Are Accent Lessons right for you?
Dialect Coaching for Actors
Are you English-speaking actor, comedian or performer who wants to add a new dialect to your skill set? You’ve come to the right place! Check out the For Actors section, or Contact Me for more information!
Accent Reduction Training
Does it ever cause you frustration that people seem to be listening to HOW you are saying your words, and not listening to WHAT you are saying?
Does it ever distract from your conversations when people interrupt you with: “I hear you have an accent, where are you from?”
Does it ever cause an obstacle in your communication when people misunderstand you, or ask you to repeat yourself? Or, during conversations, do people sometimes make a face as if they’re having difficulty understanding what you’re saying?
We all know that communication touches every aspects of our lives. Are you ready to take that next step in learning both verbal and non-verbal communication skills in American English? Are you ready to be confident when speaking both in person, and over the phone? Those who take these lessons report that daily frustrations caused by misunderstandings are eased, and they feel that learning these communication skills has made a positive impact on their work and their social relationships.
My accent training is highly personalized to fit your needs. It will help you:
- Switch between your foreign or regional accent and Standard American English depending on need and context
- Gain a solid foundation of knowledge about pronunciation and intonation of English, as well as non-verbal communication strategies
- Increase your confidence when speaking
Contact me today!
I’m Ilana Shydlo, and I hold an M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology with a bilingual focus. I’m also a certified trainer in the Compton PESL Accent Modification Method, a research-based technique to reduce your accent. I have a decade of experience in the field of accent coaching. Click here to learn more about me.