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American Accent Coaching for Professionals 

Master the mouth muscle movements that create a native-like American accent—so you speak clearly and confidently in every professional setting.

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American Accent Coaching for Professionals 

Master the mouth muscle movements that create a native-like American accent—so you speak clearly, confidently, and with authority in every professional setting.

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PROGRAMS & PRICING

Why This Method Is Different

My coaching is based on biomechanical mouth muscle retraining — a method used by less than a handful of specialists worldwide. Instead of just practicing words or memorizing rules, you learn the physical tongue shapes and mouth movement patterns that American speakers use automatically.

American English relies on a small set of core tongue shapes and movements, but non-native speakers usually use different defaults from their first language. When the tongue starts in the wrong shape or moves differently, the accent persists — even if you know the sound intellectually.

We retrain how the tongue moves—its direction, speed, range of motion, coordination between different parts of the tongue, and transitions between sounds.

This is muscular work, like training any small motor skill: slow, focused, precise, and cumulative. Once mastered, the accent influence — the muscle patterns carried over from the first language — naturally fades because you’re producing American sounds using the same biomechanical movements as natives.

What You'll Get

Weekly One-on-One Coaching Calls

Every week, we’ll meet for a 60-minute coaching session focused on a specific aspect of your accent. In each call, I’ll help you understand the patterns in your tongue, lips, and jaw that are shaping your current accent, then guide you toward the muscle movements that Americans use when speaking English.

Free Access to My Video Course Between Coaching Calls

for the duration of your coaching program

Practice confidently between sessions with 170+ video lessons, PDFs, and exercises from my proven self-paced program. Reinforce what you learn in coaching, accelerate progress, and see measurable improvement faster.

Feedback and Support Between Sessions

You don’t have to wait until the next call to know if you’re practicing correctly. Submit video recordings between sessions and receive detailed feedback. Direct access via WhatsApp for questions, guidance, and quick corrections. Reinforces every session so your American accent becomes natural and automatic.

Structured Coaching Program 

Consistency is the key to lasting change. That's why your weekly coaching sessions take place within a structured 3- or 6-month program, depending on your goals and schedule. This timeframe is intentional — it gives you enough time to train your mouth muscles, develop smooth rhythm, and make new habits stick, while keeping you focused and on track.

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What You'll Get

Weekly One-on-One Coaching Calls

I show you the systematic patterns in your tongue, lips, and jaw that create your current accent, then guide your muscles to adopt the movement patterns Americans naturally use.

Drawing on my experience with speakers of many languages, I use a scientific, research-based approach to retrain your mouth so your American accent becomes automatic, consistent, and natural in any context. Sessions include applying these movements to the key vowels and consonants that shape your accent and practicing them in realistic conversations with personalized feedback.

Access to My American Accent Muscle Training Course

for the duration of your coaching program

Practice confidently between sessions with video lessons, PDFs, and drills from my proven self-paced program. Reinforce what you learn in coaching, accelerate progress, and see measurable improvement faster.

Feedback and Support Between Sessions

Submit recordings between sessions and receive detailed feedback so every practice counts. Direct access via WhatsApp for questions, guidance, and quick corrections. Reinforces every session so your American accent becomes natural and automatic.

Structured Coaching Program 

Consistency is the key to lasting change. Your program is designed to build habits, reinforce muscle memory, and keep you on track toward a near-native accent. With a clear structure and measurable weekly progress, you’ll integrate your new speech patterns faster and more reliably than with unstructured practice.

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The Transformation You'll Experience

 My clients work in fields such as tech, engineering, finance, law, medicine, and other fields that rely heavily on spoken communication. 

 

They invest in my accent coaching programs because:

  • Presentations and meetings flow smoothly because your tongue produces every sound precisely.
  • Every word, number, acronym, and instruction comes out cleanly the first time—no repeated explanations.
  • Clear, native-like speech strengthens authority and leadership presence.
  • Communication friction decreases, allowing performance to rise.
  • Confidence improves in meetings, negotiations, presentations, and client interactions.
  • Complex ideas, instructions, and technical details are understood effortlessly, even in fast-paced conversations.
  • Your accent keeps listeners focused on your message, not your accent.

 

For professionals whose careers depend on communication, the ROI is substantial and long-lasting. 

By addressing the root physical causes of accent—tongue shape, style of movement, and muscle use—you create lasting changes that allow your speech to sound natural and professional.

These foundational habits give you a distinct advantage: you communicate clearly, influence effectively, reduce misunderstandings, and project leadership presence in every professional context.

Jacek, Software Engineer from Poland

★★★★★

"The Mary Formula is the way to go! I’ve been working with her for 7 months now and it has been a total game-changer. I honestly can’t believe the transformation.

Being a native Polish speaker, I can’t imagine being able to decipher all these sounds just by ear. The sessions are intensive and the training between lessons leaves my muscles sore, but... ever so slightly more capable :) We stick to the program but with a personalized approach to my first language's unique quirks.

Her meticulous eye (and ear!) for detail stands out more than anything else I could have expected. Most importantly, it works. I've noticed a difference in my speech fairly quickly and am excited for more!"

Lucile, Content Creator from France

★★★★★

"I've been working with Mary for around a year and a half, and I am so impressed at how much progress I've made.

I have a public facing job where I speak English all the time, and I feel way more confident about being understood.

Also, I regularly get compliments on my accent, which is always nice!

Mary is extremely detail oriented, she knows exactly what is going on with every little muscle in your mouth and how to position exactly to sound more American.

I am amazed at how much she knows and how she is able to convey that simply and efficiently."

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Ready to learn an American accent?

Ready to learn an American Accent? 

3-Month Accent Enhancement

$2,040

(or 3 monthly payments of $680)

  • 12 x 1-Hour Coaching Calls (1 session/week for 3 months)
  • 3-Month Video Course Access (172+ Practice Lessons and Videos)
  • WhatsApp support between sessions for feedback on practice videos
  • Develop awareness of how your current speech habits differ from American English
  • Begin building control of the mouth movements used in American sounds
  • Practice structured drills to create early control in pronunciation

Outcome: You understand how American English is physically produced and begin building control in structured practice exercises.

6-Month Accent Mastery

$3,720

(or 6 monthly payments of $620)

  • 24 x 1-Hour Coaching Calls (1 session/week for 6 months)
  • 6-Month Video Course Access (172+ Practice Lessons and Videos)
  • WhatsApp support between sessions for feedback on practice videos
  • Strengthen awareness and control across all American sound patterns
  • Build consistency so correct pronunciation holds across different speaking situations
  • Practice maintaining control in conversations, meetings, and professional speaking situations

Outcome: Your pronunciation becomes consistent and reliable in real conversations—not just in practice.

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Ready to learn an American Accent? 

3-Month Accent Enhancement

$2,040

(or 3 monthly payments of $680)

  • 12 x 1-Hour Coaching Calls (1 session/week for 3 months)
  • 3 Months of Access to my Video Course with 172+ Practice Lessons and Videos
  • WhatsApp support between sessions for feedback on practice videos

Designed for professionals who want to start retraining their tongue and mouth muscles quickly, but may not be ready for a full commitment.

  • Focuses on foundational tongue and mouth muscle movements that create American sounds.

  • Applies these movements to key vowels and consonants in isolated exercises.

  • Ideal for building initial awareness and control of tongue positions and movement patterns.

  • Provides limited integration into real-world speech—you’ll see progress, but won’t fully master all sounds or consistently apply them under pressure.

  • Suitable for those who want a concentrated, lower-commitment introduction to accent training.

6-Month Accent Mastery

$3,720

(or 6 monthly payments of $620)

  • 24 x 1-Hour Coaching Calls (1 session/week for 6 months)
  • 6 Months of Access to my Video Course with 172+ Practice Lessons and Videos
  • WhatsApp support between sessions for feedback on practice videos

 Recommended for professionals who want to build a reliable, consistent American accent that holds up in real conversations.

  • Covers all tongue and mouth movements for American sounds and applies them to every critical vowel and consonant.

  • Includes real-world roleplay with professional scenarios, ensuring accurate, automatic speech under pressure.

  • Provides deep integration into daily speech, so your accent becomes natural, consistent, and confident across professional contexts.

  • Builds long-term mastery by correcting subtle errors, refining precision, and strengthening muscle memory for consistent performance.

  • Clients who commit fully to the 6-month process experience the biggest transformation and the most noticeable change.

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HOW TO GET STARTED

Please schedule a free 15-minute consultation call so we can meet, discuss your goals, and discuss which program would be the best fit for you.

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How it works 

My Method to Putting On an Accent

 

Every language, and every accent for that matter, has its own general mouth settings that its sounds are born out of. 

 

Some languages are spoken with a wider, concave tongue shape and others are spoken with a narrower, convex tongue shape. Some are spoken with a larger space in the back of the mouth, and some are spoken in a small space in the front of the mouth.

Speaking English with the mouth settings of your native language is like trying to play a guitar using piano techniques. Even though you're making music, the sound won't be right because the movements and techniques required for each instrument are different.

Similarly, if you try to speak English using the mouth movements of your native language, your English will still sound like your mother tongue.

While using slightly different mouth movements can give your accent an exotic 'flavor,' using the exact same settings as your native language will prevent you from consistently pronouncing words correctly and being easily understood by native speakers.

The good news is that you can learn new mouth settings even as an adult! 

Do kids have it easier? Yes, because they don't have to consciously learn how to move their mouths by taking my classes.

 

However, you can sound a lot closer to a native English speaker by taking classes that teach you the specific style of muscle movements Americans use in their everyday speech.

 

Then you'll learn how we apply these settings to our sounds, making them sound much more natural. 

And finally, you'll take what you learn in my classes and make a conscious effort to use those new speech settings in your daily conversations.

Let's be honest -- that is HARD WORK, and your results don't only depend on me.

It's a team effort; you'll have to practice every day in between, record yourself, correct yourself, and intentionally concentrate on your speech in your everyday conversations.

But if you commit to the process, you will love the way you sound in English!

Build Your American Mouth Settings

Train your tongue, lips and jaw to move the way native speakers' tongues move, rather than following the patterns your first language naturally leads you to use. I look at:

  1. Tongue shape — which can fluctuate only between the small set Americans alternate between.

  2. Directions and range of movement of the tongue — keeping the tongue moving in the right part of the mouth (non-native speakers tend to move their tongue too far forward; almost all my clients do this, regardless of native language).

  3. Style of motion — subtle up-and-down motions, wavy/circular motions, or strong isolated up-and-down movements.

Map Mouth Muscle Mechanics onto Key Sounds

Once your tongue is trained in the exact American shapes and motion patterns, we systematically apply those movements to every critical sound.

The process is progressive and precise:

  1. Start with isolated sounds, ensuring your tongue moves correctly for each one.

  2. Break sounds down by syllables, mapping every tongue movement to the appropriate sound.

  3. Gradually combine syllables into words and phrases, increasing speed only once your tongue consistently produces the correct movements.

How It Works 

My Method to Putting on An Accent

 

Every language, and every accent for that matter, has its own general mouth settings that its sounds are born out of. 

 

Some languages are spoken with a wider, concave tongue shape and others are spoken with a narrower, convex tongue shape. Some are spoken with a larger space in the back of the mouth, and some are spoken in a small space in the front of the mouth.

Speaking English with the mouth settings of your native language is like trying to play a guitar using piano techniques. Even though you're making music, the sound won't be right because the movements and techniques required for each instrument are different.

Similarly, if you try to speak English using the mouth movements of your native language, your English will still sound like your mother tongue.

While using slightly different mouth movements can give your accent an exotic 'flavor,' using the exact same settings as your native language will prevent you from consistently pronouncing words correctly and being easily understood by native speakers.

The good news is that you can learn new mouth settings even as an adult! 

Do kids have it easier? Yes, because they don't have to consciously learn how to move their mouths by taking my classes, and they naturally become native speakers.

 

However, you can sound a lot closer to a native English speaker by taking classes that teach you the specific style of muscle movements Americans use in their everyday speech.

 

Then you'll learn how we apply these settings to our sounds, making them sound much more natural. 

Finally, you'll take what you learn in my classes and make a conscious effort to use those new speech settings in your daily conversations.

Let's be honest -- that is HARD WORK, and your results don't only depend on me.

It's a team effort; you'll have to practice every day in between, record yourself, correct yourself, and intentionally concentrate on your speech in your everyday conversations.

But if you commit to the process, you will love the way you sound in English!

Use an American Accent in Real Work Scenarios

Move beyond isolated sounds into real-world scenarios: meetings, presentations, calls, and professional interactions.

Receive personalized feedback to confirm your tongue continues to move correctly under real speech conditions.

Roleplay exercises and scenario practice ensure your American accent communicates confidence, authority, and clarity — every sound contributing to a professional impression. 

Nice to meet you!

Hi, I'm Mary El, and my work centers on helping professionals in fields like tech, finance, engineering, law, medicine, entertainment, and other communication-heavy industries develop a more natural American accent through precise speech retraining.

My fascination with accent work started early. At 14, I taught myself Spanish to fluency, then did the same with Italian at 18—driven not just by language learning, but by a deep interest in sounding native-like. I became obsessed with how speech is physically produced: how tongue placement, lip activity, and subtle movement patterns differ across languages, and how changing those patterns changes an accent.

That curiosity became the foundation of my method.

I began teaching English while still in high school, studied Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) in college, and completed multiple English teaching certifications. But after college, I immediately realized my real passion was teaching the American accent, so I signed up for a training program focused on teaching American English sounds to non-native adults and made it my full time business.

Through years of research and hands-on work, I came to see that accent change is not just about fixing individual sounds. It’s about retraining coordinated muscle patterns that shape how speech flows as a whole.

For the past five years, I’ve specialized in helping clients make those changes through close-up, highly detailed coaching focused on tongue movement, oral posture, and muscle control. I’ve worked with speakers of Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish, Vietnamese, Farsi, and many others.

Today, I help professionals build the physical awareness and control needed for lasting accent transformation.

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Only looking to perfect a few aspects of your accent? I've got you covered!

Single 1-Hour Session

A One-Off Session

Completely tailored to your specific needs. Perfect for clients who are practicing a script, preparing for an upcoming presentation or speech, or just want to perfect a few aspects of their accent in fewer than 12 sessions.

Add-on sessions may be purchased as needed.

Includes:

  • A one-off, 60-minute session via Zoom
  • Any resources or materials that are relevant to the session
  • A recording of the session 

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Lucile, Content Creator from France

★★★★★ 5/5

I've been working with Mary for around a year and a half, and I am so impressed at how much progress I've made. I have a public facing job where I speak English all the time, and I feel way more confident about being understood. Also, I regularly get compliments on my accent, which is always nice!
Mary is extremely detail oriented, she knows exactly what is going on with every little muscle in your mouth and how to position exactly to sound more American. I am amazed at how much she knows and how she is able to convey that simply and efficiently.

Adriana Monsalve, Emmy Award-Winning Sportscaster from Venezuela

★★★★★ 5/5

It wasn’t easy to find someone to help me improve my communications skills for TV as English is not my first language.

Mary The Accent Coach has been a blessing for me. She is as passionate about her work as I am about mine, and that’s a key factor that influenced my decision to continue taking classes from her. It’s not easy to find that kind of chemistry with a coach.

Mary encourages me to be better in every class, and she’s helped me to build more confidence in my speaking.

Carlos, HR Business Partner from Venezuela

★★★★★ 5/5

I want to express my gratitude for the incredible coaching I've received over the past five months.

Working with Mary has led to a huge improvement in my English pronunciation and intonation.

Her professionalism and attention to detail have made a significant impact on my accent reduction journey. 

The techniques she employs are truly the best I've seen, and each session has been immensely beneficial for me.

David, Software Engineer from Spain

★★★★★ 5/5

I have greatly benefited from Mary's English pronunciation lessons. Her expertise in identifying and addressing the specific challenges Spanish speakers face is remarkable.

Mary's focus on detailed tongue movements and articulation has significantly improved my pronunciation.

Mary’s teaching methods are clear, patient, and practical. She effectively highlights the differences between Spanish and English pronunciation, providing examples and exercises that have helped me practice and understand these distinctions in context.

I highly recommend Mary to anyone seeking to enhance their English pronunciation skills.

César, Software Engineer from Mexico

★★★★★ 5/5

Working with Mary has been an excellent decision. As a native Spanish speaker, I wanted to develop a more American accent to gain confidence, be better understood, and improve my overall communication skills.

Moving to the USA for a career opportunity made this essential. Mary, as an accent coach, has been invaluable. She provides personalized advice, high-quality materials, and comprehensive feedback.

Now, I am more conscious of mouth movements, the rhythm, intonation, and sounds of American English.

As a Software Engineer, effective communication is crucial, and Mary's guidance has been very helpful. I enjoyed her sessions and highly recommend her coaching services to anyone seeking to refine their English communication and develop an American accent.

Cristina, ESL Teacher from Italy

★★★★★ 5/5

I've been working with Mary for 5 months, and my accent has changed significantly! 

Before having classes with her, I was imitating the American accent without actually articulating the sounds as a native speaker.

Thanks to Mary, now I know exactly how to move my tongue for each and every sound, and I'm also improving my intonation!

She is meticulous, patient, and passionate. She always finds a way to guide you through the sounds, even when it feels so difficult and different from what you're used to.

She is 100% the professional you're looking for if you want to sound like a real American.

Suyen, Client from Honduras

★★★★★ 5/5

I have been studying English and pronunciation for many years and realized that to improve my pronunciation, I needed someone to help me. That's when I found Mary, and I am very happy I did! She has guided me in identifying the areas I need to focus on and why.

Previously, despite self-study, I was unaware of my specific mistakes and how to address them. Now, with Mary's guidance, I can recognize and improve those areas.

Another advantage is that Mary is fluent in Spanish, which allows her to explain English sounds more effectively to a native Spanish speaker.

Katia, Google Content Moderator from Russia

★★★★★ 5/5

I've been working with Mary for a few months, and my accent has improved.

Changing the accent is very challenging, and you must have a professional working with you. Mary is a trusted coach you can hire!

Leonardo, Airline Pilot from Italy

★★★★★ 5/5

I have a job in which I have to keep a high standard of the English language, and Mary made this happen.

If there is ANY reason why you must improve your English, (job related or just for personal reasons), she is the right choice.

You’re gonna be able to see improvements after the first class.

A review left by Dmitry, a client from Russia who enrolled in my 6-Month Accent Mastery coaching program.

A review left by Lynn, a Software Engineer from China who enrolled in my 6-Month Accent Mastery coaching program.

A review left by Maria, a client who enrolled in my 6-Month Accent Mastery coaching program.

Feedback from a client from Spain.

Adriana Monsalve, Emmy-Award-Winning Sportscaster from Venezuela

★★★★★

"It wasn’t easy to find someone to help me improve my communications skills for TV as English is not my first language.

Mary The Accent Coach has been a blessing for me. She is as passionate about her work as I am about mine, and that’s a key factor that influenced my decision to continue taking classes from her. It’s not easy to find that kind of chemistry with a coach.

Mary encourages me to be better in every class, and she’s helped me to build more confidence in my speaking."

César, Software Engineer from Mexico

★★★★★

"Working with Mary has been an excellent decision. As a native Spanish speaker, I wanted to develop a more American accent to gain confidence, be better understood, and improve my overall communication skills. Moving to the USA for a career opportunity made this essential. Mary, as an accent coach, has been invaluable. She provides personalized advice, high-quality materials, and comprehensive feedback.

Now, I am more conscious of mouth movements, the rhythm, intonation, and sounds of American English. As a Software Engineer, effective communication is crucial, and Mary's guidance has been very helpful. I enjoyed her sessions and highly recommend her coaching services to anyone seeking to refine their English communication and develop an American accent."

Carlos, HR Business Partner from Venezuela

★★★★★

"I want to express my gratitude for the incredible coaching I've received over the past five months.

Working with Mary has led to a huge improvement in my English pronunciation and intonation. Her professionalism and attention to detail have made a significant impact on my accent reduction journey. The techniques she employs are truly the best I've seen, and each session has been immensely beneficial for me.

I especially appreciate her availability for feedback and her commitment to ensuring that I master every sound of the American English. She consistently goes above and beyond, which makes all the difference in my learning experience. Additionally, the content and videos she provides are invaluable for practice throughout the program.

Thank you for being such an outstanding coach and look forward to continuing working with you!"

Cristina, Neurolanguage Coach from Italy

★★★★★

"I've been working with Mary for 5 months, and my accent has changed significantly! I'm a non-native English as a second language teacher and neurolanguage coach, and my goal is to provide the best service possible to my clients who are improving their English for work.
And Mary has helped me so much with that!

Before having classes with her, I was imitating the American accent without actually articulating the sounds as a native speaker. Thanks to Mary, now I know exactly how to move my tongue for each and every sound, and I'm also improving my intonation!

She is meticulous, patient, and passionate. She always finds a way to guide you through the sounds, even when it feels so difficult and different from what you're used to. 

I also appreciate our relationship so much: she is friendly, and we always have a lot of fun during our sessions! She is 100% the professional you're looking for if you want to sound like a real American."

David, Software Engineer from Spain

★★★★★

"I have greatly benefited from Mary's English pronunciation lessons. Her expertise in identifying and addressing the specific challenges Spanish speakers face is remarkable. Mary's focus on detailed tongue movements and articulation has significantly improved my pronunciation.

Mary’s teaching methods are clear, patient, and practical. She effectively highlights the differences between Spanish and English pronunciation, providing examples and exercises that have helped me practice and understand these distinctions in context.

I highly recommend Mary to anyone seeking to enhance their English pronunciation skills."

Lynn, Software Engineer from China

★★★★★

"Mary is amazing! I've been in the US for over a decade, but I still struggle with my accent, especially in professional settings or when speaking under pressure, like during presentations. Mary has exceptional expertise in coaching people with accents. She’s helped me speak with much more confidence while continuing to improve my clarity.

Beyond the regular class sessions, she provides access to a huge library of resources to study and review, which has been incredibly helpful. She also sets clear goals for each lesson and pinpoints exactly where I need to improve, making every session focused and effective.

She's incredibly responsive whenever I have questions and reviews my homework in great detail. I can’t recommend her highly enough if you’re looking for an accent reduction or speaking coach."

Katia, Google Content Moderator from Russia

★★★★★

"I've been working with Mary for a few months, and my accent has improved. Changing the accent is very challenging, and you must have a professional working with you. Mary is a trusted coach you can hire!"

Dmitry, IT Consultant from Russia

★★★★★

"I’ve been learning English on and off for over 30 years and have worked with many teachers, so I truly have something to compare with.

Mary is on a completely different level.

The quality of her teaching, the unimaginable amount of practical, well-prepared materials she provides, and her endless patience with mistakes are simply unmatched. Every lesson with her is genuinely enjoyable, inspiring and very result-oriented."

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