I offer private American accent training for STEM professionals who are non-native English speakers, including software engineers. Sessions are one-to-one and live on Zoom.
I'm Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP, a licensed speech-language pathologist.
Does this describe you?
- You want to pronounce industry-specific terminology correctly and take part in technical discussions.
- You want to speak English clearly so your points are understood.
- You want to take part in discussions and presentations without worrying about being misunderstood.
What we work on
- Technical vocabulary: pronouncing the terms and jargon of your field clearly and consistently.
- Vowels and consonants: the American English sounds that are hardest to hear and to say.
- Word and sentence stress: where the emphasis falls in technical terms and in everyday sentences.
- Rhythm and intonation: how your voice moves when you explain, ask or answer questions.
- Presentations and discussions: speaking clearly when you present your work or take part in a meeting.
Private sessions can incorporate your own technical vocabulary and real work scenarios.
American Accent Training for Software Engineers
We work on the speaking you do every day:
- Explaining a technical decision in a stand-up
- Giving and receiving feedback in a code review
- Answering questions in a technical interview
- Presenting your work to non-technical stakeholders
For more detail, see my page on accent training for software engineers.
How it works
- Send me a message through the contact form.
- I reply within 1–2 business days and we schedule a free Planning Session.
- We design your course and book your sessions on Zoom.
Price
- $250 an hour
- $1,875 for a 10-hour package
- Free Planning Session to start
If your employer is paying, I can invoice your company.
Other ways to learn
- 5-Week Intensive Accent Class: $399. A live group class with daily feedback.
- English Pro: $49.99 a month or $479 lifetime, with a 10-day money-back guarantee. For intermediate learners and above.
- English Pro Lite: free. 45 video lessons to get started.
Common questions
Do you offer accent training for STEM professionals?
Yes. I coach STEM professionals and software engineers one-to-one, live on Zoom. We practice the speaking situations you face at work, such as technical discussions, presentations and interviews.
Do you coach software engineers?
Yes. I coach software engineers one-to-one, live on Zoom.
Can we work on the vocabulary I use at work?
Yes. Bring the technical terms and work scenarios you use most, and we build the practice around them.
How many sessions will I need?
A typical client does 10 sessions. Your number depends on your starting point and goals, and we'll talk about it in your free Planning Session.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are live on Zoom, so you can join from wherever you are. You only need a quiet space, a stable internet connection and a device with a camera and microphone.
Meet Nicky
She found her own voice in English and as a result, her confidence drastically improved