Find your students and build your own profitable Accent Training business
in the next 30 days
Finally feel ready to confidently work with real students and offer training programs as an Accent Instructor.
Without feeling unqualified because you don’t have experience, unprepared because you don’t know EVERYTHING about accents, or overwhelmed because you have no idea what to do first.
If you are a Speech Pathologist, ESL Teacher, Language Educator, or other professional with an interest in accents and dialects looking to start your own business or generate more income...
then you probably already know that offering accent training, accent modification, or English pronunciation training is a great way to build or grow your own business with very little financial investment.
And you have probably also heard that the need for accent and pronunciation training services continues to grow. Non-native speakers are tired of dealing with the frustration of not being understood, constantly having to repeat themselves, and the unfair negative attitudes and judgments toward speakers with accents.
So many students are ready to overcome the communication challenges that negatively affect their professional and educational advancement, self-esteem, social interactions, and everyday life activities and they are searching for accent instructors to help them do it.
HERE'S WHAT YOU
MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT
Accent Instructors
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Command Higher Rates
Students are willing to pay more for specialized, personalized accent training and pronunciation programs, as long as they get successful results, so this can allow you to charge more than you would for other services.
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Be The Boss
Starting an accent training business puts you in control of your schedule. You can make it full-time or part-time, depending on how many students you choose to see, and you can do the work from anywhere in the world.
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Low-Risk Investment
An accent training business is an easy startup with very little financial investment or risk. You don’t need any expensive equipment or specialized materials to get started.
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New Possibilities
Online learning and coaching is becoming more and more common for speech and pronunciation work. Once you know how to work with students in this specialized area, you can offer online courses, membership programs, group coaching, webinars and online workshops… The possibilities to grow your business are endless!
Even though the reasons to become an Accent Instructor are obvious, the path to doing it successfully is anything but.
You know you would be a great Accent Instructor.
And you want to try.
Maybe you have even taken a training or two (or three!) and thought about what materials you might need.
The problem is...
you don’t know where to find your students. And if you did find a potential student, you have no idea where to begin or what to work on first. You feel unqualified and unprepared because you have almost no experience, so you just give up the whole idea even though you are completely burnt-out and ready for something new career-wise.
If you are really motivated, maybe you did find a few students who wanted to work with you, but because you didn’t know what to say, what to do, or what goals to set, (or worse spent too much precious session time doing a long, overly complicated and boring evaluation or ineffective exercises that didn’t get results) you never heard from them after the first few sessions.
Even with the best intentions, most would-be Accent Instructors give up on the idea, without making accent training a real career allowing the lucky few that do have a steady stream of students continue to grow their clientele each week (and have all the fun!).
Here’s why most would-be accent instructors don’t succeed in making it a full-time career.
Most people focus all their time and energy on learning a specific method in the hopes of mastering a one-size-fits-all protocol to use with each and every accent training student.
They think that knowing every nuance of every accent in existence is what will make an accent training business successful. They completely ignore the importance of marketing and finding students, so they never get any REAL EXPERIENCE. They keep putting that off to an illusive “someday when I feel like I am a prepared and qualified accent expert, THEN I will find my first students and start my business.”
Which is actually good news for you.
Because while other potential accent instructors are out there mastering methods that don’t really work, learning about sounds that they will never teach, and purchasing practice and evaluation materials they will never use, you have a golden opportunity to find your first students and get the much needed experience that will turn your first sessions into a thriving accent training business.
That is…if you know exactly what to DO and exactly what to SAY to potential students to enroll them in your programs and help them hear real results.
The 4 Myths That Are Keeping You From Becoming
A Successful Accent Instructor
Myth #1
I need to know everything about accents and dialects to start working with real students.
Not at all. I teach the same 11 sounds/concepts to 80% of my students. You can help almost any non-native English speaker improve if you know how to teach these 11 concepts.
Myth #2
I need to be certified in a particular method.
No single method will give you all the knowledge, training, and information to be a successful accent instructor. However, you do need to know how do an effective accent assessment, how to design a lesson plan, and how to identify your students’ specific speech and pronunciation challenges. From there, you will get better with experience and will use different aspects of different methods. There is no one perfect method or one perfect system for teaching accents.
Myth #3
It's difficult to find students.
Most new accent instructors simply underestimate the importance of marketing and don't put in the time or energy required to get the word out about their services. But if you know how to implement just a few proven strategies for attracting those ideal students who are desperate for an Accent instructor like you, (and trust me, they are out there!!) you will find that your your business can grow very quickly and keep on growing for years to come.
Myth #4
I'm not qualified.
That’s a common feeling and it’s ok! But, as long as you speak English at an advanced level, you are so much more qualified than you think! You can learn exactly what to say, exactly what to do, and exactly what to teach to look like a pro at your first sessions! And after you get some experience during those first few sessions, you are well on your way to a long, successful career.
I'm going to let you in on a little secret
You do not need to know EVERYTHING about accents and dialects to work with real students.
While it’s easy to decide start teaching as an Accent Instructor, feeling unqualified, overwhelmed, and unsure about where to begin, stops most people before they ever get started.
But if you have the RIGHT knowledge and a plan to find your students, you’ll have your business up and running and will be growing your clientele in no time!
And with your permission, I’d love to show you exactly how to do it.
"I just finished an assessment with my very first "beta" client today and it went very well, thanks to your materials and lessons. Thank you again for sharing your wealth of knowledge with me!"
JUNKO KAGAWA, M.S., CCC-SLP
Introducing
The Online Program With A Complete Plan For Finding Your Perfect Students, Growing Your Clientele, And Building Your Own Accent Training Business
I’ve taken proven strategies that I have learned from my 20+ years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist working with thousands of students from all over the world and developed this online course to help you avoid common mistakes and feel confident about starting your accent training business.
I built my own accent training business from the ground up and I've learned a lot along the way. I have so much knowledge to share with you! I’ll tell you exactly what to do and what to say to look like a pro, even if you have absolutely no experience.
Getting Started As An Accent Instructor is the ONLY program of its kind that…
1. Puts your business on the fast track by narrowing down the knowledge to what you really need to know to start teaching. The goal is to start your business ASAP. I won’t waste your time teaching concepts that you will never (or rarely) use. Instead, you’ll focus on mastering your teaching technique of the most common sounds/concepts that you will use with almost every accent training student you see.
2. Focuses on finding students. There is a time and a place for learning theory, transcription, and therapy techniques… but before you do that, you have to find some real students and get some real experience. This program focuses on practical strategies that you can use to find your perfect students and enroll them in your training programs.
3. Is designed to help you feel confident about working with real students. I’ll show you exactly what you need (and what you don’t need) to do an Accent Assessment, design a lesson plan, and create training programs that will get results and turn your potential students into loyal long-term customers.
4. Gives you the support that you need to start teaching. You don't need to do this alone! I have 20 years of answers and I can't wait to share them with you. You can ask questions using the chat feature at the bottom of each lesson page. You'll also be invited to 2 Live Q and A sessions with Jessica to get the answers, feedback, and support you need to start teaching ASAP.
So if you’re ready to finally start your accent training business and start working with real students
Here's how we'll help you get here:
Module 1
You Can Do This
In this module, you will learn the basics of Accent Training. You’ll learn important terminology and exactly what you need to know about the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) and transcribing sounds for your students. You’ll also learn the 11 sounds/concepts that you will teach to 80% of your students and get my general Lesson Plan to use with any non-native English speaker.
After completing this module, you’ll be confident that you ARE ready to work with real students.
Module Highlights:
- Learn how to change an accent and what results you can expect for your students
- Learn about the Standard American Accent and why it is the goal for most accent training students
- Learn the 11 sounds/concepts that you will use with most of your students and see exactly how I teach them to my own students
- Get a copy of the exact lesson plan that I use with almost every non-native speaker who wants to improve spoken English
Module 2
How To Do An Accent Assessment
Now that you know the basic terminology, you are ready to learn how to do an Accent Assessment to attract and enroll new students. I’ll tell you exactly what to do and what to say to turn a potential student into a paying student. You’ll also learn to use the findings from the Accent Assessment to create a lesson plan and design effective, personalized training programs for each of your students.
Module Highlights:
- Learn to use the Accent Assessment as a marketing tool to attract new students
- Get a step-by-step walk through of the 5 Parts of An Accent Assessment
- Get my Accent Assessment Toolkit with intake forms and scripts to confidently guide you through your first Accent Assessments so you sound like you have been doing it for years!
- Listen to an example case student as I present goals to one of my potential students
- Learn how to design a lesson plan and create accent training programs that will get fast, permanent results for your students
Module 3
Finding Students and Building Your Business
Now that you know how to do an Accent Assessment and how to create an accent training program, you need some students!!! In this module, I’ll walk you through proven strategies to find new students, get referrals from current students, and grow your clientele.
Module Highlights:
- Learn strategies to establish yourself as a go-to speech expert for your students and build an audience of raving fans who are eager and excited to work with you
- Implement a marketing plan to effortlessly sell your services without feeling pushy, sales-y, or sleazy
- Get recommendations and resources for all the tech tools, materials, and software that you need to get your accent training business up and running ASAP
Access all modules, lessons, and bonus courses any time 24/7 on your computer or on your smartphone using our app.
How It Works
All the lessons are available online so you can start immediately and work at your own pace. You get lifetime access to the course and will be included in any updates that we make so there is no rush to complete the lessons.
But because enrollment ends on January 23 and we are not sure when we will offer this program again, there is a time limit on your opportunity to be a part of this program.
For questions and support, there is a chat feature in each lesson for questions. I check in and answer these questions every business day. You are also invited to 2 Live Q and A Webinars, TBD, but definitely one in late January and the second in mid February.
Getting started As An Accent Instructor is a complete program that will get you feeling ready and qualified to offer accent training, accent modification, and English pronunciation to your students.
This program is designed to give you the knowledge, confidence, and support that you need to start your accent training business.
After completing the course, you will know exactly how to do an accent assessment, design a lesson plan, create a program, and market your services to attract new students, enroll them in your programs, and grow your clientele.
If you complete the course and don’t feel confident and motivated to find your perfect students and start guiding them on their way to reach their speech and pronunciation goals, simply reach out to me (Jessica) at [email protected] within 7 Days of purchasing the course.
We will verify that you have completed all the lessons and ask you to complete a short exit survey. Upon receipt of the exit survey, we will provide a full refund. No questions, no judgment, no hoops to jump through, but your request must be submitted by email to [email protected] within 7 days of purchase.
Here’s what you’re getting when you enroll today:
Getting Started As An Accent Instructor: Online Course - $397.00 Value
You'll get lifetime access and be a part of any updates that we make to the main course content for the lifetime of the course. If we ever decide to take the course offline, you be given 6 months notice and have the opportunity to download all lessons and materials.
If you enroll today you'll also get these BONUS COURSES:
- BONUS COURSE: The 11 Sounds/Concepts Your Need To Know To Teach: These are video tutorials that show you exactly how to teach the most common sounds that you will work on with 80% of your accent training students (also includes done-for-you practice materials to use with your students) - $397 Value
- Two Live Q and A Webinars With Jessica: Get The Answers And Support You Need To Get Started: Dates TBA, Replays will be available and all students may submit questions whether they attend live or not - $350 Value
- The 6 Components You Must Include In Your Accent Training Programs: Learn what areas of study and practice to include in each of your sessions - $97 Value
- Lesson Plans for native speakers of Arabic, Chinese, and languages of India with the goal of learning the American Accent - $149 Value
Total Value: $1,390
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $1,390
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
$155
PER MONTH FOR 3 MONTHS
Includes core online program and all bonuses.
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$397
PAY IN FULL AND SAVE
Includes core online program and all bonuses.
PRIVATE COACHING
$697
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
Includes core program + all bonuses + 3 private 60-minute coaching sessions with Jessica. We can review recordings of your assessments, learn more about specific accents, whatever you need!
*Coaching sessions must be used within 6 months of enrollment.
Enrollment Ends at 12:00 midnight EST on January 23, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
What our most successful students asked before joining Getting Started As An Accent Instructor
No, definitely not! This is an introductory level course. If you have taken even one speech, phonetics, or pronunciation class, you are already ahead of the game. If you have ever worked with an articulation client, you are more than ready.
SLP’s, ESL teachers, actors, or other language experts with an interest in American English pronunciation who are considering starting a career or small business focused on accent training would all be a perfect fit for this course.
This course was designed for those who are brand new to teaching accents. If you have never worked with a student or if you have only worked with a few students this course is for you. This course would also be helpful if you are currently working with accent students, but they are not rescheduling or doing multiple sessions with you. This course will give you a fresh view on how to structure your programs to keep your students coming back for more.
You don’t need to be a native speaker but you do need to speak English at an advanced level.
YES! And I wish that there had been a course like this when I was starting my own accent training business! I made a ton of mistakes and had very little knowledge of business or marketing so I had to learn by trial and error. This course will help you avoid all the mistakes that most accent instructors make when starting out and will fast track you to grow your clientele and your business.
In my practice, I teach the same 11 sounds/concepts to 80% of my students who are non- native speakers REGARDLESS of their native language. In the course, I’ll show you exactly how to pronounce and teach these 11 sounds/concepts to your students, so you will be prepared to work with almost any non-native speaker of English who wants to learn an American Accent.
First of all, there is no “certification “ for accent training. Anyone can do it. Some of us just do it a lot better than others;)
Most other training courses that offer certification focus more on theory and give you a lot of information that you will never use as an accent instructor. This course focuses on teaching you the most important concepts and information so that you can start working with real students and getting real experience.
My goal is for you to get your accent training business up and running as quickly as possible, while still giving you the RIGHT information to provide effective accent training services.
At this time, we do not offer any association approved CEU’s, however, you can request a Certificate of Completion after we have verified that you have completed the coursework.
You can then contact your licensing board to see if the hours qualify as professional development hours. PLEASE NOTE: We make no guarantee or claim that this coursework will qualify. Each licensing board or association has different requirements as to what qualifies. All we can do is verify your hours, confirm that you have completed the course, and provide a certificate of completion with the course hours verified.
You will get immediate access to all lessons in the core program, Getting Started As An Accent Instructor and immediate access to the bonus The 11 Sounds/Concepts That You Need To Know.
The Live Q and A dates are TBA, but will happen sometime in late January 2020 and then mid to late February 2020. The replay of the live Q and A’s will be uploaded to the course, so you will still be able to watch, even if you can’t attend live.
The bonuses, The 6 Components You Must Include In Your Training Programs and Lesson Plans for Native Speakers of Arabic, Chinese, and Languages of India will be released on 8 days after you enroll in the program.
The strategies and techniques in this course have helped others start their own accent training businesses and have allowed me to grow my own thriving business over the past 7 years. So I am 100% that they will work for you too.
If you complete the course and don’t feel confident and motivated to start teaching, simply reach out to me (Jessica) at [email protected] within 7 Days of purchasing the course.
We will verify that you have completed all the lessons and ask you to complete a short exit survey. Upon receipt of the exit survey, we will provide a full refund.
8 Ways to Know You’re Ready to Become An Accent Instructor
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You want to start teaching accents but you want to be sure you are qualified to do it.
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You've taken other training courses but haven't really used much of what you learned.
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You want a proven accent training roadmap for your students because you care about doing it the right way.
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You have no problem investing a few hours a week over the next 30 days to learn about accents and new strategies to find students.
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You've already worked with a few students or practiced your accent training techniques on friends or family, the only problem is, you aren't sure it's working or what you are actually supposed to be doing.
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You can admit that you don't know everything about accent training but you are willing to put yourself out there to get some real experience to learn more and get better.
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You are excited about starting your own business and are aware of all the benefits that come with being your own boss.
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You are so ready to learn to do an Accent Assessment, design training programs, find new accent training students, and get this new business started!
If you said “yes” to at least 5 of the above, I can’t wait to meet you inside the course.
Getting Started As An Accent Instructor
This is a long page so if you scrolled right to the bottom (like I would have done!) here’s a quick summary of what you’re getting when you enroll today:
Getting Started As An Accent Instructor: Online Course - $397.00 Value
- BONUS COURSE: The 11 Sounds/Concepts You Need To Know: Video tutorials- $397 Value
- BONUS: Two Live Q and A Webinars With Jessica: Get The Answers And Support You Need To Get Started - $350 Value
- BONUS: The 6 Components You Must Include In Your Accent Training Programs: Learn what areas of study and practice to include in each of your sessions - $97 Value
- BONUS: Lesson Plans for native speakers of Arabic, Chinese, and languages of India with the goal of learning the American Accent - $149 Value
Total Value: $1,390
When you add it all up, that’s a value of $1,390
But when you enroll today, you’ll get access to everything for just:
3 MONTHLY PAYMENTS
$155
PER MONTH FOR 3 MONTHS
Includes core online program and all bonuses.
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
$397
PAY UPFRONT AND SAVE
Includes core online program and all bonuses.
PRIVATE COACHING
$697
ONE-TIME PAYMENT
