. Alex, Ph.D. American Accent Coach'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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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)

$90/ hour |Prof. Alex, Ph.D. American Accent Coach'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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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)

$90/ hour |Prof. Alex, Ph.D. American Accent Coach'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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