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Hello! I’m Julie Cunningham, and I help people transform into English-speaking pros!
American English communication is what I do. It’s what I talk about, read about, and study every day (yes, I find it fun to study English pronunciation!). This is exactly why you’ll want to work with me. Let’s chat about creating the perfect training program that gets you the results you are looking for!
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accent reduction course
Accent reduction training can help you speak English more clearly and sound more like a native English speaker. My accent reduction program includes a comprehensive speech and accent evaluation, fully customized training targets, and highly detailed instruction sessions to teach you how to use the American English accent while at work, at home, or in social environments. This program can benefit speakers who have a foreign accent as well as native English speakers with regional accents.
English Pro Live
Online Group Classes Every Week
Practice your English pronunciation with Julie every week during live group classes at English Pro Live. Selected students will work 1:1 with Julie and receive personalized coaching and feedback on their pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, and conversational English. Available with your enrollment in English Pro.
Elevate your English with English Pro
English Pro includes thousands of training videos and practice exercises designed to transform your English skills on your schedule. Train when you want, where you want, and how often you want. Your enrollment includes live, weekly English classes at English Pro Live, where selected students will work 1:1 with Julie and receive personalized coaching and feedback during the class.
Are you ready to transform your English skills, but you’re not sure where to start?
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Sign up to enroll in my free English Pronunciation training course called English Pro Lite, where you'll learn the highlights of the American accent, including the top vowels, consonants, syllable stress patterns, rhythm and reductions, and linking patterns that every speaker should know. Enrollment includes my Guidebook to the Sounds of American English, a must-have tool for anyone who wants to boost their pronunciation skills!
American Accent Training, English Pronunciation Training, Presentation Skills Training, Public Speaking Training
At San Diego Voice and Accent, I specialize in helping professionals refine their American accent, enhance their English pronunciation, and elevate their public speaking and presentation skills. Whether you're a native English speaker looking to polish your communication abilities or a non-native speaker aiming to sound more natural and confident, my tailored coaching programs are designed to meet your specific needs and get you the results you're looking for through innovative and efficient training techniques.
We'll work together as we create your customized program and collaborate on the goal-setting process. Clients who wish to improve their American accent and English pronunciation skills typically benefit from a program that includes training in the following areas:
- Vowel pronunciation: How to Pronounce the ER /ɝ, ɚ/ Vowels, How to Pronounce the AI /aɪ/ Diphthong, and How to Pronounce the AH /ɑ/ and UH /ʌ/ Vowels are examples of vowels that most clients need help with pronouncing.
- Consonant pronunciation: How to Pronounce the L Sound: Light L vs. Dark L and How to Pronounce the TH /θ, ð/ Sounds are examples of consonants that most clients need help with pronouncing.
- Syllable stress: Unstressed Syllables and Word Reductions in English and the Three Types of Syllable Stress are common pronunciation areas I target with all clients.
- International Phonetic Alphabet: Many clients benefit from learning the IPA of the American English Vowels, the IPA of the American English Consonants, and the Place, Manner, and Voicing of the American English Consonants.
- Intonation training: 3 Rules to Using Thought Groups in American English can help clients convey the right melody and tone when speaking English.
- Rhythm and Reduction training: Word Reductions of Function Words and Rhythm in Sentences can help clients to speak English with the right rhythm, cadence, and flow.
- Linking training: The Glottal Stop /ʔ/ in American English and All About the Flap /ɾ/ (aka Flap T) are two very helpful areas to include in any training program.
- And more!
Clients who wish to incorporate professional voice training into their program or who wish to complete training in this area exclusively typically benefit from a program that includes training in the following areas:
- Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVT Exercises): Many clients benefit from learning specific voice exercises that can improve the quality and efficiency of their voice. One set of exercises I incorporate into all professional voice programs is Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises, also called SOVT exercises. These exercises are simple yet effective, and many clients experience a huge improvement in vocal stamina and vocal quality with this type of training.
- Respiration Training: Another area that benefits many professional voice clients is training in supporting the voice with the appropriate type of breath support and airflow. This includes training in diaphragmatic breathing, controlled exhalation, and incorporating pausing into their speech to allow for adequate time to refuel when needed.
- Voice Projection and Resonance: Clients also benefit from a training program that includes exercises to improve vocal projection, vocal loudness, and vocal quality, such as Resonant Voice exercises. These exercises give clients the most bang-for-their-buck in terms of time vs. benefit, and they are my favorite way to kick start a vocal training program.
- Articulation and Tongue Twister Exercises: It's also important for all speakers (native and non-native alike) to keep their articulators in shape! I've developed articulation and tongue twister exercises that are easy, fun, and a vital component of a comprehensive voice training program.
- And more!
If you are looking for training to help in a specific area, training for a specific industry, or training that is specific to your native language, please visit the links below for examples of what your customized training program could include:
Native language-specific English communication training:
- English for Arabic Speakers
- English for Farsi/Persian Speakers
- English for French Speakers
- English for Hindi/Urdu Speakers
- English for Italian Speakers
- English for Japanese Speakers
- English for Korean Speakers
- English for Mandarin Speakers
- English for Portuguese Speakers
- English for Russian Speakers
- English for Spanish Speakers
- English for Vietnamese Speakers
Industry-specific English communication training:
- English for STEM Professionals
- English for Academia Professionals
- English for Executives
- English for Parents
- English for Healthcare Providers
Area-specific English communication training:
- Improving Confidence
- Improving English Fluency
- Improving Presentation Skills
- Improving Public Speaking
- Reducing Speaking Anxiety
- English Conversation Skills
- English Social Skills / Soft Skills
- Speaking English Clearly
- Voice Projection
- Improving Speaking Pace
- Improving Thought Organization