Speak English with
an American accent

Our lessons will help you be better understood, speak more clearly, and have more confidence.

What we offer

Accent reduction and modification

With a more native-like accent, you’ll feel more comfortable with your speaking ability in any situation.

How we can help you

Individual and group training

Our general courses are designed to meet the needs of busy individuals and groups in an in-person setting.

Online training

Whether it's with Skype, Zoom, or something else, however you converse with others online, we can provide you with remote lessons.

Intensive training

For businesspeople and actors who need intensive training for a certain period of time, we can work to meet your needs.

steven d. nelson

About Us

Steven is your personal accent coach, and helping other people become better communicators is his passion. Originally from the U.S. and now based in Budapest, Hungary, he has been working with non-native English speakers as a teacher and trainer since 2002. He works with clients both online and in person.

Let Steven help you improve the way you speak and develop a more natural, American-sounding accent in English. Contact us now to find out more!

Who we work with

Businesses

We help businesspeople be more confident expressing themselves in meetings, conference calls, and negotiations.

Actors

Preparing for an acting role with a particular accent? We can help you get the accent right, particularly for American regional dialects.

Academia

Become a better lecturer with a smoother style of speaking, or express yourself with more fluidity as a student.

Questions? we have answers

Frequently Asked Questions

You don’t have to! If you’re happy with your non-native accent and the way you currently speak English, then our services may not be for you.

But if you want your speech to sound closer to a native speaker of English, we can help you with personalized lessons!

It varies person by person, as it depends on your currrent accent and your personal goals.

But for most people, we recommend taking individualized lessons for about 12-15 weeks to make a measurable improvement with your accent. Contact us using the form below to get the process started!

We mainly specialize in helping clients develop a Standard American (SA) accent, which is one of the most widely-spoken accents in English. Contact us for details about learning other regional accents and dialects.

You can improve your pronunciation and speech patterns at any level, but we believe we can best serve those who have at least at an intermediate level of English (CEFR level B1). However, ideally we recommend an upper-intermediate level of English (CEFR level B2).