ClearSpeak's English pronunciation for JAPANESE accents

Ready to Transform Your Accent? This targeted online course is designed to help you overcome your specific pronunciation challenges. Part of the renowned ClearSpeak Time-Online Series, this program is tailored for various accent groups, providing a complete package for clear pronunciation and a fluent neutral British English accent.

Your expert tutor is Alison ‘Kimi’ Kimble, a leading speech pathologist and authority in English accent modification.

Course Options:

• Complete 15-Unit Course: A comprehensive program for thorough accent change.
• Targeted Sound Improvement: Focus on specific problem sounds for a more focused approach.

What You'll Get:

• 14+ Hours of Demo Videos: Visual demonstrations of pronunciation techniques.
• Extensive Audio Exercises: Practice and refine your pronunciation with targeted audio drills.
• Support Articles: In-depth articles addressing common pronunciation challenges.
• The ClearSpeak Method: A proven, professional speech pathology approach for lasting results. Learn the techniques used by professional mimics to achieve a consistent and fluent accent.

About Your Tutor, Kimi Kimble:

Hi, I'm Kimi Kimble, your dedicated voice coach. If unclear speech is hindering your studies or career advancement, this online accent reduction course is for you. We cater to committed learners who are seeking genuine, long-term improvements – no quick fixes here!

Why the ClearSpeak Method Works:

Pronunciation and accent change is a skill that requires more than just watching videos. The ClearSpeak Method, developed over 25 years and used in international universities, utilizes professional speech therapy techniques to deliver superior results.

Key Principles of the ClearSpeak Method:

• Sound Isolation: Learn to produce each new sound individually.
• Mouth Posture: Understand and adjust your overall mouth posture for a natural-sounding accent. This is a crucial step often overlooked in other pronunciation courses.
• Rhythmic Melody: Master the natural rhythm and flow of English speech, beyond just intonation and stress.

How the Course Works (Self-Study Online):

1. Start Up Unit: Discover English sounds and ClearSpeak techniques. Plan your course.
2. Typical List of Errors: Identify the 15 most common consonant and vowel errors for your accent group. Choose to study the entire list or focus on specific problem sounds.
3. Sound Kit Units: Each unit focuses on a single sound and includes:
   • Masterclass/Tutorial Video: Kimi demonstrates success with ClearSpeak techniques.
   • Sound Guide: Step-by-step instructions for producing the sound.
   • Articles: Address key challenges in mastering the sound.
   • Audio Exercises: Up to one hour of custom-designed "listen and repeat" exercises with text support.
   • Advanced Exercises: Address common confusion between similar sounds.
   • Review Text: Evaluate your progress.
   • Completion Coupon: Awarded upon completion of each Sound Kit.

Ready to embark on your accent transformation? Explore the course outline and join me!

Best regards,

Kimi

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu