American Accent Training focuses on refining your pronunciation, rhythm, and intonation so that you can speak English naturally and be easily understood. Designed for non-native speakers, this training provides the tools to help you communicate with clarity and confidence.

Private coaching is available online via Zoom or in person in Greenwich Village, Manhattan. Semi-private sessions can also be arranged for small groups.

Perhaps you speak quickly, but the rhythm and stress patterns don’t quite match native speakers. Maybe your speech feels choppy, or the connections between words don’t flow smoothly. Or you hesitate on certain sounds because you’re unsure of the correct pronunciation.

Accent training helps you master the flow, stress, and musicality of the Standard American Accent so that speaking feels effortless. When you’re clearly understood, your confidence grows—and so do your opportunities.

What Is a Standard American Accent?

The Standard American Accent is often described as clear, neutral, and widely understood. It’s commonly heard in national news broadcasts, major film and television productions, and professional settings across the U.S.

Smooth and fluid, this accent follows natural rhythm and stress patterns that make speech sound effortless and engaging. Mastering it can help non-native speakers improve clarity, confidence, and communication—whether in everyday conversations, professional interactions, or performance settings.

What We Do in American Accent Training

Accent training goes beyond pronunciation—it’s about mastering the rhythm, intonation, and flow of natural American speech. You’ll learn:

✔ How to stress and connect words naturally for smooth, fluid speech
✔ The musicality and patterns of American intonation
✔ Subtle pronunciation shifts that improve clarity and authenticity
✔ Techniques to adjust your speech for different professional or social settings

Every session is tailored to your specific needs, with private coaching available on Zoom or in person in Greenwich Village, Manhattan.

How Accent Training Has Helped Our Clients Succeed

“Eric’s lessons were instrumental to reduce my Eastern European accent and to build up confidence in my business communication. I really enjoyed his open and personal style and when he mixed in elements of acting. I feel I made very good progress on improving my speech working with him, I can only give the highest recommendation for Eric.”

 – Gabe G.

 

“On a daily basis, I reap the rewards of taking lessons with Eric. I used to avoid certain words or sounds because I didn’t know how to pronounce them. Now, I’m much more confident, knowing that I’ll be easily understood.”

– Dmitry Marduk

“Eric Thal is a professional,outstanding teacher. He helped me a lot to improve my spoken English. He is detail oriented, always organized and very patient.I recommend him highly.”

-Tomasz Surdyka