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San Diego Voice and Accent is an online American accent training company run by Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist who has taught American pronunciation since 2007.
- Private training: $250 an hour, or $1,875 for a 10-hour package. One-to-one on Zoom.
- 5-Week Intensive Accent Class: $399. A live group class.
- English Pro: $49.99 a month or $479 lifetime. Learn at your own pace, with weekly live classes and a 10-day money-back guarantee.
- English Pro Lite: free. 45 video lessons to get started.
Have a question, or not sure which option fits you?
What students say
“Working with Julie was awesome! She helped customize the syllabus as per the feedback from my initial performance review, which helped me focus on my weak areas such as understanding intonation, consonants, and American English pronunciation. The course gave me a jump start to becoming a better storyteller.”
Sunit V., Hindi, Electrical Engineer
“Before I attended Julie's 4-week seminar, I thought my pronunciation was pretty good. After the first class, I realized that there are still many things I can improve on. The information I learned in her classes helped me to hear and understand better what others are saying. And with practice, I feel others can understand me better as well. This is exactly what I need to improve.”
Hong Y., Mandarin, Senior Scientist
Hi, I’m Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP
American English communication is what I talk about, read about and study every day. I’m a licensed speech-language pathologist, and I’ve taught American pronunciation since 2007.
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A fully customized
accent reduction course
Accent reduction training (also called accent modification) helps you speak clearer American English. It works for speakers with a foreign accent and for native speakers with a regional accent.
- Optional evaluation: a speech and accent evaluation for $375.
- Custom targets: training goals set around your accent and your work.
- Detailed sessions: one-to-one instruction on Zoom for use at work, at home and in social settings.
$250 an hour, or $1,875 for a 10-hour package.
Not sure what to look for in a coach? Read how to choose an accent coach.
5-Week Intensive Accent Class: a live online group class
A five-week class with daily practice and feedback from me.
- Daily practice: assignments Monday through Saturday, on your schedule.
- Daily feedback: send me a recording and I tell you what to correct.
- Weekly live class: small-group coaching on Zoom.
$399. Next class: Nov 2 – Dec 5, 2026.
English Pro: online accent training at your own pace
English Pro has thousands of training videos and practice exercises. Train when you want, where you want, and how often you want.
- Video courses: step-by-step lessons on the sounds, stress and rhythm of American English.
- Practice exercises: thousands of exercises you can do on your schedule.
- Weekly live classes: English Pro Live, where three student volunteers work 1:1 with me each week.
$49.99 a month or $479 lifetime. 10-day money-back guarantee.
Not sure where to start? Start free.
Sign up for English Pro Lite, my free course on the highlights of the American accent. It includes:
- 45 video lessons
- 2.5 hours of video
- The Guidebook to the Sounds of American English
What I teach: American accent, pronunciation, public speaking and TOEFL speaking
At San Diego Voice and Accent, I help professionals improve their American accent, English pronunciation, public speaking and presentation skills.
I also teach private TOEFL tutoring (Test of English as a Foreign Language), focused on the listening and speaking sections.
Whether you are a native English speaker or a non-native speaker, we build your program around your goals.
Customized Accent Training Programs
A private accent program usually covers these areas. Each one links to a free lesson:
- 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
- Consonant pronunciation: How to Pronounce the L Sound: Light L vs. Dark L and How to Pronounce the TH /θ, ð/ Sounds
- Syllable stress: Unstressed Syllables and Word Reductions in English and Three Types of Syllable Stress
- International Phonetic Alphabet: IPA of the American English Vowels, IPA of the American English Consonants, and Place, Manner, and Voicing of the American English Consonants
- Intonation training: 3 Rules to Using Thought Groups in American English
- Rhythm and Reduction training: Word Reductions of Function Words and Rhythm in Sentences
- Linking training: The Glottal Stop /ʔ/ in American English and All About the Flap /ɾ/ (aka Flap T)
Customized Voice Training Programs
A professional voice training program usually covers:
- Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises (SOVT Exercises): I use Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Exercises, also called SOVT exercises, in every professional voice program. Read the article. Download the handout.
- Respiration Training: Training in supporting the voice with the appropriate type of breath support and airflow. Read the article. Download the handout.
- Voice Projection and Resonance: Exercises such as Resonant Voice exercises to improve projection, loudness and voice quality. Read the article. Download the handout.
- Articulation and Tongue Twister Exercises: I developed articulation and tongue twister exercises that are easy and fun. Read the article. Download the handout.
Specialized Training for Specific Industries and Communication Needs
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By skill
- 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