FAQs
Who seeks out accent coaching?
Accent coaching is a great fit if English is your second language and you're already proficient, but you feel your accent is holding you back, at work or in everyday life, or that people focus more on how you're saying something than on what you're saying.
What are accent coaching sessions like?
Sessions are one-on-one and meet weekly for 50 minutes. Each week we focus on a single target, and you'll get plenty of practice with specific feedback from me. You'll leave with home practice materials to work on until we meet again.
What we work on together depends a lot on your native language. It might be specific sounds (like the "th" sound or the American "r"), stress patterns (where the emphasis falls within a word or a sentence), or intonation (the melody of a word or a sentence).
Will I erase my accent?
No, and that is not the goal. You'll still sound like you. Based on your specific goals, we'll work together to modify the aspects of your speech that get in the way of effective communication, so you can focus on what you're saying instead of worrying about being understood. When you begin to feel confident in your communication in English, you can more effectively let your own rich cultural background and knowledge shine through, with your colleagues and with your community.
When will I start to notice a difference in my speech?
It varies from person to person, but many people begin to notice changes in certain sounds or patterns after about four sessions. By around twelve sessions, the new patterns tend to feel more automatic and start carrying over into your everyday speech.
Do I get a free consultation call?
Yes. Whether you're just curious or ready to begin, a free 15-minute consultation call is the place to start. If you're curious about accent coaching and want to see whether it's a good fit, we'll talk it through. If you're ready to get started, we'll use the call to discuss how to reach your communication goals.
How much does it cost?
The first consultation call is free. After that, there's a one-hour analysis session and a choice of session packages. See the full details on the pricing section of the Accent Coaching page.
Can I pay in installments?
Yes. You don't have to pay for the larger packages up front — you can pay one 4-session block at a time, and each block costs a little less than the one before. For example, paying for 12 sessions in installments looks like this:
- Sessions 1–4: $400
- Sessions 5–8: $360
- Sessions 9–12: $320
That comes to $1,080 in total — the same as the package price — just spread out, with each block paid before it begins. You're welcome to stop after any block, and beyond 12 sessions blocks continue at $320.
Do you offer any discounts or reduced pricing?
Yes — I'm offering an introductory rate for a limited number of clients. See the introductory rate for details.
Do we meet online or in person?
We meet online using Google Meet.
Where are you located?
I'm based in the Bay Area of California, serving clients online, everywhere.
What is your cancellation policy?
Life happens, and I understand that sometimes plans change. If you need to cancel or reschedule a session, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance, and we'll find another time that works.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice, or missed sessions, are charged in full. This is because your session time is reserved just for you, and last-minute changes make it hard to offer that time to someone else.
Send me an email if you need to cancel or reschedule the free consultation call.