What is Accent Freedom®?

Accent Freedom® is an in-depth accent reduction (sometimes called accent modification or accent neutralization) software package. It was designed for individuals who speak English as their second language who wish to speak more efficiently and effectively in English by reducing their accents. Please note that this is not an ESL (English as a Second Language) curriculum that teaches vocabulary and grammar; it was written for professionals who already speak English at a moderate to advanced conversational level to improve their Standard American English pronunciation. The platform can be used as Self-Study or Instructor-Led.

Who can benefit from using Accent Freedom®?

Non-native English speakers from all professions and language backgrounds can benefit from this program. Due to the online platform, there are no geographic limitations to use this program and/or take part in this training. Professionals living in all parts of the world can take advantage of this helpful tool whether you choose self-study or instructor-led.

What is a “language specific” course?

Language specific courses are courses that are tailored to speakers of a specific native language. For example, native Spanish speakers would have very different problem areas than a native Mandarin speaker. Streamlining your practice so you work on only the lessons that are pertinent to your particular needs saves you time.

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Features of Accent Freedom®

Over 5,000 embedded audios to learn correct pronunciation of professional English vocabulary and sentences
Individual descriptions to easily produce each American English consonant and vowel sound – incudes tips and simple tricks to correct common errors
Supplemental materials including pronunciation of US cities/states, numbers, contractions, common American names, a detailed vowel grid for studying and comparing vowel sounds, tips for communicating in different situations, and much much more! (Available with customized plans only.)
Customized lesson plans for the Instructor Led programs and language specific lesson plans for the Self Study programs help streamline practice sessions – saving you valuable time

Six lessons per consonant and vowel sound working in an easy to follow progression to gain confidence as you learn
Ability to record directly on the Accent Freedom® website to compare students’ pronunciation to instructor’s pronunciation
Guided Self Study and Instructor Led programs also include the ability to upload student audios to the instructor for feedback on practice exercises
Over 330 lessons highlighting workplace vocabulary
Numerous exercises to easily understand the pitch and stress rules of American English intonation

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What our clients are saying....

“Very excellent program! Every ESL person should take this program. It will benefit them with improving quality and confidence in their day to day living.”
“What I learned will benefit me for my whole life!"
“Thank you for working with me and giving me the confidence to know that I am now well equipped to tackle new tasks."
“After only a few training sessions, my manager’s boss who didn’t know I was taking this training, complimented me on how my speech had greatly improved!”
“I feel more confident when I speak.”
“I would really like to recommend this program to everyone who is tired of being asked “What did you say?” or “I don’t understand you” by other people.”
“My speaking ability in the past has probably heavily impacted my pay and advancement. Not any more!”
“The program has improved my self confidence and has taught me very well on the proper way of saying words correctly – the American way!”
“I understand better what I was doing wrong and how to do it right. I pay more attention to my pronunciation and others’ too!”
“Our instructor, Barb, did a very good job analyzing my mistakes. I knew about some of them but some were new for me. But the most important is that she showed me how to correct them. I have a big problem with the “ng” sound and Barb went miles out of her way to teach me the right pronunciation. Out of many techniques, she found something that worked just for me!”

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Why should I choose Accent Freedom over other accent reduction training software?

There are several reasons that Accent Freedom is the #1 accent reduction software on the market:

Extremely professional software – from the design to the vocabulary used in the lessons. No childish images or cartoons.
Extensive and in-depth program with over 5,000 embedded audios and 330 lessons.
Language specific courses available for self-study options which saves the user valuable time by only focusing upon lessons that are pertinent to their language background.
Easy to follow lessons in a progressive format each building upon previous lessons.
Ability to record on the software and then compare production to the instructor’s pronunciation.
Ability to upload audios to the instructor for feedback on homework (available to those who have purchased packages with this option.)
Extensive instruction on American English intonation (melody of American English which includes syllable and word stress as well as pitch.)
Five to six lessons per consonant and vowel sound in an easy to follow progression: a) Description of the sound, how to make the sound, common mistakes, tips/tricks, b) contrastive listening (you need to hear the difference before you can say the difference), c) recorded single words with the target sound, d) additional single words without the aid of instructor recording, e) sentences that are phonetically loaded with the target sound, and f) contrastive sentences (both the wrong word and the target word in the same sentence).
Other speech professionals have the ability to use Accent Freedom with their own clientele. Personalized instructor area where instructor stores their own clients’ information and are able to assign specific courses and lessons, as well as listen (and provide feedback) to audios submitted by their clients.
Licensing agreements available to corporations.
Instructors are available should you need additional assistance. (Additional fees apply.)
Developed by a seasoned accent reduction specialist who is a native English speaker and holds a master’s degree in speech/language pathology.

2) I have already taken ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. What is the difference between the Accent Freedom software and ESL classes?

ESL classes teach English vocabulary and grammar. Accent Freedom is not an ESL school and does not teach vocabulary and grammar. Accent Freedom goes beyond the content of ESL classes and focuses upon English pronunciation so you can be understood the first time you say something! For these reasons, Accent Freedom users are encouraged to have a moderate to advanced comprehension of English prior to signing up.

3) Does everyone who speaks English as a second language (ESL) need to change their accent?

4) How much time do I need to practice?

5) What languages are offered in the self-study language specific courses?

6) What if my native language is not listed in the self-study language list?

If your specific language is not listed, you have a few options. You can either pick a language that would be most similar to your native language or you can choose “other” (a course containing lessons that target areas of difficulty for most non-native speakers.) You might also want to consider our Instructor-led courses where you would receive a personal speech analysis so the lessons would be personalized just for your personal needs.

7) What does “other” mean in the self-study language list?

8) What is the difference between Self-Study and Guided Self-Study?

9) What can I expect when I purchase a one hour individual session with an instructor?

10) Can I access the Accent Freedom software on my tablet or mobile phone?

11) I have requested an invitation to reset my password but I did not receive an e-mail.

12) What equipment is required to utilize the Accent Freedom® software?

A high speed internet connection is required as well as a microphone. A web camera is highly recommended for Instructor Led options. A headset or earbuds help with hearing minute differences between very similar sounds but are not required. Important: Please see “System Requirements” to learn if your microphone is working and if your web browser supports usage of the Accent Freedom® system.

13) I am interested in licensing the Accent Freedom® software for my company’s use. How do I get started?

14) I am a speech professional who would like to use the Accent Freedom® software with my own clients. How do I get started?

15) Does the Accent Freedom software utilize speech recognition technology?

Accent Freedom does not utilize this technology. Although recognizing a unique user’s pronunciation is a huge benefit in situations such as phone use and dictation, it is not as useful in perfecting pronunciation. Voice recognition software is designed to accept answers that are not pronounced 100% correct as it acclimates to the user’s specific speech patterns. Speech recognition software does not specify to the user where their problem areas occur. Accent reduction training, on the other hand, determines areas where the user’s speech deviates from Standard American English so these areas can be addressed.