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What's in every lesson
One speech feature
Each week focuses on a single feature of American English, so you know exactly what to listen for.
Three short exercises
Practical words and patterns you can use in real conversations the same week.
Audio examples
Hear Dr. Barb model each exercise, then practice along. No login and no schedule to keep.
Five features, practiced in a cycle
The weekly lessons cycle through five core features of American English.
Each time a feature comes back, you go a little deeper.
- Intonation
- Word Stress
- Pronunciation of Vowels
- Pronunciation of Consonants
- Listening and Imitation
Plus a review after each cycle.
Two ways to keep going
Full Membership
$100/month
Everything in Email Practice, plus a 60-minute coaching session with Dr. Barb every month, video feedback on your recordings, and weekly live group practice on Zoom.
Start with the free lesson. There's no commitment.
About Dr. Christi Barb
Dr. Barb holds a PhD in Speech-Language Pathology and has coached international professionals for 25 years, many of them in STEM fields. She is the founder of Adastra Speech and the author of Thinking About Speaking: The Adastra Approach to Mastering the American Accent.
