English Pro
Become an English-speaking pro with Julie Cunningham, MA CCC-SLP, as she teaches you to speak clear, natural, and confident English! 10-day money-back guarantee. For intermediate learners and above.
Clear, confident American English, at your own pace
Train your American English pronunciation with Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP -- a licensed speech-language pathologist teaching American pronunciation since 2007
Speaking English can be stressful. Don't do it unprepared.
Do you get these responses from native speakers of English?
"Can you repeat that?"
"What did you say?"
Or the worst one: They give you a fake smile and nod their head, pretending that they understood you?
Non-native speakers of English face these responses every day. These responses can lead to feelings of self-doubt, frustration, and low self-confidence when speaking English. Why can't they understand me at work? I feel like I'm pronouncing the words as clearly as possible...
Speaking English as a non-native speaker can be challenging. The person you're talking to (a potential client, a work colleague, or your child's teacher) may not understand everything you say. With the right training from the right coach, you can work on speaking English clearly and with confidence.
Introducing English Pro
English Pro is a private community for non-native speakers of English who are willing to do the work. Explore what's inside the curriculum of English Pro!
Here's what's inside the English Pro series
Your English Pro comprehensive training includes:
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All Courses
Unit 1: [START HERE] Accent Tips and Resources
Course • 33 lessons5.0 average rating (2 reviews)Welcome to English Pro! Start your English-learning journey with this course! Julie teaches you how to best use the English Pro training series to maximize your progress, using industry-leading practice tips and helpful resources.
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All Courses
Unit 2: International Phonetic Alphabet
Course • 15 lessons5.0 average rating (2 reviews)A comprehensive English training program should always include training of the building blocks of pronunciation: the international Phonetic Alphabet. Ensure the success of your training program with this course!
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All Courses, Vowels
Unit 3: Vowels
Course • 171 lessonsMaster the pronunciation of every vowel of American English as Julie trains you through step-by-step practice videos, thousands of practice exercises (video and audio formats), and close-ups of the lip, tongue, and jaw placement of every vowel.
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All Courses, Consonants
Unit 4: Consonants
Course • 150 lessons5.0 average rating (1 review)Master the pronunciation of every consonant of American English as Julie trains you through step-by-step practice videos, thousands of practice exercises (video and audio), and close-ups of the lip, tongue, and jaw placement of every consonant.
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All Courses, Syllables and Stress
Unit 5: Syllables and Stress
Course • 36 lessons5.0 average rating (1 review)Master the 3 areas of American English syllable stress (vocal pitch, vowel duration, and vocal volume) as Julie teaches you how to pronounce challenging syllable stress patterns in American English!
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All Courses, Intonation
Unit 6: Intonation
Course • 22 lessons5.0 average rating (1 review)Become an engaging and exciting speaker as Julie trains you on one of the most challenging parts of the American accent: Intonation!
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A safe space to improve your English
English Pro is a private community where you can practice and ask questions without judgment. This community values you and your experience above all else, and its core guiding principles are to:
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Respect your privacy
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Respect your time
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Provide acceptance and compassion
Inside English Pro
Here are three reasons why you're going to love the English Pro series:
1. Private community
Ask questions and upload recordings of your Missions to the English Pro Community, and I will give you feedback! The Community is only available to members of English Pro, so you can trust that everyone in this community has similar goals as you: to become a clear and confident speaker of English. We're all in this together!
2. Direct access to Julie for training, support, and feedback
Receive live feedback on your English pronunciation every week at English Pro Live! All English Pro members can attend the live classes and ask questions during the class. Julie will also work 1:1 with three student volunteers every week during English Pro Live and give them direct, personalized training on their pronunciation — any member can volunteer.
3. Exclusive content
English Pro members have access to exclusive pronunciation videos and practice exercises only found in the English Pro series!
New videos and exercises are uploaded every month so you can continue to challenge yourself and improve your English skills over time.
Also included:
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The Speech and Accent Evaluation for $275 (normally $375)
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Three 30-minute private sessions with Julie for $212
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Additional online SDVA courses (each valued at $19.99)
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Office hours with Julie for extra help
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Lifetime Membership for $479: This is your best value. If you're planning on training for a year, the Lifetime Membership is cheaper after 10 months!
Motivated members wanted
Growth-minded. Driven by purpose. Committed to self-awareness. Willing to work hard. Eager to develop your communication skills over time. If that sounds like you, and you've been looking for a private community of like-minded professionals like you, then I'd love to welcome you to become a member of English Pro.
But first, let's see if English Pro is a good match for you:
It's a match if you...
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are emotionally ready and motivated to improve your English skills and become the best speaker you can be.
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accept the responsibility to work hard and practice diligently because you know that success is not guaranteed or easily achieved.
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value diversity in all its forms and are accepting of others regardless of their appearance, ideas, backgrounds, and English proficiency.
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are committed to the process of change. New speaking habits = a totally new sound!
It's not a match if you...
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feel like you're too busy or are otherwise unable to follow a consistent practice routine.
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expect that success will come easily, quickly, and largely due to putting in the least amount of effort.
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are not yet ready to share your ideas, questions, challenges, and needs with others for their constructive feedback.
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are in the very early stages of learning English (beginners) and struggle to understand and participate in English conversations due to a lack of vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Student Success Stories
Hear from students who joined English Pro.
Meet Juan
He speaks more clearly, confidently, and fluently
"I recently finished a 10-session program with Julie, and I am completely satisfied with the results.
Since the first class, it was clear that she was an expert on the subject and created a safe space to practice and ask questions. I totally recommend Julie if you are looking for a coach who helps you improve the details of your accent that limit your communication or make you feel less confident. My best piece of advice is to take the leap to reach your English goals!"
Juan V., PhD Student, Spanish
Meet Rocio
She learned to use vowel reductions in her speech to sound more native-like
"I've crammed down the first four and a half chapters of the Master the American English Vowels for Spanish Speakers course.
This course has so many great nuggets of wisdom! I'm sure other Spanish speakers will love it, too. So far, the part that I love the most is the reduced vowels in sentences as I know it makes such a big difference in speech. And having the chance to repeat each sentence as many times as I want in normal and slower pace is just brilliant!"
Rocio P., Software Engineer, Spanish
Meet Ivan
His speech is more clear, strong, and resonant
"I can't recommend it enough!
San Diego Voice and Accent is one of the most comprehensive resources I have found to help me strengthen and develop a clear, resonant-speaking voice. I really enjoyed Julie's Six Steps to a Stronger Voice course. Completing this course proved to be useful and beneficial for me as it has helped improve my articulation to speak more clearly. This course provided an ample amount of information to better understand how to use my voice and how to keep it healthy. The exercises in the videos are easy to follow, and are guided by the ever pleasant and delightful Julie. What a great resource, I can't recommend it enough!"
Ivan S., Graphic Designer, Spanish
Meet Sunit
He's a more engaging and charismatic storyteller
"Working with Julie was awesome!
She helped customize the syllabus as per the feedback from my initial performance review, which helped me focus on my weak areas such as understanding intonation, consonants, and American English pronunciation. The course gave me a jump start to becoming a better storyteller."
Sunit V., Electrical Engineer, Hindi
Meet your course instructor
Hello! My name is Julie Cunningham, and I've trained thousands of people on their American English pronunciation and voice projection skills. Here's how I can help you.
I've been helping people with their American English pronunciation skills since 2007, when I moved to the Czech Republic to teach English. This experience sparked a desire to return to school where I earned a master's degree in speech-language pathology and became a licensed speech-language pathologist. I then pursued specialized certifications in American English pronunciation and American accent training.
Then I founded my company San Diego Voice and Accent, where I work one-on-one with professionals who want to perfect their American English pronunciation skills, project a clear and confident voice, and maximize their speaking potential.
Over the years of working as an American accent coach and professional voice trainer, I've learned a lot about what works and what doesn't work when training your pronunciation skills and voice projection. It's not enough for you to simply "repeat" what you hear; that isn't going to get you the results. You need to practice with the right technique and with the most effective methods, and you need someone there to guide you along the way.
That's why I created the English Pro series: to help professionals from all areas of the world and at an intermediate level and above to speak with clarity and confidence, and to reach their goals of becoming a powerful and effective communicator.
English Pro gives you everything you need to train your American English communication skills successfully, including industry-leading practice techniques, pronunciation help and feedback, and live coaching to help you maximize your English skills.
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your English transformation journey. I'm excited to work with you!
Julie Cunningham, MA, CCC-SLP
Founder of San Diego Voice and Accent
FAQ
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What is English Pro?
English Pro is a private, online community that will help you become a clear and confident speaker of English. Here you will receive comprehensive training in all areas of English pronunciation and conversation skills within a safe, supportive, and enriching environment. Training is provided exclusively by Julie Cunningham (no outside teachers) through multiple courses that target each area of English, and each course includes detailed practice videos and hundreds of practice exercises designed to transform your speaking skills. You'll also receive direct, live feedback from me during live classes and office hours if you need extra help along the way. New lessons and practice material are added to English Pro every month, so you can continue to polish and refine your English skills with fresh content.
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What's included in my English Pro subscription?
Your subscription gives you instant access to: 1) Every course in the English Pro series (new videos are added every month); 2) Full access to the English Pro Community, where you can post videos and ask questions and get answers directly from me (not another teacher); 3) Live, weekly classes at English Pro Live, where three student volunteers each week work 1:1 with me and receive personalized accent training and feedback (any member can volunteer); 4) Recordings of every past class of English Pro Live, so you can rewatch lessons and continue to polish your English skills; 5) Additional online courses that will enhance your professional voice skills, such as Six Steps to a Stronger Voice (a value of $19.99); 6) Office hours with me if you need extra help along the way; and 7) Special discounts on private classes and evaluations only offered to members of English Pro. All training and feedback is provided by me - not outside teachers.
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My payment was declined, but I entered the correct credit card information. How can I enroll in English Pro?
This is a known issue for students in India or students who are using credit cards that are attached to banks in India (and potentially other countries). You have two options: 1) You will need to contact your bank to authorize this transaction, then return to this course website to enroll in English Pro. 2) You can enroll in English Pro using PayPal (see FAQ below for payment links). Tip: One-time payments are much less likely to be declined than monthly subscriptions. If your card keeps declining the monthly plan, Lifetime Access is often the easier route.
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Can I download the practice materials?
Absolutely! All audio files are downloadable, so you can practice your English pronunciation anywhere and at any time! Many exercises also come in a PDF format in addition to the audio format, so you can download and print out specific exercises you'd like to practice when you're away from your computer or device.
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How long will I have access to English Pro?
You will have access to English Pro and the entire course catalogue of San Diego Voice and Accent (that's right - EVERY course that I offer!) as long as your subscription remains active. For Lifetime Members, you'll have access forever! This includes all new content that is added to English Pro every month. The price of the Lifetime Membership is the best value: If you're planning on training for a year, the Lifetime Membership is cheaper after 10 months!
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How long will it take me to complete English Pro?
This is entirely up to you and your practice schedule. I'll provide you with guidance on how long each chapter may take to complete, but it's up to you to do the work and practice your English skills until you feel like you fully understand the sound and the feel of English. This will be different for every student, but for most people, this can be anywhere from 4-6 months. Don't forget that the English Pro series is continuously updated - new practice videos and exercises are added every month - so you'll have the opportunity to continue perfecting your English skills as time goes on.
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What if I am unhappy with English Pro?
Oh no! I don't want that! I offer a 10-day money back guarantee, no questions asked. If you are unhappy with the course for any reason, let me know within the first 10 days and I will refund your payment right away. You can contact me via email at: [email protected].
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I want to learn more about my specific speech and pronunciation patterns. Can I complete a speech evaluation?
Yes! If you want to know your baseline pronunciation skills, I offer a comprehensive Speech and Accent Evaluation. And best of all, members of English Pro will receive a special discount on the price of the evaluation - more details are in Unit 1.
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Can I pay with PayPal?
Yes, you may pay with PayPal. Please allow 24 hours for the payment to process before you'll be added to English Pro. Please copy and paste this link into your browser to go to the payment page: Monthly subscription: https://www.paypal.com/webapps/billing/plans/subscribe?plan_id=P-7WK25117XV9932152M6EGTUA Lifetime Access: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/M2RY7V7ZLV5VN