Accent Modification Classes Online & In Person
Ready to be easily understood? To focus on your message, not your pronunciation? Accent Modification Classes pick up where most ESL programs leave off - helping you pronounce English more like a local speaker. Maintain your unique voice and style without needing to repeat yourself!
Make Pronouncing English Easy and Fun
Speaking a second language in your professional or personal life requires tremendous courage and skill. Often, the final step to communicating in English with ease is developing clear pronunciation. When you don’t have to worry about being misunderstood, you can speak with freedom and let your message shine.
Improve Pronunciation Accuracy by at least 50%
I am certified in the Compton Pronouncing English as a Second Language Method of Accent Modification, which targets specific sound as well as general patterns of speech. I combine this with my knowledge of the voice to offer a holistic approach to accent coaching. Once you understand how sounds feel in the mouth, you can recreate them easily. Most importantly, we’ll make sure that these changes always feel like you. By the end of the 13-week-program, most clients have improved pronunciation accuracy by at least 50% - and report feeling much more confident in their professional and personal lives.
Accent Modification Classes are for you if:
You avoid speaking engagements because you fear you’ll be misunderstood
You often “second guess” your English pronunciation
You struggle with saying particular words or sounds, and try to avoid them
You feel like a more confident person when you’re speaking your first language than when you speak English
You’re tired of having to repeat yourself
You’re craving authentic connection without worrying about your pronunciation
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How it Works
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Assessment & Analysis
After you complete a recorded assessment, I’ll analyze it to determine the specific sounds and patterns to focus on
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1:1 Sessions
Each time we meet, I’ll help you hear and repeat sounds that you may not be used to in your first language
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Practice Sessions
You’ll be provided with an online practice program so you can practice your target sounds on your own
About Jennie Grenelle: Accent Modification Coaching Online & in Vancouver
Hi there, I’m Jennie — a certified Accent Modification coach, public speaking trainer and professional actor. Since 2020, I’ve helped leaders who speak English as a Second Language with pronunciation skills, so they can share their message with impact.
Find the Joy of Clear Speech
Join me for 1:1 accent modification classes in Vancouver, British Columbia or online from wherever you live across Canada and the US. You’ll learn tons of tools to help pronounce English more clearly and share your voice with confidence.
Choose your package
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Full Program
Includes Initial and Final Assessment, 13 private coaching sessions, and a lifetime subscription to the online practice program.
$1750 CAD
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Accent Modification Mini
We’l choose up to 5 specific sounds to work on for this shorter program. Includes Initial and Final Assessment and 6 private coaching sessions.
$1050 CAD
If these fees are a barrier, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Scholarships may be available.
Frequently asked questions
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Accent modification is a training program that helps people who want to adjust their accent sound more like local speakers.
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You certainly don’t need to! Everyone has an accent, and the diverse ways that people speak add beauty to the world. The main reason people choose to adjust their accent is to be understood more easily. I like to think of it as expanding your options - you can choose how you’d like to speak in a particular environment.
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Yes! Studies show that the Compton-PESL Method leads to a 50% improvement in pronunciation on average. But like anything, it takes consistent practice.
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No! I think of it like learning to play an instrument. You get to expand to kinds of sounds that you can make, which is pretty cool.
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To really see changes, you’ll want to commit to practicing for at least 10 minutes, 5 days/week.