There are several reasons that Accent Freedom is the #1 accent reduction software on the market:
1) Extremely professional software – from the design to the vocabulary used in the lessons. No childish images or cartoons.
2) Extensive and in-depth program with over 5,000 embedded audios and 330 lessons.
3) 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.
4) Easy to follow lessons in a progressive format each building upon previous lessons.
5) Ability to record on the software and then compare production to the instructor’s pronunciation.
6) Ability to upload audios to the instructor for feedback on homework (available to those who have purchased packages with this option.)
7) Extensive instruction on American English intonation (melody of American English which includes syllable and word stress as well as pitch.)
8) 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).
9) 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.
10) Licensing agreements available to corporations.
11) Instructors are available should you need additional assistance. (Additional fees apply.)
12) Developed by a seasoned accent reduction specialist who is a native English speaker and holds a master’s degree in speech/language pathology.