I’ve taught people of all ages and all my students have been able to improve. While age is a factor in how easily you can fix your accent, what’s more important is practice plus guidance. If you’re willing to work hard in and outside of class, then you will do well.

This is very hard to answer because it depends on 1) how often and how diligently you practice and 2) what level you are at right now, and 3) what you count as fluent. Because of this, it really depends. However, I will say this: when I teach my students a new accent feature, if my students practice them diligently and regularly, they usually pronounce it correctly 80% of the time fairly naturally within 3 or 4 weeks of that class.

In our clsses, you will get the following: 1) an accent diagnosis 2) a study plan tailored to your native language 3) a google document with lesson material I write, and 4) guides and materials for practice.

In my coachng, we will study various accent features systematically. You will learn about what makes your accent and how to improve the pronunciation. We will work on mistakes (things you've learnt wrong) and slips (things you understand correctly but can't produce correctly). You are also expected to practice outside of class. Accent reduction is a difficult process but with consistent practice and the right guidance it is definitely achievable.

Successful students practice regularly in many different ways. I recommend practicing at least three times a week, at least 10 minutes each time. Your practice should include 1) reading material out loud, 2) free speaking, and 3) recording and listening to yourself. The best students do deliberate practice, paying attention to how their mouth moves, how the sounds sound, what phonological environments the sounds are produced, and do this regularly and consistently.

Intro Call + accent diagnosis: do this if you want to learn more about my coaching services and programs

Structured Coaching Program: This is what I recommend you start with as it provides a great foundation both for theory, practice, and contains numerous exercises as well as a number of live coaching sessions

I’m usually booked two weeks in advance, so it may be difficult to get a lesson in the same week. Also I don’t always have enough space for new students and I need to keep enough space for current students. If this is the case, you can subscribe to my newsletter and keep up to date on my schedule, or perhaps consider purchasing my upcoming self-paced video course!